Top 10 world news: Trump returns to White House after defeating Kamala; 'Samosa Caucus' expands, and more

Donald Trump has made a comeback as the 47th President of the United States, defeating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, as he bags 277 votes. Addressing a roaring crowd of supporters at his election night watch party at the West Palm Beach Convention Centre in Florida, Trump said that the poll results were historic and that he would not rest until he and his Republican Party delivered a strong and prosperous America.

Meanwhile, six Indian Americans have been elected to the US House of Representatives, expanding the 'Samosa Caucus’, a group of Indian-origin members in Congress.

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'God spared my life for a reason': Trump hails election victory in rousing speech; here are the top quotes

Donald Trump is making his comeback as the 47th President of the United States, fending off a tough challenge from Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.

'Samosa Caucus' expands: Six Indian Americans elected to US House of Representatives

Six Indian Americans have won in the recent elections for the United States House of Representatives. As a result, the informal ‘Samosa Caucus’, a group of Indian-origin members in Congress, has now expanded to six representatives in the House. Before this, the caucus comprised of five Indian American members: Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal, Jeremy Cooney, and Shri Thanedar.

From freeing Jan 6 rioters to mass deportations, here's what Donald Trump promised to do on day 1 after win

Republican party's Donald Trump is all set to be back as the new President of the United States (POTUS). This would be Trump's second stint in the White House after serving the POTUS from 2016 to 2020. The former president beat Democratic candidate and vice president Kamala Harris for the victory.

Seven out of 10 states clear abortion-related ballot measures as Trump comes to power

Seven out of the 10 US states cleared the way to undo one of the abortion ban as abortion-related ballot measures were to be voted on Tuesday (Nov 5).Meanwhile, Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota rejected proposed amendments, leaving the abortion bans in the same place.

Indian PM Modi joins world leaders to congratulate Trump on his win in US election

In a post on X, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Donald Trump. "As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership," Prime Minister Modi said.

‘Unfriendly country,’ Kremlin spokesperson says ‘not aware’ of Putin’s plans to congratulate Trump

As several world leaders congratulated Donald Trump for his electoral victory, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday (Nov. 6) that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not planning to call Trump to congratulate him on his win.

Congress dissolves entire Himachal Pradesh unit along with district, and block units

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday dissolved the entire Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) unit in Himachal Pradesh along with the district and block units with immediate effect.

US election 'not really our business,' says Iran as its currency rial hits record low post-Trump win

Iran on Wednesday (Nov. 6) downplayed the outcome of the US presidential election, stating that "it does not matter" who becomes the next American president, after Donald Trump declared his victory.

Donald Trump, MS Dhoni old picture goes viral as former president returns to power in US

It was a historic day in the United States on Wednesday (Nov. 6) as former President Donald Trump returned to power after getting a mandate in the 2024 elections. Trump, president of the US between 2016 and 2020, is all set to start his second term after gaining a majority on Electoral College votes' counting. While Trump is in seventh heaven, former India cricket team captain MS Dhoni is also doing the rounds on the internet after his old picture with Trump has gone viral.

Orry reveals his US citizenship, vote for Donald Trump in new post: 'We did it Donald!'

Internet sensation Orry has revealed that he voted in the recent US presidential elections. In an Instagram post, Orry revealed that he has US citizenship and exercised his right to vote. The post had a series of photos showing he cast his vote in favour of Donald Trump.