India, Nov. 11 -- A fresh ray of hope to end the ongoing government shutdown in the United States came Sunday after eight Democrat Senators switched over and supported a new deal to end the ongoing government shutdown, which is now in the 41st day.

With a key vote on the shutdown taking place late on Sunday evening, a deal to end the shutdown could be passed soon. Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced on Monday that a vote on the new deal to keep the government funded till January 2026 could be voted on "as soon as Monday," i.e. today. On Sunday, the Senate voted on advancing the deal, but several key steps remain before a final vote.

The US Congress will have to complete several procedural formalities before the new funding bill ...