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US govt shutdown set to end? Moderate Dems break ranks; what happens next | World News

[ad_1] President Donald Trump talks with reporters upon his arrival at the White House in Washington, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.) The United States appears closer to ending the longest government shutdown in its history, after a group of moderate senators broke ranks and voted late Sunday to advance a short-term spending […]

‘No idea how long people can hold out’: US govt shutdown continues; federal workers feel brunt

[ad_1] When Jill Hornick woke up on a recent Monday morning, her first thought was that her timecard would be submitted that day for her job with the Social Security Administration in Chicago. But this Monday was different. The federal government was locked in a shutdown, and she received a paycheck for $0. “This is […]

Rajasthan Govt Transfers 17 More RAS Officers; Several SDMs and One ADM Shifted | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Jaipur, October 27 (Udaipur Kiran): The Bhajanlal government in Rajasthan has issued another round of administrative reshuffle, transferring 17 Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) officers on Monday. This comes just two days after the transfer of 67 RAS officers on Saturday. According to the Department of Personnel, the latest order includes the transfer of eight […]

‘Crazy people bashing Indian immigrants’: Manhattan Institute researcher says Indians will save govt $1.7 million over 30 years

[ad_1] Amid indian bashing on social media, researcher claims Indians are the most economically beneficial immigrants for the US. Daniel Di Martino, a researcher of the Manhattan Institute, pushed back the anti-Indian rhetoric of social media triggered by Diwali celebrations and the recent California crash caused by an Indian driver, and claimed that Indians are […]

Canada announces investigation into paper plates; Social media users troll govt; ‘Feeling very much safe’

[ad_1] Canada announces crackdown on paper plates, social media users troll, saying they already feel safe. The Canada Border Service Agency announced an investigation into paper plates to find out if China is sending certain types of disposable paper plates, bowls, harming Canadian industries. The announcement became a laughing stock on social media as people […]

‘Visa denial valid’: Setback for Candace Owens; Australia court upholds govt move

[ad_1] The High Court of Australia on Wednesday upheld the federal government’s decision to deny a visa to American political commentator Candace Owens, effectively preventing her from entering the country. The court unanimously ruled that immigration minister Tony Burke’s October 2024 decision was lawful, rejecting Owens’ argument that the refusal placed an “impermissible burden” on […]

Rajasthan Govt Approves 3% DA Hike for Employees and Pensioners | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Jaipur, October 3 (Udaipur Kiran News): Ahead of the Diwali festival, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners. With this decision, the DA has now been raised from 55% to 58%, benefiting around 12.4 lakh employees and pensioners […]

‘There could be firings’: Trump’s warning amid US govt shutdown; hints at ‘big plans’

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) warned that “there could be firings” if the ongoing government shutdown drags on, further blaming Democrats for the crisis. He also hinted at ‘big plans’ for 2026.In an interview with the OAN television network, Trump defended his hardline approach, saying Democrats in Congress were responsible for […]

US govt shutdown: What GCC residents and travelers must know about visa and passport services | World News

[ad_1] Scheduled visa and passport services at US embassies in the GCC will continue during the government shutdown, as conditions allow/ Image composte: AP, File As the US government begins a partial shutdown due to a failure in passing key funding legislation, American embassies across the Gulf have issued clear directives to residents and travelers. […]

US govt heads for first shutdown in 7 years: Why stakes are higher this time – 10 FAQs answered

[ad_1] A bitter standoff in Washington over health care and spending has pushed the United States to the brink of its first government shutdown in seven years. Unless lawmakers strike a deal before midnight, large parts of the federal government will be forced to suspend operations, with hundreds of thousands of workers either furloughed or […]