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President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption

WASHINGTON, November 13, 2025 (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks. The shutdown magnified partisan divisions in Washington as Trump took unprecedented unilateral actions — including canceling projects and trying to fire federal workers — to pressure Democrats into relenting on their demands. The Republican president blamed the situation on Democrats and suggested voters shouldn’t reward the party during next year’s midterm elections. “So I

With two days left for poll outcome in Bihar, both NDA, INDIA bloc upbeat about win

Patna, Nov 12 (PTI) As the counting day draws near in Bihar after a fiercely contested campaign followed by a record voter turnout in the assembly polls, both the BJP-led NDA and the INDIA bloc have expressed confidence in their prospects, with the ruling alliance interpreting the high polling as a renewed mandate for good governance, and the Opposition terming it as a clear sign of the public’s desire for a change. The crucial outcome on Friday will make it clear whether Nitish Kumar, the JD(U) president and the longest-serving Chief Minister, has enough public support to secure a record

Gold rallies Rs 2,000 to Rs 1,27,900/10g in Delhi markets

New Delhi, Nov 11 (PTI) Gold prices rallied by Rs 2,000 to Rs 1,27,900 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday amid firm global trends, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity jumped by Rs 2,000 to Rs 1,27,300 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Monday’s closing of Rs 1,25,300 per 10 grams. The yellow metal has added Rs 3,300 per 10 grams in the last two sessions. In the local bullion market on Monday, gold of 99.9 per cent had settled with a gain of Rs 1,300

Rupee depreciates 16 paise to close at 88.66 against US dollar

Mumbai, Nov 12 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 16 paise to close at 88.66 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by the strength of the American currency in the overseas market and elevated crude oil prices. Forex traders said the rupee traded within a range as renewed optimism over the India-US trade deal and rising hopes that the government shutdown could end soon supported the domestic unit at lower levels. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 88.61 against the US dollar and touched an intra-day high of 88.56 and a low of 88.66 during the

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