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• Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro about even ahead of election run-off: Poll

  Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro’s campaign race is neck-and-neck ahead of the election run-off, with Lula receiving 46.3 percent and Bolsonaro 45 percent. The candidates have been engaging in heated debates, with Lula accusing Bolsonaro of allowing crime and high costs, while Bolsonaro has countered with Lula’s lack of knowledge about hunger and Brazil’s issues. The race is expected to be close, with a Datafolha poll showing both candidates tied with 50 percent support, but Bolsonaro still holding a slight lead in rec…

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• Indian-Origin US Midterms Candidate Backs Visa Crackdown, Flags 'H-1B Misuse By Fake Firms'

  Nirav Sheth, a candidate in the November 3 midterm elections, has expressed support for stricter visa regulations, particularly in response to "H-1B misuse by fake firms." This stance reflects growing concerns about the fair and ethical treatment of foreign workers in the United States. Sheth's endorsement of tougher visa policies suggests a shift in the political landscape, potentially impacting the immigration debate and the midterm elections.

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• BJP Rules Out Alliance With Trinamool Rebels For Kolkata Civic Polls

  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decisively ruled out forming an alliance with the Trinamool Congress (TMK) for the upcoming civic polls in Kolkata, following discussions that have been ongoing. This decision was made after the Trinamool Congress expressed unwillingness to cooperate despite their support for the BJP's candidate. BJP leader Samik Bhattacharya and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar clarified this during a press conference, emphasizing the BJP's commitment to winning the elections independently. The…

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