Thu Nov 07 01:00:16 UTC 2024: ## Trump Wins US Election, Modi Congratulates, Harris Encourages Supporters

**Amritsar, India -** Kite artist Jagmohan Kanojia celebrated the US Presidential election results with kites adorned with pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and newly elected US President Donald Trump.

**New Delhi, India -** Prime Minister Modi called President-elect Trump to congratulate him on his “spectacular” victory. The two leaders expressed their commitment to strengthening India-US relations across key sectors including technology, defense, energy, and space.

Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed supporters after her election loss to Trump, urging them to continue fighting for their vision of the country.

**Other Key News:**

* **Sharad Pawar to Stay in Politics:** Baramati Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule confirmed that her father, Sharad Pawar, will not retire from politics and that there is no chance of reconciliation with Ajit Pawar, who had left the party.
* **FCI Receives ₹10,700 Crore Equity Infusion:** The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved an equity infusion for the Food Corporation of India to support its working capital in the current financial year.
* **Parliamentary Committee Delays Canada, China Discussions:** The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs postponed deliberations on Indo-Canada and Indo-China relations for the second time, citing time constraints.
* **Waqf Act Amendments Face Growing Opposition:** The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) expressed concern over the Joint Parliamentary Committee’s (JPC) handling of proposed amendments to the Waqf Act, alleging constitutional violations and procedural irregularities.
* **Supreme Court Orders Compensation for Sexual Assault Victims:** The Supreme Court directed Sessions Courts to mandatorily order compensation for sexual assault victims, particularly for minors and women.
* **Spain Flood Toll Rises:** The death toll from devastating floods in southeastern Spain rose to over 200, with 93 people still listed as missing.
* **Liam Payne’s Father Repatriates Body:** The father of former One Direction star Liam Payne, who died in a Buenos Aires hotel, began the process of returning his son’s body to Britain.
* **New Mpox Variant Identified in UK:** British health officials have confirmed four cases of a new, more infectious mpox variant first identified in Congo. The risk to the public remains low.
* **Bharti Telecom Acquires Shares in Airtel:** Bharti Telecom, the promoter of Bharti Airtel, purchased around 1.2% shares from the Bharti family’s investment firm.
* **Coco Gauff Defeats Swiatek at WTA Finals:** Coco Gauff earned a victory over Iga Swiatek at the WTA Finals, securing her spot in the semifinals.

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