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Indonesia has named former president Suharto a national hero, even as his controversial legacy as a dictator has sparked heated protests against the move, BBC reported.

During Suharto's New Order regime in the 1960s to 1990s, Indonesia saw an era of rapid economic growth but also violent political repression. Hundreds of thousands of political dissenters were estimated to have been killed during that period.

The national hero award is an annual affair, meant to honour individuals for their contributions to the country, according to BBC.

Hundreds of people in Delhi took to the streets on Sunday to protest against pollution as air quality continues to worsen in India's capital and surrounding areas, BBC reported.

People of all ages, including children, held banners and shouted slogans, demanding that the government take action to curb pollution, which is touching severe levels.

Around 80 people were briefly detained by the police, who said the protesters did not have permission to gather near India Gate, a landmark in the city, according to BBC.

The Turture–Chambas stretch of the Dumre–Besisahar road in Bhanu Municipality, Tanahun has been closed for six hours each day beginning today. 

The closure, which will continue from November 9 to November 21, is required for the ongoing road widening works up to the Dhukurdhi area.

Administrative Officer Bikash Shrestha stated that the decision aims to reduce potential accident risks and ensure smooth progress of construction, as requested by the Dumre–Besisahar–Chame Road Project.

Traffic will be halted daily from 6:30–9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 2:00–4:00 p.m. 

During these periods, travelers can use the Turture–Bimalnagar via Palungtar–Khatritar route as an alternative, he added. 

Manchester City celebrated Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th game in management with a statement 3-0 win over Liverpool to close to within four points of Premier League leaders Arsenal, Aljazeera reported.

Erling Haaland shrugged off missing an early penalty on Sunday to head in his 99th Premier League goal before Nico Gonzalez’s deflected effort and a wonder strike from Jeremy Doku confirmed City’s status as Arsenal’s major title rivals.

Liverpool have now lost four of their last five league games to leave the defending champions down in eighth, eight points off the top, according to Aljazeera.

Inter Milan moved to the top of Serie A with a 2-0 home win over Lazio on Sunday, sealed by goals from Lautaro Martinez early in the first half and Ange-Yoan Bonny after the interval, Reuters reported.

The result lifted Inter to the summit, level on 24 points with second-placed AS Roma, who secured a 2-0 home victory over Udinese earlier on Sunday.

Behind them are AC Milan and Napoli, both with 22 points while Bologna are fifth with 21, according to Reuters.

Boca Juniors earned a deserved 2-0 home league victory over River Plate in Sunday's Argentine Superclasico, extending their bitter rivals' dismal run with goals from Exequiel Zeballos and Miguel Merentiel, Reuters reported.

The defeat leaves River mired in a slump, having lost six of their last seven league matches as they sit sixth in Group B of the Clausura competition with 21 points, 10 adrift of leaders Rosario Central.

Boca, meanwhile, notched a third straight league win to move top of Group A with 26 points and secure an automatic place in next year’s Copa Libertadores group stage, climbing to 59 points in the overall season table, according to Reuters.

Robert Lewandowski struck a hat-trick and Lamine Yamal was also on target as Barcelona earned a 4-2 win at Celta Vigo on Sunday, closing to within three points of LaLiga leaders Real Madrid, Reuters reported.

After Real were held to a draw by Rayo Vallecano earlier in the day, Barcelona closed the gap on their rivals, moving up to 28 points and pulling two clear of third-placed Villarreal.

Celta remain 13th on 13 points, five adrift of the European places, according to Reuters.

Saroj Kumar Yadav has been appointed as the Chief Minister of Madhesh Province. 

Provincial Chief Sumitra Subedi appointed Yadav, CPN-UML Madhes Province Parliamentary Party leader, as the Chief Minister in accordance with Article 168, (3) of the Constitution on Sunday.