Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will have to face her death sentence if she returns to the country, International Crimes Tribunal Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam said on Tuesday. His remarks came after Hasina sought a new passport and identity card from the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi through her London-based lawyers. Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia in 2025 for crimes against humanity over the deadly crackdown on protesters in 2024. Aminul said she had missed the 30-day appeal deadline and could not legally obtain travel documents. He said her return must follow the India-Bangladesh extradition treaty.

A NASA satellite has captured a massive blanket of smog and smoke spreading across northern India and Pakistan, highlighting the growing regional air pollution crisis as winter sets in. Images captured by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) show thick haze stretching across the Indo-Gangetic plains, covering Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. The satellite image also reveals several fire hotspots across the northwestern agricultural belt, linked to crop-residue burning. Stubble burning, vehicle emissions, industrial activity and construction dust are adding to pollution levels. Cold temperatures and slow winds are trapping pollutants, worsening air quality across the region. (PC: India Today)

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang lost $7.4 billion (around ₹69,520 crore) from his fortune within the first 30 minutes of trading on Monday, November 9, following a sharp fall in the company's shares. His net worth dropped from $162.2 billion to $154.7 billion, pushing him from eighth to 10th place on Forbes' real-time billionaire list. The decline came after Nvidia announced an independent investigation into allegations surrounding Huang's relationship with Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman suspected by US intelligence of links to Beijing. Huang has admitted to an affair and apologised to his family and employees. (PC: HT)

Bangladesh’s civilian intelligence chief, Major General Abu Mohammad Sarwar Farid, travelled to Islamabad on November 9, just 11 days after returning from an official visit to India. Sources within Bangladesh’s security establishment told News18 that the National Security Intelligence director general boarded an Emirates flight to Pakistan. The purpose of his visit and the officials he may meet remain undisclosed, with Dhaka releasing no official details. The trip comes amid expanding security cooperation between Bangladesh and Pakistan. A Pakistani Army delegation led by Major General Kashif Abdullah also arrived in Dhaka on November 9 to discuss intelligence-sharing, border security, joint training and military exercises under the A2AST framework. (PC: X)

A 60-year-old bus driver was burnt to death after unidentified attackers set fire to a parked bus in Faridpur, Bangladesh, early Tuesday. Md Kalachan Sheikh was sleeping inside the vehicle, operated by Kishore-Tanoy Paribahan, near Goalchamat New Bus Terminal when it was set ablaze around 1:45 am. Rescuers took him to Faridpur Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Local reports said he died from smoke inhalation. The incident occurred amid a series of arson attacks and crude bomb explosions in Dhaka and several other districts, as political tensions remained high. Police have arrested 19 people in connection with the wider unrest, according to the report.

Five Indian-American lawmakers are among 19 US representatives backing the reintroduced Diwali Day Act, which seeks to designate Diwali a federal holiday. Introduced by Congresswoman Grace Meng in the House of Representatives, the bipartisan proposal has received support from Raja Krishnamoorthi, Suhas Subramanyam, Shri Thanedar, Ro Khanna and Ami Bera. Meng said federal recognition would acknowledge the festival’s cultural and religious significance and signal inclusion for Hindu and other South Asian communities. She also cited concerns over anti-Hindu and anti-South Asian hate, including vandalism at Hindu places of worship, an attempted mass shooting at an Illinois temple and disruption of a Diwali celebration in Washington State.

An Indian couple, Ruman and Tarun, earned CAD 1,447, approximately Rs 1.02 lakh, after working as Uber Eats delivery partners in Canada for seven days. They documented the experiment in a series of Instagram videos, explaining that they took up the challenge out of curiosity and that food delivery is not their regular occupation. The couple worked around 10 hours daily during the week. They reported spending an average of CAD 35 on fuel each day, amounting to CAD 245 across seven days. To reduce expenses, they carried meals from home instead of buying food. Their experience offered viewers a glimpse into the earnings and costs involved in gig work there.

Diwali celebrations in New Jersey have sparked online criticism after videos showed streets covered in discarded firecracker boxes, wrappers, ash and other rubbish. Footage from areas including Jersey City and India Street showed firefighters using powerful water jets to douse remaining flames and clear the debris, while police monitored the situation. The celebrations and subsequent clean-up reportedly disrupted normal traffic and movement. The viral clips have prompted debate over civic responsibility, public cleanliness, noise pollution and fireworks regulations among members of the Indian diaspora. Social media users have also questioned the impact of large-scale celebrations on local communities. Similar scenes had surfaced in New Jersey after earlier Diwali festivities.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly been contacting US President Donald Trump daily, urging him to resume military strikes against Iran as Washington considers ending the conflict, according to the Financial Times. A person familiar with the discussions said those opposed to continuing the war are working to counter Netanyahu’s appeals. The reported calls come as Arab leaders are pressing Trump to pursue diplomacy. The US has continued occasional strikes, including attacks on Iran’s Qeshm Island on November 3 and 6. Trump confirmed a recent US operation, saying American forces had destroyed an Iranian anti-aircraft system. The conflict has also become a political challenge for Trump following Republican losses in congressional elections. (PC: AP)

British author M. John Harrison has won the 2026 Booker Prize for his novel The End of Everything, an apocalyptic satire exploring themes that echo contemporary concerns about artificial intelligence. The 81-year-old writer has become the oldest recipient of the prestigious literary award. Set in a post-apocalyptic Britain, the novel offers an enigmatic and darkly satirical depiction of a society confronting an uncertain future. Harrison will receive £50,000 (approximately $67,000) along with the recognition and increased readership associated with the prize. He was announced as the winner at a ceremony held at Old Billingsgate in London on Monday, November 9, 2026.