Midterm shock for Trump: Democrats regain Congress, Republicans fall in Texas, Kansas

NRIs See Blue Congress As Bulwark Against Trump’s Policies

Democrats won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, delivering a major setback to Trump's Republican Party.

Bullish momentum to sustain for Indian stocks on global rally

Market to cheer FPI returns; focus will be on US and corporate results

Trump's Midterm Setback: Why Indian Americans May Be Turning Away From Republicans

The results of the US midterm elections have brought renewed attention to the growing political influence of Indian Americans, with experts pointing to a shift in the community's voting preferences amid dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump's policies. Dhruv Jaishankar, executive director of…

American midterm results will not have an impact on India-US interim trade deal: Sources

New Delhi: The US mid-term elections, which delivered a significant rebuke to President Donald Trump and the Republicans, will not directly affect the India-US interim trade agreement, according to sources. In the elections, the Democrats gained control of the House of Representatives and the…

From H-1B Curbs To Racism: What Shaped The Indian-American Vote In Midterms

According to a survey by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace conducted before the 2026 midterm elections, 62 per cent of Indian-American respondents said they intended to vote for Democrats.

Trump effect: US-based Indian techies are returning, but to what? Harsh reality of steep salary cuts

Techies returning from the US are getting into a wide range of tech and techno-functional roles across the board. Employers in India are also increasingly looking for specialised skills rather than treating international work experience as an advantage in itself. So, the important question then is…

What Trump’s midterm setback means for India and world | Meera Shankar interview

Former envoy Meera Shankar explains why voters blamed Trump for rising costs, the concerns of Indian Americans, and what the result means for India-US ties

Democrats seize Texas House, win Attorney General's office that ran H-1B probes

Washington, November 5 (IANS): Democrats swept Texas from the top of the ballot to the state House in the US Midterm elections, ousting Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, winning the Attorney General's office that Ken Paxton used to investigate H-1B visa use, and taking control of the Texas House of…

Texas democrats win house, Attorney General's office after midterms

Washington, Nov 5 : Democrats swept Texas from the top of the ballot to the state House in the US Midterm elections, ousting Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, winning the Attorney General's office that Ken Paxton used to investigate H-1B visa use, and taking control of the Texas House of…

US midterm elections 2026: How Trump can use his veto powers to block the Democrats' legislative agenda

The Democratic Party's sweeping victory in the 2026 US midterm elections has dealt a major political blow to President Donald Trump , dramatically altering the balance of power in Washington. By securing control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, Democrats have gained the…

US Midterms: Democrats Win House, Trump Faces Probe Threats As Indian-American Voters Make Mark

HT morning brief November 5: Indian-American voters' role in Democrats midterm sweep; Kartik Aaryan turns producer

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Democrats win U.S. Congress in midterm rout of U.S. President Donald Trump

The Opposition party also retained key Senate seats, while victory in Georgia’s Governor race added to mounting signs that Republicans face a difficult night

Democratic wave in US midterm elections weakens Trump at home, opens a new front for India-US ties in Congress

The recent US midterm elections saw the Democratic Party gain significant power in the Senate and House. This shift reflects widespread dissatisfaction with the current Republican leadership and its policies. President Trump's influence over the Republican Party may decline following this electoral…

US midterm election 2026 results: What Democrats' Congress takeover means for Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee

For Indian technology professionals, students hoping to secure US employment and companies that rely on overseas talent, the political shift is significant.