41 sealed ballots found at home: Pakistani immigrant and ex-lawmaker sentenced to three years for election fraud in California

A former Lodi city (California) councilman has been sentenced to three years in jail for his role in a major election fraud scheme that took place during local elections, authorities said.Shakir Khan, who used to be on the Lodi City Council in California, pleaded no contest in January 2024 to 77 criminal charges, including election…

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IIT Kharagpur announces launch of school of digital learning, applied AI, machine learning

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur on Tuesday announced the launch of a school of digital learning, applied artificial intelligence and machine learning.In a statement, the institute said the school is a transformative, research-centric initiative designed to redefine how artificial intelligence innovation is conceived, translated and deployed across sectors.“Envisioned as a fully horizontal, applied AI engine…

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Who is Mothin Ali? Why is the Green Party leader fighting with Keir Starmer? | World News

Mothin Ali has emerged as one of the most controversial figures in British politics after a series of public clashes with Keir Starmer and criticism from opponents over his statements on Israel, Gaza and international conflicts. Ali, a councillor in Leeds and a prominent voice within the Green Party of England and Wales, rose rapidly…

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West Asia crisis: MEA sets up control room; releases emergency contact numbers of Indian embassies |

Amid the evolving situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has set up a special control room to assist Indian nationals who may be affected by the ongoing crisis and travel disruptions. In a press release issued on March 4, 2026, the Ministry said the control room will…

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March towards progress: Tribal enthusiasm surges as Tripura CM kicks off TTAADC campaign; Public’s desire for empowerment takes center stage | Guwahati News

Agartala: Tripura CM Manik Saha on Wednesday launched the campaign for the upcoming elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).He led a major roadshow at Khumulwng, the ADC headquarters, which witnessed enthusiastic participation from tribal communities. Under the banner “Empowering Janajati, Empowering Tripura”, the event drew large crowds. Oil Fears, Market Slide…

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‘It was just that bad night’: Aiden Markram’s painful admission after New Zealand hammering | Cricket News

South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) South Africa captain Aiden Markram admitted it was simply a night where very little went his side’s way as a rampant New Zealand national cricket team stormed into the T20 World Cup final with a crushing nine-wicket win at Eden Gardens.New Zealand’s charge was led by a…

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