News from November 16, 2025

Technology

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Sports

Conor Benn says rivalry is ‘done, finished, over’ after beating Chris Eubank Jr

Conor Benn snapped back at his critics and promised the family rivalry was over after he claimed redemption against an out-of-sorts Chris Eubank Jr with a masterful display. The sons of Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr had produced a classic encounter in April which went the way of the latter to ensure it was 2-0 after three historic bouts. A fourth and final instalment failed to match the drama of previous contests, but Benn produced a composed showing for the best performance of his career to win by unanimous decision after the judges scored the one-sided fight 119-107, 116-110 and 118-108. After Eubank Sr won the first 1990 bout in Birmingham, a contentious draw followed three years later which left Nigel Benn incensed. Yet, his son Conor Benn ended the 35-year-long wait for success in this rivalry after he produced two knockdowns in round 12 to cement his dominance before the feud closed with an embrace with adversary Eubank Jr. “Everyone saying I can’t box, put that in your pipe and smoke it,” an overjoyed Benn reflected. “It’s been some journey and this is the end of the Benn-Eubank saga. Done, finished, it’s over. I know Chris has twins coming and I’ve got my boy, but this ends here. “This wouldn’t have been what it was without Chris and our dads most of all. This is generational, this has never been done before in history. “Credit to Chris, man. That’s all I’ve got to say. Thank you for sharing the ring with me.” Eubank Jr was magnanimous after the fourth defeat of his career, which will only fuel the notion that the 36-year-old should retire. Benn looked the younger and fresher opponent throughout even though he made the jump up from welterweight to fight the naturally bigger man. A strong start by Benn – albeit after he lost the battle of the ring walks as 50 Cent stunned the crowd by joining Eubank Jr – was followed by more control in the middle rounds. A sensational combination and huge right hurt Eubank Jr in round seven and ended with Benn being able to goad his rival. When Eubank Jr spat out his gumshield early in round eight, it only provided brief respite and despite some whistles as both men tired during a flat round 10, Benn produced fireworks late on. Twice Eubank Jr was sent to the canvas, the first by a vicious right but it went to the judges scorecard and a stellar list of ringside A-listers, which included actors Jason Statham and Pierce Brosnan along with Thierry Henry, watched Benn explode with joy as revenge was finally served to the Eubank family. Eubank Jr immediately sought out his rival and hugged Benn. “I’ve been through hell and back to get to this night and you know, it is what it is. I tried my best and listen, the kid fought hard, he fought tough and he’s got power this kid,” Eubank Jr said. “Yeah, Conor Benn was the best man tonight so congratulations to him.” “It’s 1-1, I’ve got to go away and deal with some of the things I’ve been dealing with over the last couple of months and who knows. “Maybe we’ll see something new with me and him or maybe we won’t, but for right now, it’s all about this man, it’s his night.” The two boxers may not be or ever reach the level of their fathers, but after two sold-out shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium captured the imagination of the public three decades after their dads brutal battles, they have etched their name in British boxing history. Benn concluded: “Not bad for two silver-spoon kids eh!”

George Sessions 8 hours ago

Health

Japan’s ‘monster parents’ heap misery on teachers with absurd demands

When the cherry blossoms fail to bloom on cue or a lunch menu falls short of expectations, teachers in Japan know what to expect: a barrage of late-night emails, angry phone calls and, increasingly, a sense of despair. The problem has reached such proportions that authorities in Tokyo are planning official guidelines intended to protect educators from parental harassment and establish boundaries around what schools can be asked to do. According to a draft released this month by the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education, the guidelines are “aimed at enabling teachers and other school staff to work with peace of mind”. The phenomenon, first labelled “monster parents” by educator Yoichi Mukoyama in 2007 – referring to “unjustified, incomprehensible demands” from parents who berated teachers day and night – has since morphed into something even more insidious. Today’s parents are more aggressive and entitled than ever, teachers say, fuelling a mental health crisis among staff and worsening Japan’s chronic teacher shortage. Yet many teachers are reluctant to speak openly about their experiences, fearing that complaints might be escalated by irate parents to school administrators or local education boards. Teachers’ unions share this wariness, with one union official candidly acknowledging a rise in problematic interactions, while carefully avoiding the “monster parents” label. With an audible sigh, the official told This Week in Asia that recent incidents have centred on autumn school excursions, with “parents calling or messaging teachers at midnight or even later to ask what their child needs to bring, where to meet, what time to arrive, what they will be seeing, and on and on”. The frustration was compounded by the fact that all the relevant information had already been provided well in advance, she said. Absurd demands A one-off request might seem innocuous, but with teachers often overseeing multiple classes of around 30 students per year group, the demands can quickly become overwhelming. Some parental complaints verge on the absurd: teachers have been berated for cherry trees not blooming at entrance ceremonies, school lunches allegedly lacking flavour, students’ inability to use chopsticks properly, and even bug bites. In one case, after a child suffered a minor injury, parents reportedly demanded the school cover not only medical expenses but also their dinner, according to a Fuji TV news segment that recently resurfaced online. “It can sometimes be hard,” said a private cram-school teacher in Kawasaki, noting parents’ high expectations were often driven by their financial investment in after-school lessons. “In my experience, there are two types of parents: those who are demanding but nice, sometimes offering us gifts when their child does well, and those who just seem to be unhappy all the time, no matter what,” said the maths and science teacher, who declined to give his name. “In my school, it is usually the front desk staff who have to speak with these people, but things can get very heated. Some parents are convinced it is their right that their child gets into a top school, but we cannot guarantee that. I find myself feeling sorry for their children.” Izumi Tsuji, a professor of the sociology of culture at Tokyo’s Chuo University, linked the rise of these issues to demographic and societal shifts. “This problem has been increasing in recent years and the Tokyo government would not have acted if it did not feel the situation was worsening,” he said. With fewer children being born in present-day Japan, Tsuji said parents were focusing all their attention on the well-being and academic success of those offspring that they do have, heightening pressure on teachers. He said the collapse of traditional multi-generational family units and supportive local communities also meant that parents lacked alternative support structures and resorted to venting their frustrations at schools instead. Parents have nowhere to turn to when they have a question or a worry or are frustrated in some way Izumi Tsuji, sociologist “That means parents have nowhere to turn to when they have a question or a worry or are frustrated in some way. So they go to the only place that they can to vent their frustrations – the school,” Tsuji said. A report published last November by the Japan Mutual Aid Association of Public School Teachers identified interactions with parents as a major source of teacher stress, while a Tokyo Board of Education study this year found around 20 per cent of teachers had faced “problematic” parental behaviour. The board’s proposed guidelines recommended limiting parent-teacher meetings to 30 minutes after the school day ends, extendable to one hour in special cases, with conversations recorded and parents informed. Initial meetings should include two or more teachers, the guidelines state. If issues persist, senior school officials should step in for a third meeting; a fourth meeting should involve a school psychologist and any subsequent encounter should involve a lawyer from the educational authority to advocate on the school’s behalf. Should a parent use abusive language, become violent, or refuse to leave school premises after a meeting, police should be called, the guidelines said, adding that parents should also be requested to remove any defamatory social media posts about the school, teachers or officials. Alongside these measures, Tokyo’s education authorities plan to provide enhanced mental health support to teachers traumatised by encounters with difficult parents. Despite the changes, Tsuji fears “monster parents” are here to stay, with the phenomenon now spreading to universities. “These children are now at university, and still their parents insist on telling their professors what to do,” he said. “The university has had complaints from parents about the quality of the food, and one mother called demanding to know why her son had not made any new friends.” One mother even approached Tsuji recently to ask why her son could not find a girlfriend. “I did not have an answer for her,” he said. “But I’m a kind person, so I gave her a gentle answer, saying he should work on his communication skills and he would soon find a girlfriend. But I wanted to say that it’s not my job.”

Julian Ryall 8 hours ago

World

NOC Increases Prices of Petroleum Products

The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased fuel prices effective from Sunday, November 16. A meeting of the NOC Board of Directors on Saturday took the decision to hike fuel prices. According to the NOC, prices of diesel and kerosene have been increased by Rs 3 per litre while the price of petrol has been hiked Rs 2 per litre. Consumers in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Dipayal will now pay Rs 161 per litre for petrol and Rs 147 per litre for diesel and kerosene. Similarly, the price of petrol has been fixed at Rs 160 in Surkhet and Dang; and Rs 158.50 in Charali, Biratnagar, Janakpur, Amlekhgunj, Bhalwari, Nepalgunj, Dhangadhi, and Birgunj. The NOC fixes prices of petroleum products based on the price list provided by the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), its sole supplier. Despite an increase in the prices charged by IOC, NOC stated that it has maintained stability in the retail price to minimize the burden on consumers during the festive season, ensure price stability, and maintain an uninterrupted supply of petroleum products across the country. Prices of diesel and kerosene remain unchanged. NOC classifies areas within 15 km of its depots in Charali, Biratnagar, Janakpur, Amlekhgunj, Bhalwari, Nepalgunj, Dhangadhi, and Birgunj as the first category; Surkhet and Dang as the second category; and Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Dipayal as the third category and fixes the prices accordingly.

Newbiz Report 8 hours ago

Politics

Germany sees major fall in ATM attacks amid tough policing

FRANKFURT, Germany: An aggressive crackdown by the German police has led to just 115 ATM explosions so far this year, compared with 496 in 2022, when attacks averaged more than one a day. For years, Dutch criminals driving into Germany, blowing up ATMs in the middle of the night, grabbing the cash, and racing back home along the Autobahn was a familiar scene. The attacks had terrified residents across Germany, where cash is still widely used and ATMs are often located under apartments or in pedestrian areas. Since 2020, the damage has totaled over 400 million euros (US$466 million). "The threat level in Germany remains high, especially due to the use of highly unstable explosives," said a September report by the federal criminal police, or BKA. But as German authorities tighten security, the gangs are moving further south — to Austria, another cash-loving country. ATM blasts have doubled this year, which the BKA described as "a squeezing-out effect from Germany." Dutch police suspect hundreds of men are involved, forming new groups as old members are arrested. One Dutchman accused of stealing 220,000 euros from ATMs near Frankfurt in 2023 is now awaiting trial after being arrested for blowing up machines in Vienna earlier this year, taking 89,000 euros and causing 1.5 million euros in damage. Investigators say this crime wave is rooted in two distinctly German factors: the country's strong cash culture, which means many ATMs, and its fast Autobahn network, which makes for easy getaways. In response, German banks have spent more than 300 million euros on security measures — a small sum compared with the sector's 50 billion euros in annual profits. Many ATMs now release dye to ruin stolen bills, fill lobbies with fog when tampered with, or are locked at night. The number of attacks has dropped sharply in almost all German states. In North Rhine-Westphalia, bordering the Netherlands, cases fell from 182 in 2022 to just 25 so far this year. Still, the damage can be severe: one blast near Cologne in January caused 1.8 million euros in losses. Police credit the decline to closer cooperation with Dutch authorities. Most suspects are Dutch, but some are German, French, or Moldovan. In Hesse, home to Frankfurt, police even use a predictive tool that estimates the risk of an ATM being targeted based on its location and design. Germany's parliament also voted last week to toughen prison sentences for such crimes. In Austria, attacks have climbed to 29 this year from 13 in 2024, according to the interior ministry, which first noticed the Dutch gangs in 2023. With Austrians being the most frequent cash users in the euro zone, there's no shortage of targets. Police there say they are now working closely with colleagues in Germany and the Netherlands to counter the surge.

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World

Swiss firm Pfiffner to cut 80 jobs amid U.S. trade, auto headwinds

UTZENSTORF, Switzerland: In a quiet Swiss village, a longtime machine maker is feeling the squeeze of global trade tensions and a flagging European auto market. K.R. Pfiffner, a precision engineering company based in Utzenstorf, Switzerland, is laying off 80 of its 105 employees —a devastating blow for the community and a stark sign of how deeply U.S. tariffs and the auto sector's stagnation are cutting into Europe's industrial backbone. "It was like a bomb went off," said Norbert Steuer, a logistics worker who's been at Pfiffner for over 30 years. The 59-year-old is among those set to lose his job next summer. "There's always talk about workers being sought, but are they going to want to hire a 59-year-old?" Pfiffner manufactures million-dollar machines used by Mercedes-Benz, Robert Bosch, and other major players in the auto supply chain. The company had already been grappling with slowing demand when President Donald Trump announced 39 percent tariffs on Swiss-made machinery in August, severely impacting U.S. orders. "That kills any business," said CEO Andreas Ewald. With a weaker dollar and steep tariffs, Pfiffner's products became around 50 percent more expensive for U.S. buyers almost overnight. The situation reflects a broader crisis rippling through Europe's industrial heartlands. While Switzerland's unemployment rate remains low at three percent, it's up from below two percent in early 2023. According to industry body Swissmem, if the tariffs remain, 30,000 jobs in the country's mechanical and engineering sector could vanish by the end of 2026. German industrial giants are facing similar challenges. In the 12 months through June, German companies cut over 114,000 jobs, four times as many as the previous year, according to a study by EY. A year earlier, they had created 65,000 jobs. "It's something we've not seen in our lifetimes," said Volker Treier, foreign trade chief at the German Chambers of Industry and Commerce. Companies like Bosch (13,000 layoffs), Mercedes-Benz, and Continental have announced significant cuts. Britain's job market is also cooling, and October saw the highest number of U.S. layoffs in over two decades. Pfiffner's parent group, Taiwanese-owned FFG, has begun shifting some production to its U.S. plants to weather the trade storm, CEO Ewald said. There is a glimmer of hope. Switzerland and the U.S. are reportedly nearing a deal that could reduce the tariffs, potentially easing pressure on exporters and saving jobs. But for workers like Steuer, the damage is already being felt and spreading. "There's really a downward spiral right now everywhere," he said. "And what do people do then? They save money instead of buying a new car, TV, or phone. And on it goes."

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Politics

Pioneer in short

Congress to go solo in BMC A day after the INDIA bloc’s poor showing in Bihar Assembly polls, the Congress announced it will contest all 227 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) seats independently, bypassing its alliance with Shiv Sena (UBT) and other allies in the State. AICC General Secretary Ramesh Chennithala cited party workers’ desire to go solo, while Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad emphasised Congress’ refusal to align with Raj Thackeray-led MNS, known for anti-North Indian migrant campaigns. The Congress-NCP (SP) alliance remains intact, though Sharad Pawar deferred local poll alliance decisions to district leaders. Trump plans BBC lawsuit US President Donald Trump has announced plans to sue the BBC for between $1 billion and $5 billion, despite the broadcaster apologising for editing his January 6, 2021, speech in its 2024 Panorama documentary. Trump claims the edit misrepresented his words, giving the false impression that he called for violence, and insists legal action is necessary to prevent similar misrepresentation in the future. The BBC acknowledged that the edits created a misleading impression and issued apologies from its Indian-origin chair Samir Shah, but it has ruled out financial compensation. The controversy over the documentary led to the resignations of BBC Director-General Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness. While the BBC regrets the error, it maintains that there is no legal basis for a defamation claim. Jadeja spins India domination Ravindra Jadeja’s masterful spin bowling dominated the second day of the opening Test at Eden Gardens, leaving South Africa reeling at 93/7, chasing a lead of 63. Jadeja’s 4/27 in a 13-over spell dismantled the middle order, supported by Kuldeep Yadav (2/12) and Axar Patel (1/30), while Washington Sundar bowled minimally. The deteriorating track offered variable bounce and turn, amplifying the spinners’ effectiveness. Earlier, Jadeja contributed 27 with the bat, joining the elite club of 4,000 Test runs and 300 wickets. India’s lower-order collapse to 189, triggered by Simon Harmer and Marco Jansen, set the stage for a potential third-day finish. Stand-in captain Rishabh Pant orchestrated the spin attack brilliantly, recognizing the track’s demands. South African resistance, led by Temba Bavuma, appears unlikely to reach the 125 runs required to extend the match. Eden Gardens’ crumbling surface, coupled with India’s spin quartet, suggests the series opener may conclude rapidly, demonstrating the spinners’ decisive control over the game.

Daily Pioneer 8 hours ago

Business

Lajpat Rai Market reopens

Shopkeepers at Lajpat Rai Market, which reopened on Saturday after remaining shut since the blast near the Red Fort earlier this week, said it may take several days for business and footfall to return to normal. Most shops had their shutters down after the explosion near the Red Fort on Monday, which killed 13 people and triggered heavy security restrictions in the area. Rakesh Kumar, who runs an electronics shop in the market, said he had reached the spot barely minutes before the incident. “I came here only two years ago, and that evening I was standing outside when three blasts happened. The first one sounded like a normal CNG cylinder burst, the kind we hear sometimes. But the second was so loud that it felt like the ground had split,” he said. He recalled seeing a fireball after the third blast. “It looked like the sun had suddenly risen outside. It must have been around 6.50 pm. At that moment, nearly a thousand people were inside the market,” he said. Kumar said the first reaction among the people nearby was one of pure confusion. “Somebody said a vehicle had caught fire, so people didn’t panic instantly. But then the police quickly blocked the route and asked everyone to move. If they had not managed the crowd, there could have been a stampede with so many people around,” he said. According to him, the first ambulance arrived within 15 minutes of the explosion. “Police were already present in small numbers, but they handled the situation well,” he added. For many traders, the reopening of the market has brought a mix of relief and uncertainty. “It will take time for things to become normal,” said Rajinder Singh, who owns a lighting shop, adding that tourists won’t come until the fear settles, and that even customers from Delhi are hesitant. Several shopkeepers said orders placed for the wedding season were either cancelled or postponed. “People are scared. Some clients shifted their functions to January or February. There is business loss, but more than that, there is nervousness among traders,” Singh said. With markets around the Red Fort slowly reopening, traders said they were hopeful that normal footfall would return once security agencies complete their investigation and the heat of the incident subsides. “We just want things to calm down. The market is open today, but the fear will take time to go away,” Kumar added.

Daily Pioneer 8 hours ago

Entertainment

CCTV footage shows tremor inside Red Fort metro station during blast

A CCTV footage sourced from inside the Red Fort metro station offers a stark glimpse of the moments immediately before and after the car blast that killed 13 people and injured several others. The visuals extracted from internal surveillance cameras show routine commuter movement inside the station when a sudden, violent tremor shakes the premises at the precise moment the explosion occurred at the nearby traffic signal. Objects inside the station can be seen rattling, while passengers are visibly jolted as shock reverberates through the structure. The footage also shows some commuters instinctively rushing further inside the station, seeking safety as the impact of the explosion becomes apparent. Officials said investigators are examining the new visuals to better understand the intensity of the blast and its immediate effect on structures surrounding the Red Fort. The Lal Quila metro station has remained closed since the day of the incident. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has been issuing daily updates. On Thursday, it announced that the station will remain shut until further notice, owing to the ongoing security review and investigation. Security agencies continue to analyse multiple CCTV inputs from the blast site, surrounding areas and the metro station to piece together a comprehensive sequence of events leading up to the detonation.

Daily Pioneer 8 hours ago

Technology

CM unveils online portal for fire safety certificate renewal

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday inaugurated the Portal for Online Renewal of Fire Safety Certificate at the Delhi Secretariat in the presence of Delhi’s Home and Education Minister, Ashish Sood, and senior officials of the Delhi Fire Service (DFS). Developed jointly by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and the Delhi Government, the portal modernises and streamlines the fire safety renewal process in a fundamental way. Calling the initiative an important milestone in advancing transparent and technology-driven governance, the Chief Minister said it would greatly strengthen the ‘Ease of Doing Business’ environment in the national Capital. The Chief Minister noted that over the past eight months, the Delhi Government has introduced several historic reforms benefitting traders, citizens, and institutions across the city. Processes relating to fire permits, licensing, and other statutory approvals have been simplified, made more transparent, and integrated through a single-window mechanism. Earlier, multiple agencies were involved, resulting in procedural delays and inconvenience. Clear departmental accountability has now been established, and responsibility for issuing the final certificate rests with the Speaking on the occasion, Delhi’s Home Minister Ashish Sood said, “The objective is to make governance simpler, more efficient, and empowering for citizens. He said the new portal exemplifies this vision by enabling hassle-free, transparent renewal of Fire Clearance Certificates for residential and commercial establishments once their three-year (commercial) or five-year (residential) validity expires. He highlighted that the system has been designed to be extremely user-friendly. Applicants need to provide only four basic details- the address of the premises, PAN number, CA number on the electricity bill, and the previous Fire Clearance Certificate number. Previously, the Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) renewal process was entirely manual and offline, posing substantial challenges for applicants as well as the Delhi Fire Service. Applicants were required to visit DFS offices repeatedly for verification and document submission, which had to be provided in hard copy. Manual file processing led to frequent delays, risk of misplaced documents, and inadequate transparency. Even obtaining a status update required a physical visit, making the system time-consuming and inefficient. The new online system has transformed the process into a fully digital, paperless, and citizen-friendly workflow. Applicants can now submit their renewal form digitally along with three essential documents. Automated, zone-based routing ensures that applications are instantly forwarded to the relevant officers, Scrutiny Assistant, ADO, Divisional Officer, Deputy Chief Fire Officer, and Chief Fire Officer/Director. During inspection, the ADO visits the premises and uploads the inspection report directly to the portal. Once approvals are completed, the Fire Safety Certificate is automatically generated and issued online. Applicants receive SMS and email notifications at every stage and can download the final FSC from the portal with ease.

Daily Pioneer 8 hours ago

Health

Govt asks corporations to ensure proper running of liquor stores

The Delhi Government has issued an advisory to its four municipal corporations, urging them to ensure the proper operation of liquor stores and to address customer complaints promptly. This advisory follows an incident at a liquor store in Narela, operated by the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC), where staff were caught red-handed refilling cheap alcohol and water into bottles of expensive brands. The excise department issued the advisory earlier this week, noting an increase in “complaints” regarding retail liquor outlets managed by the corporations. Issues highlighted include “overcharging, non-availability of brands, misbehaviour by vend staff, selling liquor to under-age persons, open drinking, public nuisance near the liquor store premises.” The advisory also mentioned incidents of liquor adulteration at the L6 vend, which led to the registration of a police case and the cancellation of the store’s licence. Adulteration, or the mixing of harmful substances with liquor, is classified as a serious offence under the Delhi Excise Act of 2009 and the Delhi Excise Rules of 2010. Such acts not only bring disrepute and dishonour to the department but also can cause harm to public health and safety, read the advisory. “Therefore, in public interest, all the Government agencies operating liquor vends are hereby advised to keep strict vigil on the functioning of their vends to ensure that no such incident is repeated at their vends in the future and also address the grievances of consumers and take necessary measures,” it added. Earlier this month, an enforcement team from the excise department conducted a raid at the liquor store. During the operation, employees were found refilling and mixing cheap alcohol with water in bottles of high-end brands. Four individuals were caught inside the partly open store during the raid, an excise department officer said. Additionally, the team discovered a vehicle parked outside the store containing a bag of empty liquor bottles, some of which were being used for the illegal refilling operation. Delhi Government’s corporations — Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC), DTTDC, Delhi State Civil Supplies Corporation (DSCSC), and DCCWS—operate over 700 liquor stores across the city.

Daily Pioneer 8 hours ago

Politics

Delhi Govt provided Rs 175 crore to MCD for garbage disposal: Sood

Delhi Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood said on Saturday that the Delhi Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood said on Saturday that the Government is making every effort to strengthen sanitation in the city, and has provided special assistance of Rs 175 crore to the MCD for garbage disposal. During an inspection of sanitation work in West Delhi’s Vishnu Garden, Sood said the Government is considering allocation of additional funds to the civic body to ensure cleanliness. On the instructions of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, special financial assistance of Rs 175 crore has been provided to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to clear pending payments of contractors engaged in garbage collection, the minister said. “We will move a Cabinet note for additional funds to the MCD. Every possible help will be extended to the civic body for a neat and clean Delhi,” he said. The minister claimed that during the last two-and-a-half years of the AAP’s tenure in the MCD, Delhi’s sanitation system was derailed due to “improper contracts and mismanagement”. He said the Delhi Government is working to fix the issues, and on the chief minister’s direction, all the ministers are personally monitoring cleanliness and sanitation works across Delhi. During the inspection drive, Sood visited several residential and commercial areas in Ward 95 and took note of the issues faced by the residents. The Government is working at multiple levels to strengthen the sanitation system and improve waste management in the city, the minister said, asserting that residents will have a clean city in the coming days. He also urged residents to send daily photographs of overflowing dustbins and stagnant dirty water from their locality directly to the Minister’s mobile number so he can stay informed about ground realities. The Minister urges residents to send DAILY photographs of overflowing dustbins and stagnant dirty water to the Minister’s mobile NUMBER

Daily Pioneer 8 hours ago

Sports

No. 17 Southern California completes comeback win over No. 21 Iowa

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images) Bryan Jackson ran for two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score early in the fourth quarter as No. 17 Southern California rallied for a 26-21 victory over No. 21 Iowa on Saturday at Los Angeles. Jayden Maiava passed for 254 yards and one touchdown. Makai Lemon caught 10 passes for 153 yards and a TD, and the Trojans (8-2, 6-1 Big Ten) stayed alive in the chase for a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game and the College Football Playoff. King Miller had 83 rushing yards on 19 carries, and Jackson scored his two TDs on four carries as USC overcame an early 14-0 deficit. Mark Gronowski passed for 132 yards and a touchdown with an interception, while also catching a TD pass for the Hawkeyes (6-4, 4-3), who lost their second consecutive game. Kamari Moulton had 90 rushing yards for Iowa, while DJ Vonnahme caught four passes for 59 yards. Trailing 21-10 at halftime, the Trojans owned the second half to extend their winning streak to three games. Ryon Sayeri kicked a 28-yard field goal early in the second half before Lemon caught a 12-yard TD pass from Maiava late in the third to pull USC within 21-19. Maiava's pass on a 2-point conversion try was incomplete. USC went ahead for good with 13:36 remaining when Jackson finished off a six-play, 40-yard drive with a 1-yard TD run. The drive started after the Trojans' Jahkeem Stewart intercepted a Gronowski pass. Iowa was on a late drive with a chance to take the lead, but Gronowski's pass to Kaden Wetjen was just out of bounds at the USC 8-yard line with 1:59 remaining. Iowa led 7-0 through one quarter after Gronowski hit Dayton Howard on a 2-yard touchdown pass. It became 14-0 when Gronowski scored on a 1-yard run early in the second quarter. USC got onto the scoreboard for the first time on a 1-yard TD run from Jackson with 9:15 remaining in the first half. Iowa used a trick play to take a 21-7 lead with 3:24 left before halftime. Gronowski caught a 5-yard TD pass from wide receiver Reece Vander Zee after a reverse that started on a hand off to Wetjen. The Trojans pulled within 21-10 at halftime on a 40-yard field goal from Sayeri. --Field Level Media

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Politics

Clashes break out during Gen Z protest in Mexico City

Police used tear gas to disperse the rally outside the presidential palace on Saturday Masked rioters clashed with police outside the presidential palace in Mexico City during the anti-government 'Generation Z' protest on Saturday. Thousands of demonstrators marched from the Angel of Independence monument to Constitution Square, where they gathered outside the National Palace, which hosts the president's office. Although the rally began peacefully, a group of masked rioters described by local media as Black Bloc broke through security barriers, hurled stones, and fought with officers. Videos from the scene show protesters hitting officers, as well as police kicking a protester lying on the ground. The skirmishes lasted for about an hour, after which police used tear gas to clear the square, newspaper La Jornada reported. The activists say they are protesting corruption, abuse of power, and impunity for violent crime. Many chanted slogans against the ruling left-wing Morena party. President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the violence. "If people disagree, they should express their views through peaceful demonstration. Violence must never be used as a means of achieving change," she said. Sheinbaum previously claimed that the protests were driven by "bots and fake accounts on social media" coordinated by "right-wing groups."

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Politics

Clashes break out during 'Gen Z' protest in Mexico City (VIDEOS)

Police used tear gas to disperse the rally outside the presidential palace on Saturday Masked rioters clashed with police outside the presidential palace in Mexico City during the anti-government 'Generation Z' protest on Saturday. Thousands of demonstrators marched from the Angel of Independence monument to Constitution Square, where they gathered outside the National Palace, which hosts the president's office. Although the rally began peacefully, a group of masked rioters described by local media as Black Bloc broke through security barriers, hurled stones, and fought with officers. Videos from the scene show protesters hitting officers, as well as police kicking a protester lying on the ground. The skirmishes lasted for about an hour, after which police used tear gas to clear the square, newspaper La Jornada reported. The activists say they are protesting corruption, abuse of power, and impunity for violent crime. Many chanted slogans against the ruling left-wing Morena party. President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the violence. "If people disagree, they should express their views through peaceful demonstration. Violence must never be used as a means of achieving change," she said. Sheinbaum previously claimed that the protests were driven by "bots and fake accounts on social media" coordinated by "right-wing groups."

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No. 15 Miami rolls past NC State behind Jakobe Thomas' defensive heroics

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) Jakobe Thomas intercepted two passes and returned one for a touchdown to lead a stellar defensive effort as host Miami routed NC State, 41-7, on Saturday in Miami Gardens, Fla. The 15th-ranked Hurricanes (8-2, 4-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) won their second in a row in their regular season home finale to keep both their hopes of reaching the ACC Championship Game and College Football Playoff alive. Miami limited NC State (5-5, 2-4 ACC) to just 149 total yards with 75 of those coming on the Wolfpack's final drive which resulted in their only points of the game on a CJ Bailey 10-yard touchdown run. The Hurricanes recorded their third 500-yard game on offense, finishing with 581 total yards. The Wolfpack lost for the third time in their past four games and have lost five of their last seven following a 3-0 start. With 3:36 left in the first quarter, Thomas jumped the route on a pass to the far sideline intended for Justin Joly from NC State quarterback CJ Bailey and raced 60 yards to the end zone to push Miami's lead to 10-0. On the Wolfpack's ensuing drive, Thomas again intercepted Bailey with 1:15 left in the first after Ahmad Moten applied pressure. Bailey was held to 17 of 30 passing for 120 yards and NC State mustered only 23 rushing yards. Thomas has a team-leading four interceptions this season for Miami. The Wolfpack did not cross the 50-yard line until Bailey completed a pass to Terrell Anderson to the Miami 47 with 5:39 left in the fourth. On offense, Carson Beck completed 21 of 27 passes for 291 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions to lead the Hurricanes. Freshman Malachi Toney showed off his versatility once again, hauling in a pair of touchdown passes among his five catches for 54 yards. Toney also threw a 44-yard pass on a wide receiver option to Joshisa Trader to set up CharMar Brown's 1-yard touchdown with 11:16 left in the second quarter. Keelan Marion led Miami in receiving with seven catches on seven targets for 96 yards. Freshman Girard Pringle made his first collegiate start and totaled 116 rushing yards on 17 carries. --Field Level Media

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QB Chandler Morris, shut-down D lead No. 19 Virginia to win over Duke

(Photo credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images) Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris threw two touchdown passes a week after exiting with an injury and the No. 19 Cavaliers did most of their best work on defense to beat Duke 34-17 on Saturday in a game with significant Atlantic Coast Conference championship implications in Durham, N.C. J'Mari Taylor rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns in a huge bounce-back performance for Virginia (9-2, 6-1 ACC) after its home loss to Wake Forest, keeping the Cavaliers in the thick of the conference race. Duke (5-5, 4-2) lost its second straight game since winning at Clemson, likely dropping out of the race for a spot in the ACC title game. Morris was unable to finish last Saturday's game against Wake Forest and was placed into concussion protocol, with his status for the Duke game uncertain until game day. He finished 23-for-35 for 316 yards, the two scores and two interceptions. Duke quarterback Darian Mensah, who was averaging 310.4 passing yards per game entering the week, completed 18 of 35 passes for 213 yards with a touchdown. Duke had just four first downs through the midway mark of the third quarter, trailing 24-3 by then. Virginia led 31-3 before Duke's first touchdown with 10:23 remaining. Then Blue Devils linebacker Tre Freeman returned a Morris interception 18 yards for a touchdown with 9:30 to play. The Cavaliers responded with Will Bettridge's 42-yard field goal. Earlier, Virginia scored 10 points in the final 1:39 of the first half to build a 17-3 lead. Morris threw 12 yards to Sage Ennis to complete a 75-yard drive that ate up almost four minutes. After a Duke punt, the Cavaliers used a 56-yard pass play from Morris to Trell Harris to move into scoring range, then Bettridge's 44-yard field goal ended the half. Virginia outgained Duke 308-50 in the first half. The Cavaliers had the lone turnover prior to the break. Virginia, which didn't score a touchdown a week earlier vs. Wake Forest, drove 75 yards on 14 plays on its first possession against Duke, scoring on Taylor's 5-yard run. The march included a fourth-down conversion. The Cavaliers had a 128-16 advantage in first-quarter yardage, with Duke going three-and-out three times. But after the Blue Devils made a fourth-down stop, they moved into Virginia territory and got on the scoreboard on Todd Pelino's 49-yard field goal. --Field Level Media

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EAC Warns of the latest scam email (Image)

The EAC, according to its latest announcement, informs the public about new incidents of scam e-mails being sent to unsuspecting consumers. These messages falsely claim that their bill is now available electronically and further invite consumers to make payment through a malicious link. It is emphasized that these messages do not come from the EAC and constitute an attempt at phishing. The EAC reminds the public to pay particular attention to emails/SMS messages that include links or attachments, as these may redirect to misleading or malicious websites, regardless of what it initially appears. Please do not click any links sent in these (or any emails), instead visit the website direct by typing the following into your browser's address bar: www.eac.com.cy Example of message sent: Please share and makes others aware! Author: NewsinCyprus.comImage: File Photo Added: 16-11-2025

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Adam Schenk, Braden Thornberry share third-round lead in Bermuda

(Photo credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images) Adam Schenk shot a 4-under 67 Saturday to share the lead with Braden Thornberry at 12-under 201 after three rounds of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship in Southampton, Bermuda. Thornberry carded a 69 on Saturday heading into the final round at the Port Royal Golf Course. Four players -- Max McGreevy, Chandler Phillips, Takumi Kanaya of Japan and 36-hole leader Adam Hadwin of Canada -- are just a shot behind the leaders at 11-under 202. Hadwin is the only player in the group with a PGA Tour victory. Schenk, who is 134th in the FedEx Cup fall points standings, had four birdies and no bogeys in strong wind on Saturday. His birdies came on the 10th, 11th, 13th and 17th holes. While he is the 54-hole leader or co-leader for the fifth time his PGA career, he is still seeking his first victory in his 243rd start. 'A great opportunity to have for tomorrow,' Schenk said Saturday. 'I know if I don't, I have to go to Q-School if I don't get inside the top 100, so that's a pretty big motivator and what a great opportunity to have tomorrow.' Thornberry, a PGA Tour rookie who is No. 178 in the points standings, had an eagle on the par-5 17th, along with three birdies and two bogeys, in the third round. Thornberry said he's looking forward to the final round. 'I'm super excited. It's a battle out there,' he said. Rikuya Hoshino of Japan was the lone golfer at 10-under 203 after a 67 on Saturday, and four players were tied at 9-under 204. --Field Level Media

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Pop Mart’s Labubu Risks Beanie Baby-Style Collapse, Analyst Says

Your browser is: Explorer 11.0. This browser is out of date so some features on this site might break. Try a different browser or update this browser. Learn more.✕ MarketsLabubu dolls on display at Pop Mart’s “Monsters by Monsters: Now and Then” 10-year anniversary exhibition in Shanghai last month.Photographer: Qilai Shen/BloombergContact us:Provide news feedback or report an errorConfidential tip?Send a tip to our reportersSite feedback:Take our SurveyNew WindowBy Charlotte YangNovember 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM GMT+1The euphoria surrounding Labubu toys is starting to resemble the boom-and-bust cycle that ended in the collapse of Beanie Babies in the 1990s, a warning sign for investors, a bearish analyst says.The hype over the sharp-fanged monster dolls is about to peak, and doubts about the next sales driver for owner Pop Mart International Group Ltd. suggest its shares have limited upside, said Melinda Hu, a senior research analyst for Asia consumer stocks at Bernstein in Hong Kong.Before it's here, it's on the Bloomberg TerminalBloomberg Terminal LEARN MOREHomeBTV+Market DataOpinionAudioOriginalsMagazineEventsNewsMarketsEconomicsTechnologyPoliticsGreenCryptoAIWork & LifeWealthPursuitsBusinessweekCityLabSportsEqualityManagement & WorkMarket DataStocksCommoditiesRates & BondsCurrenciesFuturesSectorsEconomic CalendarExploreNewslettersExplainersPointed News QuizAlphadots GameThe Big TakeGraphicsSubmit a TipAbout UsTerms of ServiceTrademarksPrivacy PolicyCareersAdvertiseAd ChoicesHelp©2025 Bloomberg L.P. All Rights Reserved.

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