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Nvidia preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang: U.S. media

Nvidia's board is preparing to oust its co-founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, U.S. media reported Wednesday (November 11, 2026), as the chip giant's chief faces new accusations of infidelity, after revelations he had an affair with a woman accused of spying for China. The New York Times reported on Wednesday (November 11, 2026) that Mr. Huang was also involved in a second extramarital affair, with a subordinate, saying there was video evidence of the 63-year-old executive being affectionate with Nvidia's vice-president of health care, Kimberly Powell. Nvidia shares have plummeted in recent days since Mr. Huang admitted to the affair.

Trump defends Iran war in Veterans Day address

U.S. President Donald Trump defended the war against Iran on Wednesday (November 11, 2026) at a U.S. Veterans Day commemoration that saw his Defence Secretary publicly admonished for a lack of decorum. “The bravery and skill of our amazing American warriors has absolutely been incredible,” Mr. Trump said in an address at Arlington National Cemetery just outside Washington.“When this conflict is over, and it will be soon, the entire world will be a much safer and better place, more peaceful place, and a place without the kind of danger that we had to suffer.”

‘Iran will not allow enriched nuclear material to leave the country’

Iran will not allow even a single ​particle of enriched nuclear material to leave the country, and there ‌will be consequences in the event of any ​new U.S. strikes on the Islamic Republic, Iranian ⁠security chief Mohsen Rezaei said in televised remarks.

India simplifies visa norms; categories cut, forms to be 70% leaner

The government has simplified its visa regime by reducing the categories from 13 to nine and making the application forms leaner by up to 70%, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a statement on Wednesday (November 11, 2026). The “Tourist Visa” has been renamed “Visitor Visa”, reflecting a broader range of permitted purposes beyond conventional tourism, the Ministry said.

Delhi air pollution: Police stop students’ protest march against worsening air quality near Turkman Gate

Dozens of students and young people took out a protest march against worsening air quality in central Delhi on Wednesday (November 11) evening, but were stopped by the police after covering around 300 to 400 metres from Turkman Gate towards Jantar Mantar. The protest, organised by the Revolutionary Workers’ Party of India (RWPI), Disha Students’ Organisation, Naujawan Bharat Sabha, Scientists for Society and Stree Mukti League, was aimed at highlighting the impact of deteriorating air quality following Deepavali and demanding stricter enforcement of pollution-control measures.

Three CRPF jawans injured in terror attack in Kashmir’s Kulgam

Three CRPF personnel were injured in a terrorist attack in south Kashmir’s Kulgam on Wednesday (November 11, 2026), a day when Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha was scheduled to attend an event in the district.

Navi Mumbai recognised as India’s cleanest city in latest Swachh Survekshan

Navi Mumbai has been adjudged the cleanest city in India at a central government awards programme, while Gujarat’s Surat was second and Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh finished third. Among cities with a population between three lakh and 10 lakh, Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain emerged as the cleanest urban centre, followed by the UT of Chandigarh and Guntur in Andhra Pradesh.

Former V-P Dhankhar collapses during morning walk, admitted to AIIMS

Former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to AIIMS in New Delhi on Wednesday (November 11, 2026) after he fell unconscious during his morning walk, sources said. Details about his health condition were not immediately available. AIIMS authorities have not issued any statement so far. The 75-year-old former Rajya Sabha chairman has been admitted to the hospital’s cardio-neuro centre and is currently under the care of the department of cardiology for medical evaluation and treatment, the sources said.

Gang rape survivor thrown off roof in Bihar’s Begusarai

A 30-year-old gang rape survivor was thrown off the roof of a building (approximately 15 feet) allegedly by relatives of the accused in Bihar’s Begusarai district. The incident took place in the Simaria Ghat Bind Toli locality under the Chakia police station jurisdiction on Tuesday (November 10, 2026). “Based on the victim’s statement, the named accused, Bhongal Kumar, has been arrested, and police are conducting raids to arrest another unidentified accused,” Begusarai Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters) Nikhil Kumar told The Hindu.

Qualcomm India layoffs: Over 1,000 jobs at risk amid global cuts

More than 1,000 jobs could be at risk in India as Qualcomm undertakes a global workforce reduction, although the U.S. chipmaker has not disclosed the number of positions likely to be eliminated in the country. In an internal memo to employees on October 19, reviewed by Reuters, CEO Cristiano Amon described the exercise as a “performance-focused reduction” following the company’s annual employee reviews. Notifications to affected employees were expected to begin in November.

COP31 leaders urge focus on climate action despite global conflicts

Wars and trade disputes should not be allowed to distract the world from ​its struggle to combat global warming, the leaders of Brazil and Turkiye told the COP31 climate conference ⁠on Wednesday (November 11, 2026). The comments on the third day of the annual UN summit came at the start of back-to-back speeches by world leaders that are meant to pave the way for negotiators to find a fresh deal to advance the international fight against climate ‌change.

Hardik Pandya traded to Punjab Kings in exchange of Arshdeep Singh ahead of IPL 2027

Hardik Pandya’s second stint with Mumbai Indians (MI) has come to an end, with the five-time champion franchise agreeing to trade its captain to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in exchange for India left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL). The high-profile player-for-player swap, confirmed by the IPL executives through a media statement on Wednesday (November 11, 2026), involves two players who have been central to their respective teams in recent seasons and reflects the different squad-building priorities of the two franchises.

Cabinet nod to development of Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum with project cost of ₹3,230 crore

The Union Cabinet, in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (November 11, 2026), approved the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum through adaptive reuse of the North and South Block complex in Delhi, at an estimated total project cost of ₹3,230 crore.

Keralam to launch Family Sustainability Mapping to identify children in high-risk environments

The Keralam government will take steps to implement ‘Family Sustainability Mapping’ across the State to identify, at an early stage, children living in high-risk environments, Minister for Women and Child Development Bindhu Krishna has said.