Saralnama
The US government shutdown entered its second day as Republicans and Democrats failed to agree on a spending bill. The Senate rejected both parties’ proposals to extend funding. President Trump ordered a freeze on ₹2.1 lakh crore ($26 billion) in infrastructure funds for Democratic states like New York, California, and Washington. This includes ₹1.45 lakh crore ($18 billion) for transport projects in New York City and ₹64,000 crore ($8 billion) for green energy programs. Essential government workers continue without pay, and layoffs are expected. The shutdown is causing economic uncertainty and delays in government services. Senate leaders blamed each other for the impasse, with no sign of compromise soon. (Updated 2 Oct 2025, 12:03 IST; source: link)