FirstUp: US presidential election results and other big news today

November 6, Wednesday, is set to be an eventful day with several important developments expected across the globe.

The first results of the US Presidential Election are expected today following the closure of polls across most regions.

The UNGA is also likely to meet today after Israel formally informed of its decision to sever ties with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has been summoned for questioning today in connection with the MUDA site allotment case.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is expected to brief the Parliamentary panel on external affairs regarding India-Canada relations.

Prince William is set to kick off the fourth annual Earthshot Prize awards in Cape Town.

Telangana will begin a caste census today, becoming the second Congress-ruling state after Karnataka to conduct this exercise.

Swiggy is set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) today.

Let’s take a look at these events in brief:

Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump

Americans cast their ballots on Tuesday, November 5, to select the nation’s next president in what is expected to be a tightly contested election. The first polling stations closed at 18:00 EST on Tuesday (4:30 am IST, Wednesday), with the last ones closing at 01:00 EST (11:30 am IST, Wednesday).

In previous elections, some results have been declared late on election night or early the following morning, so the final results are expected today, though a complete tally may take weeks.

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Georgia is likely to be the earliest state called, as it requires all early votes to be counted by 8 pm ET.

UNGA meet after Israel’s UNRWA ban

The United Nations General Assembly is expected to meet today after Israel formally notified the UN of its decision to end ties with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA).

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Israel announced on Monday that it has terminated the agreement supporting UNRWA’s work in Gaza, where the agency is the primary aid provider. Notably, Jerusalem has accused UNRWA of being influenced by Hamas.

Siddaramaiah to be questioned

The Karnataka Lokayukta police have summoned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for questioning today in the MUDA site allotment case, PTI reported citing sources on Monday.

Notably, the Karnataka CM faces allegations of irregularities in the allotment of 14 sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) to his wife.

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Key panel to be briefed on India-Canada ties

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is expected to brief the Parliamentary Committee on External Affairs today on the recent strains in India-Canada relations .

The tensions arose after Canadian authorities accused Indian officials of involvement in the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Earthshot Prize awards

Prince William arrived in South Africa to open the fourth annual Earthshot Prize awards in Cape Town, celebrating innovations aimed at environmental conservation.

Alongside a series of events throughout the week, the awards will honour impactful ideas and initiatives that contribute to saving the planet.

Telangana to begin caste census

Telangana will begin its comprehensive caste census today, following Karnataka as the second Congress-ruling state to conduct such an exercise.

Running till November 30, the survey aims to gather detailed social, economic, educational, income, political, and caste-related information across communities.

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Swiggy IPO opens today

Food delivery and quick-commerce leader Swiggy will launch its initial public offering (IPO) today, targeting a valuation of around $11.3 billion.

The Bengaluru-based company aims to raise Rs 11,327 crore through the IPO, including a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 4,499 crore.

With inputs from agencies