Hakeem Jeffries Set to Become First Black US House Speaker After Democratic Victory
Following a Democratic majority win in the 2026 midterm elections, Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black Speaker of the US House of Representatives.
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Following a Democratic majority win in the 2026 midterm elections, Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black Speaker of the US House of Representatives.
Delhi's air quality has hit its worst level in 288 days as authorities issue show-cause notices to Punjab officials over persistent stubble burning.
A major rescue operation is underway in Telangana's Khammam district after 11 State Disaster Response Force and fire personnel went missing when their boats capsized in an overflowing tank.
Republican candidate Bo French lost his bid for the Texas Railroad Commission by over 600,000 votes after facing widespread backlash for inflammatory comments regarding Indian-Americans.
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer has directed district officials to cross-verify Assembly voter lists with local body rolls to ensure all eligible citizens are registered.
Mumbai International Airport has requested the civil aviation ministry to facilitate the relocation of 14 international routes to the new Navi Mumbai facility to enable Terminal 1 redevelopment.
President Donald Trump has dismissed speculation regarding the potential firing of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following Republican losses in the midterm elections.
The Union Cabinet has introduced a two-year service extension for Agniveers, creating a pathway for all eligible personnel to be absorbed as regular soldiers.
A shooting incident at a Citibank office complex in Brandon, Florida, has left two people dead, including the suspected shooter.
A nine-year-old student died after suffering a medical emergency inside her classroom, with school staff reporting difficulties in securing immediate hospital admission.