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News highlights: Tejashwi meets Kharge to finalise RJD-Cong seat-sharing for Bihar polls

Latest news updates, October 13: US President Donald Trump is set to meet hostage families in Israel and co-host a Cairo summit. Catch all the latest news developments from across the world here

California becomes third US state to declare Diwali an official holiday

Pennsylvania was the first US state to declare Diwali a statewide holiday in 2024, with Connecticut following suit earlier this year

'Our red lines must be respected': EAM S Jaishankar on India-US trade deal | Trump tariffs

Any trade deal between India and the U.S. has to respect New Delhi's "red lines" and efforts are underway to find a "landing ground"

US government shuts down: Why did it happen and who gets hit the hardest? | Trump | US news

The US has officially entered a government shutdown, the first in over six years.

US' tariffs on lumber and furniture: How it might be a big win for India | Trump tariffs | India-US

The US has announced new tariffs on timber, lumber, and wooden furniture imports starting October 14.

Watch: Trump meets Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir at White House

President Donald Trump has met with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House to discuss bilateral ties.

China’s K-Visa explained: Big counter to US H-1B fee hike: What is it? | China visa | US visa

As the US tightens its H-1B visa program with a steep $100,000 fee, China is rolling out a new "K-Visa" aimed at attracting young global science and technology professionals.

'Highest honour my life': US President Donald Trump addresses state banquet in Windsor

'Highest honour my life': US President Donald Trump addresses state banquet in Windsor

US Fed cuts interest rates: What it means for Indian stock markets | Trump | US market

The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the benchmark range down to 4.00–4.25%.

Watch | Trump on 50% tariffs "Very close to Modi, but sanctioned India" | Russian oil | Trade war

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is very close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India nonetheless because of its imports of Russian crude oil.

Democrats push free speech bill after Jimmy Kimmel controversy | Trump | ABC | Charlie Kirk

The Democratic Party has introduced a new free speech bill in the US Congress, aimed at protecting political opponents from government interference.

Trump revives plan to end quarterly reports: What it means for US markets | US News

US President Donald Trump has raised concerns over the quarterly release of corporate results and proposed shifting to a six-month reporting schedule.

Trump blames US immigration policy after Indian man beheaded in Dallas | US News

President Donald Trump has condemned the brutal beheading of Indian-origin motel manager Chandra Mouli “Bob” Nagamallaiah in Dallas.

Trump says suspect in Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting taken into custody

Kirk, a strong supporter of Trump, was shot dead while he was taking questions, ironically, on gun violence during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday

Trump announces posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom for Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and ardent Trump supporter, was shot dead while he was taking questions on gun violence during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday (local time)

'Kissing-bug' parasite spreads in the US, raising risk of Chagas disease

The triatomine bug, also known as the kissing bug, is driving the spread of Chagas disease across the US, with doctors calling for better testing and prevention efforts

Modi must be with us, says Navarro after India-China-Russia SCO talks

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has repeatedly criticised India's purchases of Russian crude, accusing New Delhi of directly funding Moscow's war in Ukraine

Capitol rioter Ashli Babbitt to be accorded US military funeral honours

Ashli Babbitt, a former Air Force and National Guard member, was shot by police as she tried to climb through a barricaded door during the Capitol riot to overturn the 2020 election

'Cost of backing Putin': Senator Graham warns India on Russian oil import

India has come under increased scrutiny from Washington over its oil trade with Russia. The US, led by President Donald Trump, has imposed punitive tariffs of 50 per cent on Indian imports