Also in focus: A day ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, Democrats seek to regain control of Congress as President Donald Trump faces voter discontent over the economy and the war with Iran; the Supreme Court closes pleas seeking a CBI probe into alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations; three AAP MLAs join the BJP ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections; and the Defence Ministry signs contracts worth over ₹53,000 crore for eight next-generation Navy corvettes.
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Cyclone Murasu is expected to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast overnight, bringing heavy rainfall across several States. Andhra Pradesh has sought Tamil Nadu’s assistance with power restoration, while Odisha continues relief operations after Cyclone Arnab, which has killed at least six people. Also in focus: A day ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, Democrats seek to regain control of Congress as President Donald Trump faces voter discontent over the economy and the war with Iran; the Supreme Court closes pleas seeking a CBI probe into alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations; three AAP MLAs join the BJP ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections; and the Defence Ministry signs contracts worth over ₹53,000 crore for eight next-generation Navy corvettes.
