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The economic situation emerged as major factor behind the Republican setback US voters have delivered a sweeping rebuke to President Donald Trump and his Republican Party, turning the 2026 midterm elections into a referendum on his leadership, economic policies and handling of the country. Democrats wrested control of both chambers of Congress, making historic gains...

Virat Kohli (AP Photo) Virat Kohli added another remarkable milestone to his illustrious career on Wednesday, becoming the first batter in ODI history to score 13,000 runs while batting at the No. 3 position.The former India captain achieved the landmark during the first ODI against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland, further strengthening his...

Both Democrats and Republicans have increasingly backed economic nationalism. (Image for representative purpose only) What does Democrats’ win in US midterm elections mean for India-US trade deal prospects? Will Donald Trump be forced to change his strategy?The unfavourable midterm election outcome is unlikely to prompt President Donald Trump to change course on trade, according to...

Trump-backed Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy loses Ohio governor’s race. (AP image) Vivek Ramaswamy‘s defeat in Ohio’s gubernatorial election was a major setback for a Republican candidate who had Donald Trump’s endorsement, substantial financial backing and national name recognition. Democrat Amy Acton defeated the biotech entrepreneur to become Ohio’s first Democratic governor in 20 years and the...

Bo French lost to Jon Rosenthal Democrat Jon Rosenthal has defeated Republican Bo French in the race for the Texas Railroad Commission, marking a historic win for his party and ending more than three decades of Republican control over the powerful oil and gas regulator.Rosenthal will be the first Democrat on the commission since 1990.The...

(Photo: Reuters) Democratic candidate for US Senate, Abdul El-Sayed, listens to his wife, Sarah Jukaku, during a campaign rally Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in the race for a US Senate seat in Michigan, marking a victory for the former public health official who entered politics after training as a doctor.With his...

Elon Musk sends ‘let’s go to Space’ message hours after mid-term election results Hours after mid-term election results, Elon Musk said that building data centres in space look increasingly “appealing right now”. The post comes following the Democrats’ strong performance in the US mid-term elections. Musk, who has been a prominent Republican supporter during the...

Musk, who emerged as one of the biggest losers of election night, spent an estimated $445 million backing Republican candidates and causes. More than $200 million went towards Texas-related efforts alone. Tech billionaire Elon Musk‘s record-breaking $445 million bet on Republican candidates has failed to deliver the political victories he hoped for. Several of his...

Historic firsts as candidates break barriers across states The 2026 US midterm elections have delivered several historic firsts, with candidates breaking longstanding barriers in gubernatorial and Senate races across the country.Democrats Keisha Lance Bottoms, Deb Haaland, Gina Hinojosa and Amy Klobuchar have made history with their victories in governors’ races, while Peggy Flanagan and Chris...

Democratic control of Congress could trigger investigations into Trump administration US voters on Tuesday delivered a stunning rubuke to President Donald Trump and his broader agenda. From Texas and South Carolina to Ohio and Kansas, Democrats broke through Republican strongholds, overturned seats that had remained out of their reach for decades and made history in...