US Election 2024 Highlights: Donald Trump seen as more effective leader on two crucial policy issues

US Election 2024 Live Updates: US election punters play the prediction markets

Donald Trump is a clear favourite to beat Kamala Harris - that's if you put your faith in prediction markets, the latest frontier for the indefatigable crypto speculator.

On the eve of the US election, billions of crypto dollars are chasing bets on the two candidates on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi. Those sites respectively gave Trump about a 57%-43% and 51%-49% lead over Harris as of Monday, in contrast to neck-and-neck opinion polls.

Polymarket, the busiest of these platforms, which have largely sprung up over the past five years, has seen about $3.1 billion in trading volume on wagers on the winner of the presidential vote.

Kalshi, a US CFTC-regulated site, has seen nearly $197 million in trading on its election outcome contract.

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Ohio sheriff's lieutenant apologises for saying 'won't help Democrats'

An Ohio sheriff's patrol commander who declared on Facebook that he would not help Democrats and would require proof of who a person voted for before providing them aid has apologised, blaming prescribed sleep aids for causing his “out of character” actions.

Lt John Rodgers, a 20-year sheriff's veteran in Clark County, where Springfield is the county seat, made the statements in several posts on Facebook, WHIO-TV reported. In one post, he reportedly wrote: “I am sorry. If you support the Democrat Party I will not help you.”

Another said: “The problem is that I know which of you supports the Democratic Party and I will not help you survive the end of days."

US Election 2024 Live Updates: All about the 7 swing states that could decide the winner of the polls

In 2024, there are seven states that could swing either way on November 5: the Rust Belt trio of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, and the Sun Belt quartet of Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and North Carolina.

Both the candidates—former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris—spent a bulk of their ad money and campaign efforts with a focus on these seven states. Most opinion polls are predicting a very close fight in the swing states this year, making Trump vs Harris a deadheat that is likely to go down to the wire.

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US Election 2024 Live Updates: Kamala Harris' ancestral village in India to pray for her election victory       

Residents of US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris' ancestral village in southern India were preparing to hold prayers on election day on Tuesday in a Hindu temple more than 8,000 miles (13,000 km) from Washington.

Harris' maternal grandfather PV Gopalan was born more than a century ago in the leafy village of Thulasendrapuram in what is now southern India's Tamil Nadu state.

"There will be a special prayer on Tuesday morning at the temple," G Manikandan, a villager who runs a small store near the temple, said. "Celebrations will follow if she wins."

At the temple, Harris' name is engraved into a stone that lists public donations, along with that of her grandfather. Outside, a large banner wishes "the daughter of the land" success in the election.

US Election 2024 Live Updates: A look at Donald Trump’s day plan on eve of D-Day

Republican presidential candidate and former US president Donald Trump plans four rallies in three states, beginning in Raleigh, North Carolina and stopping twice in Pennsylvania with events in Reading and Pittsburgh.

Former President Donald Trump is closing out what he says will be his last campaign day for the White House with a jam-packed schedule that includes four rallies across three battleground states. He’ll begin Monday in Raleigh, North Carolina, underscoring the significance of a state he has visited the past three days. He then heads to Pennsylvania — perhaps the biggest prize on the electoral map — for rallies in Reading and Pittsburgh. He will end his night — and likely spend the early hours of Election Day morning — in Grand Rapids, Michigan. That’s a campaign tradition for the former president who also held last-day rallies there during his 2016 and 2020 campaigns.

US Election 2024 Live Updates: A look at Kamala Harris’ day plan on eve of D-Day

Kamala Harris will spend all of Monday in Pennsylvania, whose 19 electoral votes offer the largest prize among the states expected to determine the Electoral College outcome.

The vice president is holding a rally in Allentown with rapper Fat Joe before visiting a Puerto Rican restaurant in Reading with New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. After a visit to Scranton, Harris will speak in Allentown — a majority Hispanic city that’s home to tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans — at an event with rapper Fat Joe, whose parents were of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent. Harris later heads to Reading, where she plans to visit a Puerto Rican restaurant with New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.

She’ll also hold an evening Pittsburgh rally featuring performances by DJ D-Nice, Katy Perry and Andra Day, before rallying at Philadelphia’s Museum of the Arts’ “Rocky Steps,” featuring a statue of the fictional boxer. The final event includes remarks from DJ Cassidy, Fat Joe, Freeway and Just Blaze, as well as Lady Gaga, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ricky Martin, The Roots, Jazmine Sullivan and Adam Blackstone, and Oprah Winfrey.

US Election 2024 Live Updates: What impact will Trump or Harris win have on Indian IT companies?

The heated issue of immigration, particularly of skilled labour through H1-B visas, in the ongoing US presidential election may not result in a major change for information technology (IT) companies and software engineers, said legal experts.

“I would expect no significant change to visa rules if Donald Trump wins the election. Since at least 2005, no President has taken a leadership role in curbing rampant abuses of the H-1B visa program, including Donald Trump when he served as President,” Daniel Kotchen, Partner, of US-based Kotchen & Low LLP, told Moneycontrol.

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US Election 2024 Live Updates: Nikki Haley says Trump is ‘clearly better choice’ over Harris

Former US president Donald Trump is 'clearly the better choice,' as compared to his Democratic rival Vice President Kamala Harris, former US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has said.

Haley urged undecided voters to look at both candidates’ policy proposals, which she said clearly show Trump as the better option in a Wall Street Journal op-ed published two days before Election Day.

"I don't agree with Trump 100 percent of the time. But I do agree with him most of the time, and I disagree with Harris nearly all the time. That makes this an easy call. Here are the facts most relevant to me," the former South Carolina governor wrote in an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal on Sunday.

US Election 2024 Live Updates: How Indian-Americans have voted over the years

According to the Indian American Attitudes Survey (IAAS) 2024, published by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Indian-American support for Democrats has been traditionally based on the perception that Republicans are intolerant towards minorities.

Indian Americans are less than 2% of America’s population, but their median annual household income of approximately $153,000 (about Rs 1.3 crore) is more than double that of the country as a whole, according to Indian Express.

A report by CNBC-TV18 said that the first glimpses of the community’s growing political stature emerged in 2004. Bobby Jindal became the second Indian after Dalip Singh Saund (1955) to enter the US Congress and both parties also wooed the cash-rich Indian-American community.

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US Election 2024 Live Updates: All about Trump and Harris’ campaigns

In the final days of this campaign, both sides – Republican Donald Trump & Democrat Kamala Harris -- are flooding social media sites and TV and radio stations with a last round of ad campaigns, and racing to knock on doors and make calls.

Harris’ campaign team believes the sheer size of its voter mobilization efforts is making a difference and says its volunteers knocked on hundreds of thousands of doors in each of the battleground states this weekend. "We are feeling very good about where we are right now," campaign chair Jen O'Malley Dillon told reporters.

The campaign says its internal data shows that undecided voters are breaking in their favour, particularly women in the battleground states, and that they see an increase in early voting among core parts of their coalition, including young voters and voters of colour.

Trump’s campaign has its own in-house canvassing operation, but has effectively outsourced most of the work to outside super PACs, allied political groups that can raise and spend unlimited sums of money.

They have been more focused on contacting "low propensity" voters, or voters that often do not go to the polls, instead of appealing to middle-of-the-road voters who can flip to either side.

Many in this category are Trump supporters, but they are not normally reliable voters.

By cherry-picking the voters they want to contact, Trump and his team say they are sending door knockers to places where it makes a difference and being smart about spending. (Reuters)

US Election 2024 Live Updates: New poll shows Kamala Harris leading in Iowa, Trump calls it 'fake'

Ahead of the US presidential election, a new poll showed that Democratic presidential contender Kamala Harris defeated Republican candidate Donald Trump in Iowa, a crucial battleground state. According to the latest poll, Harris is leading in the race in view of support from women and independent voters.

The survey conducted by The Des Moines Register/Mediacom stated that the US VP is currently ahead of Trump by 47% to 44%. The poll of 808 likely Iowa voters, which include those who have already voted as well as those who say they plan to vote, was conducted from October 28 to 31, the Des Moines Register said.

Trump was quick to reject the poll as "fake" and "skewed". He said it was carried to favour his Democratic rival.

"One of my enemies just puts out a poll -- I am 3 down. (Iowa Senator) Joni Ernst called me, everyone's called me, they said you are killing in Iowa. The farmers love me and I love them," he said at a rally in key battleground state of Pennsylvania.

Trump said the poll released on Saturday was "fake". "I am not down in Iowa."

US Election 2024 Live Updates: How many popular votes did Donald Trump win in 2020 US presidential election

In the 2020 election, Joe Biden won 51.3 percent of the popular votes while Trump secured 46.8 percent. In actual numbers, 81,283,501 (8.1 crore) Americans voted for Biden while 74,223,975 (7.4 crore) chose Trump.

The popular vote in US elections refers to the total number of votes cast by individual voters across the country. It is different from the electoral college, which ultimately decides the presidency.

The US follows the electoral college system to determine the winner of the presidential election. In this system, instead of a direct popular vote, voters in each state choose electors who represent their state in the electoral college.

The number of electors per state is equal to its total representation in the Congress (Senators plus House members). A candidate must receive a majority of at least 270 out of 538 electoral votes to win the presidency. While most states use a winner-takes-all approach, Maine and Nebraska allocate electoral votes proportionally.

When it comes to electoral college votes, Biden won 306 votes in 2020 while Trump got 232.

Interestingly, the electoral college system can result in a president winning the election without securing the national popular vote. This is exactly what happened in 2016 when Trump won the presidential polls due to higher electoral votes but his rival Hillary Clinton had a higher share of direct popular votes.

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Investor jitters spark stock sell-off ahead of US elections; analysts urge caution

India’s benchmark indices fell more than 1 percent on November 4, their steepest decline in more than a month, as investors braced for this week’s US presidential election and an interest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve.

Investors are closely watching the results of the US presidential election on November 4 and the outcome of the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting on November 7.

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US Election 2024 Live Updates: Americans will vote to elect their 47th president on Tuesday

The United States will, on Tuesday, vote to elect its 47th President in a fierce race between Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic leader Kamala Harris, which is set to go down in history as one of the tightest fights for the White House in decades.

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Trump believes he shouldn't have left White House after 2020 polls

As the countdown for election day began, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump raked up the bitter memories of the 2020 election as said he "shouldn't have left" the White House, triggering apprehensions that he was preparing the ground to not accept the outcome of the November 5 voting if he loses the contest.

"I shouldn't have left. I mean, honestly, because...we did so well," the former president said at a rally in Lititz, Pennsylvania.

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Donald Trump seen as more effective leader on two crucial policy issues

There are four key issues in the 2024 US presidential election. The most important being the hip pocket issue: household budgets, cost of living pressures, and voters’ concerns about their future economic security. The other is immigration.

Since Joe Biden and Kamla Harris took office nearly four years ago, the cost of groceries, household items, utilities, and services such as insurance have risen between 10–40 percent. Petrol prices have gone up even more.

Though interest rates have fallen, American households are hurting. When asked who is best to manage the economy, voters in swing states say Republican candidate Donald Trump by a 15-point margin.

As for immigration, since Trump first became a presidential candidate in 2015, he has relentlessly pushed the immigration button, declaring the border with Mexico is out of control, with crime and pillage rising in its wake.

The first three years of Biden’s term were also marked by big surges of immigrants crossing the border, though rates have fallen dramatically in 2024.

Voters view Trump as best placed to manage this issue, too, by nearly 15 points.

So, Trump is seen as a more effective leader on the two most important policy issues in this election.

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Kamala Harris will need the votes of Republicans turning against Trump to win the US elections

Donald Trump’s favourability is stuck at around 43 percent in nationwide polling and Kamala Harris will need those “Republicans for Harris” votes. In addition, she’ll need to replicate the coalition of young voters, voters of colour and women who backed current President Joe Biden against Trump in 2020 in those same swing states and nationally. (Data from agencies)

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Indian rupee traders less worried about US elections than rest of Asia

The options market indicates that the Indian rupee traders were not too concerned about the potential flare-up in volatility after the US elections, a distinct contrast to other Asian currencies.

The prospect of Republican candidate Donald Trump winning the US election has prompted investors to price in higher near-term volatility for Asian currencies. A Trump win would mean a renewed threat of material tariffs for China, hurting its currency, which would have consequences for other Asians.

The Korean won, the Malaysian ringgit, the Indonesian rupiah, and the Taiwanese dollar are the most sensitive to moves in the yuan, per a Goldman Sachs report. The rupee is the least sensitive.

• Rumors, misleading allegations, and outright lies about voting and fraud are circulating online in unprecedented numbers leading up to the US election.
• Numerous incidents of alleged voting irregularities are being gathered and disseminated by individuals, as well as independent and Republican-affiliated groups.
• A limited number of posts related to these allegations are also emerging from Democrats.
• The US government has claimed that foreign actors, including Russia, are spreading fake videos to undermine public confidence in the electoral process.

American music supremo Quincy Jones dies at 91

Quincy Jones, a major influence on American music in his work with artists ranging from Count Basie to Frank Sinatra and who then reshaped pop music by collaborating with Michael Jackson, died on Sunday at the age of 91, his publicist said. (Reuters)

US Election Live Update: AI Nostradamus' shocking predictions for US elections: Post poll violence, Ivanka Trump's rise

Just days ahead of the US Presidential elections, ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence chatbot, pretended to be AI Nostradamus and made a slew of shocking predictions for the race to the White House. Notably, after numerous prompts by The Sun, US, the AI bot said neither Donald Trump nor Kamala Harris would take the win. (Read More)

US Election Live Updates: 'H-1B visa overhaul likely if Trump wins'

An overhaul of the H-1B visa program is expected if US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump wins, however, this won’t impact Indian information technology (IT) workers, said US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) president and chief executive officer Mukesh Aghi. (Read More)

• Results are expected to start coming in after the first polls close at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (00:00 GMT).
• Some states will report results faster than others, while states in the west—where polls close several hours later—will release their first results later in the evening.
• Traditionally, the candidate losing the election concedes before official results are announced.
• However, Trump has yet to concede his loss to President Joe Biden in the 2020 election, even four years later. (Read More)

• A recent survey offers a major boost for former U.S. President Donald Trump, showing him leading over Democratic rival Kamala Harris in every swing state.
• The survey, conducted by AtlasIntel, reveals Trump (49%) holds a slight lead over Harris (47.2%) nationwide.
• This survey comes just before the November 5 presidential election, one of the most polarized and closely contested in US history. (Read More)

• Non-citizens, including permanent legal residents, are not permitted to vote in federal, state, and most local elections.
• Individuals convicted of a felony or currently serving time for other offenses may also be restricted from voting, depending on state laws. Check vote.gov for details.
• Some individuals with mental disabilities may have restrictions on voting rights; these rules vary by state.
• US citizens living in US territories are not eligible to vote for president in the general election.

• Under federal law, first-time voters must present identification on Election Day if:
• They did not register in person, and
• They did not provide ID when they registered.
• Acceptable forms of ID include:
• Current and valid photo identification
• Current utility bill
• Bank statement
• Government check
• Paycheck
• A government-issued document showing your name and address

• One may need to cast a provisional ballot even with the correct ID if there is a mismatch between the name or address on ID and voter registration.
• Examples include:
• After marriage, one changes last name and update voter registration, but the driver’s licence (used as ID) still displays previous name.
• After moving, one uses a current utility bill as ID, but forgets to update the address on voter registration, resulting in a mismatch.
• Some states require to inform local registration office of any name changes.

• Even if you lack the specific ID required by your state, you may still be able to vote.
• Some states allow you to sign a form affirming your identity instead of showing ID.
• Other states permit you to cast a provisional ballot if there’s a question about your eligibility.
• Provisional ballots are kept separate until eligibility is verified.
• You may need to return within a few days with an acceptable ID; otherwise, the provisional ballot may not be counted.

US Election Live Updates: What are the voter ID requirements in the US election - explained

Each state establishes its own voter ID requirements, and most require voters to present identification when voting in person. Officials recommend that voters check their state’s ID laws before heading to the polls. States typically require a photo ID, such as a driver’s licence, state ID, or passport, although some may accept other forms of ID, like a birth certificate or Social Security card. While registered voters are not required to bring their voter registration card, they may still use it as a form of identification when casting their ballot.

US Election Live Updates: All eyes on Pennsylvania as Trump, Harris battle it out in swing states

The often intense and contentious race for the White House, with both candidates warning of dire consequences if the other wins, will conclude today with competing rallies in Pennsylvania, the largest swing state.

US Elections 2024 Live: Why voters in a handful of swing states will decide the election

The outcome of Tuesday's U.S. presidential election, which will impact over 330 million people, is likely to be decided by just tens of thousands of voters in a few key states. Only seven of the 50 states are considered truly competitive this year, with the majority leaning strongly Democratic or Republican. Among these battlegrounds, Pennsylvania stands out as the most populous and pivotal state that could determine whether Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump becomes the next president. Learn more.

US Election 2024 Live: A look at the closing statements

At his first rally of the day, Trump used dark rhetoric, expressing regret over leaving the White House after the 2020 election and implying that someone might need to "shoot through the fake news" to support him.

Harris, meanwhile, spoke at a church in the Detroit area, urging the community to take action to "decide the fate of our nation."

US Election 2024 Live: Harris addresses devastating toll in Gaza conflict

In Michigan, Harris addressed the devastating toll of the conflict in Gaza, underscoring its significance in a state with a substantial population of Arab American and Muslim voters. This community has expressed frustration with the Biden administration's backing of Israel amidst the ongoing violence.

During her remarks, Harris aimed to resonate with these voters, highlighting her commitment to a more inclusive approach and advocating for a resolution that prioritises peace and justice.

US Election 2024 Live: Trump shifts focus in Georgia rally

In his recent campaign speeches, Trump has been focusing on the economy and job reports, believing these issues will resonate with voters and help him defeat Harris in the race to White House. During a rally in Georgia, nonetheless, he shifted his rhetoric towards anti-immigrant sentiments, making claims that inaccurately portray Harris as responsible for an "invading army" of migrants in the United States.

US Election 2024 Live: Harris' address at Michigan rally

Kamala Harris made her final appeal to voters during an energetic rally at Michigan State University on Sunday, highlighting her themes of unity and inclusivity without directly naming her opponent Trump.

In her address, Harris vowed to work towards ending the conflict in Gaza, highlighting its significance as a pressing issue in a crucial swing state just two days before the election. She contrasted her vision of leadership with Trump's rhetoric, particularly in light of his recent description of Democrats as a "demonic" party. In response, Harris asserted that she would be a "president for all Americans," reinforcing her commitment to represent diverse perspectives and foster collaboration across party lines.

US Election 2024 Live: Here's how the contenders see 'mail-in ballot' system

On Sunday, Harris mentioned that she had sent her mail-in ballot to California, expressing confidence in the voting system. Conversely, Trump has been critical of mail voting, raising concerns about its integrity as both candidates work to galvanise their bases in the final days of the campaign.

US Election 2024 Live: Notable shift seen in voter sentiment

The Des Moines Register's poll shows a notable shift in voter sentiment, especially considering that a previous poll in September indicated Trump had a four-point lead over Harris. Additionally, in June, when President Joe Biden was still in the race, Trump had a significant 18-point advantage over Biden. The latest results suggest that Harris is gaining traction, particularly among women and independent voters.

US Election 2024 Live: What does the New Iowa poll project?

Harris is currently leading former President Donald Trump by 47 percent to 44 percent among likely voters in Iowa, according to a new poll released just two days ahead of the crucial national election.

Trump dismissed the poll as "fake" and "skewed," asserting that it was designed to favor his Democratic opponent. During a rally in Pennsylvania, he claimed, "I am not down in Iowa," underscoring his strong support among farmers and the positive feedback he has received from key local figures like Iowa Senator Joni Ernst.

US Election 2024 Live: What happened ater 2020 election?

Following the 2020 election, Trump repeatedly alleged voter fraud, filing multiple lawsuits challenging the results. However, these claims were dismissed by courts, and he ultimately left office as President Joe Biden assumed power. Despite this, Trump has continued to dispute the outcome and criticize Biden's approach on issues like immigration.

US Election 2024 Live: Shouldn't have left White House, says Trump

At a rally in Pennsylvania on Sunday, Trump reiterated his doubts about the 2020 election results, suggesting he "shouldn't have left" the White House. Trump claimed that he had secured the "safest border in the history of our country" by the time he left office, slamming the Biden administration's immigration policies.

"We had the safest border in the history of our country the day that I left," Trump stated during his address in Lititz, Pennsylvania. "I shouldn't have left. I mean, honestly, because ... we did so well."

• Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are making their final campaign stops in several swing states today.
• Trump’s campaign is working to clarify his recent remarks about shooting the media.
• Harris is avoiding questions about her vote on a California crime measure.
• Trump has made unsubstantiated claims of election fraud in Pennsylvania.

US Election 2024 Live: Hello!

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of US Presidential Election 2024. Find out what's latest from Trump and Harris campaigns as all surveys forecast a very tight race to the White House.