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US midterms: Polls show Democrats ahead in battle for Congress

Democrats lead Republicans in national polling ahead of Tuesday's United States midterm elections, with new surveys showing the party gaining ground in several closely contested Senate races as voters express dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump's handling of the economy. With all 435 House of Representatives seats and 35 Senate seats on the ballot, the elections will determine whether Republicans retain control of Congress for the remaining two years of Trump's second term. A RealClearPolling average of surveys conducted through October 30 shows Democrats leading Republicans 52% to 43.1% on the generic congressional ballot, an 8.9-percentage-point advantage. An NBC News survey conducted October 28-30 found Democrats ahead 52% to 45%, while an Emerson College poll conducted October 24-26 put the gap at 10 points. The generic ballot measures nationwide preferences for congressional candidates rather than support in individual districts, meaning a nati...
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At least 30 killed in IIOJK landslide after heavy rain

At least 30 people were killed as heavy rain set off a landslide on Hindu pilgrimage route in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, according to Indian state-run ANI news agency. Citizens were cautioned to stay indoors at night. The weather office has forecast more rain for the Himalayan region spanning federal territory of the region and mountainous Ladakh. Authorities were trying to restore telecom services in the region where communication was "almost nonexistent", said Omar Abdullah, the chief minister. Still struggling with almost nonexistent communication. There is a trickle of data flowing on Jio mobile but no fixed line WiFi, no browsing, almost no apps, things like X open frustratingly slowly, WhatsApp struggles with anything more than short text messages. Haven’t felt this… — Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) August 27, 2025 Read: Sudden, heavy rain in IIOJK leaves 46 dead The landslide near shrine of Vaishno Devi on the pilgrim's route killed at least 30 people, said ANI. Authorities also ordered closure of educational institutions in the region, which weather officials said was deluged with 368 mm (14.5 inches) of rain on Tuesday. The disaster was the latest in a series of downpours across the Himalayan region, which killed 60 people and left 200 missing in Kishtwar, IIOJK, last week. Water from the overflowing Tawi River floods a temple of the Hindu elephant god Ganesh, the deity of prosperity, following heavy rain in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, August 26, 2025. Photo: Reuters In early August, flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rain in India’s Himalayan state of Uttarakhand killed four people and left dozens missing, while continued downpours hampered rescue efforts. Previously, India has gone through several devastating rain-related disasters, particularly in its Himalayan regions. Read more: Northern India rescue ops hampered by rain, landslides India receives most of its annual rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon, which occurs from June to September. While this seasonal rain is vital for agriculture and the livelihoods of millions, it also brings intense downpours that often overwhelm the region’s infrastructure, leading to widespread flooding and damage.

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