HT morning brief Nov 9: Delhi wakes up to 'very poor' AQI after Diwali; Nvidia CEO acknowledges affair with alleged Chinese spy

Catch up on today's top headlines across politics, national and global events, sports, and entertainment. Good morning, readers! Stay up to date with the latest developments across politics, national and global events, sports, and entertainment with a roundup of today's top headlines.Delhi's air quality 'very poor' after Diwali; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang acknowledges affair (Photos Credit: ANI (L); Reuters (R))Delhi's air quality 'very poor' after DiwaliDelhi continued to witness toxic air on Monday, a day after Diwali, with several areas recording an AQI above the 400 mark as firecracker emissions added to the capital's deteriorating air quality. The average AQI in the city stood at 376 in the 'very poor' category at 7 am, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)'s Sameer app. Read the full story here.Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang acknowledges affairNvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to having an affair with a woman suspected by the United States of being a Chinese spy. The controversy first came to light on November 7 after The NYT reported that the woman, Alice Huang, had become close to Jensen Huang and was allegedly working for a Chinese spy agency. Read more.Trump to meet Qatar PM as peace efforts face hurdlesDeep DiveUnited States President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani at the White House on Monday, as Doha continues to mediate between Washington and Tehran. This comes as the US and Iran remain engaged in a conflict. Track live updates here.Vinod Kapri on almost quitting filmmakingFilmmaker Vinod Kapri says that getting Pyre to theatres was a struggle that nearly made him quit filmmaking. Despite winning awards at international film festivals, the film failed to find takers among streaming platforms and faced hurdles in securing a theatrical release. Check the full story here.Shourya Ambure clinches bronze at 2026 Youth OlympicsFor the last four years from the moment Shourya Ambure knew about the existence of the Youth Olympic Games, to the past year that she spent recovering from a knee surgery, the 17-year-old kept the 2026 edition at the forefront of her ambitions. Competing in her first international race after the surgery, all the 100m hurdler from Thane had set out to do was give her best for India. She did just that, twice, to win the women's 100m hurdles bronze medal at the Dakar Youth Olympics with a timing of 13.59 seconds on Sunday. Shourya is the first Indian female track athlete to medal at the Youth Olympics. Read more.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More