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Donald Trump, who made a historic comeback on Wednesday, has already promised to strengthen the "great partnership" with India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his second term, continuing the close ties he forged in his first term.

Indian industry experts on Wednesday welcomed Republican candidate Donald Trump’s resounding victory in the US election, saying they look forward to his policies being more fruitful, not only for the US but for the world economy, particularly for India.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that Maharashtra's contribution is quite crucial for the creation of a new India, especially when Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre has resolved to make the nation a world-class one.

Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Donald Trump on his reported victory in US presidential elections, his post on social media platform X has drawn unprecedented traction, surpassing 7.5 million views and generating a wave of reactions. 

The Tripura State Rifles (TSR), the state’s elite counter-insurgency force, as part of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF), would move for Ranchi on Thursday to provide security during Jharkhand Assembly elections, an official said on Wednesday.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved an infusion of equity to the tune of Rs 10,700 crore in the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for working capital in the financial year 2024-25. 

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the NCP's Ajit Pawar faction - which has been recognised by the Election Commission as the "real" NCP - to give wide publicity to its interim orders requiring the addition of disclaimers in party advertisements that the allocation of the party's clock symbol is sub judice and subject to the outcome of proceedings pending before the top court. 

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said that although the central bank had shifted towards a softer neutral monetary policy stance to spur growth, this did not mean that an interest rate cut would happen immediately. 

The Assam Police on Wednesday arrested four suspected rhino poachers at Orang National Park and recovered arms, ammunition and other materials from their possession, top police official said.

"This will truly be the golden age of America. That's why this is a magnificent victory for the American people that will allow us to make America great again”, he said at his West Palm Beach campaign headquarters.

Republican candidate Donald Trump, who is set to return to the White House, on Wednesday hailed Elon Musk, saying America has a "new star" in him, highlighting the tech billionaire's significant achievements. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday afternoon congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential elections, asserting that he is looking forward to renewing collaboration with the 78-year-old leader to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership.

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.

One terrorist was killed on Wednesday in a gunfight in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kupwara district, while a search operation continued for the second day in Bandipora district.

The NCP led by Ajit Pawar on Wednesday in its Maharashtra Assembly election manifesto has promised a Rs 25,000 per hectare bonus for paddy farmers, farm loan waiver, increase in monthly financial benefit to eligible women beneficiaries under the Ladki Bahin Yojana to Rs 2,100 from Rs 1,500, creation of 2.5 million jobs and construction of 45,000 'panand' roads in rural areas. 

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was questioned by the Lokayukta police for about two hours in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case on Wednesday.

The Fox News declared Donald Trump the winner of the US presidential election shortly after 1:45 A.M. on Wednesday based on its analyses of the results pouring in. 

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reiterated that Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) licence holders do not require any separate endorsement to drive a transport vehicle of the LMV class.

The resolution was moved by the Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary and NC leader and minister Sakina Masood seconded the move. The resolution was moved by the government on the third day of the Assembly’s current session.

The Maharashtra BJP has expelled 40 of its leaders and workers from 37 Assembly constituencies for non-compliance of party discipline. The move comes ahead of the November 20 Maharashtra Assembly polls.

The famous election prognosticator, New York Times’s 'Needle', was projecting an 84 per cent chance of a Donald Trump victory with about 295 electoral college votes based on its data at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday (9 a.m. Wednesday in India).

Delhi-NCR's air quality remained dangerously poor on Wednesday, nearing the 'severe' category in several locations across the region. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's average air quality index (AQI) stood at 358 as of 7:30 a.m.

India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday that the US is likely to become more isolationist irrespective of who becomes the country's next president.

Former US President Donald Trump has secured 120 electoral college votes and Vice-President Kamala Harris 99 as polling closed in states at 9 p.m. Eastern time, according to projections by the Associated Press.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Foreign Minister Israel Katz to succeed Yoav Gallant as Defence Minister, while Gideon Saar becomes the new Foreign Minister, the Prime Minister's office said on Tuesday in a statement.