US Election Result 2024 Live: Donald Trump Ahead In Kentucky And Indiana; Kamala Harris Takes Vermont

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Asian Stocks Open Higher On Positive Cues From Wall Street

Stocks in the Asia-Pacific opened higher on Wednesday, taking cues from Wall Street gains as voters head to cast votes in a close Kamala Harris—Donal Trump battle.

Equity benchmarks in South Korea, Australia and Japan opened higher. The Nikkei was 250 points, or 0.65%, higher at 38,430, while the Kospi was up 4 points, or 0.16%, at 2,581 as of 6:00 a.m.

Stocks in China extended gain on Tuesday as the government announced measures to attract foreign investments by allowing them to provide capital for publicly traded firms as strategic investors.

Meanwhile, news agency AP called out that Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has won in Vermont while Donald Trump has beaten his rival in Kentucky and Indiana.

The polls have closed in parts of Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, and New Hampshire, as well as in South Carolina, Vermont, and Virginia at 7 p.m. New York time.

A note from Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s trading desk said a Republican sweep may push the S&P 500 up by 3%, Bloomberg reported. A decline of the same size is possible should the Democrats win both the presidency and Congress, it said.

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 1.23% and 1.02%, respectively, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.43%.

Later in the week, focus from election results will shift to Jerome Powell as the Federal Reserve will decide on its key interest rate on Thursday, likely influenced by the candidate emerging victorious in the presidential race. While Chair Powell will likely stress that the current conditions warrant less restrictive policy, he still risks political backlash.

On the commodity front, crude oil prices were steady after a five-day gain as traders monitored a tight US presidential election. Brent crude was trading 0.60% higher at $75.53 a barrel as of 6:06 a.m. IST. West Texas Intermediate was down 0.03% at $71.97.

US Election Exit Polls 2024: Donald Trump Wins In Kentucky and Indiana, AP Reports

News agency Associated Press has called out that the Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has won in Vermont while Donald Trump has beaten his rival in Kentucky and Indiana.

The AP has declared the winner of these races when polls closed statewide and said it only makes such a call if results from AP VoteCast show a candidate leading by at least 15 percentage points.

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Polls Closed In Six States As As Early Exit Polls Trickle In

The polls have closed in parts of Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, and New Hampshire, as well as in South Carolina, Vermont, and Virginia at 7 p.m. New York time.

Georgia polls are also slated to close, but five polling sites in Fulton County will stay open later than scheduled after closures due to bomb threats, according to CNN reports.

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Some Polling Locations Extend Voting Hours On Plaguing Bomb Threats

Because of consistent hoax bomb threats, some polling places have extended their voting hours, CNN reported.

Voting was halted at five polling places in DeKalb County, Georgia, the news agency said. Throughout the day, Georgia has hit with hoax bomb threats, which become worse as the state gets closer to poll closing.

The state's top Democrat told CNN that while they are currently monitoring threats in Atlanta, it is hoped that any voters who were concerned will turn out to vote.

(Source: CNN)

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Democracy, Economy Are Top Issues As Polls Start To Close

The first polls have closed in the US presidential election, with exit polls showing voters motivated by concerns about democracy and the economy in a frenzied race between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump.

Around 35% of voters — including a plurality of both men and women — said democracy was their top issue and 31% said the economy, while 14% picked abortion.

Immigration was the top issue for 11% of voters. Abortion was the top issue for 19% of women versus just 8% of men. Only 4% of voters said foreign policy was their biggest concern.

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US Election 2024 Live Updates: Asian Stocks Set To Mirror Wall Street Gains

Stocks in the Asia-Pacific are poised to open higher in trade on Wednesday, taking cues from Wall Street gains as voters head to cast votes in a close Kamala Harris—Donal Trump battle.

Following over 1% increase in the S&P 500, equity futures in Japan and Australia increased on Wednesday. The future contracts of the S&P 500 benchmark were slightly higher in early Asian trading.

A note from Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s trading desk said a Republican sweep may push the S&P 500 up by 3%, Bloomberg reported.

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 1.23% and 1.02%, respectively, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.43%.

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Most Voters Believe Democracy Is Under Threat

As polls began to close in one of the most closely contested elections, Reuters reported that over three-quarters of voters in the US presidential election feel that the nation's democracy is in danger, citing national exit poll data from Edison Research.

According to the research, voters' top concerns were democracy and the economy, followed by immigration and abortion. According to the survey, only 25% of voters claimed democracy was secure, while 73% thought it was in danger.

US Election Exit Polls 2024: Trends In Arizona, Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia

Here are the initial trends from US election exit polls 2024 from key swing states of Arizona, Wisconsin, Michigan and Georgia conducted by Edison Research.

• Arizona: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris tied at 46%.

• Georgia: Kamala Harris leads by 49% favourability over Donald Trump’s 46%.

• Michigan: 48% of voters in Michigan said they had a favorable view of Harris, compared with 45% for Trump.

• Wisconsin: Harris gets 47% support while Trump scores 44%.

(Source: Reuters)

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Some Georgia Polling Booths Extend Time

Voting hours have been extended at five polling places in Georgia’s Fulton County that were briefly closed earlier in the day because of bomb threats that were determined to be noncredible.

(Source: AP)

US Election Exit Polls 2024: Harris Voters More Confident Of Fair Polling

According to the initial results of CNN’s national exit poll, two-thirds of US voters say they are at least somewhat confident that the US presidential election is being conducted fairly and accurately. However, the views on this issue are sharply divided along partisan lines.

Around 9 in 10 voters supporting Vice President Kamala Harris expressed confidence in the election's fairness, while only about half of those supporting former President Donald Trump shared the same level of confidence. This stark contrast highlights the deep polarization surrounding perceptions of election integrity.

US Election Exit Polls: Nevada Going To Trump

Nevada's first exit poll is in. In the key battleground state, 47% of voters said they had a favorable view of Trump, compared to 48% who said so in Edison Research's 2020 exit poll.

It also found 34% of voters in Nevada said they had a favorable view of Kamala Harris, compared to 52% who said the same of President Joe Biden in Edison Research's 2020 exit poll.

(Source: Reuters)

US Exit Poll 2024: Kamala Harris Has Edge

A recent poll shows that 44% of voters nationwide have a favorable view of Donald Trump, slightly down from 46% in Edison Research's 2020 exit poll. His unfavorable rating has increased to 54%, compared to 52% in 2020.

For Vice President Kamala Harris, 48% of voters nationwide expressed a favorable opinion, compared to 52% for Joe Biden in the 2020 exit poll. Her unfavorable rating stands at 50%, a bit higher than Biden's 46% in 2020. The shift in public opinion reflects a slight decline in favorability for both Trump and Harris compared to the previous presidential cycle.

(Source: Reuters)

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Elon Musk Sued For Fraud

Voters who signed up for Elon Musk’s million-dollar voter giveaway are suing the Tesla Inc. chief and his America PAC, claiming entrants were misled about how winners were picked.

Musk and the PAC “defrauded” Jacqueline McAferty of Arizona and others by seeking their political support on the billionaire’s social media platform X, encouraging people to sign a petition calling for free speech and the right to bear arms with the chance to “randomly” win $1 million, according to the proposed class-action complaint she filed in Austin.

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Donald Trump News Live: 'Massive Cheating' Claim In Philadelphia

Republican candidate Donald Trump alleged "massive cheating" happening during the US presidential election in Philadelphia. “A lot of talk about massive CHEATING in Philadelphia. Law enforcement coming!!!” Trump posted on Truth Social.

However, Philadelphia Police Department told CNN they were not aware of what Trump was referring to the post and did not know of any issues with voting that required a law enforcement response.

The city is a major urban centre in the key swing state of Pennsylvania.

US Presidential Election 2024 Set To Be Most Expensive In History

The US presidential elections are set to become the most expensive in history, with total contributions nearing $16 billion. According to nonprofit OpenSecrets, this marks a significant increase from the $15.1 billion spent in 2020, and more than double the $6.5 billion spent in 2016.

A substantial portion of the spending has gone toward campaign ads, with $10.5 billion already spent on advertisements for races ranging from the presidency to local elections, according to data from ad tracking firm AdImpact. As the election season intensifies, spending on ads and other campaign efforts is expected to continue to rise.

Kamala Harris News Live: Emerges Fundraising Leader

Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the fundraising leader for the 2024 U.S. election, with her campaign raising over $1 billion directly. Approximately 40% of this total came from small donors, showcasing significant grassroots support. Additionally, political action committees (PACs) backing Harris raised another $586 million.

Among the key contributors, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg led the way for Democratic donors, contributing around $93 million. Billionaire investor George Soros also made a substantial donation, providing $56 million through his political action committee. The 2024 election is set to be the most expensive in US history, with fundraising continuing to break records on both sides of the political spectrum.

(Source: NDTV World)

Donald Trump News Live: Here's How Much The Ex-President Fundraised

Donald Trump’s campaign has raised a total of $382 million directly for the 2024 US election. Of this, approximately 28% came from small donors, while affiliated committees contributed an additional $694 million.

The largest single donor was Timothy Mellon, who gave $197 million to Trump and Republican-related efforts. Other major Republican backers included Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein, prominent figures in the packaging industry, casino mogul Miriam Adelson, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, and hedge fund investor Kenneth Griffin. Each of these donors contributed over $100 million to support Trump and Republican causes.

(Source: NDTV World)

US Election 2024: Dollar Under Pressure

The US dollar weakened amid the US presidential election. US bonds also declined.

• Dollar index: Down 0.42% at 103.45.

• US 10-Year Bond Yield: Down 2 bps at 4.29%.

US Election 2024: Bitcoin, Gold, Brent Crude Prices Gain

Here's how gold, crude oil prices as well as bitcoin is faring amid the US presidential election.

• Gold: Up 0.24% at $2,752 per ounce.

• Bitcoin: Up 3.2% at $69,474.

• Brent oil: Up 0.8% at $75.68 per barrel.

US Election 2024: Nasdaq, Dow Jones, S&P 500 End Higher

Polling is underway in all 50 US states and millions of Americans are showing up to make the choice between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. While politics hangs in balance, here's how the US stock markets closed on Tuesday.

• S&P 500: Up 1.1% at 5,774.

• Dow Jones Industrial Average: Up 1% at 42,222.

• Nasdaq Composite: Up 1.6% at 18,439.

Read more on US stock markets here.

Kamala Harris News Live: VP Arrives At Party HQ

Vice President Kamala Harris arrived at the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee in Washington DC to meet with staff and those who are phone banking for her campaign, as per US media reports.

To everyone who has worked hard and brought back the joy during this campaign—thank you. pic.twitter.com/LalrIXuEjE

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 5, 2024

US Presidential Election 2024: Tim Walz Cast His Vote

Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz voted with his family in Minnesota. He has been campaigning in the key swing state of Pennsylvania.

4 votes for @KamalaHarris!
If you’ve already voted, make sure your family and friends do the same. https://t.co/uyNRZrYcpqpic.twitter.com/izcQMYqq1N

— Tim Walz (@Tim_Walz) November 5, 2024

Kamala Harris News Live: Key Celeb Endorsements

A number of high-profile celebrities have publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for president in the US election 2024. Among them are Bad Bunny, Eminem, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, LeBron James, and most recently, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

In addition to their social media endorsements, two major music stars—Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion—showed their support by attending Harris' rallies. Beyoncé appeared at a rally in Houston, while Megan Thee Stallion made a special appearance at an event in Atlanta, both backing the 2024 Democratic nominee.

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Voting 'Smooth' In Arizona, Michigan

Voting in the US presidential election 2024 is going "smoothly" in key battleground states like Michigan, Arizona and Georgia, as per election officials.

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes reassured voters that the election in his state was "running about as smoothly as it could be." However, he advised voters to remain at polling centers if any issues arise and wait for them to be resolved.

In Michigan, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson warned voters to stay vigilant against potential interference from “foreign bad actors” who may attempt to disrupt the election process. She emphasized, however, that no evidence of actual interference had been detected.

Meanwhile, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger acknowledged that the state had received threats, some of which were believed to be of Russian origin. Raffensperger did not provide further details on how officials determined the source of the bomb threats.

Kamala Harris News Live: VP Urge Voters To Turn Up

"Generations of Americans led the fight for freedom—including the freedom to vote. Now, the baton is in our hands. Don’t miss your chance," Kamala Harris said.

US Presidential Election 2024 Live Updates: Voting In Space

Astronauts Butch Wilmore, Sunita Williams, and Don Pettit cast their votes early for the US presidential election while aboard the International Space Station, as confirmed by the Harris County Clerk of Court’s Office in Texas.

In a social media post on Instagram, the astronauts shared a photo of themselves wearing socks in patriotic colors on Election Day. Two of the astronauts' socks proudly displayed the message, “Proud to be American.”

It’s important to exercise your right to vote – even in space!
In our latest episode of “Houston We Have a Podcast,” we explain how @NASA_Astronauts vote from the @Space_Station: https://t.co/zYPty9Rrkhpic.twitter.com/UDSUOYyN5c

— NASA (@NASA) November 5, 2024

Kamala Harris News Live: Hollywood Stars Vote For Democrats

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US Election 2024 Live Updates: Russia Link In Fake Bomb Threats, Says FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Tuesday fake bomb threats have been made to polling locations in several states, many of which appear to originate from Russian email domains, as per Reuters report.

"None of the threats have been determined to be credible thus far," it said in a statement. It did not identify the states.

Other US officials continue to warn of what they say is an unprecedented level of foreign influence and disinformation that they expect will persist beyond Election Day.

(Source: US media reports)

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Neil Patrick Harris Votes

Hollywood star Neil Patrick Harris, known for 'How I Met Your Mother' series, took to Instagram to share he has voted in the US presidential election.

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US Election 2024 Live Updates: Anne Hathaway Votes For Kamala Harris

Hollywood superstar Anne Hathaway voted for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the US presidential election. The 'Interstellar' actress shared an image of herself on Instagram with the caption: "@kamalaharris because of course".

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US Election 2024 Results Might Not Be Known For Several Days, Says Harris Campaign

In a tight presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign has warned that results may take several days, as vote tallies will come in at different times across states, and close results could delay a final call.

Each state counts votes differently. Some wait until polls close, while others begin counting as soon as ballots are submitted. As a result, election returns will come in at varying times across different states.

Jen O'Malley Dillon, Campaign Chair, Harris for President, said in Pennsylvania, which is considered to be the election's ground zero, the Democratic Party “expects tens of thousands of provisional ballots that will be counted starting Nov. 8.”

Read more here.

Kamala Harris News Live: Vice President's Final Campaign Message

We are finishing this campaign as we started: with optimism, with energy, and with joy. pic.twitter.com/lzoEr5g3GR

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 5, 2024

US Election 2024 Live: Quick Wall Street Check

Polling is underway in all 50 US states and millions of Americans are showing up to make the choice between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Politics aside for a moment, here's how the US stock market and other asset classes are doing as of midnight India time.

• S&P 500: Up 1% at 5,770.

• Dow Jones Industrial Average: Up 0.8% at 42,140.

• Nasdaq Composite: Up 1.2% at 18,400.

• Gold: Up 0.2% at $2,750 per ounce.

• Bitcoin: Up 3.4% at $70,147.

• Brent oil: Flat at $75.06 per barrel.

• US 10-Year Bond Yield: Up 2 bps at 4.31%.

Donald Trump News Live: Message To Republican Voters

Donald Trump told Republican voters to "stay on line and vote" amid hopes of higher turnout.

Republicans: We are doing GREAT! Stay on Line. Do not let them move you. STAY ON LINE AND VOTE!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 5, 2024

Donald Trump News Live: Election Watch Party At Mar-a-Lago Residence

Republican candidate Donald Trump will hold an election watch party at his residence at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. He voted earlier on Tuesday.

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Battleground Michigan's Senior Official Has A Warning

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is urging voters to be wary of "foreign bad actors" attempting to undermine the integrity of the election process. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, Benson emphasized that while there has been no evidence of interference, voters should remain vigilant against misinformation.

In 2016, Trump narrowly flipped the state in favor of Republicans by beating out Hillary Clinton by a margin of 0.2%. The state returned to voting for a Democrat in 2020, when Joe Biden beat Trump by a margin of 2.8%.

(Source: US media reports)

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Tim Walz Hits Pennsylvania

Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, spoke to voters in the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania ahead of the election. During a campaign stop in Harrisburg, Walz reassured the crowd, saying, "We have the fairest, the freest, the safest elections. We have a free press that moderates the elections, making sure things are done right." He urged voters to remain patient and calm, adding, "So just stay calm. Stay with it."

Meanwhile, the Harris campaign said it knocked on more than one lakh houses by campaign staffers and volunteers across Pennsylvania. Vice President Kamala Harris held her last rally in Philadelphia on Monday evening.

(Source: CNN)

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— NDTV WORLD (@NDTVWORLD) November 5, 2024

Donald Trump Banks On US Election Result To Make Criminal Cases Go Away

For Donald Trump, the outcome of Tuesday’s US presidential election is about more than winning the White House — it’s also about the future of criminal cases that put him at risk of spending time behind bars. The stakes could hardly be higher. If Trump wins, he could wield the vast powers of the US presidency to shield him from ongoing federal prosecutions.

Trump has already made it clear that as president he will quickly move to shut down the federal prosecutions, because he will have ultimate authority over the Justice Department.

Read More: Trump's legal woes and election hopes.

Trump Vs Harris: Election Lawsuits Are Bad For Democracy

With the election expected to be agonizingly close, voters are bracing not only for a late night watching the returns but also for the inevitable spate of post-balloting lawsuits that could drag out a final verdict for weeks or months.

Nobler principles have driven some post-election litigation. But all of it has the same effect: reinforcing the view of whichever side loses that somewhere along the way they’ve been cheated.

Bloomberg'sStephen L Carter writes.

Kamala Harris News Live: Vice President To Be At Alma Mater Howard University

Vice President Kamala Harris will host her Election Night watch party at Howard University, the historically Black institution in Washington, DC, that she credits as a pivotal starting point in her political career. The university’s students have shown great enthusiasm for this election, especially with one of their own—Harris—on the ballot, and with several visits from the Vice President to the campus throughout the campaign.

Reflecting on her connection to Howard, Harris shared, "The first office I ever ran for was freshman class representative at Howard University. And to go back tonight to Howard University, my beloved alma mater, and hopefully recognize this day for what it is, is really full circle for me."

(Source: CNN)

Donald Trump News Live: 'Confident' Ex-President Speaks After Voting

After casting his ballot, former President Donald Trump expressed confidence in his chances of winning the election, stating, "I’m very confident, it won’t even be close." He added that this campaign was the "best" of the three he’s run and that he hears his campaign is performing well across the country.

Trump also voiced frustration about the potential delays in calling the results, predicting that it would take "a long time to certify" the election. He criticized the time it takes to tally mail-in ballots, remarking that "they spent all this money on machines," and pointed to the French election as an example of how quickly elections can be decided.

Trump has frequently used the extended timeframe for counting mail-in ballots as an opportunity to cast doubt on the integrity of the election process.

(Source: US media reports)

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Donald Trump Votes In Florida

Donald Trump cast his ballot in Florida. He arrived at his voting booth in Palm Beach with his wife, Melania Trump.

#USElectionsWithNDTV | I Feel Very Confident Of Victory: US Presidential Candidate Donald Trump After Casting Vote#USDecides#USElection2024pic.twitter.com/0PuAX0ve7Z

— NDTV WORLD (@NDTVWORLD) November 5, 2024

US Election 2024: Wall Street Stocks Likely To Swing On Trump Vs Harris Outcome

Wall Street, which has largely been upbeat ahead of the US presidential election, may witness a short-term rally if former president Donald Trump defeats Democrat rival Kamala Harris in the high-stake electoral showdown, analysts say.

"The immediate reaction will be positive as Trump's win will provide a boost to the US indices," Kranthi Bathini, director of equity strategy at WealthMills Securities Pvt., said. "This rally will be short-lived as long-term movement of stocks will depend on his policies after he takes charge."

On the flip side, a Harris win may lead to a short-term decline, he said, but added that such a negative sentiment would last for a very limited period.

Read More Here:Sectors and stocks seen volatile to the Trump versus Harris poll outcome.

US Election Results: What Way Will Gold Prices Move

Gold, which has gained by more than 40% over the past year amid global headwinds, is seen as volatile to the outcome of the US presidential election. The verdict will determine the economic trajectory of the US, the world’s largest economy.

According to analysts, gold may marginally shed its glitter post the election results as a level of certainty will return to the markets. The metal, seen as a top safe-haven asset, gains the most when uncertainty looms in the equity market.

Read More Here:Gold and US election 2024.

US Election 2024 Live: Wisconsin Election Running Smoothly, Says Official

Wisconsin's election is proceeding smoothly, with no major issues reported so far, according to Meagan Wolfe, administrator of the state Elections Commission.

In a Tuesday morning briefing, Wolfe confirmed that all polling places had opened as scheduled and that no problems, including threats, had been reported from any of the state's approximately 3,700 polling locations, reported CNN. She noted that the polling places are operated by municipal clerks, not the state commission itself.

US Election Results Live: Florida Numbers Expected Tuesday Night

Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd said 8.3 million Floridians cast their ballots by early voting and by mail. Florida election results will be known by the time "you go to bed tonight", Byrd said. Polls will stay open until 7:00 p.m. eastern time in the state.

(Source: CNN)

Donald Trump News Live: Trump Media Stock Rises

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp stock jumped over 18% intraday on Tuesday.

Trump Media has experienced significant volatility in recent months, closely monitoring election betting markets ahead of the US presidential election. The prevailing speculation is that a Trump victory could potentially drive a surge in users to Truth Social, the platform that serves as the former president’s primary means of communication with the public, similar to how X (formerly Twitter) operates.

US Election 2024 Live: Top Cyber Agency On Potential Threats

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has stated that there are no significant threats to the country’s election infrastructure as Election Day begins.

Cait Conley, the agency’s senior election adviser, confirmed during a press call that no national-level incidents are currently affecting election security. However, she cautioned that countries like Russia and Iran are expected to continue efforts to spread misinformation regarding election fraud.

Conley also mentioned that while extreme weather and other temporary infrastructure disruptions are being tracked in certain areas, these events are largely anticipated and part of routine preparations.

(Source: US media reports)

US Election Results 2024 Live: The Winner At This Small Hamlet

Voters in the US hamlet of Dixville Notch launched Election Day in the first minutes of Tuesday with a tied vote, mirroring the incredibly close national polls in the White House race. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump each got three ballots in the tiny community.

(Source: NDTV World)

US Election News Live Updates: Solid Early Voting

More than 78 million Americans have already cast their votes as of Sunday, according to the University of Florida's Election Lab which tracks early and mail-in voting across the US.

US Election 2024: JD Vance Reiterates Trump Call

Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance reiterated the former president's call to voters to "stay in line" for the polling.

"We're hearing a lot about long lines and high enthusiasm. Get in line, stay in line, and VOTE. Today is the day we take back our country," Vance said on X.

Donald Trump News: Stay In Line Message To Voters

Republican candidate Donald Trump told American voters to remain in line at polling stations no matter how long it takes to vote.

"This will be the most important day in American History. Voter enthusiasm is THROUGH THE ROOF because people want to Make America Great Again. That means lines are going to be long! I need you to deliver your vote no matter how long it takes. STAY IN LINE!" he posted on X.

It is now officially ELECTION DAY! This will be the most important day in American History.
Voter enthusiasm is THROUGH THE ROOF because people want to Make America Great Again. That means lines are going to be long!
I need you to deliver your vote no matter how long it takes.…

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 5, 2024

Donald Trump News: Can He Vote After Conviction

Despite being convicted of a felony earlier this year, former President Donald Trump will be able to vote in Florida's 2024 election, thanks to a 2021 New York law that allows felons to vote if they are not incarcerated.

Trump was convicted in a New York court earlier this year for falsifying business records tied to hush money payments before the 2016 election to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Trump is scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 26.

Under Florida law, if a voter has an out-of-state conviction, Florida will defer to that state’s laws for how a felon can regain his or her voting rights.

(Source: CNN)

US Election 2024: Gold Rises 0.4% To $2,748

US Election 2024: Bitcoin Rises 3.9% To $69,714.45

US Election Impact: Infosys, Wipro ADR Check

American Depository Receipts of Indian IT stocks like Infosys Ltd and Wipro Ltd traded mixed on Tuesday. Infosys ADR was down 0.02% and Wipro ADR was up 0.78%.

US Presidential Elections 2024: Wall Street Looks Up

As the US began voting for the high-stake presidential elections, Wall Street kicked off Tuesday's trading on a positive note, with all the three main indices opening in the positive territory.

The broader index, S&P 500, was up 0.17% at 5,722.43 points at the opening bell. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite opened 0.3% higher at 18,250.71.

The 30-stock Dow Jones Industrial Average opened 0.1% higher at 41,835.49.

Read More Here:US stock markets on election day.

US Presidential Elections 2024: JD Vance Votes In Ohio

Republican Vice-Presidential nominee JD Vance cast his ballot in-person at a polling booth in Cincinnati, Ohio. The senator arrived at St. Anthony of Padua Church to vote with his wife, Usha, and their children, CNN reported.

Vance said he would depart for Palm Beach, Florida, later today to be with Donald Trump as results come in, AP reported.

US Election 2024 Live: Voting In Space, Here's How

A unique group of voters will cast their ballots in the US presidential election from an unconventional polling station— the International Space Station (ISS).

Astronauts aboard the ISS, including Boeing Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, are fully eligible to vote in the election. Despite being hundreds of miles above Earth, they will exercise their right to participate in the democratic process.

Astronauts have been voting from space since 1997, thanks to a Texas law designed to allow astronauts, especially those based at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, to stay engaged in elections while on duty in space.

The voting process for astronauts is both secure and efficient. After applying for an absentee ballot, the astronauts complete their ballots electronically aboard the ISS. NASA then encrypts the data, uploads it to an onboard computer, and transmits it through the agency’s Near Space Network.

The data is relayed via the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) to NASA’s White Sands Test Facility in New Mexico, then forwarded to Mission Control in Houston. From there, the ballots are electronically sent to the relevant county clerk's office for official processing. This system ensures that even those in orbit can fully participate in the electoral process.

(Source: NDTV World)

US Election 2024 Live: Barack Obama Tells Voters, Pick Harris

Former US President Barack Obama called on Americans to vote in today's election and support Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. "You need to get out there and vote," he said.

Today is Election Day.
Millions of Americans will be going to the polls to show the world who we are and what we stand for. Find out where and when you can vote today at https://t.co/NKXRGNgbZX.
And once you do, I want to see your voting sticker. I’ll be sharing your posts… pic.twitter.com/JwRuT2s08s

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 5, 2024

US Election 2024 Live: Electoral College Explained

In the US, the President is elected via the Electoral College, not by direct popular vote. A candidate needs 270 electoral votes out of 538. Here's how you can win the popular vote but lose:

Electoral College: States give all their electoral votes to the candidate who wins the state, not based on the margin of victory.

Swing States: Winning these by small margins can secure the presidency despite losing the popular vote.

Historical Precedents: Like in 2016 when Clinton had more votes but lost to Trump, or 2000 with Gore.

Voter Distribution: Urban votes can outnumber rural ones, but if electoral votes aren’t won, the popular vote winner can lose.

Read More Here:US Electoral College Explained.

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US Election 2024 Live: Podcaster Joe Rogan Backs Donald Trump

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has received the endorsement of popular podcaster Joe Rogan. Trump, who recently did an over two-hour long podcast with Rogan, called him a "fantastic guy" after the backing in a video message posted on X.

Rogan's endorsement also drew a cheer from billionaire Elon Musk, a self-described "dark MAGA" Trump supporter. He reshared this post on X.

US Election 2024 Live: Where Are Donald Trump And Kamala Harris?

Donald Trump began Election Day in Michigan, where he wrapped up a late-night rally in Grand Rapids. The Republican candidate is set to spend the rest of the day in Florida, where he plans to vote in person, despite earlier announcing he would vote early. Trump is also scheduled to hold a campaign watch party in Palm Beach on Tuesday evening.

Vice President Kamala Harris, meanwhile, will attend an election night event at Howard University in Washington, D.C., where she earned her degree in economics and political science in 1986. Other than that, Harris has not announced any other public appearances for Election Day.

On Sunday, she shared that she had "just filled out" her mail-in ballot and that it was "on its way to California."

(Source: Associated Press)

US Election 2024 Live: Trump's Final Salvo At Harris

Donald Trump is ramping up his efforts in this nail-biting US presidential election with a clear focus on energizing his base in key battleground states like North Carolina and Virginia.

The Republican candidate Donald Trump is intensifying his campaign efforts with three major rallies calling on voters to turn out today.

After the rallies, Trump posted a video on X, stating, "Three incredible MAGA RALLIES today in Gastonia, North Carolina, followed by Salem, Virginia—and this evening in Greensboro, North Carolina!"

He also urged his supporters to “stand up and tell Kamala that you've had enough,” adding, "Kamala Harris, You're Fired!"

US Election 2024 Live: Polling On In Over 20 States

Americans have started to cast their votes across more than 20 states. Here’s the states that have just opened their polls:

• Alabama

• Delaware

• Washington, DC

• Florida

• Georgia

• Illinois

• Kansas

• Maryland

• Massachusetts

• Michigan

• Missouri

• Pennsylvania

• Rhode Island

• South Carolina

• Tennessee

(Source: CNN)

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US Election 2024 Live: How India Stands Amid Trump Trade Policies

The US Presidential elections are in the final leg, with the preliminary result expected on Wednesday morning for Indian markets. While the Wall Street has positioned itself for 'Trump Trade', the results could spring a surprise, based on how the swing states tilt this elections.

Pollsters predict a neck-to-neck race between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democrat rival Kamala Harris, and bulls are positioning themselves to a rising market, but the electorate will decide whether the bets are on the right side on Nov. 5.

So far, foreign investors have been net sellers of $9 billion in secondary market and net buyers of $10.1 billion in the primary markets in this calendar year. That clearly indicates the portfolio diversification and rotation

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US Election 2024 Live: Will Gold Price Surge Or Slip Post US Election Results?

Gold price is in focus ahead of the results of the 2024 US presidential election as investors remain keen to watch the impact of the cliffhanger contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on the commodities market.

Gold, which has gained by more than 40% over the past year amid global headwinds, is seen as volatile to the outcome of the presidential election. The verdict will determine the economic trajectory of the US, the world’s largest economy.

According to analysts, gold may marginally shed its glitter post the election results as a level of certainty will return to the markets. The metal, seen as a top safe-haven asset, gains the most when uncertainty looms in the equity market.

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US Election 2024 Live: Voting Begins In Multiple Key States

Voting has begun in several states, including Alabama, Delaware, Washington D.C., Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Tennessee, with polls opening at 7 am ET

US Election 2024 Live: Prayers At Kamala Harris Ancestral Village

People partcipate in a special puja for US Presidential candidate Kamala Harris ahead of US elections, at her ancestral village of Thulasendrapuram in Thiruvarur district on Tuesday.

With inputs from PTI.

US Election 2024 Live: Democrats Vs Republicans — Key Differences Explained

The Nov. 5 presidential elections in the United States—primarily a contest between Republican nominee Donald Trump and his Democrat counterpart Kamala Harris—also draws attention on the country's two-party dominant political system.

The Democratic Party, seen as centre-left or liberal, was established back in 1820. The Republican Party, also known as the Grand Old Party, was founded in 1854. The latter is identified as a right-of-centre or conservative political platform.

Here'sa look atthe ideological divided between the two US mainstream parties.

US Election 2024 Live: Harris And Trump Tied In Dixville Notch’s Historic First Poll

In the quaint New Hampshire village of Dixville Notch, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump were tied with three votes each in the first poll of the election, which opened and closed just after midnight ET, continuing a long-standing tradition.

US Election 2024 Live: Harris And Trump Battle For Key Swing States In Final Push

Voters at the United States of America are casting their votes in a critical race for the White House. With both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump targeting 270 electoral votes, the outcome hinges on key swing states. Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin are expected to play a decisive role in this fiercely contested election.

The candidates wrapped up their campaigns with final rallies in key battleground states last night. Kamala Harris concluded her 107-day push in Pennsylvania, while Donald Trump delivered his last speech in Michigan, a state where he has previously closed out all three of his presidential campaigns.

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