US election 2016

Indian-American Kamala Harris creates history, wins US Senate seat

California's Attorney General Kamala Harris on Wednesday scripted history as she won the US Senate seat from the state, becoming the first Indian-American to reach the feat.

Nov 09, 2016, 10:25 AM IST

Running tally of states claimed by Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump

The following is a running tally of states claimed by presidential hopefuls Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump on Tuesday in their race for the White House, according to network projections.

Nov 09, 2016, 10:21 AM IST

More first-time voters, late-deciders key in US Presidential polls

Some 15 percent of Americans who cast a ballot on Tuesday said it was their first time voting in a presidential election, according to an early reading from the Reuters/Ipsos national Election Day poll, up from 9 percent of voters who said so in 2012.

Nov 09, 2016, 09:49 AM IST

Donald Trump has slight edge on Hillary Clinton in several battleground states

Donald Trump`s slight edge in Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and Ohio gave him an early advantage in the state-by-state fight for 270 Electoral College votes needed to win.

Nov 09, 2016, 08:28 AM IST

US Election 2016: California polling sites on lockdown after shooting

Two polling stations in California were placed on lockdown following a nearby shooting that killed one person and wounded three, the authorities have said.

Nov 09, 2016, 07:21 AM IST

US Elections 2016 LIVE: First polls close as Americans pick between Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump after brutal campaign

Millions of Americans on Tuesday lined up at polling stations to elect either the country's first woman president in its 240-year history or a political outsider in the White House as the race between Hillary Clinton and her rival Donald Trump remains too close to call. Here are all the LIVE updates:-

Nov 09, 2016, 05:48 AM IST

US Presidential Elections 2016: What time will Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton be declared winner?

The results of US Presidential Elections 2016 are likely to be declared around 23:00 EST (04:00 GMT). 

Nov 09, 2016, 03:59 AM IST

Muslim home with Hillary Clinton window sign vandalised in US

Vandals broke the window of a Muslim family's home in a Philadelphia suburb overnight on Monday.

Nov 09, 2016, 02:53 AM IST

Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign: Lady Gaga, Jon Bon Jovi perform at rally

Singer Lady Gaga joined forces with rockstar Jon Bon Jovi at a special midnight rally in support of the Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, saying she "is the one".

Nov 08, 2016, 20:20 PM IST

US presidential elections: Voting as it happened

Americans went to the polls in large numbers on Tuesday after a bitter, divisive presidential campaign that reached its peak Monday night at a star-studded rally for Democrat Hillary Clinton and at

Nov 08, 2016, 19:49 PM IST

Record 46.2 millions vote in early voting in US presidential Polls

A record 46.2 million of the estimated 200 million voters have exercised their franchise in the 2016 US presidential elections before the official voting day, surpassing the 2012 record when 32.3 million people had voted in advance.

Nov 08, 2016, 15:12 PM IST

Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump: Rishi Kapoor has chosen his favourite US presidential election candidate

After Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and veteran Kabir Bedi, Rishi Kapoor has stepped forward to cheer for his favourite US Presidential election 2016 candidate. The 64-year-old star recently took to Twitter to share with his fans that he is supporting Democratic party candidate Hillary Clinton.

Nov 08, 2016, 13:12 PM IST

Indian-American women making mark in 2016 general elections

Indian-American women politicians are making a mark in this year's general elections in the US with Democrat Kamala Harris all set to be elected as the first Senator from the community.

Nov 08, 2016, 12:54 PM IST

Five states, one day: Doanld Trump`s last-ditch bid for glory

Five states in one day, addressing euphoric crowds of thousands -- Donald Trump reluctantly brought to a close an exhilarating and extraordinary 511-day election campaign that has upended America.

Nov 08, 2016, 12:36 PM IST

Failed political establishment delivered nothing: Donald Trump

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has alleged that the "failed political establishment" has delivered nothing but poverty at home and disaster overseas, as he asserted that it is time to reject the media and political elite who have "bled" the country dry.

Nov 08, 2016, 12:29 PM IST

US government to monitor voting in 28 states

The US government has announced that on Election Day it will devote special attention to monitoring voting in 67 jurisdictions in 28 of the 50 states to guarantee that citizens - particularly minorities - may freely exercise their right to vote.

Nov 08, 2016, 11:37 AM IST

Hillary Clinton moves to 4-point edge over Donald Trump: Poll

With one day before Election Day, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton has a four percentage-point lead over Republican rival Donald Trump, according to the final Fox News national pre-election poll of likely voters.

Nov 08, 2016, 11:21 AM IST

We will get the White House back, says Donald Trump

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said at his penultimate rally before Tuesday's election that his party will get the White House back.

Nov 08, 2016, 11:19 AM IST

US polls: Donald Trump has nothing to offer on jobs, says Barack Obama

US President Barack Obama has slammed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, saying he has nothing to offer on jobs, except for describing the current situation as a disaster.

Nov 08, 2016, 08:35 AM IST

US Presidential Elections: Voting while floating! How NASA astronaut cast lone vote from space

In a US presidential election that's already been out of this world, the lone American astronaut in outer space has cast his vote, NASA has said.

Nov 08, 2016, 06:12 AM IST