India, Nov. 5 -- Democrats will control both chambers of the US Congress from January after decisive wins in the November 3 midterm elections, giving them sweeping powers to check President Donald Trump's domestic agenda, though the 80-year-old President retains wide latitude over American diplomacy. The return of divided government to Washington has implications for several issues that matter to India.

India wants a swift end to the Iran war, which has strained its energy imports, fuelled inflation and destabilised a region that is home to nearly 10 million Indians.

The incoming Democratic majorities have made ending the war a top priority. Both chambers narrowly passed a resolution in June directing Trump to halt military action again...