Top 10 news: 19 Hindus charged with sedition in Bangladesh; Delhi world's most polluted city post Diwali, more

Bangladesh’s interim government has charged 19 Hindus under stringent sedition law over hoisting saffron flag, according to media reports. At least two people have been detained in the case, amid large scale protests by Hindus for setting up a law and tribunal for the protection of minorities. In other news,Indian Capital New Delhi was ranked Friday morning (Nov 1) the most polluted city in the world by IQAir, following Diwali celebrations on the night of Oct 31. The Swiss firm in its real-time pollution rankings put Delhi at the top, with air-quality index (AQI) reaching 388 at Anand Vihar station at 10am.

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Bangladesh: 19 Hindus booked under sedition laws for hoisting saffron flag

Bangladesh’s interim government has charged 19Hindus under stringent sedition law over hoisting saffron flag, according to media reports. At least two people have been detained in the case, amid large scale protests by Hindus for setting up a law and tribunal for the protection of minorities. Hindus and other minorities have increasingly come under attacks in Bangladesh since the collapse of now-deposed PM Sheikh Hasina. US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump also spoke about the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh on Thursday.

Delhi world’s most-polluted city post Diwali; minister still lauds residents

Indian Capital New Delhi was ranked Friday morning (Nov 1) the most polluted city in the world by IQAir, following Diwali celebrations on the night of Oct 31. The Swiss firm in its real-time pollution rankings put Delhi at the top, with air-quality index (AQI) reaching 388 at Anand Vihar station at 10am.

Spain floods: Parts of country appear like inland sea from space

Spain witnessed such severe rainfall earlier this week that a part of the country appeared like an inland sea from space. The rains and ensuing floods have so far killed at least 205people, with the toll likely to increase as rescuers look for survivors in debris. Dozens of people are still missing as search and recovery efforts continue.

‘Could lead to bankruptcy,’ Cong chief scolds Karnataka govt over poll promise

The chief of India’s main opposition Congress party publicly slammed the government of Karnataka, a state ruled by the grand old party, over poll promisemade without considering fiscal prudence. Mallikarjun Kharge warned all Congress state units not to bite off more than ‘you can chew.’ His words of caution came a day after Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar suggested that one of key poll promises made by the party would be reviewed in view of financial constraints.

Trump hints at key roles for Elon Musk and RFK Jr. in possible second term

During an interview with Tucker Carlson in Arizona on Thursday (October 31), Donald Trump suggested that Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could play “influential roles” in a possible second term as president.

West Asia crisis: Iran preparing to attack Israel ahead of US presidential election, says report

Israel intelligence has suggested that Iran is preparing to attack Israel in the coming days, possibly before the November 5 presidential election in the United States (US), Axios reported on Friday (Nov 1) citing two sources.

Two migrant workers from UP shot by suspected terrorists in Kashmir's Budgam district

Two migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh sustained gunshot injuries in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday (Nov 1), following an attack by alleged terrorists. According to officials, the victims, identified as Sufiyan and Usman, are currently stable and receiving medical care.

EAC-PM chairman & Padma Shri awardee Bibek Debroy passes away at 69

Renowned Indian economist and Chairman of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Economic Advisory Council, Bibek Debroy passed away at the age of 69.

Ruben Amorim replaces Erik Ten Hag as Manchester United’s new manager

Ruben Amorim was Friday named as the new manager of Manchester United, replacing the sacked Erik ten Hag. The 39-year-old Portuguese coach, who won two Primeira Liga titles with Sporting Lisbon, has signed a deal until 2027 and will join the club on November 11.

Singham Again review: Rohit Shetty's refresher course on Ramayan lacks thrills

Can we let the epics be? Rohit Shetty's latest filmSingham Again- a part of his elaborate cop universe essembles some of the biggest stars of Bollywood to narrate an unoriginal story and borrows the full plot from Hindu epic mythologyRamayan. But at a time when films likeAdipurushand the animeRamayanare already available in the digital space, how good an idea is it to again refurbish a known story and force-feed it through Shetty's larger-than-life, over-the-top cop universe? Questions such as this and a few more remain unanswered throughout the runtime of the film.