US Election: Initial results show Donald Trump surging ahead of Kamala Harris

Overall, a total of 538 electoral college votes are up for grabs. A candidate with 270 or more electoral votes is declared winner in the election. If both candidates register victory in all the states that historically support the same party, then it will leave Harris with 44 electoral college votes short of victory and Trump with 51 votes short.

America votes: With US Capitol riots in mind, businesses and buildings board up in Washington DC as election day arrives

Donald Trump had refused to accept the result of the 2020 elections, which he had lost to present US President Joe Biden. His angry supporters — a huge mob — attacked the US Capitol in January 2021.

Indian-Americans make strides in US politics, dozens of candidates running for local and state offices

Probably the largest number of Indian Americans running for local offices are in the state of California, which sends two members to the House of Representatives — Ro Khanna and Dr Ami Bera — in addition to Vice President Kamala Harris whose mother was from India.

US polls: Bangla only Indian language on New York’s ballot papers

The inclusion of Bengali on ballot papers is not just a courtesy but a legal requirement. By law, New York City is obligated to provide voting materials in Bengali at certain poll sites. This mandate extends beyond just ballot papers to include other essential voting materials, ensuring comprehensive language support for Bengali-speaking voters.

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