- US intelligence suspects a Chinese businesswoman linked to
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang of being part of an alleged espionage operation targeting the tech billionaire. - Delhi’s air quality turned ‘severe’ after Diwali, with several monitoring stations recording AQI levels above 400. Mumbai remained in the ‘moderate’ category at 170.
- A leaked Iranian letter has revealed Tehran’s reported strategy to bypass US oil sanctions through controlled terminals, storage facilities and long-term leases at ports in China.
- Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has sought a fresh passport and national identity card from Bangladesh, signalling preparations for her planned return from India in December. Dhaka has rejected her request.
- Rahul Gandhi hit back at PM Modi over his ‘Dimagi Naxal’ remarks, accusing him of calling the Opposition Naxals and renewing his challenge for an open debate.
Here are top news stories of the day:
Chinese businesswoman suspected of espionage develops intimate relationship with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
US intelligence officials suspect Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le, of developing an intimate relationship with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as part of an alleged Chinese espionage operation. A Financial Times report said US agencies prepared a classified assessment of their association. Huang apologised to his family for being unfaithful, while Nvidia’s board launched an independent investigation into national security concerns raised by the reports. Read full story
Post-Diwali pollution pushes Delhi AQI into ‘severe’ category, several areas cross 400
Delhi witnessed worsening air quality a day after Diwali, with Burari Crossing recording an AQI of 441, followed by Vivek Vihar at 437 and DTU at 434. Ghazipur recorded 418, while several other areas also crossed 400. GRAP Stage III restrictions are already in force across Delhi-NCR. Mumbai recorded an AQI of 170, with Kherwadi-Bandra East registering 264. Read full story
Iran’s hidden oil network in China: Leaked letter details Tehran’s strategy to bypass US sanctions
A confidential letter obtained by Iran International has revealed how Iran allegedly secured control of oil terminals and storage facilities at three locations in China to continue selling sanctioned crude. The arrangement reportedly includes long-term leases, seven storage tanks and access for sanctioned tankers. The letter also points to tensions with Beijing over import quotas and demands for deeper discounts on Iranian oil. Read full story
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Sheikh Hasina seeks fresh passport and NID ahead of planned December return to Bangladesh
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has sought a new passport and national identity card through her lawyers, citing the reported cancellation of her existing documents. Bangladesh has rejected the request, with state minister Humaiun Kobir calling her a “fugitive criminal” and demanding her extradition from India. Hasina intends to return in December and surrender before a court. She was sentenced to death in absentia in November 2025 over the crackdown on student-led protests, charges she denies. Read full story
Rahul Gandhi hits back at PM Modi over ‘Dimagi Naxal’ remarks, renews debate challenge
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi challenged PM Narendra Modi to an open debate on who was anti-national and who was controlled by foreign forces. His remarks came a day after Modi, while celebrating Diwali with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar, warned that ‘Dimagi Naxals’ had infiltrated organisations and political parties. Gandhi said the PM had called the Opposition Naxals and claimed he would not dare to face him in a debate. Read full story