He came home from Singapore for a wedding. His neighbour shot him dead

A parking dispute turned fatal in Haryana's Faridabad after a man was shot dead by his neighbour, who fired 15–16 rounds from his licensed pistol, on the night of Dhanteras. The victim, identified as Paramjeet Dhankar, sustained 8–9 bullet injuries and died in the attack.

The incident took place in Sector 21C, two days before Diwali. The accused, identified as Mohan alias Monu Sharma, opened fire on Paramjeet following an argument over parking a vehicle. He fled with his family after the shooting, and police teams are searching for him.
 

Police inspect the crime scene in Faridabad's Sector 21C, where a man was shot dead by his neighbour; bullet were recovered during the investigation. (Source: ITG)
 

VICTIM HAD RETURNED FROM SINGAPORE FOR NEPHEW'S WEDDING

Paramjeet lived with his wife, son and daughter on the first floor of house number 641. He worked for a large national company and stayed in Singapore for professional commitments. He had returned to Faridabad just two days before the incident to attend his nephew's wedding, scheduled for November 24.

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Originally from Hisar, Paramjeet had returned home from the gym at around 8 pm when the dispute broke out with Mohan, who lived on the third floor of the same building.

According to the information shared by the police, the disagreement over parking escalated, following which the accused pulled out his licensed pistol and fired multiple rounds at Paramjeet.
 

FAMILIES HAD PREVIOUS DISPUTES, ACCUSED FLED

Police said the two families had a history of disagreements. Five days before the shooting, Mohan had abused Paramjeet's son following a dispute over a dog.

After the shooting, the accused fled with his family. Police, Crime Branch personnel and a forensic science laboratory (FSL) team reached the spot after receiving information about the incident.

Empty cartridge cases were recovered from the scene as part of the investigation. Police are conducting searches to trace the accused.

Paramjeet's body will be sent for a post-mortem examination at ESIC Medical College.

Former Tech Mahindra head killed by neighbour in Faridabad parking row; shot 9 times | India News

Former regional business head of Tech Mahindra’s Asia-Pacific region was shot dead by his neighbour following a dispute over parking in Faridabad’s Sector 21C on Friday night.
Police said the two families, who live in the same four-storey building, had been embroiled in a dispute for several days over parking and a dog being made to defecate in the parking area. (HT Photos)
Police said the two families, who live in the same four-storey building, had been embroiled in a dispute for several days over parking and a dog being made to defecate in the parking area. (HT Photos)

The victim, Paramjith Dhankhar, was settled in Singapore and was presently working as the senior vice president of FPT Software Company Limited, which is headquartered in Vietnam.

According to the police, the suspect, identified as Mohan Sharma, allegedly opened fire on Dhankhar with his licensed pistol, firing around 15 rounds, nine of which hit the victim, killing him on the spot.

On complaint of the victim’s son, Shaurya Dhankhar, an FIR under section 103(1) (murder) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act was registered at Surajkund police station on Saturday, police said.

Police said the two families, who live in the same four-storey building, had been embroiled in a dispute for several days over parking and a dog being made to defecate in the parking area.

Dhankhar lived on the ground floor, while the accused lived on the second floor, investigators said.

Police said that Sharma’s son allegedly used to make his dog defecate in the parking area, on which Dhankhar’s family repeatedly raised objections. The disagreement had led to several confrontations in the past few days, including an argument four to five days ago.

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On Friday night, the Dhankhar and Sharma again got into an argument over parking a vehicle, following which Sharma allegedly called Dhankhar out of his home and shot him multiple times with his licensed pistol.

Police said Dhankhar, who frequently travelled to Singapore for work, had returned to Faridabad on November 5 to attend his nephew’s wedding scheduled for November 24, police said.

District police teams, crime branches and forensic expert teams reached the spot after receiving information about the shooting. Investigators recovered several empty cartridges from the spot. Dhankhar’s body was taken to Badshah Khan Civil Hospital for autopsy.

Yashpal Yadav, public relations officer of Faridabad police, said Sharma fled from the spot soon after the incident.

Sonia Gandhi, in an interview to The Hindu, suggests that "people are beginning to be restless", adding that they are "recognising" the "great damage" that has been done to "our country, our democracy and our institutions" under the BJP government over the last 12 years.

The 79-year-old leader, whose memoir 'Belonging: A Journey Of Love' launches worldwide on November 10, tells the national daily that she is "not so pessimistic" when told that the decline of the Congress as India's dominant party is a "fact of political life".

The Congress has been spearheading protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over SIR or special intensive revision of electoral rolls over what it calls 'vote chori' and electoral irregularities.

In July, student-led protests forced the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Education Minister over the NEET paper leak.

"Over the last twelve years great damage has been done to the fabric of our country, our democracy and our institutions. Even after this government goes it will take time to restore our systems back to health, and great effort from political parties. People are now beginning to be restless and recognising the damage. But I am optimistic and I know that the people of India will welcome a return to proper governance," she told the publisher when questioned if politics will return to a contest over policies and programmes if the BJP is voted out of power in the 2029 next Lok Sabha elections.

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, taking objection to Sonia Gandhi's democracy comments, questioned the Congress leader on the Emergency.

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"The article (The Hindu interview) makes certain observations regarding democracy. I would like to ask Sonia ji: does she not recall the period of 1975, when democracy was strangled? Thousands of senior leaders from various political parties were thrown into jail, and the voices of journalists were silenced. She ought to remember that era as well. In contrast, over the last 12 years, PM Modi has nurtured, flourished, and strengthened democracy, proclaiming to the entire world that India is the 'mother of democracy.' It is Prime Minister Narendra Modi who has emphatically declared that 'India is the mother of democracy,'" Meghwal said.

Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh also led the BJP's counterattack on Sonia Gandhi, pointing out that in nine states the Congress "haven't held power for forty years". The BJP Minister said "this is the same Congress that imposed the Emergency and silenced the people". 

In the same interview, Sonia Gandhi listed out a set of deteriorating circumstances leading upto the period of Emergency, adding that Indira Gandhi later "publically expressed regret for the excesses during the Emergency".

"When I take myself back to that period and try and see it from Mrs. Gandhi's point of view, I see her struggling to cope with the rapidly deteriorating prevailing circumstances: violent protests, government offices and public transport set on fire, widespread organised unrest and even a call for the bureaucracy and armed forces to disobey orders," she said.

She emphasised that the decision to invoke Emergency was ultimately resolved through democratic means.

"Hindsight allows us to put things better in perspective. Let's not forget that it was Mrs. Gandhi herself who came to recognise what was happening and called for the March 1977 election. And you know very well that she herself later publicly expressed regret and apologised for excesses during the Emergency," she added.

The Congress leader admitted that "in politics compromises are at times unavoidable", but she and her party have "never made any compromises with the BJP and the RSS and we never will".

The Congress got a shellacking when it lost three consecutive general elections - in 2014, 2019, 2024 - and has not been able to reverse the declining trend. The party, pointing to the alleged disquiet within the Election Commission as detailed in an Express report, claims that polls have been stolen and has been petitioning to go back to the ballot papers.

The Express report detailed how Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi formally objected on record 14 times over 10 months to decisions and orders related to the Special Intensive Revision, or SIR, of electoral rolls process under Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Sonia Gandhi claimed that her Congress party and others have "not had a level playing field" since the BJP has come to power.

"I am not so pessimistic. Consider that the Congress party and other opposition parties have not had a level playing field since this government came to power. Take into account the complete stranglehold they have on all institutions, especially the Election Commission, their control of mainstream media, their money power and their exploitation of religion," Gandhi said.

"Yet, our party is fighting and making progress, in fact, it is the only party that has had the resilience to withstand this onslaught. Our workers and leaders have been extremely courageous. They have faced persecution of all kinds and yet, in every village and every district, congressmen and women are still fighting for the values enshrined in our Constitution. What is more, it has been amply proved in recent months that many elections have been stolen, and people are now more aware of it," she said.

The Congress is working with like-minded parties, Sonia Gandhi said, claiming that her party's "prospects are improving day by day".

Sonia Gandhi suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's humble origins, of him being a tea seller, may have been exaggerated by his PR team, but says he "had certainly worked his way to power within the RSS from an underprivileged world".

"It's true that he comes from a very different ideological world. But there are many ways that people succeed in politics - within the Congress party, take for example Dr. Manmohan Singh and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. I don't think we have much to learn from the RSS," she said.

Shashi Tharoor Praises Nithya Raman's US Mayoral Win, Swipes At Indian Mayors

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor congratulated Kerala-born Nithya Raman on her election as the mayor of Los Angeles while using her victory to criticise the limited authority given to mayors in cities in India.

He also referred to Zohran Mamdani in New York, saying America's two biggest cities would be led by people of Indian-origin.

"A daughter of Thiruvananthapuram, Nithya Raman, is the new Mayor of Los Angeles," Tharoor wrote on X.

"I'm sure they will do a far better job than their counterparts back in India, who are reduced to powerlessness by a British-era system that disperses authority and budgets, leaving Mayors here without any real means to govern their cities effectively," Tharoor said. 

A daughter of Thiruvananthapuram, @nithyavraman, is the new Mayor of Los Angeles! And with @ZohranKMamdani in New York, America's two biggest cities will be run by people of Indian origin! I'm sure they will do a far better job than their counterparts back in India, who are reduced to powerlessness by a British-era system that disperses authority and budgets, leaving Mayors here without any real means to govern their cities effectively.

Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) November 5, 2026

In most cities in India, the mayor is the political and ceremonial head of the municipal corporation but not its main executive authority. The municipal commissioner who is often a senior bureaucrat appointed by the state government controls daily administration and substantial parts of the civic budget.

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Born in India, Raman moved to the US with her family when she was six. She studied at Harvard University and later obtained a master's degree in urban planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Before entering electoral politics, she worked on homelessness and co-founded the SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition.

Raman was first elected to the Los Angeles City Council in 2020, becoming its first South Asian member and the first Asian-American woman to serve on the body. She won another term in 2024 before contesting the mayoral election.

Now, in another first, the Indian-origin leader defeated Karen Bass to become the first Indian-American and first South Asian elected to lead the city.

"Los Angeles, I am deeply honoured to be your next mayor," Raman wrote on X on Thursday.

The latest Los Angeles County election update showed she got 52.70 per cent of the ballots counted and Bass got 47.30 per cent.

Bass conceded the election and said she had spoken to Raman. "I've called Councilmember Raman to congratulate her, and I'm committed to a smooth transition," she wrote on X.

In her response, Raman said she had thanked the outgoing mayor for her leadership and years of public service. Raman's campaign centred on housing affordability, homelessness and the delivery of municipal services apart from promises to improve street lighting and repair potholes.

AI stocks, oil fall as investors bet on change after US election 'blue wave'

LONDON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Chip stocks and the dollar fell on Thursday, while oil steadied around recent ​lows and broader share prices, gold and other assets rose after a sweeping Democratic victory in US midterm elections raised hopes for an end ‌to the US-Iran war.

Brent crude futures dived nearly 9% overnight, falling below $100 a barrel for the first time in two months. The price has dropped by about 20% so far this week, heading for its largest weekly loss since April 2020.

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Tumbling energy prices encouraged a rally in bonds, which lowered US yields, kept the dollar around one-month lows against the euro , and helped stocks.

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​was up 0.1%, having posted its biggest one-day gain since late July on Wednesday. In Europe, the STOXX 600
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rallied another 0.7%, bringing the index to ​within a whisker of August's record high.

"When it comes to the headline result, it’s not too different from investor expectations beforehand, even ⁠if the scale of the Democratic victory was bigger than expected," Deutsche Bank strategist Jim Reid said.

"In many respects, the overall rally fits into the classic midterm pattern ​we’ve previously highlighted. After all, in 20 out of 20 midterm elections since World War Two, the S&P 500 has been higher one year later," he said.

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Overnight on Wall ​Street, the benchmark indexes rallied as investors took heart from the clear outcome, with the S&P 500
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closing 1.6% higher, although tech stocks continued to struggle as investors fear greater scrutiny over AI infrastructure build-out.

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fell 3.1%, having lost a quarter of its value in a month.

Democratic data-centre opponents who campaigned, in part, on moratoriums on data centre construction won victories in ​Texas and Georgia.

Futures on the Nasdaq 100 were down 0.7%, while those on the S&P itself fell just 0.1%.
SELL CHIPS, BUY BANKS

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Tech stocks in Europe make up a ​smaller part of the broader market, which is more heavily dominated by banking shares and drugmakers. Those sectors jumped on Thursday. Within the regional tech sector, semiconductor-exposed stocks such as ASML
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⁠fell between 1.2% and 4%.

Asian markets, which are heavily exposed to AI-related stocks, suffered losses, with South Korea's chipmaker-heavy KOSPI
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down nearly 6% near seven-month lows.

Masahiko Loo, chief fixed income strategist at State Street Investment Management, said Democratic control raises the prospect of tougher scrutiny around data centres, power demand and consumer costs, but does not mean a free hand as President Donald Trump retains veto power.

"The blue wave therefore raises the political risk premium around US AI without necessarily derailing the broader AI capex cycle," he ​said.

Renewable energy stocks, which have been targeted ​by the Trump administration over the past ⁠almost-two years, rallied, with Denmark's Orsted
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OIL SLIDES ON HOPES OF END TO IRAN WAR

Crude oil, meanwhile, was last up 0.8% on the day, at $95 a barrel, having lost nearly 10% in two days, as traders chose ​to bet that Trump, facing a Democratic Congress and hurt by high energy prices caused by the Mideast conflict, would ​be less likely to ⁠escalate the war with Iran.

Trump acknowledged on Wednesday that the war played a role in Republicans' defeat and his vice president, JD Vance, was even more blunt on X: "The reason we lost is the war."

With the dollar and oil under pressure, gold traded above $4,100 an ounce, having risen 5% in two days, its largest two-day jump since early April.

Bond prices gained ⁠as well, ​pushing yields on the benchmark 10-year US note down 2 basis points to 4.87%.

In currencies, the dollar ​was broadly weaker, with investor focus on the Bank of England's policy announcement later on Thursday.

The central bank is expected to raise rates to contend with inflation pressure from soaring energy costs, although it may push ​back against investor bets that several more increases will follow next year.

Link Alternatif Rajabandot: Memahami Akses Platform Dan Keamanan Digital Di Era Modern

 

Perkembangan teknologi internet telah membawa perubahan besar terhadap cara masyarakat mengakses berbagai informasi dan layanan digital. Melalui smartphone, komputer, maupun tablet, pengguna dapat menjelajahi berbagai halaman online dengan lebih praktis. Kemudahan tersebut membuat berbagai istilah yang berkaitan dengan platform digital semakin dikenal, termasuk Link Alternatif Rajabandot.

Secara umum, link alternatif merupakan istilah yang digunakan untuk menggambarkan alamat website tambahan ketika alamat utama mengalami kendala akses. Dalam pembahasan Rajabandot, istilah ini berkaitan dengan pencarian informasi mengenai alamat platform dan ketersediaan layanan online. Namun, pengguna perlu memahami bahwa tidak semua tautan yang menggunakan nama serupa berasal dari pengelola resmi.

Oleh karena itu, pengetahuan mengenai identitas website dan keamanan internet menjadi hal penting sebelum mengunjungi suatu halaman.

Fungsi Link Alternatif pada Platform Digital

Dalam ekosistem internet, beberapa layanan menggunakan lebih dari satu alamat domain untuk kebutuhan teknis dan pengelolaan sistem. Hal tersebut dapat berkaitan dengan pemeliharaan server, perubahan infrastruktur, atau pengaturan jaringan.

Link alternatif terkadang digunakan untuk membantu pengguna menemukan informasi ketika alamat utama mengalami gangguan. Meskipun demikian, keberadaan alamat tambahan tidak secara otomatis menjamin bahwa sebuah website aman atau memiliki kredibilitas yang baik.

Ketika mencari Link Alternatif Rajabandot, pengguna sebaiknya memperhatikan sumber informasi yang tersedia. Hindari mempercayai alamat website yang dibagikan melalui pesan anonim atau sumber yang tidak dapat diverifikasi.

Penyebab Website Mengalami Gangguan Akses

Website dapat mengalami berbagai kendala teknis yang memengaruhi ketersediaan layanan. Salah satu penyebabnya adalah gangguan server akibat pemeliharaan atau peningkatan sistem. Kondisi tersebut dapat membuat halaman membutuhkan waktu lebih lama untuk dibuka.

Selain itu, koneksi internet yang tidak stabil, kesalahan konfigurasi domain, dan pembatasan jaringan juga dapat menyebabkan suatu halaman sulit diakses.

Dalam memahami link alternatif rajabandot, pengguna perlu mengetahui bahwa gangguan akses tidak selalu berarti alamat website harus diganti. Memeriksa koneksi internet dan mencari informasi pemeliharaan melalui sumber yang dapat dipercaya merupakan langkah awal yang lebih bijaksana.

Pentingnya Memeriksa Keaslian Alamat Website

Keaslian alamat website merupakan salah satu aspek penting dalam menjaga keamanan aktivitas online. Saat ini, terdapat berbagai halaman yang menggunakan nama atau tampilan menyerupai platform tertentu untuk menarik perhatian pengunjung.

Pengguna yang mencari Link Alternatif Rajabandot perlu memeriksa nama domain dengan teliti. Jangan langsung memasukkan informasi akun sebelum mengetahui identitas pengelola dan tujuan halaman tersebut.

Penggunaan HTTPS dapat membantu melindungi komunikasi antara perangkat dan website. Namun, HTTPS bukan jaminan bahwa sebuah situs sepenuhnya aman. Pemeriksaan kebijakan privasi, informasi kontak, dan reputasi sumber tetap diperlukan.

Perlindungan Data Pribadi dan Keamanan Akun

Keamanan informasi pribadi merupakan bagian penting dari penggunaan teknologi internet. Data seperti alamat email, nomor telepon, kata sandi, dan informasi keuangan harus dilindungi agar tidak disalahgunakan oleh pihak lain.

Pengguna sebaiknya menggunakan kata sandi yang kuat dan berbeda untuk setiap akun. Jika tersedia, autentikasi dua faktor dapat memberikan perlindungan tambahan terhadap akses yang tidak sah.

Selain itu, jangan membagikan kode OTP, PIN, atau kata sandi kepada siapa pun. Hindari mengunduh aplikasi melalui tautan yang tidak dikenal karena berpotensi membawa perangkat lunak berbahaya.

Kebiasaan sederhana tersebut dapat membantu menciptakan pengalaman internet yang lebih aman.

Literasi Digital dalam Memilih Informasi Online

Literasi digital merupakan kemampuan untuk mencari, memahami, dan mengevaluasi informasi melalui internet. Kemampuan ini sangat penting karena tidak semua informasi yang tersedia memiliki tingkat keakuratan yang sama.

Dalam mencari informasi Link Alternatif Rajabandot, pengguna sebaiknya membandingkan beberapa sumber dan memperhatikan kredibilitas informasi. Hindari klaim yang menjanjikan keuntungan pasti, akses tanpa risiko, atau keamanan mutlak tanpa bukti yang jelas.

Apabila suatu platform berkaitan dengan perjudian online, pengguna juga perlu memahami risiko kerugian finansial, batasan usia, dan peraturan hukum yang berlaku. Keputusan menggunakan layanan digital sebaiknya didasarkan pada pemahaman yang matang.

Penggunaan Platform Online secara Bertanggung Jawab

Teknologi internet memberikan berbagai kesempatan untuk memperoleh informasi dan menikmati hiburan. Namun, penggunaan platform digital tetap membutuhkan pengendalian diri dan kesadaran terhadap risiko.

Pengguna perlu mengatur waktu penggunaan perangkat, menjaga pengeluaran, serta mengutamakan pekerjaan, pendidikan, dan kebutuhan sehari-hari. Tidak semua layanan online harus digunakan hanya karena sedang populer atau banyak dibicarakan.

Memahami karakteristik layanan dan membaca ketentuan penggunaan dapat membantu masyarakat membuat keputusan yang lebih tepat.

Kesimpulan

Link Alternatif Rajabandot merupakan istilah yang berkaitan dengan pencarian alamat akses tambahan dalam lingkungan platform digital. Meskipun alamat alternatif dapat menjadi bagian dari pengelolaan layanan internet, pengguna tetap harus memperhatikan keaslian domain, kredibilitas sumber, dan perlindungan data pribadi. Memeriksa informasi sebelum membuka tautan, menghindari halaman mencurigakan, serta menjaga keamanan akun merupakan langkah penting dalam aktivitas online. Dengan meningkatkan literasi digital dan memahami risiko setiap layanan, masyarakat dapat menggunakan teknologi secara lebih aman, bijaksana, dan bertanggung jawab.

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Sensex jumps over 2,000 points, Nifty surges 576 points as oil eases after Democrats sweep Congress

Indian equity markets traded higher on Thursday, with the Sensex and Nifty staging a strong rally as falling crude oil prices and improving global sentiment lifted investor confidence.

Sensex rallied nearly 2,009 points and the NSE Nifty surged 576 points on Thursday, amid a sharp decline in crude oil prices and hopes of a resolution to the West Asia conflict after the results of the midterm elections, where American voters gave the opposition Democratic Party control of the US Congress.

Sustained foreign fund inflows and a sharp rally in the US markets also elevated optimism.

The 30-share BSE Sensex zoomed 2,008.61 points, or 2.60 per cent, to settle at 79,310.01. During the day, it soared 2,168.63 points, or 2.80 per cent, to 79,470.03.

The 50-share NSE Nifty surged 576 points, or 2.40 per cent, to end at 24,536.60.

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance rallied 7.77 per cent, followed by InterGlobe Aviation 5.80 per cent, ICICI Bank 5.29 per cent, Maruti 5.28 per cent, Mahindra & Mahindra 5.15 per cent and Bajaj Finserv 4.66 per cent.

NTPC, Bharat Electronics, Adani Ports and ITC were among the laggards.

In the past six consecutive sessions, the Sensex has surged 6,063.98 points, or 8.27 per cent, and the Nifty rallied 1,837.75 points, or 8 per cent. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was up 1.59 per cent to USD 96.12 per barrel.

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Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth Rs 7,284.03 crore on Wednesday, according to exchange data.

In a stinging rebuke to President Donald Trump, American voters on Tuesday gave the opposition Democratic Party control of the US Congress and flipped key gubernatorial posts in widely watched elections that will have consequences far beyond America.

Trump's Republican Party faced stunning defeats in its strongholds such as Texas, Georgia, Iowa and Ohio, where it lost the governors' posts to the Democrats.

The grand old party also faced a drubbing in Senate races in Texas, Maine, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kansas, Iowa and Ohio, where Trump campaigned with a simple message urging voters to pretend that he was on the ballot.

The Democrats won control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, ending the Republicans' hold on the two chambers of Congress.

In Asian markets, South Korea's Kospi and Japan's Nikkei 225 index ended sharply lower, while Shanghai's SSE Composite index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index settled higher.

Markets in Europe were trading in positive territory.

The US equity markets ended sharply higher on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 3.03 per cent, S&P 500 jumped 1.58 per cent and Nasdaq Composite was up 1.44 per cent.

On Wednesday, the Sensex rose 383.55 points, or 0.50 per cent, to settle at 77,301.40, its highest closing level in more than two months. The Nifty was up 149.75 points, or 0.63 per cent, to end at 23,960.60.