Sheikh Hasina Says She Will Return to Bangladesh in December Despite Risks

US Bars Government Agencies From Using China's DeepSeek

The Department of Homeland Security has issued a notice banning the use of products developed by China's DeepSeek within government agencies. The restriction also covers tools that third parties have built using DeepSeek's technology. Agencies have been directed to remove these products from their IT devices. The notice does not, based on the provided text, detail the specific security rationale behind the decision.

Air India Express Bengaluru-Bound Flight Hits Bird, Lands Safely

An Air India Express flight headed to Bengaluru was struck by a bird during its journey. The aircraft continued on to complete its trip despite the incident. After landing, the plane was taken to a parking stand. The provided details do not specify the exact location, time, or any further impact on passengers or operations.

19 Deaths Prompt Scrutiny of Durga Puja Crowd Management in Kolkata

Nineteen people have died in an incident linked to Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata, raising serious questions about how crowds were managed. The tragedy has also sparked concerns over possible lapses in coordination between the administration and puja organisers at Chorbagan, one of the city's well-known Durga Puja venues. Authorities and organisers are now under scrutiny over whether adequate safety arrangements were in place. The source article provides limited further detail, so the full sequence of events and any official findings remain unclear. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the deaths are expected to determine the causes.

‘US will burn like France’: Trump revives anti-immigrant rhetoric in midterm push