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Iran's currency falls to an all-time low with Trump on the verge of clinching the US presidency

Iran's currency fell on Wednesday to an all-time low as former President Donald Trump was on the verge of clinching the U.S. presidency again, signaling new challenges ahead for Tehran as it remains locked in the wars raging in the Middle East.

Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration; here's what he proposed

Donald Trump has promised sweeping action in a second administration.

Abortion rights advocates set to overturn Missouri ban, win in 6 other states, lose in 3

Voters in Missouri cleared the way to undo one of the nation's most restrictive abortion bans in one of seven victories for abortion rights advocates, while Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota defeated similar constitutional amendments, leaving bans in place.

Republicans take Senate majority, eye unified power with Trump

Republicans have taken control of the U.S. Senate and are fighting to keep their majority in the U.S. House, which would produce a full sweep of GOP power in Congress alongside President-elect Donald Trump in the White House.

Decisive victory in a deeply divided nation

The results exposed a fundamental weakness in the Democratic Base, and left the party facing an urgent and immediate reckoning, with no obvious leader to unite the anti-Trump coalition and no clear plan to rebuild as an emboldened Trump prepares to re-take Washington

A Badenoch in Starmer clothing

There are ways in which Kemi Badenoch's advent as Britain's opposition leader, at the helm of the Conservative Party, can be seen as a remarkable progression.

Trump it is

Donald Trump's return to the White House is a historic political comeback that is bound to leave an indelible mark on American and global affairs.

Tory Renewal

Kemi Badenoch's election as the first Black woman to lead UK's Conservative Party represents a historic step forward, both for British politics and for the party itself.

Grand design to defeat me, end my career: NCP's Dhananjay Munde

NCP minister Dhananjay Munde, who is seeking re-election from his home turf Parali constituency in Beed district, on Wednesday, without directly naming the Sharad Pawar-led NCP, alleged that a grand design had been prepared for his defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly elections slated for November 20 and thereby end his political career.

From muffler to Sheesh Mahal: Kejriwal's viral dinner video draws scorn from BJP, Cong

Taking a dig at AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal over the alleged video of the former Delhi CM indulging in a lavish dinner, BJP and Congress leaders on Wednesday have raised questions on his simple man image.

Himachal govt taking strategic steps to strengthen the SDRF: CM

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the emergency response system, the present state government is diligently working to strengthen the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).

Uttarakhand unveils new 120 crore state guest house in Delhi

Uttarakhand government on Wednesday unveiled its new state guest house, the green building 'Uttarakhand Niwas', constructed on hill-style architecture at a cost of 120 crore.

Haryana CM visits constituency, says development activities to be carried out at a swift pace

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini visited the villages in the Ladwa Assembly constituency on Wednesday after he achieved victory in this seat in the Assembly polls.

'You can't come with bulldozers and demolish houses overnight'

The Supreme Court pulled up the Uttar Pradesh authorities for the illegal demolition of a house for road widening and ordered a disciplinary inquiry against the officers responsible for the act

Midnight raid in Palakkad Congress leaders' hotel rooms triggers protests

The midnight police raid at a hotel occupied by Congress women leaders on Tuesday in the Palakkad Assembly constituency has triggered protests and erupted clashes between Congress workers and the police.

Senthil Balaji important cog in DMK's wheel: Stalin

Balaji was arrested on 14 June last year in a money-laundering case

Caste Census kicks off in T'gana

Telangana government today officially launched its comprehensive socio-economic, employment, political and caste survey, which has been a key issue for debate raised by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Foreign Secretary briefs Parliamentary panel on India-Canada relationship

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday briefed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs on the ongoing India-Canada diplomatic row, New Delhi's position on the conflict in West Asia and Europe and other critical foreign policy issues.

NC's resolution for restoration of special status of J&K lacks conviction: Mehbooba

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, on Wednesday, described the resolution on the restoration of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir moved by the National Conference (NC) in the legislative assembly as \"half-hearted\" and \"lacking conviction\".

LMV licence holders can drive light transport Vehicles: SC

SC said driving licence holder of LMV can operate transport vehicles of 7,500 kg gross weight

Kolkata Police book Mithun Chakraborty for statement at BJP programme

Kolkata Police has filed an FIR against the Dadasaheb Phalke Awardee actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty based on a complaint accusing him of making a highly provocative statement at a party meeting here.

Rising trend in SER's freight loading, earnings

The South Eastern Railway has loaded 122.14 million tonnes of originating freight in the first 7 months between April and October of the current financial year which is 2.41 per cent higher than the corresponding period of the previous financial year.

ER, Metro hold Vigilance Seminar

Metro Railway has been observing Vigilance Awareness Week, marking its 25th year, a pivotal initiative aimed at promoting a culture of transparency and integrity across all sectors, particularly in public services.

Signal upgrade of Howrah-Burdwan chord line to cut short travel time

Even though passenger services between Masagram-Bankura were started in April 2013, there was no direct connectivity with Howrah-Burdwan chord line section; experts said that trains will not have to travel via Kharagpur anymore

IRCTC announces Bharat Gaurav tour package to Uttarakhand

Passengers planning journeys to places like Nainital or Champawat could enjoy smoother journeys to such at affordable amounts.

Ex-BJP MP Arjun Singh moves Calcutta High Court challenging CID summons

Former BJP MP Arjun Singh on Wednesday approached the Calcutta High Court challenging the summons from West Bengal's CID asking him to be present for an inquiry at its office on 12 November, just a day before six Assembly constituencies in the state will go to bypolls.

Panel to take up issue of redeveloping old buildings: CM

She said the government never intervenes in someone's food habits or religious beliefs; the CM also wished people on Chhath Puja

BJP leader's death: NIA arrests TMC worker

Ahead of the state Assembly by-election, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has intensified its activities. Acting on a tip-off, an NIA team departed from Kolkata and arrested a TMC worker accused in the murder of a BJP leader in Moyna, East Midnapur.

Amid Chhath Puja rush, security enhanced in Kolkata

Amid the rush for the Chhath Puja, security has been stepped up in Kolkata for the next two days to prevent any untoward incident.

Tab fund of more students routed to N Dinajpur pupils

More students from different East Burdwan schools complained about not getting the state's fund assistance for purchase of tablets and some problems were identified as wrongful submission of student's personal data and in certain cases some technical glitches could be ascertained.