UPDATED: Nov 4, 2026 14:58 ISTA televised panel discussion examines the fallout of the US midterm election results, where the Democratic Party secured control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Analysts highlight that Democrats now hold subpoena and oversight powers to scrutinise the Trump administration, his business ventures, and his family.
The debate assesses how this setback affects President Donald Trump's authority, noting his unilateral powers over foreign policy and military actions alongside his intent to exercise presidential vetoes against congressional proposals. Furthermore, experts analyze the trajectory of India-US bilateral relations, noting growing diplomatic friction during Trump's second term, domestic economic drivers behind the election outcome, and the implications of the midterm results for the Indian American community and its political influence in Washington.
Read MoreVIDEOS FROM OTHER SECTIONSLATEST VIDEOSUS Midterm Results: Democrats' Gains, Iran War Trajectory & Impact on India TiesA panel of strategic experts analyses the geopolitical and diplomatic fallout following the US midterm election results. Discussing the significant gains by Democrats, Strategic Affairs Expert Professor Brahma Chellaney notes that an opposition-controlled Congress cannot easily check presidential power over foreign policy, military action, or the ongoing Iran war.
Chellaney observes that Donald Trump may attempt to reshape hostilities to redeem his legacy, while also warning of a systemic degradation in Washington's strategic view of New Delhi. Former diplomat Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar weighs in on potential congressional funding hurdles for the Iran conflict, domestic inflation pressures, and the unlikelihood of extreme tactical strikes, while highlighting the administration's unpredictable posture.
The discussion also touches upon key political shifts including Texas, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the US following talks in Canada.US Midterms: Democrats Sweep Congress, Flip Red States As Trump Policies Face Major BlowIn a decisive outcome in the United States midterm elections, Democrats swept both houses of Congress in what has been termed a sweeping blue wave. American voters delivered a clear verdict against Donald Trump and Republican policies, flipping key seats across historically Republican strongholds including Texas, South Carolina, and Ohio.
In high-profile contests, Democratic candidates unseated prominent Republican figures, including Vivek Ramaswamy losing the Ohio gubernatorial race to Amy Acton. The election results reflect widespread voter dissatisfaction with surging inflation, rising diesel costs, and US military intervention in Iran.
Economic issues and household cost of living emerged as primary drivers, overshadowing Republican focus on immigration enforcement. Following major Republican losses across Senate and gubernatorial races, the Democratic sweep provides the party with decisive congressional oversight of the Trump administration.BJP 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Conclave in Punjab, Targets Congress Amid Rahul VisitThe Bharatiya Janata Party organised a day-long conclave and photo exhibition titled 'Wounds of 1984' in Chandigarh, Punjab, focusing on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
The event brought together victims' families, survivors, eyewitnesses, and legal experts to discuss the massacre, legal battles, and rehabilitation. Curated with photographs compiled by HS Phoolka and Aparna Singh, the conclave coincided with Rahul Gandhi's visit to Punjab.
The BJP questioned why the Congress party does not speak about justice for 1984 victims, accusing the Gandhi family of never apologising for the massacre. Meanwhile, the Congress dismissed the BJP's political standing, stating the primary contest remains between the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party.Delhi Pollution Sparks AAP-BJP War As Punjab CM Slams Farm Fire ClaimsA political row has erupted between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party over Delhi's deteriorating air quality and stubble burning.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann hit back at Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, rejecting claims that farm fires in Punjab are causing Delhi's pollution crisis. Mann alleged that allegations are being made even before the harvest to defame Punjab and hide Delhi's failures.
This follows Sirsa's claims alleging that Punjab Police personnel facilitated farm fires, which the Aam Aadmi Party refuted by asserting that police were actually extinguishing the blazes.