The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a case brought by Kari Lake and Mark Finchem, who sought to ban electronic vote-counting machines in Arizona. The court’s decision effectively ends their efforts to require hand counts of ballots. Lake, now the GOP front-runner for the U.S. Senate in Arizona, and Finchem, running for state Senate, have repeatedly made unfounded claims about the security of electronic voting machines.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department conducted a ‘DUI Blitz’ on Saturday, April 20, in partnership with the LVMPD Summerlin Area Command and LVMPD Northwest Area Command. During the operation, officers arrested 14 drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) and issued 71 citations. Additionally, three ‘other arrests’ were made, but the details of these arrests were not disclosed.
The Rajya Shiksha Kendra Madhya Pradesh (RSKMP) will announce the Class 5 and 8 results on April 23 at 11:30 am. Students can check their scorecards at the official website rskmp.in. This year, nearly 24 lakh children participated in the exams, including 12 lakh in Class 5 and 11 lakh in Class 8. The Class 8 exams were conducted between March 6 and March 14.
Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was honored with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award, India’s third-highest civilian honor, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi on Monday. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Mithun Chakraborty, affectionately known as Mithun Da by fans, has entertained audiences for decades with his versatile acting skills, winning three National Film Awards for his performances in ‘Mrigayaa’, ‘Tahader Katha’, and ‘Swami Vivekananda’. He is also renowned for his iconic dance tracks, including ‘I Am a Disco Dancer,’ ‘Jimmy Jimmy,’ and ‘Super Dancer.’
As the nation approaches another presidential election, concerns persist over threats to election officials following former President Donald Trump’s false claims about his 2020 loss. A training session in Traverse City, Michigan, trained local election workers on responding to threats and working with law enforcement to counter them. The threats have led to an exodus of election officials, and the training sessions aim to ensure the safety of those overseeing the nation’s elections. The training emphasizes the importance of mental health services for election officials and underscores the need for collaboration between election officials and law enforcement.
A man named Abdula Razaq was shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Monday night. The incident occurred outside a mosque in his village, Kunda Top. Razaq’s brother serves in the territorial army. The attackers were armed with firearms and fled the scene after the attack. Security forces have launched a cordon and search operation in the area.
Exeger, a Swedish startup, has developed Powerfoyle, a patented solar cell material that harnesses both natural and artificial light to power electronic devices. This innovative technology mimics photosynthesis, converting light energy into electricity through a dye-sensitized process. With its ability to seamlessly integrate into various products, Powerfoyle reduces e-waste and promotes more sustainable electronic solutions.
The Colorado women’s basketball team has announced the signing of former Oklahoma State and Villanova forward Lior Garzon. The 6-foot-1 fifth-year senior from Israel brings a wealth of experience and versatility to the Buffaloes.
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has released its manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, outlining its vision for the nation. The manifesto emphasizes the importance of rural development, public service, and infrastructural development for economic progress.
Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party was a star-studded affair, but one person was noticeably absent: her daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz Beckham. Nicola revealed on social media that she was spending time with her grandmother and missed the celebration. However, she sent her love and support to Victoria, sharing photos of the family and the Spice Girls reunion. Despite Nicola’s absence, the party was a success, with David Beckham capturing special moments and sharing them on Instagram.
