News from November 19, 2025

Health

Coroners’ advice on maternal deaths in England and Wales routinely ignored, study finds

Nearly two-thirds of ‘prevention of future deaths’ reports by coroners are not acted upon, say researchers at King’s College London

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Politics

Lack of planning has hit Labour’s efforts to fix public services, says thinktank

Keir Starmer accused of failing to adequately strategise while in opposition, leading to uncoordinated policymaking

Kiran Stacey Policy editor 4 hours ago

Science

Neanderthals and early humans ‘likely to have kissed’, say scientists

Study from University of Oxford looks into evolutionary origins of kissing and its role in relations between species

Nicola Davis Science correspondent 4 hours ago

Science

Scientists Reveal the Origin of Kissing

It seems that kissing is an age-old practice, spanning back 21 million years. This is the finding of University of Oxford and Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) researchers who have unearthed evidence that kissing evolved in the shared ancestors of humans and large apes around this time. In fact, they say, it seems likely that our cousins the Neanderthals liked a smooch, too. The practice of kissing can be observed across the animal kingdom, but exactly how it arose, the team explained, presents something of an “evolutionary puzzle, since the fitness benefits are unclear.” “While kissing may seem like an ordinary or universal behavior, it is only documented in 46 percent of human cultures,” said study author Catherine Talbot, psychology professor at FIT, in a statement. “The social norms and context vary widely across societies, raising the question of whether kissing is an evolved behavior or cultural invention. This is the first step in addressing that question.” Orangutan kissing another orangutan. | Getty Images/olga_gl “This is the first time anyone has taken a broad evolutionary lens to examine kissing. Our findings add to a growing body of work highlighting the remarkable diversity of sexual behaviors exhibited by our primate cousins,” added study author and evolutionary biologist Matilda Brindle of Oxford in a statement. The team used a cross-species approach based on the primate family tree, defining kissing as “non-aggressive, mouth-to-mouth contact that did not involve food transfer.” They deterimined that kissing is an ancient trait in the large apes, evolving in an ancestor of that group 21.5–16.9 million years ago. It was retained over time and is still present in most of the large apes. The researchers also found the Neanderthals—archaic humans that went extinct around 40,000 years ago—were likely to have engaged in kissing, adding to previous evidence that humans and Neanderthals shared oral microbes (via saliva transfer) and genetic material (via interbreeding). In their study, the team collected data on modern primate species that had been observed kissing, focusing on the group of monkeys and apes that evolved in Africa, Europe and Asia. This included chimpanzees, bonobos and orangutans. Further analysis included treating kissing as a ‘trait,’ mapping this to the family tree of primates and using a statistical approach to simulate different evolution scenarios to estimate whether ancestors also engaged in kissing. This was run 10 million times to give “robust statistical estimates,” the team reported. “By integrating evolutionary biology with behavioral data, we’re able to make informed inferences about traits that don’t fossilise—like kissing. This lets us study social behavior in both modern and extinct species,” said study author Stuart West, professor of evolutionary biology at Oxford. The researchers acknowledge that existing data are limited—particularly outside the large apes—but added the study offers a framework for future work including a consistent kissing definition for primatologists to record these behaviors in nonhuman animals. Newsweek has reached out to the researchers for additional comment. Do you have a tip on a science story that Newsweek should be covering? Do you have a question about kissing evolution? Let us know via science@newsweek.com. Bergström, A., Stringer, C., Hajdinjak, M., Scerri, E. M. L., & Skoglund, P. (2021). Origins of modern human ancestry. Nature, 590(7845), 229–237. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-03244-5 Brindle, M., Talbot, C. F., & West, S. (2025). A comparative approach to the evolution of kissing. Evolution and Human Behavior, Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evolhumbehav.2025.106788 Weyrich, L. S., Duchene, S., Soubrier, J., Arriola, L., Llamas, B., Breen, J., Morris, A. G., Alt, K. W., Caramelli, D., Dresely, V., Farrell, M., Farrer, A. G., Francken, M., Gully, N., Haak, W., Hardy, K., Harvati, K., Held, P., Holmes, E. C., … Cooper, A. (2017). Neanderthal behaviour, diet, and disease inferred from ancient DNA in dental calculus. Nature, 544(7650), 357–361. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature21674

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World

Daily World Briefing, Nov. 19

California to revoke 17,000 immigrant commercial driver licenses Ukraine faces blackouts as nuclear company corruption scandal erupts US labels four European Antifa groups as global terrorists India's top court shifts online amid Delhi's toxic air crisis Daily World Briefing, Nov. 19 Chinese premier says SCO can play greater role in promoting good global governance The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is equipped and capable of taking the joint implementation of the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) as an opportunity to play a greater role in bringing the world under good governance, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday. Li made the remarks when addressing the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the SCO. Leaders and representatives from SCO members, observers and dialogue partners, guests of the host country, as well as leaders of international organizations attended the meeting, which was chaired by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. China will never allow resurgence of Japanese militarism Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that China will never allow the resurgence of Japanese militarism, nor will China allow anyone to challenge the post-war international order and undermine global peace and stability ever again. Mao's remarks came after several Japanese officials indicated that Japan plans to modify the ranks of its Self-Defense Forces and revert to use then Imperial Japanese Army rank titles. The aggression of Japanese militarism has inflicted profound suffering on Asia and the world, said Mao, adding that those who forget the consequences of the war will put themselves in grave peril. U.S. House overwhelmingly passes bill requiring Justice Department to release Epstein files The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a bill requiring the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release files related to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after months of stalling from Republican leaders. The lower chamber voted 427-1 to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a nearly unanimous approval. Currently, there are 219 Republicans and 214 Democrats in the House. The bill requires the DOJ to publish all unclassified records, documents, communications and investigative materials in its possession related to the investigation and prosecution of Epstein. Russia will not attend upcoming Ukraine talks in Trkiye Russia will not send representatives to the upcoming talks on Ukraine in Trkiye, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday. He noted that these contacts are being carried out without Russia's participation and Moscow will await information on what will actually be discussed. Peskov added that Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to conversations if Turkish and U.S. representatives consider it necessary to inform Moscow of the results of the talks. 13 killed in Israeli airstrike on Palestinian refugee camp in S. Lebanon At least 13 people were killed and several others injured on Tuesday evening in an Israeli airstrike on the Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp in the city of Sidon in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese Health Ministry reported. According to local TV channel al-Manar, the Israeli airstrike targeted a highly populated area in Ain al-Hilweh. The channel reported that ambulances were transporting casualties to hospitals, while Israeli warplanes continued to fly at low altitude over the camp. Israeli man killed, 3 wounded in West Bank attack An Israeli man was killed and three others wounded in a ramming and stabbing attack in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, carried out by two Palestinian suspects who were subsequently shot dead by security forces, Israeli officials said. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. The military said the attack took place at the Gush Etzion Junction, a major intersection in a settlement bloc south of Jerusalem. Israeli response to settler violence "insufficient:" British Foreign Secretary British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper told the House of Commons on Tuesday that the Israeli authorities' response to settler violence is "still completely insufficient -- practically and legally." Addressing lawmakers on Tuesday afternoon, Cooper stressed that curbing settlement expansion and settler violence is essential to safeguarding the two-state solution, adding that "Palestine must be run by Palestinians." She said a major scale-up of humanitarian assistance is urgently needed "because aid into Gaza is still a trickle rather than a flood." Zagreb skyscraper fire under control, no report of casualties A fire that broke out in one of Croatia's tallest skyscrapers on Monday is now under control, with no reports of casualties. However, the structure of the Vjesnik skyscraper in Zagreb has been completely destroyed. No one was inside the building when the fire started just after 11 p.m. on Monday. "The fire is under control, but it is normal that there are still sporadic outbreaks and open flames," Domagoj Crnic, firefighter and shift commander of the Zagreb Fire Department, told the local newspaper Jutarnji List. "The building is completely destroyed on the inside, and we will be able to give detailed assessments once the fire is fully extinguished," he added. Daily World Briefing, Nov. 19 Daily World Briefing, Nov. 19 19th November 2025, 11:45 GMT+11 Chinese premier says SCO can play greater role in promoting good global governance The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is equipped and capable of taking the joint implementation of the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) as an opportunity to play a greater role in bringing the world under good governance, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday. Li made the remarks when addressing the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the SCO. Leaders and representatives from SCO members, observers and dialogue partners, guests of the host country, as well as leaders of international organizations attended the meeting, which was chaired by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. China will never allow resurgence of Japanese militarism Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that China will never allow the resurgence of Japanese militarism, nor will China allow anyone to challenge the post-war international order and undermine global peace and stability ever again. Mao's remarks came after several Japanese officials indicated that Japan plans to modify the ranks of its Self-Defense Forces and revert to use then Imperial Japanese Army rank titles. The aggression of Japanese militarism has inflicted profound suffering on Asia and the world, said Mao, adding that those who forget the consequences of the war will put themselves in grave peril. U.S. House overwhelmingly passes bill requiring Justice Department to release Epstein files The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a bill requiring the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release files related to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after months of stalling from Republican leaders. The lower chamber voted 427-1 to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a nearly unanimous approval. Currently, there are 219 Republicans and 214 Democrats in the House. The bill requires the DOJ to publish all unclassified records, documents, communications and investigative materials in its possession related to the investigation and prosecution of Epstein. Russia will not attend upcoming Ukraine talks in Trkiye Russia will not send representatives to the upcoming talks on Ukraine in Trkiye, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday. He noted that these contacts are being carried out without Russia's participation and Moscow will await information on what will actually be discussed. Peskov added that Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to conversations if Turkish and U.S. representatives consider it necessary to inform Moscow of the results of the talks. 13 killed in Israeli airstrike on Palestinian refugee camp in S. Lebanon At least 13 people were killed and several others injured on Tuesday evening in an Israeli airstrike on the Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp in the city of Sidon in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese Health Ministry reported. According to local TV channel al-Manar, the Israeli airstrike targeted a highly populated area in Ain al-Hilweh. The channel reported that ambulances were transporting casualties to hospitals, while Israeli warplanes continued to fly at low altitude over the camp. Israeli man killed, 3 wounded in West Bank attack An Israeli man was killed and three others wounded in a ramming and stabbing attack in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, carried out by two Palestinian suspects who were subsequently shot dead by security forces, Israeli officials said. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. The military said the attack took place at the Gush Etzion Junction, a major intersection in a settlement bloc south of Jerusalem. Israeli response to settler violence "insufficient:" British Foreign Secretary British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper told the House of Commons on Tuesday that the Israeli authorities' response to settler violence is "still completely insufficient -- practically and legally." Addressing lawmakers on Tuesday afternoon, Cooper stressed that curbing settlement expansion and settler violence is essential to safeguarding the two-state solution, adding that "Palestine must be run by Palestinians." She said a major scale-up of humanitarian assistance is urgently needed "because aid into Gaza is still a trickle rather than a flood." Zagreb skyscraper fire under control, no report of casualties A fire that broke out in one of Croatia's tallest skyscrapers on Monday is now under control, with no reports of casualties. However, the structure of the Vjesnik skyscraper in Zagreb has been completely destroyed. No one was inside the building when the fire started just after 11 p.m. on Monday. "The fire is under control, but it is normal that there are still sporadic outbreaks and open flames," Domagoj Crnic, firefighter and shift commander of the Zagreb Fire Department, told the local newspaper Jutarnji List. "The building is completely destroyed on the inside, and we will be able to give detailed assessments once the fire is fully extinguished," he added. 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UN-GENERAL ASSEMBLY-SECURITY COUNCIL REFORM-CHINA-JAPAN

California to revoke 17,000 immigrant commercial driver licenses Ukraine faces blackouts as nuclear company corruption scandal erupts US labels four European Antifa groups as global terrorists India's top court shifts online amid Delhi's toxic air crisis UN-GENERAL ASSEMBLY-SECURITY COUNCIL REFORM-CHINA-JAPAN (251118) -- UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, speaks at the UN General Assembly's annual debate on Security Council reform, at the UN headquarters in New York, Nov. 18, 2025. Japan is totally unqualified to seek a permanent seat on the Security Council, said Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, at the UN General Assembly's annual debate on Security Council reform on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Xie E) UN-GENERAL ASSEMBLY-SECURITY COUNCIL REFORM-CHINA-JAPAN UN-GENERAL ASSEMBLY-SECURITY COUNCIL REFORM-CHINA-JAPAN 19th November 2025, 11:15 GMT+11 (251118) -- UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, speaks at the UN General Assembly's annual debate on Security Council reform, at the UN headquarters in New York, Nov. 18, 2025. Japan is totally unqualified to seek a permanent seat on the Security Council, said Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, at the UN General Assembly's annual debate on Security Council reform on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Xie E) Discover moreBusiness news newslettersTravel insurance international tripsSports memorabilia team jerseysDigital newspaper subscriptionNews aggregation toolsNews media trendsLanguage learning softwareDailyInternational phone plansGlobal cuisine cookbooks Discover moreWorld map postersForeign currency exchange servicesNews subscription serviceNews headlines feedInternational phone plansNews media trendsTop stories summaryOnline newspaper accessBreaking News UpdatesLanguage learning software Trump warns Musk ofUS President Donald Trump has warned Tesla CEO Elon Musk of serious consequences if he gives funding to Democratic candidates to run against Republicans who vote in support of the GOP's sweeping budget bill. Speaking to NBC News in a phone interview on Saturday, Trump said, If he does, he'll have toBig News NetworkUndoTrump says could pull US troops out of EuropeBig News NetworkUndoPutin's gift to Trump revealedBig News NetworkUndoEpstein files will make you sick US Attorney GeneralAttorney General Pam Bondi has announced plans to begin releasing documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s case as early as Thursday Read FullBig News NetworkUndoLiam Neeson says he always gets told the same thing when visiting the USBig News NetworkUndoIndia's electronics sector accelerates global expansion as FTAs, policy push boost manufacturing momentum: Industry expertsBig News NetworkUndo Read This Next U.S. and global stocks plunge as inflation fears re-emerge FAA halves required flight cuts as controller shortage eases Samsung, Korean firms boost home investment after U.S. tariff deal Tech Losses Drag U.S. Stock Markets Lower Monday Greenback Strengthens Across Global FX Markets on Monday Big News Network Big News Network News Agency Midwest Radio Network Mainstream Media BIG NEWS NETWORK.COM Contact & Support Terms & Conditions PRODUCTS & SERVICES News Releases Copyright © 1998-2025 Big News Network All rights reserved. ISSN: 2616-6917

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Unsung Luguentz Dort leads sizzling Thunder vs. Kings

California to revoke 17,000 immigrant commercial driver licenses Ukraine faces blackouts as nuclear company corruption scandal erupts US labels four European Antifa groups as global terrorists India's top court shifts online amid Delhi's toxic air crisis Unsung Luguentz Dort leads sizzling Thunder vs. Kings (Photo credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images) Amid Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's otherworldly production, Chet Holmgren's third-season progression and Oklahoma City's blazing-hot start, it might be easy to overlook Luguentz Dort's contributions. But Dort continues to be a major piece of the Thunder's success. He figures to be in the center of Oklahoma City's attack again when it hosts the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. 'Lu's impact is unwritten a lot of nights,' Holmgren said. 'It's things that don't show up -- the ball pressure, putting teams under a rush, getting them up against the shot clock because he's just blowing up actions. That's huge for us. It doesn't always show up in the numbers, but it shows up on the scoreboard, for sure, a lot of nights.' Dort is a big reason why the Thunder have an NBA-best 104.5 defensive rating -- points allowed per 100 possessions -- and also lead the league with a +15.2 net rating. Oklahoma City enters Wednesday's game on a six-game winning streak that began with a 132-101 victory Nov. 7 at Sacramento. During the streak, the Thunder are winning by an average of 21.3 points. None of the games have been decided by fewer than 13 points. Gilgeous-Alexander, while still near the top of the league averaging 31.9 points per game, has needed to play in the fourth quarter just once during the winning streak. In Monday's 126-109 win at New Orleans, the NBA's reigning Most Valuable Player scored 23 points on just 5-of-9 shooting -- his fewest field goal attempts since 2019-20. In the win over the Pelicans, Dort had a season-high 17 points while hitting four 3-pointers for the first time since Game 3 of the NBA Finals. He's 5 of 8 from beyond the arc since returning from missing five consecutive games due to injury. But Dort still prioritizes defense. 'That's how I made my name in this league,' he said. 'That's how I made my name on this team as well. It's not always the box score. I know I can impact the game in a lot of ways that people won't really see.' The Kings have dropped six consecutive games, starting with that Nov. 7 loss to Oklahoma City. The Thunder scored 60 points in the paint in that matchup, which isn't an anomaly for the Kings. They allow 55.6 points per game in the paint, which ranks near the bottom of the league. 'We've got to make sure that we can contain the basketball, that's first and foremost,' said Kings coach Doug Christie. Plenty of those Oklahoma City paint points came courtesy of 7-footer Isaiah Hartenstein, who scored a career-high 33 points -- the first time in his eight-year career he delivered more than 24 points. Sacramento led that game after the first quarter, but were overwhelmed the rest of the way. That wasn't the case in Sunday's 123-110 loss in San Antonio. The Kings were down 12 after the first period and couldn't claw their way back. 'Coming out early, we just have to make sure that we're playing with a sense of urgency, because once we get going, you find that urgency in your game and you find that good rhythm,' Christie said. Wednesday's game is the last of three between the teams this season. Oklahoma City won the first matchup, 107-101, on Oct. 28 at home. --Field Level Media Unsung Luguentz Dort leads sizzling Thunder vs. Kings Unsung Luguentz Dort leads sizzling Thunder vs. Kings Field Level Media 19th November 2025, 11:05 GMT+11 (Photo credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images) Amid Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's otherworldly production, Chet Holmgren's third-season progression and Oklahoma City's blazing-hot start, it might be easy to overlook Luguentz Dort's contributions. But Dort continues to be a major piece of the Thunder's success. He figures to be in the center of Oklahoma City's attack again when it hosts the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.Discover moreDigital newspaper subscriptionInternational relations booksNews headlines feedBusiness news alertsInvestment advice servicesAirline flight booking servicesVPN services secure browsingNewspaper archives accessCybersecurity software personal dataInternational relations news 'Lu's impact is unwritten a lot of nights,' Holmgren said. 'It's things that don't show up -- the ball pressure, putting teams under a rush, getting them up against the shot clock because he's just blowing up actions. That's huge for us. It doesn't always show up in the numbers, but it shows up on the scoreboard, for sure, a lot of nights.' Dort is a big reason why the Thunder have an NBA-best 104.5 defensive rating -- points allowed per 100 possessions -- and also lead the league with a +15.2 net rating.Discover moreNewspaper archives accessNews aggregation serviceNewspaperGlobal cuisine cookbooksWorld news digestOnline newspaper accessMedia industry analysisTop stories summarySports memorabilia team jerseysLatest News Headlines Oklahoma City enters Wednesday's game on a six-game winning streak that began with a 132-101 victory Nov. 7 at Sacramento. During the streak, the Thunder are winning by an average of 21.3 points. None of the games have been decided by fewer than 13 points. Gilgeous-Alexander, while still near the top of the league averaging 31.9 points per game, has needed to play in the fourth quarter just once during the winning streak. In Monday's 126-109 win at New Orleans, the NBA's reigning Most Valuable Player scored 23 points on just 5-of-9 shooting -- his fewest field goal attempts since 2019-20. In the win over the Pelicans, Dort had a season-high 17 points while hitting four 3-pointers for the first time since Game 3 of the NBA Finals. He's 5 of 8 from beyond the arc since returning from missing five consecutive games due to injury. But Dort still prioritizes defense.Discover moreOnline newspaper accessPolitical science coursesInternational relations newsPolitical news updatesGlobal politics analysis reportsGeopolitical risk assessmentsDigital newspaper subscriptionFinancial market newsImage news galleryPassport application assistance 'That's how I made my name in this league,' he said. 'That's how I made my name on this team as well. It's not always the box score. I know I can impact the game in a lot of ways that people won't really see.' The Kings have dropped six consecutive games, starting with that Nov. 7 loss to Oklahoma City. The Thunder scored 60 points in the paint in that matchup, which isn't an anomaly for the Kings. They allow 55.6 points per game in the paint, which ranks near the bottom of the league. 'We've got to make sure that we can contain the basketball, that's first and foremost,' said Kings coach Doug Christie. Plenty of those Oklahoma City paint points came courtesy of 7-footer Isaiah Hartenstein, who scored a career-high 33 points -- the first time in his eight-year career he delivered more than 24 points. Sacramento led that game after the first quarter, but were overwhelmed the rest of the way. That wasn't the case in Sunday's 123-110 loss in San Antonio. The Kings were down 12 after the first period and couldn't claw their way back. 'Coming out early, we just have to make sure that we're playing with a sense of urgency, because once we get going, you find that urgency in your game and you find that good rhythm,' Christie said. Wednesday's game is the last of three between the teams this season. Oklahoma City won the first matchup, 107-101, on Oct. 28 at home. --Field Level Media Discover morePassport application assistanceNews media trendsDailyWorld map postersFinancial market newsNews aggregation serviceCybersecurity software personal dataInternational relations booksGlobal events coverageInternational relations news Discover moreInternational phone plansWorld map postersGlobal politics analysis reportsWorld news digestPolitical news updatesLanguage learning softwareVPN services secure browsingBusiness news newslettersGeopolitical risk assessmentsCybersecurity software personal data Team USA D Charlie McAvoy hospitalized, out for 4 Nations finalEric Bolte-Imagn Images)Big News NetworkUndoTrump warns Musk ofBig News NetworkUndoTrump says could pull US troops out of EuropeBig News NetworkUndoPutin's gift to Trump revealedNikas Safronov's portrait of the US leader shows him wounded but defiant after facing an assassination attempt Read Full Article at RT.comBig News NetworkUndoZelensky warns Ukraine won't pay debt to USBig News NetworkUndoEpstein files will make you sick US Attorney GeneralBig News NetworkUndo Read This Next Discover more U.S. and global stocks plunge as inflation fears re-emerge FAA halves required flight cuts as controller shortage eases Samsung, Korean firms boost home investment after U.S. tariff deal Tech Losses Drag U.S. Stock Markets Lower Monday Greenback Strengthens Across Global FX Markets on Monday Big News Network Big News Network News Agency Midwest Radio Network Mainstream Media BIG NEWS NETWORK.COM Contact & Support Terms & Conditions PRODUCTS & SERVICES News Releases Copyright © 1998-2025 Big News Network All rights reserved. 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Marquette in midst of 'real soul-searching' as Dayton game looms

California to revoke 17,000 immigrant commercial driver licenses Ukraine faces blackouts as nuclear company corruption scandal erupts US labels four European Antifa groups as global terrorists India's top court shifts online amid Delhi's toxic air crisis Marquette in midst of 'real soul-searching' as Dayton game looms (Photo credit: Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Coming off a disappointing home loss, Marquette will face another tough opponent when it faces Dayton on Wednesday night in Milwaukee. Maryland beat Marquette 89-82 on Saturday despite playing without multiple injured starters. Marquette (3-2) lost despite a career-high 31 points from Chase Ross, who hit 10 of 19 shots from the floor. Ben Gold added 18 points and Zaide Lowery had 14 points and eight rebounds, but the Golden Eagles shot just 36.8% from the field and 27.5% from deep. 'Just really, really disappointing last 15 minutes of that game,' coach Shaka Smart said of his team, which took a 55-46 lead at the 15:02 mark. 'We just didn't sustain the defensive intensity we had to have. We give up 89 points; that's not the pathway for us to win.' Offense was also a part of Marquette's struggles, as the team made just 11 of 24 layups. 'When you're playing with a clear mind, those shots tend to go in,' Smart said. 'When you're not, they tend to miss. Right now, we have some real soul-searching to do.' Ross leads Marquette with averages of 20.8 points, 4.0 assists and 1.6 steals per game, while Gold averages a team-high 8.4 rebounds. Dayton (3-1), meanwhile, bounced back from a 74-62 loss at Cincinnati last week with a 91-82 home win over Bethune-Cookman on Saturday. Javon Bennett led the Flyers with 25 points, while Amael L'Etang added 18 points and 10 rebounds. 'We looked out for each other, we played for each other,' Bennett said. 'We made extra passes, and that ended up getting us better shots.' The senior has stepped up for Dayton in the early going, averaging a team-high 18.3 points per game, while L'Etang is the top rebounder at 7.5. With Dayton's second road test coming up, coach Anthony Grant stressed his players must draw from the lessons they learned at Cincinnati. 'It's another great opportunity,' Grant said. 'Marquette is a great program. I know it's going to be a great environment going there. ... They (the Flyers) have to be the best version of themselves.' --Field Level Media Marquette in midst of 'real soul-searching' as Dayton game looms Marquette in midst of 'real soul-searching' as Dayton game looms Field Level Media 19th November 2025, 10:55 GMT+11 (Photo credit: Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Coming off a disappointing home loss, Marquette will face another tough opponent when it faces Dayton on Wednesday night in Milwaukee. Maryland beat Marquette 89-82 on Saturday despite playing without multiple injured starters. Marquette (3-2) lost despite a career-high 31 points from Chase Ross, who hit 10 of 19 shots from the floor. Ben Gold added 18 points and Zaide Lowery had 14 points and eight rebounds, but the Golden Eagles shot just 36.8% from the field and 27.5% from deep. 'Just really, really disappointing last 15 minutes of that game,' coach Shaka Smart said of his team, which took a 55-46 lead at the 15:02 mark. 'We just didn't sustain the defensive intensity we had to have. We give up 89 points; that's not the pathway for us to win.' Offense was also a part of Marquette's struggles, as the team made just 11 of 24 layups. 'When you're playing with a clear mind, those shots tend to go in,' Smart said. 'When you're not, they tend to miss. Right now, we have some real soul-searching to do.' Ross leads Marquette with averages of 20.8 points, 4.0 assists and 1.6 steals per game, while Gold averages a team-high 8.4 rebounds. Dayton (3-1), meanwhile, bounced back from a 74-62 loss at Cincinnati last week with a 91-82 home win over Bethune-Cookman on Saturday. Javon Bennett led the Flyers with 25 points, while Amael L'Etang added 18 points and 10 rebounds. 'We looked out for each other, we played for each other,' Bennett said. 'We made extra passes, and that ended up getting us better shots.' The senior has stepped up for Dayton in the early going, averaging a team-high 18.3 points per game, while L'Etang is the top rebounder at 7.5. With Dayton's second road test coming up, coach Anthony Grant stressed his players must draw from the lessons they learned at Cincinnati. 'It's another great opportunity,' Grant said. 'Marquette is a great program. I know it's going to be a great environment going there. ... They (the Flyers) have to be the best version of themselves.' --Field Level Media Discover moreGlobal events coverageMedia industry analysisNewspaper archives accessPassport application assistanceNewspaperNews headlines feedBreaking News UpdatesLatest News HeadlinesWorld map postersNews subscription service Discover moreMedia company profilesLatest News HeadlinesCybersecurity software personal dataBreaking News UpdatesAirline flight booking servicesImage news galleryInternational relations newsLanguage learning softwareInternational phone plansGeopolitical risk assessments Trump warns Musk ofUS President Donald Trump has warned Tesla CEO Elon Musk of serious consequences if he gives funding to Democratic candidates to run against Republicans who vote in support of the GOP's sweeping budget bill. 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Technology

Trump defends H-1B; undercuts his own immigration narrative

Whether it’s building the wall or mass deportations, President Trump’s most memorable position for the past decade has been immigration. But in a recent interview on Fox News, the president made it clear that his view on H-1B visas doesn’t align with his illegal immigration policy. “Does that mean the H-1B visa thing will not be a big priority for your administration? Because if you want to raise wages for American workers, you can’t flood the country with tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of workers,” host Laura Ingraham said to the president. “You also do have to bring in talent,” Trump responded. “Well, we have plenty of talented people,” Ingram fired back, to which Trump responded, “No, you don’t.” “You can’t take people off … an unemployment line and say, ‘I’m going to put you into a factory; we’re going to make missiles.’ … It doesn’t work that way,” Trump continued. “I mean, the truth is, like, Trump has always been a little squishy on this issue,” BlazeTV co-host Lomez says on “Rufo & Lomez,” pointing to an episode of the “All-In Podcast” where during an interview, the president spoke about preserving student visas. “Let me just tell you that it’s so sad when we lose people from Harvard, MIT, from the greatest schools and lesser schools that are phenomenal schools also. … What I want to do and what I will do is you graduate from a college, I think you should get, automatically as part of your diploma, a green card to be able to stay in this country,” Trump said. “And that includes junior colleges, too. Anybody graduates from a college, you go in there for two years or four years. If you graduate or you get a doctorate degree from a college, you should be able to stay in this country,” he continued. Lomez tells co-host Christopher Rufo that he believes Trump is compromising with Big Tech, noting that the industry says “they’re dependent on these H-1Bs to sort of continue the business model that they currently have.” While this is “actually probably true,” he’s not pleased with Trump helping this industry in this way. “It is not therefore incumbent on the United States people and on President Trump to allow them to continue these abusive practices with regards to H-1B. So while that might be their business model, it ought not to be their business model, and we may have to take some coercive action so that they change their business model,” Lomez says. However, he also believes that what President Trump has said regarding H1-Bs is being taken "way out of proportion.” “It is a statement on a news show that is not necessarily reflected in what is actually happening from a policy point of view,” Lomez says. “By this point, it sort of surprises me that people don’t understand the way he speaks publicly is not always indicative of his policy prescriptions,” he adds. Want more from Rufo & Lomez? To enjoy more of the news through the anthropological lens of Christopher Rufo and Lomez, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

Unknown 4 hours ago

Business

Govt mulls restrictionson medical cover costs; stricter disclosurenorms on the table

The government has begun discussions with the insurance regulator, industry executives and hospital groups on ways to rein in surging health insurance premiums, as rising medical costs and uneven claim settlements strain the system.Officials are considering measures including caps on premiums, limits on agent commissions and stricter disclosure norms. Some of these proposals have been sent to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irda) for review.The government is also pushing for closer coordination through the National Health Claims Exchange to digitise and streamline the claims process, while keeping a close watch on whether insurers are passing on the benefits of the recent goods and services tax (GST) reductions to policyholders. ET Bureau Monitoring Lower Payouts“Some of these suggestions have been shared with Irda, and the regulator will take a final call,” a government official told ET. The GST Council had in September cut taxes on a host of goods and services, bringing it down to nil on individual health insurance premiums.Live EventsThe regulator has flagged persistent gaps in the health insurance market, including instances of lower-than-expected claim payouts. Earlier this month, Irda chief Ajay Seth reiterated this, adding that it’s closely monitoring the amount settled in health insurance claims, which are sometimes lower than expected. Another official said Irda may also examine commission practices, which currently come under insurers’ management expenses, and may look at tightening the framework. The regulator recently restricted annual premium hikes for senior citizens after noting steep increases in some products.Agent commissions are part of expenses of management, and in the case of stand-alone health insurance companies, the limit is 35% of the gross written premium by the insurer. For health insurance, new policies generally offer up to 20% commission on the premium amount, and up to 10% on renewals. Irda didn’t respond to queries.The discussions come amid heightened pressure on the sector, with insurers pointing to galloping medical inflation, inconsistent billing practices and the growing use of high-cost technologies. Hospital groups have pushed back, arguing that their margins remain thin relative to insurers. The finance ministry met insurance and hospital representatives last week and urged them to work together to reduce costs and improve transparency as the government weighs possible interventions in the pricing and claims ecosystem.As per Aon’s Global Medical Trend Rates Report 2025, medical inflation in India is pegged to rise 11.5% in 2026, higher than the global average medical trend rate of 9.8%.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News oninsuranceinsurance coversmedical insuranceinsurance premiumsGST on insurance (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News oninsuranceinsurance coversmedical insuranceinsurance premiumsGST on insurance(Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless

Dheeraj Tiwari 4 hours ago

Business

Japan’s Kirin in talks to pull out of Bira 91 maker B9 Beverages amid brewing financial strain

AgenciesBira 91 New Delhi: Japan’s Kirin Holdings, the largest investor in Bira 91 craft beer maker B9 Beverages, is in talks with the crisis-ridden brewer’s founder Ankur Jain to exit its investment, multiple people aware of the negotiations told ET.“Kirin has expressed its desire to exit and let B9’s founder get a new strategic investor in its place,” said one of the people who did not wish to be identified.Kirin — one of the top three liquor companies in Japan alongside Asahi and Suntory — held a 20.1% stake in B9 Beverages as of June 2025, ahead of Jain’s 17.8% holding.When it made its first investment in B9 Beverages in 2021, Kirin was seen as a long-term investor. However, the company has had a rethink on its global strategy in recent times and is looking to divest some alco-bev investments.The latest round of discussions for the exit took place in October, people cited above said.Live EventsJain has been in touch with Kirin’s Tokyo headquarters for the past three months, they added.“All options are on the table,” Jain told ET when contacted.‘All Options on the Table’“All options are on the table,” Jain told ET when contacted. Kirin Holdings did not respond to ET’s emailed queries as of press time Tuesday. Kirin is also said to have engaged EY to sell its debt provided to B9 Beverages in two tranches, people cited above said.Initially, it had invested around $30 million in B9 Beverages in January 2021 in a combination of debt and equity. Last year, it provided another loan along with Tiger Pacific.B9 Beverages has been facing financial difficulties amid business disruptions last year after it changed its legal name to ‘B9 Beverages Limited’ from ‘B9 Beverages Private Limited’, keeping in mind a planned initial public offering (IPO). This forced it to register its products afresh with each state excise authority, resulting in 4-7 months of business disruptions, during which it had to write off inventory.Further, the company had high fixed costs as it commissioned four breweries between 2015 and 2019. This made it difficult for the firm to keep pace with market dynamics where competitors are pricing products attractively.This resulted in a sharp fall in sales and a spike in losses. Debt servicing is an added burden. The company reported a net loss of ₹748 crore in FY24 when its sales fell 22% year-on-year to ₹638 crore. It is yet to release its FY25 numbers.B9 Beverages’ debt burden has increased to ₹1,000 crore with existing investors not pumping in more funds. This has resulted in a blame game between the founders and some of the existing financial investors like Peak XV and Sofina and debt investor Anicut Capital, according to sources. Kirin Holdings has already written down the value of its debt and equity holdings in B9 Beverages in February, people cited above said.Diversification pathThe holding company is diversifying its investments into the health and wellness sector as part of a rethink about its global strategy, sources said.It has put its renowned Kentucky bourbon brand Four Roses on the block for $1 billion, as per recent reports.It also sold its stake in a Chinese joint venture for a bottled water business three years ago. That was soon followed by an exit from a brewery joint venture in Myanmar.The company invested $1.5 billion in Japanese supplement maker Fancl last year.Besides Kirin, other significant investors in B9 Beverages include Peak XV, which held a 14.6% stake as of June, and Sofina with a 6.4% stake. The rest of the ownership is split between family offices and financial investors.Beer market growthA report by research firm Imarc forecast that India’s beer market could touch sales of ₹802.5 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.72% between 2025 and 2033. The category did sales of ₹444.6 billion in 2024, it said.“Growth is fuelled by changing lifestyles, increasing brand consciousness around premium and imported beers, and rising beer consumption among millennials during social and cultural events. Innovations in flavour and packaging are further supporting market expansion,” the report said.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onBira 91Kirin HoldingsB9 BeveragesAnkur JainJapanese liquor companiescraft beer investmentstrategic investorasahi (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onBira 91Kirin HoldingsB9 BeveragesAnkur JainJapanese liquor companiescraft beer investmentstrategic investorasahi(Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless

Mohit Bhalla 4 hours ago

World

US sanctions spoil Russia’s well-oiled trade with India; New Delhi’s loadings plunge 66% in Nov

Russian oil shipments to India have plunged by two-thirds in November as refiners turn increasingly cautious amid US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Moscow’s two largest crude exporters.Russian crude loaded onto India-bound ships averaged 672,000 barrels per day (bpd) between November 1-17, contracting sharply from October’s 1.88 million bpd, as per Kpler, the global real-time data and analytics provider. Russia’s total loadings across all destinations slipped 28% sequentially to 2.78 million bpd in November.Notably, nearly half of its loaded tankers are sailing without declared destinations, a sign exporters are scrambling for buyers and sanction-proof routes. Shipments to China and Turkey, two other key customers, too declined last month. Loadings to China fell 47% to 624,000 bpd, and Turkey by 87% to 43,000 bpd. ET Bureau China, India and Turkey made up for nearly 90% of Russia’s crude exports in October. Since Russian cargoes take about a month to reach India, most November loadings will only arrive in December, after the November 21 deadline for US curbs wind-down period.Logistical TacticsLive EventsThe urgency to meet the deadline has prompted Indian refiners to curtail fresh orders, impacting loadings, while rushing through previously-contracted cargoes. This got reflected in accelerated arrivals: imports of Russian oil climbed 16% to 1.88 million bpd during November 1-17 compared to the October average.“Recent tanker activity suggests a notable shift in Russian crude trading behaviour, marked by mid-voyage diversions between India and China and ship-to-ship transfers at unusual locations such as off Mumbai’s coast, far from the typical transfer zones near the Singapore Strait,” said Sumit Ritolia, lead research analyst—refining & modeling at Kpler. “These developments reflect evolving logistical tactics by Russian exporters navigating tightening Western sanctions.”Moscow’s oil supply network is increasingly using opaque workarounds — deploying sanctioned or shadow-fleet tankers to ship crude on most of its onward journey before transferring it to non-sanctioned ships that can dock at Indian ports, which do not permit sanctioned vessels to berth. In October, 44% of Russian crude was carried on sanctioned tankers, according to the Helsinki-based Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.Ritolia said he expects “a noticeable drop” in Russian crude flows to India in the near term, particularly through December and January. “Refiners will likely proceed more cautiously, relying on unsanctioned traders, blended barrels, and more complex logistics to minimise US office of foreign asset control (OFAC) exposure. Russian supply will not disappear but will increasingly move through opaque channels.”Last month, the US sanctioned Rosneft and Lukoil, which together ship about 3 million barrels per day, including about a third to India. Some Indian refiners have publicly said they will not deal with sanctioned entities.The Trump administration announced that the sanctions are aimed at curbing Moscow’s revenues and weakening its war effort in Ukraine. New Delhi and Washington have also been negotiating a bilateral trade agreement for months, and energy has emerged as a key bargaining lever. This week, India’s state-run firms signed their first annual contract to buy LPG from US suppliers, covering about a tenth of the country’s import needs.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onrussian oilindia russia tiesindia russia relationsrussian oil pricesoil pricesoil prices today (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onrussian oilindia russia tiesindia russia relationsrussian oil pricesoil pricesoil prices today(Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless

Sanjeev Choudhary 4 hours ago

Sports

Missouri Sports Betting Pre-Reg Promos: Get $6,000+ In Early Sign-Up Offers

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Tyler Everett 4 hours ago

Business

Jeep Charging Ahead with Electrified SUVs, New Dealer Confidence

While other Stellantis brands are championing loosening of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy guidelines and penalties under the Trump administration, Jeep is carving its own path, powered by gas and electricity. Nowhere was the more apparent than at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles this week where the 84-year old brand debuted the Recon battery-electric SUV and displayed it alongside the refreshed Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Grand Wagoneer. All three deliver gas-powered powertrain alternative solutions for customers for the 2026 model year. The Cherokee is available as a hybrid. Jeep’s Grand Cherokee has three models that can be plugged in to charge and run about 25 miles on electric-only power before the gas engine kicks in. Jeep Recon SUV on a rocky slope with its doors off. Grand Wagoneer will be available with an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) propulsion system that uses the engine to power up a battery that then uses electric-only power to turn the wheels. EREVs are popular in China and gaining some momentum globally as some governments accept that an only electric vehicle future is further away than originally forecasted. The battery-electric Recon delivers extreme off-road prowess in a family-friendly package with 250 miles of all-electric range. “Jeep’s expansive mix of powertrains reflects as much improvisation as intent. The brand didn’t exactly set out to build this blend of gas, hybrid, plug-in, range-extended, and full-electric — it evolved that way over years of changing leadership and shifting priorities. But sometimes luck meets timing, and the upcoming Recon captures that moment. It’s a fully electric SUV that leans into Jeep’s off-road ethos while shaping the next phase of its electrification story,” Paul Waatti, director of industry analysis at AutoPacific, told Newsweek. “That powertrain diversity is both a risk and a strength: it can overcomplicate and confuse Jeep’s message and lineup, yet it also gives the brand flexibility to meet customers wherever they are on the road to electrification. The larger challenge now is rebuilding consumer and dealer confidence after years of instability, and to do that, Jeep needs to prove it can consistently and credibly execute across all these technologies,” Waatti said. Jeep Recon SUV in a forest setting. Stellantis has faced its fair share of relationship woes with U.S. dealers in recent years, culminating in the September 2024 open letter from the Stellantis National Dealer Council that accused then-CEO Carlos Tevares of deprioritizing and damaging the company’s U.S.-based brands, including Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler. At that point, Jeep sales had been in decline for five years. That letter was part of a larger movement that eventually saw Tavares ousted and replaced by Antonio Filosa after a months-long process. “The tide is turning very much when it comes to dealers,” Bob Borderdorf, Jeep CEO, told Newsweek. “I think the confidence continues to come. You see dealer engagement growing. Dealer orders are through the roof.” Borderdorf replaced Filosa as Jeep CEO when Filosa was elevated to lead all of Stellantis. Jeep’s new CEO told Newsweek that he is optimistic about how Recon will be received by the public after hearing from company stakeholders when they first experienced the Recon weeks ago. He noted that the Recon will appeal to those who want a “Jeep lifestyle” that allows them to go off-road and on-road. “It’s actually capable,” he said. He thinks there are different types of people that will shop for the Recon, those Jeep lifestyler seekers, those that want to enjoy open-air driving and those that Borderdorf calls “mainstream EV people that may want something different.” “It’s gonna be super interesting to see where the inflow of customers come from,” Broderdorf said. “I don’t think that I’ve had a car—maybe my entire career—that’s that interesting.” Being dynamic and responsive will help Jeep as its order banks for new vehicles fill up and then the models hit the road, Waatti believes. “Jeep’s path to electrification has been messy, but so has the rest of the industry’s. In a market chasing perfect plans that don’t exist, its strength lies in adapting and learning as it goes, while proving that progress doesn’t have to come at the expense of identity,” he said.

Eileen Falkenberg-Hull 4 hours ago

World

Inspiring the young Most urgent national mission

With over 65 per cent of its population below the age of 35, India possesses one of the largest and youngest workforces in the world. A UN report titled The Power of 1.8 Billion notes that countries with significant youth populations can accelerate development — but only if they invest deeply in education, health, and the protection of young people’s rights. This promise, however, stands in stark contrast to how youth energy has historically been channelled. For more than two millennia, societies across the world have drawn upon the courage and stamina of the young largely to strengthen military might. Millions of bright, spirited young people have been used as fuel for wars. Outside the battlefield too, institutions have often failed to use youth power constructively. Political parties deploy their youth wings not for nation-building but for electoral muscle-breaking up rival meetings, intimidating opponents, and showcasing strength. In the world of business and industry, labour unions frequently rely on young workers to raise fiery slogans, pressure management, or threaten loyal employees to extract concessions. Even campuses are not immune. Student unions often mobilise large groups to force administrative decisions, and when negotiations fail, vandalism follows-ransacking offices, smashing windowpanes, burning buses, and publicly torching effigies of authorities. These repeated cycles of impulsive, unfocused aggression demand serious introspection. Youthful dissent is essential to a democracy, but when passion is misdirected, it becomes a tool of destruction rather than a catalyst for progress. This raises uncomfortable yet important questions: Are we giving our youth a purpose worth striving for? Are we guiding their energy towards nation-building rather than chaos? Is there truly no alternative to the misuse of youth power? Mahatma Gandhi envisioned young people as catalysts of moral and social transformation-individuals shaped by courage, conviction, discipline, and service. His belief remains profoundly relevant. In today’s digital era, the youth are not just foot soldiers; they are innovators, entrepreneurs, coders, creators, climate warriors, and social reformers. Across India, young people are building start-ups that solve real-world problems, leading movements on mental health, gender equality, and environmental protection, and reshaping the civic landscape through creativity and activism. What they require is not suspicion or surveillance, but support, trust, and principled guidance. History shows that when a nation allows its youth to wander down a path marked by indiscipline, violence, and disrespect, it invites social decay. Youth are like a double-edged sword: capable of dismantling enemies-but equally capable of destabilising their own homeland if provoked, misguided, or misused. If we continue to encourage strikes, vandalism, aggression, and hostility towards teachers and institutions, we risk nurturing a generation that may, unintentionally, help erode the very foundations of the nation they are meant to uplift. Today, India stands at a critical intersection of opportunity and responsibility. Parents, educators, leaders, and communities must work together to cultivate not just ambition but character; not just skills but compassion; not just energy but ethical purpose. The task is immense, but the reward is immeasurable: strengthening the nation’s soul. Let us recognise that our youth are partners of today and builders of a more resilient India. The writer is a spiritual educator & popular columnist; views are personal

Daily Pioneer 4 hours ago

Business

You’ll hear good news on India US trade deal once it s fair Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said “you will hear a good news” on the proposed trade pact between India and the US once the deal is fair, equitable and balanced. He said that India will also protect the interests of farmers and fishermen in the agreement. Negotiation for a trade agreement is a process and India as a nation has to secure the interests of farmers, fishermen and small industry, he said at the Indo-US Economic Summit, organised by Indo-American Chamber of Commerce here. “...India as a nation has to secure its interests. Have to secure the interests of our stakeholders, businesses and balance it with our sensitivities with the farmers, with the fishermen, with small industries. When we find the right balance, rest assured we will get outcomes on this...When the deal will become fair, equitable and balanced, you will hear good news,” Goyal said. India and the US have been negotiating the proposed bilateral trade agreement since March. So far six rounds of negotiations have been completed. Goyal added that there is no reason to be worried about the bilateral relations between the two countries. “Parivaar mein kabhee kabhee thodee bohot nok-jhok toh hotee rahatee hai (sometimes there is a bit of bickering in the family also),” he said, adding, “I do not believe there is any hiatus in the relationship. It continues to be very very important, very strategic for both countries.”Goyal also hinted that the LPG import deal with the US may be a multi-year agreement, saying the friendship between the two nations is enduring and partnership ever growing.“In fact we just signed a major LPG agreement for importing over a long period of time every year 2.2 million tonnes per annum of LPG. So it is an ongoing process. We both (India and the US) are equally committed to expand trade and commerce between the two countries,” he added. Negotiations for the pact are important, as relations between the two countries have been under severe strain since the US President Donald Trump administration imposed a steep 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods. It includes a 25 per cent additional import duty for buying Russian crude oil. The proposed pact aims to more than double the bilateral trade to $ 500 billion by 2030 from the current $ 191 billion. The US is seeking greater market access for its products such as almonds, pistachios, apples, ethanol and genetically modified commodities. The US remained India’s largest trading partner for the fourth consecutive year in 2024-25, with bilateral trade valued at $131.84 billion ($ 86.5 billion exports). It accounts for about 18 per cent of India’s total goods exports, 6.22 per cent in imports, and 10.73 per cent in the country’s total merchandise trade.

Daily Pioneer 4 hours ago

Business

India s GDP growth may cross 7.5 pc in Q2 says SBI research report

India’s GDP growth is expected to reach 7.5 per cent or more in the second quarter of the current fiscal, mainly driven by robust festive sales triggered by the GST rate cut in late September, a SBI research report said on Tuesday. Growth is being supported by a pick up in investment activities, recovery in rural consumption, and buoyancy in services and manufacturing, underpinned by structural reforms like GST rationalisation, which also helped unleash a festive spirit that decisively showcased the triumph of hope over hype, it said. “In the continuum of the good numbers from festive-led sales, the percentage of leading indicators in consumption and demand across agriculture, industry, and services showing acceleration has increased to 83 per cent in Q2 from 70 per cent in Q1. Based on the estimated model, we obtain a nowcast of real GDP growth of about 7.5 per cent in Q2FY26 with the possibility of an upside surprise,” said the report by SBI’s economic research department. The government will release the GDP data for the July-September quarter later this month. The Reserve Bank has projected the economic growth for the second quarter at 7 per cent.The report further said analysis indicates that gross domestic Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections may come around Rs 1.49 lakh crore for November (returns of October but filed in November), recording an annual growth of 6.8 per cent. Coupled with Rs 51,000 crore of IGST and cess on import, the November GST collections thus could cross Rs 2 lakh crore, driven by the peak festive season demand led by lower GST rate and increased compliance, while most states experience positive gains, it added. It also noted that during the last month festive season (September-October), consumption has got a big boost with GST rationalisation, the first indication coming from analysis of credit and debit card spending patterns across the latitude. In credit cards, merchant categories like auto, grocery stores, electronics, furnishing and travel indicated a huge growth in the e-commerce channel, where about 38 per cent of spending was on utility and services, followed by 17 per cent on supermarkets and grocery, and travel agents held about 9 per cent share. City-wise credit card spends reveal that demand has increased across regions, but is growing in mid-tier cities the most, as e-com sales have largely been positive across cities, the report said. “With GST rationalisation, debit card spends too show growth across all major states in September/October 2025 over September/October 2024,” it added. The report also said India’s macroeconomic outlook remains one of cautious optimism, underpinned by robust domestic demand and easing inflationary pressures. The growth is being supported by strong investment activities, recovery in rural consumption, and buoyancy in services and manufacturing, it said, adding that the GST 2.0 reforms are expected to boost private consumption and domestic demand.

Daily Pioneer 4 hours ago

Politics

Gallows for Sheikh Hasina dilemma for India

As things were progressing in Bangladesh, a harsh punishment for the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was on the cards, but few thought it would be this severe. The death sentence handed to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is both troubling and turbulent, as it could change the political history of the subcontinent. The verdict — delivered by the International Crimes Tribunal for “crimes against humanity” during the 2024 student uprising — has been received at two extremes: jubilation among opponents and anxiety within the established political spectrum. It is also a complex strategic dilemma for India, where Hasina is residing under political asylum. While the interim government under Muhammad Yunus has hailed the ruling as a triumph of accountability, Hasina has condemned it as a “rigged” and politically motivated verdict. The verdict, though judicial, is based on political expediency rather than the tenets of jurisprudence. Bangladesh today stands deeply polarised. Supporters of the uprising view the verdict as long-overdue justice against excessive state brutality under Hasina’s tenure. But it sets a dangerous precedent: a former elected leader tried in absentia, convicted swiftly, and sentenced to death without being given a fair chance to present her case. The risk of political vendetta becoming state policy looms large, raising concerns about the weakening of democratic institutions and due process in Bangladesh. The verdict has only intensified the political chaos and confusion in the country. Bangladesh is now facing uncertainty on various counts — instability, economic fragility, and factional divides that can lead to anarchy and even violence on the streets. For India, the dilemma could not be greater. Hasina has been New Delhi’s most reliable partner in Dhaka — helping with counterterrorism, border management, and regional stability. The demand for her extradition by Bangladesh places India in an uncomfortable position. India cannot ignore the political context behind the charges, the credibility of the tribunal, or the long-standing strategic partnership with Hasina. New Delhi’s cautious response — affirming its commitment to “peace, democracy, inclusion, and stability” in Bangladesh — reflects the complexity of the moment. India now faces three broad strategic options: extradite Hasina, which would appease the interim government but risk alienating a large section of Bangladeshi society and damage New Delhi’s credibility as a protector of political refugees; grant asylum or safe passage to a third country, which protects Hasina but could strain ties with the current Bangladeshi administration and provoke diplomatic retaliation; and finally, delay the process as much as possible by invoking technicalities. India could also impose conditions on any extradition. India’s long-term interest lies not in choosing sides but in ensuring that Bangladesh remains stable, democratic, and peaceful. New Delhi must tread carefully, balancing humanitarian considerations, legal obligations, and geopolitical realities.

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Bihar s verdict and the emerging grammar of Indian politics

The people of Bihar have delivered a mandate whose weight goes well beyond the arithmetic of seats. The National Democratic Alliance has won 202 of the 243 seats in the Legislative Assembly, while the Bharatiya Janata Party alone has secured 89 seats, its best ever performance in the state. The Mahagathbandhan has fallen to just 34 seats after having dominated Bihar’s politics for decades in various combinations. A turnout of 67.13 per cent out of more than 7.4 crore registered voters makes this one of the most intensely contested elections in the state’s recent history and gives the result real democratic depth. For years, much of the commentary on Bihar treated the state as if it were frozen in time. Elections were read as exercises in caste arithmetic, with social demography assumed to translate mechanically into political outcomes. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the grammar of Indian politics has shifted decisively towards development, inclusion and state capacity, and Bihar’s electorate has responded to that shift with unusual clarity. The 2025 result reveals a more demanding voter, one who has looked at the contrast between the Bihar of insecurity and paralysis and the Bihar of improved governance. Many citizens have also expressed, in conversations and turnout patterns, that this election carried a sense of responsibility after the lower-than-expected mobilisation in the 2024 general election. They have drawn their own conclusions about where they want Bihar to stand in the country’s wider journey. Governance delivery has anchored this transformation. Over the last decade, Bihar has seen more than 55,000 kilometres of rural roads built or upgraded, linking villages to markets, schools and health centres. Millions of households have received electricity, drinking water and social security through a combination of central schemes and state programmes. Under Saubhagya and related initiatives, over 35 lakh households in Bihar were electrified, taking the state close to universal household connectivity. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, more than 57 lakh pucca houses have been sanctioned for Bihar, many registered in the names of women. Such figures speak to concrete change that people can see and touch: an all weather road, a light that stays on, a tap that works, a home that provides dignity. As these public goods spread, old labels lose some of their hold. Bihar’s society remains diverse and layered, yet those layers no longer behave like watertight containers in electoral terms. Women from different communities now share expectations about safety, mobility and opportunity. Young people from families that once stood at opposite ends of the social hierarchy now find themselves in the same coaching classes and labour markets. Their daily experiences draw them into a shared space of aspiration. In that space, the questions they ask of politics concern jobs, infrastructure, stability and fairness. The verdict has also delivered a clear message on dynasty centred politics. Parties that relied on family charisma and inherited networks have seen their legislative space contract sharply. Bihar has observed such formations at close quarters for several decades and understands their limits. The 2025 result suggests that voters are looking at how leaders conduct themselves in government, how they respond in crises, how they engage with institutions and how they use public resources. Where family backgrounds exist within the wider National Democratic Alliance, they are increasingly filtered through demands for hard work, organisational ability and a record of service. The behaviour of younger voters sits at the heart of this shift. Bihar has one of India’s youngest demographic profiles, and millions of citizens born after 2000 voted in this election. They have grown up in an India where expressways, digital payments, competitive federalism and ambitious welfare schemes shape expectations. They compare states, track announcements and judge leaders on the speed with which promises turn into visible change. For them, the difference between a road laid on time and a road that never leaves the file is not an abstract matter. They experience that difference every day when they commute to colleges, coaching centres or workplaces and when they see families back home benefit from connectivity and welfare. This generation also brings a sharp instinct for national coherence. Young voters are alert to rhetoric that undermines institutions, flirts with separatist sentiment or trivialises national security. They engage critically with policy debates, including on unemployment and inequality, yet they draw a line between criticism that aims to improve the republic and narratives that appear indifferent to its cohesion. Bihar’s verdict reflects this distinction. Voters have responded to a political formation that speaks the language of both development and national purpose with unusual clarity. Law and order provide another layer of explanation. Bihar’s elections were once associated with booth capturing and violence. Over recent years, and especially in this electoral cycle, those images have largely receded. Insurgency affected pockets have been pushed back through the combined weight of firm security measures and economic development. Traders now keep their shops open longer, students travel with greater confidence, and families experience public life with less anxiety. An electorate that has seen this improvement does not ignore it when choosing its representatives. The response of parts of the opposition to these developments has been revealing. Rather than reflecting on the reasons for their loss of support, some leaders have preferred to cast doubt on the Election Commission, on voter lists or on the fairness of the process itself. This posture does little justice to the intelligence and agency of Bihar’s voters. It also ignores the fact that the same institutional framework has produced outcomes favourable to the opposition in other states. The electorate expects a more serious engagement with its concerns than blanket denunciations of the system that it has just used so enthusiastically. Placed in a wider national and global context, Bihar’s verdict strengthens an emerging pattern. At a time when several democracies grapple with polarisation, economic drift and institutional fatigue, India continues to register high participation, stable leadership and a policy trajectory centred on growth, inclusion and national strength. The Bihar result adds another layer of democratic endorsement to that trajectory. It suggests that voters in one of India’s most politically conscious states see their own progress intertwined with the country’s larger journey towards a developed and confident Bharat by 2047. For the National Democratic Alliance, this mandate is both encouragement and instruction. It validates the emphasis on infrastructure, welfare delivery and security, yet it also raises expectations for faster job creation, deeper reforms and continual institutional improvement. For the opposition, the verdict poses serious questions about strategy, leadership and programme. Bihar’s voters have signalled that they expect a politics grounded in governance, seriousness and respect for national cohesion. Those expectations are likely to frame the grammar of Indian politics for years to come. The writer is India’s Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas; views are personal

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Red Fort blast signals a dangerous new phase in India s fight against terror

On November 10th , after a decade, India experienced its first terror attack on its heartland, starting from the capital, which killed 13 and injured more than 20. The largest bomb strike in India since the 2006 Mumbai train bombings has nearly blurred the red lines of terror against India. The bomb blast at the Red Fort must be seen as a serious warning or sign of upcoming dangers for India, as it indicates multiple significant pattern shifts in the terror cycle against India and possibly a new beginning of jihad against India. There are three shifts worth noting after the horrific terror incident in Delhi. First, terror gloves are off now, which shows the audacity to strike India in its heartland — a dangerous stance that was prominent from the early to mid-2000s, diminished after 2014, and shifted focus to Kashmir. Second, the tone and nature of terror modules have also undergone a major change. Earlier, the pattern was direct, with terror outfits and their splinter groups directly recruiting and carrying out attacks with full responsibility. Third: complexity and silence-until now, no terror outfit has claimed responsibility for the Red Fort terror attack, which is a troubling shift — indicating an increasing depth of subversive terrorism aimed at staging both direct and indirect attacks through multiple methods — sabotage, institutional infiltration, front groups, kidnappings, assassinations, etc. The shift may resemble what LeT-supported Indian Mujahideen and SIMI did, where radicalisation focused on youth and students who formed the core of IM and SIMI. Both terrorist groups targeted urban areas and used high-impact serial blasts to create shock. The SIMI group had about 90 per cent of its members as students with bachelor’s degrees, supporting Osama bin Laden’s goals through radical social activities such as violence and protests. The main factor that drove SIMI, an organisation historically established for religious education and reform, towards more terror and extremist activities was fractured communal lines and some external inspiration from the 1979 Iranian revolution, rejecting secularism and democracy. However, after the government banned SIMI, it received support from external terror groups such as LeT and the Bangladesh-based Harkat-ul-Jihad, which later contributed to the formation of the Indian Mujahideen in 2003, two years after the ban on SIMI. This led to a phase of indirect attack methods, where the main outfit enabled strikes by indirectly facilitating bombings. The infamous ISI Karachi Project involved LeT and other terror groups training Indian youth to carry out terror attacks in India. The modus operandi was to train these youths through brainwashing and operational training with IEDs, then facilitate their movement to major cities and wait for instructions to carry out bomb strikes. Interestingly, they were taught how to construct IEDs using locally available materials to avoid leaving a clear trail of Pakistani involvement, giving Pakistan a chance at plausible deniability and creating a band of radicalised Indian youths, especially Muslims. This indirect method — the Karachi Project-became a nightmare for India from 2005 to 2010, leading to bombings in Jaipur, Pune, and Ahmedabad. The case of Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari, aka Abu Hamza, who was Indian-born in Maharashtra, played a role in planning the 26/11 attacks, especially teaching Hindi to terrorists and giving them instructions through VoIP. Another interesting case is Yasin Bhatkal, who was born in Karnataka and later became a prominent figure and co-founder of Indian Mujahideen. Bhatkal played a key role in carrying out a series of bombings, including the 2011 Mumbai bomb blasts, 2012 Pune, and 2013 Hyderabad blasts. This indirect method involved spotters who identified uneducated youth and some educated individuals, exploiting communal fault lines to brainwash them, which mainly involved blue-collar workers. The cases of Bhatkal and Ansari are examples of blue-collar individuals, as both of them did not complete their education. The Dangerous Shift Perhaps for the first time in India’s terror landscape, a complete group of white-collar recruits with full professional degrees and skillsets has carried out a bomb strike. The emergence of white-collar terror could signal another shift from Pakistan’s ISI. This shift involves a hybrid of indirect and inspired methods, where online propaganda and training by terror outfits like Jaish and LeT motivate self-radicalised individuals to carry out attacks, especially lone-wolf attacks. The case of four doctors, one of whom carried out a bomb strike near the Red Fort, indicates a pattern more aligned with inspired terror, but it also includes some indirect elements, such as establishing contact with certain outfits, Kashmiri terror modules’ top commanders, and facilitating support from outside if some reports are to be believed. However, what is concerning is the strike pattern, which leans more towards inspired methods. If this inspired method develops further, it could trigger a wave of lone-wolf attacks. An example is the 2016 Nice attack. Though the perpetrator, Mohamed Lahouaiej-Bouhlel, acted on his own, ISIS later claimed responsibility for his actions. Conversely, there is the 7 April 2017 truck attack in Stockholm, Sweden, where a similar vehicle-ramming incident occurred. In this case, ISIS did not claim responsibility for the self-radicalised man’s attack. The organisation was under intense pressure at that time, and US-led coalition forces had significantly damaged its presence and capabilities; by the end of the year, ISIS was defeated in Iraq. Pakistan’s New Terror Plan Pakistan’s ISI may have transformed its informal Karachi Project into a more advanced and intricate operation, potentially denying involvement and remaining concealed during terror attacks in India through this new initiative. The hybrid approach of indirect and inspired tactics could enhance terror groups’ capacity for subversive activities by targeting more professional and skilled operatives to maintain cover and infiltrate institutions. Most concerningly, it provides a range of strike options, from bombings to lone-wolf attacks. The modus operandi would be simple-execute a strike, avoid claiming responsibility, and spark a wave of radicalism in India, rekindling the nightmare that IM once caused, but this time with minimal human or direct terror network involvement, thus sidestepping India’s large-scale retaliatory measures. While much remains to be understood and determined about this potential shift and new terror module, India must consider strategies beyond kinetic operations and focus on non-kinetic counter-terrorism methods to prevent, counter, and address the conditions enabling terrorism. Abhinav is an advocate and columnist, and Srijan is a national security analyst; views are personal

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