- Democrats have dealt a major blow to US President Donald Trump and the Republican Party by winning control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has honoured US First Lady Melania Trump for facilitating a temporary truce in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky.
- Cabinet has approved a two-year extension of the Agniveers’ service period under the
Agnipath scheme . - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi recalled his first meeting with late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala as he spoke to the crowd during ‘Insaaf Rally’ in Punjab.
- The Apex court seeks response from the Centre and the Election Commission over a plea challenging immunity of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners from any legal action.
Here are the top news stories of the day:
Blue trumps Red: 10 key takeaways from US midterm elections
The 2026 US midterm elections have brought a major political setback for Donald Trump and his Republican Party. Two years after Trump returned to the White House with promises to change American politics, voters have delivered a strong message by giving Democrats control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Here are the 10 key takeaways from the midterm elections. Read full story
Zelenskyy honours US First Lady Melania Trump for helping secure ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded US First Lady Melania Trump a state honour for her role in helping organise a humanitarian evacuation from the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky last week, according to a presidential decree.
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Good news for Agniveers: Government extends tenure by two years
The Union Cabinet announced a two-year extension of the engagement period for Agniveers enrolled in the Army under the ‘Agnipath’ scheme.During a press conference, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General NS Raja Subramani said that 75 per cent of the first batch of Agniveers who were earlier set to exit after four years will now be offered an option to apply for enrolment in the armed forces. Their enrolment will be subject to selection criteria. Read full story
‘He walked into room with tattoos’: Rahul Gandhi remembers Sidhu Moosewala at ‘Insaaf’ rally in Punjab, recalls their first meeting
Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi fondly remembered late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala during the party’s ‘Insaaf Rally’. Rahul recalled his first meeting with the singer and described him as an impressive, dynamic and talented young man. Read full story
SC issues notice to Centre, poll body on blanket immunity to CEC
The Supreme Court sought a response from the Centre and the Election Commission over a plea challenging immunity to Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners from any legal action for any decision taken in the course of their duties. Read full story