Polls Point to Possible Democratic Gains as US Midterms Begin

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Supreme Court Halts Mumbai Civic Chief's Salary Over Encroachment Removal Delay

The Supreme Court has paused the salary of the Mumbai civic body's chief over the incomplete removal of encroachments. A three-judge bench rejected the BMC's request for an additional 30 days to finish the task. The court said the civic body must first comply with its earlier directions before seeking any further relief. The ruling underlines the court's insistence on timely enforcement of its orders.

US Midterms Counting Day Arrives With Trump's Next Two Years at Stake

Counting in the US midterm elections has begun, with the outcome seen as a key test for President Trump's remaining two years in office. The article reports that if Democrats win control of Congress, they could expand investigations into the Trump administration. A Democratic-led Congress could also scrutinise the administration's decisions more closely. Such a shift would place greater checks on the President's policies.

Indian-Americans in Virginia Lean Democratic as Midterm Voting Begins

Indian-American voters in Virginia are casting ballots in the midterm elections, with many backing Democratic candidates. One voter said the race presents a significant choice about political representation. The voter also raised concerns about targeted rhetoric and discrimination against Indians across the United States. The voter framed the election as a test of how immigrant communities are accepted.