Message from the US midterms and Texas: Rise of the 'dimaagi naxals'

Published 05 Nov 2026, 17:30 IST

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The US midterm elections have drawn renewed attention to the growing political influence of Indian Americans, with experts noting a shift in the community’s voting preferences amid dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump’s policies. The setback for Republicans has been linked to this sentiment. The community also marked a milestone as Indian‑American physician Amish Shah became the first from the community to represent Arizona in Congress.

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The sweeping victory of US Democrats, and seismic elections in Hungary, Brazil and Serbia, have one thing in common: the rise of the people

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The National Herald Center-Left The Associated Journals Ltd. Current article 05 Nov 2026, 17:30 IST

Message from the US midterms and Texas: Rise of the 'dimaagi naxals'

The sweeping victory of US Democrats, and seismic elections in Hungary, Brazil and Serbia, have one thing in common: the rise of the people

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TFI Post Right TFI Post 05 Nov 2026, 17:35 IST

What does a Democratic Congress mean for India-US ties, and how is Delhi preparing for it?

India’s diplomatic establishment is treating the US midterm result as a chance to widen its options in Washington after a turbulent stretch in ties under Donald Trump. Officials say they plan to open channels with Democratic lawmakers. Officials in South Block, who followed the count through Tuesday…

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 05 Nov 2026, 13:20 IST

U.S. midterm election results 2026: List of key winners

All 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 35 of the 100 Senate seats, and governorships in 36 states went for election, with about 210 million people registered to vote

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ABP Live Center-Right ABP Group 05 Nov 2026, 09:06 IST

‘Impeachment Would Destroy Democrats’: Trump Shrugs Off Threat After Midterm Setback

US President Donald Trump has brushed aside the possibility of facing impeachment following his Republican Party’s crushing defeat in the midterm elections, warning that any such move could prove politically damaging for Democrats. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday, Trump…

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 04 Nov 2026, 14:17 IST

2026 US Midterms: Democrats flip 7 Senate seats including Kansas, South Carolina and Texas, 4 governorships; win control of House seats in major blow to Trump

In a stunning political evolution, the 2026 midterm elections saw Democrats take charge of both Congressional chambers. With the flipping of seven Senate and 27 House seats, alongside governance transitions in four states from Republican hands, the results reflected the party's growing traction in…

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Frontline Center-Left The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) 04 Nov 2026, 13:53 IST

Democrats seize US Congress in midterm landslide, hand Trump stinging rebuke

Democrats win the Senate and House, pick up governorships and state legislatures as voters revolt over soaring living costs, tariffs, and the Iran war.

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The Indian Express Center-Left Indian Express Group 03 Nov 2026, 22:50 IST