US technology giant Nvidia has launched an independent investigation into reports that its CEO, Jensen Huang, was targeted by a suspected Chinese intelligence operation. The move follows a New York Times report alleging that Huang had a close relationship with Alice Huang, an executive at a Singapore-based data centre company suspected of sharing information with China. Jensen Huang admitted being unfaithful to his wife, saying, “There is no excuse for what I did.” Nvidia said it had no reason to believe its trade secrets or national security had been compromised but would examine all available information. (PC: BBC)

US President Donald Trump has admitted that his aggressive deportation policy was “too tough” and offered to negotiate an immigration deal with Democrats following the Republicans’ losses in the midterm elections. In an interview with CBS’s 60 Minutes, Trump said he was open to allowing some undocumented immigrants who had lived and worked in the US for 10 to 15 years to remain. He proposed continuing deportations of people convicted of serious crimes, including murder, rape and drug offences. His remarks came days after he promoted immigration crackdown architect Stephen Miller to White House chief of staff. (PC: X)

Nineteen Indian seafarers stranded in Yemen for two weeks have been safely evacuated and are returning to India, the Indian Embassy in Yemen announced on Sunday. The seafarers had been stuck in Hodeidah and Sana’a. In a statement posted on X, the embassy confirmed that all 19 were safe and in good health, while thanking those who assisted in facilitating their evacuation. The development comes days after India reported that 14 Indian nationals aboard a yacht involved in an incident off Yemen’s coast were safe. The embassy did not disclose further details about the evacuation arrangements or the circumstances that had left the seafarers stranded in the country.

A historic Sikh shrine in Lahore has reopened for religious worship after remaining closed since the 1947 Partition, ending a 79-year hiatus. Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib, located on Temple Road, was reopened following the completion of restoration work. The ceremony on Sunday followed Sikh religious traditions and was attended by Punjab Minorities Minister and Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Ramesh Singh Arora, along with Evacuee Trust Property Board officials and members of the Sikh community. Arora said the shrine was now open for worship and that more than 50 gurdwaras across Pakistan were undergoing renovation. The site is associated with Guru Hargobind’s historic visit to Lahore. (PC: X)

Diwali celebrations across the United States brought together political leaders, Indian-American communities and cultural organisations, with President Donald Trump hosting a festive event at the White House. Trump participated in a traditional diya-lighting ceremony and extended greetings to Americans observing the Festival of Lights, wishing them happiness, hope and warmth. Several lawmakers, including Sara Jacobs and Ami Bera, also shared messages celebrating Diwali’s themes of light overcoming darkness and good triumphing over evil. However, festivities were accompanied by controversy after a protest disrupted a Diwali celebration in Seattle. Congresswoman Deborah Ross condemned the incident, while concerns over anti-Indian sentiment and hostility towards community celebrations gained attention.

Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has approached Bangladesh’s embassy in New Delhi for fresh travel documents and a national identity card, signalling preparations for a possible return in December. Reuters reported that her lawyers sent a letter to the embassy, marking her first such communication since she fled Bangladesh in August 2024 following a student-led uprising. Hasina has reportedly expressed willingness to return to Dhaka and surrender before a court. However, Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir said Dhaka wants her extradited under the existing India-Bangladesh treaty, rejecting the need to issue a fresh passport. He described Hasina as a fugitive and insisted she must be handed over. (PC: AFP)

Iraq has tightened security along its borders amid fears of a renewed conflict between the United States and Iran. Army commanders have reportedly received “exceptional powers” to respond immediately to armed violations without prior approval from Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. Security forces have intensified surveillance along sensitive sections of the Iranian and Syrian borders, deployed additional troops in key border cities and begun round-the-clock checks. Baghdad is also preparing emergency measures, including a possible shift to online classes and arrangements for people displaced by fighting. The move follows a US request for Iraq to close all but two border crossings with Iran, as Washington seeks to increase economic pressure on Tehran. (PC: X)

Nvidia has launched an investigation into whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted in a suspected Chinese intelligence operation, following reports of his relationship with a business executive accused of gathering information for Beijing. Huang reportedly acknowledged the relationship to the company’s board and apologised to his family for being unfaithful. The board said it had no reason to believe Nvidia’s confidential information or national security had been compromised, but would examine all available evidence. Huang will remain CEO and has pledged full cooperation. The executive, Alice Huang, reportedly worked for Singapore-based data centre company Megaspeed, a major Nvidia customer. US intelligence findings remain central to the investigation. (PC: AFP)

Delhi-NCR woke to dense smog on Monday, a day after Diwali, as pollution levels climbed across the region. Delhi’s overall AQI was 373 late Sunday, in the ‘Very Poor’ category, while ITO recorded 406 around 4.20 am, entering the ‘Severe’ range. Jahangirpuri had registered 460 on Sunday evening, among the city’s highest readings. Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad also reported very poor air quality. Firecracker emissions, vehicle pollution, stubble burning and unfavourable weather conditions are contributing to the deterioration, with PM2.5 the main pollutant. GRAP Stage III restrictions remain in force, and forecasts warn that severe conditions could persist for several days. Low winds are expected to keep pollution levels elevated.

Democrats are preparing congressional investigations into President Donald Trump’s family and business associates after taking control of the House in January. Incoming House Oversight Committee leader Robert Garcia said Donald Trump Jr., Jared Kushner and Elon Musk could face questioning. The inquiries are expected to examine Musk’s role in the Department of Government Efficiency, access to federal information, government contracts and possible conflicts of interest. Lawmakers also plan to scrutinise Kushner’s business interests and diplomatic involvement, the Trump family’s cryptocurrency ventures and payments connected to Trump Jr.’s Bahamas wedding. Democrats say they want documents, testimony and public hearings. The allegations remain unproven; the investigations aim to determine whether rules were breached. (PC: Northeastern Global News)