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Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, the former Sinaloa Cartel leader convicted of drug trafficking and violent crimes, has sent multiple handwritten letters to U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan requesting a new trial or repatriation to Mexico.Details of the LettersThe 69-year-old inmate, serving a life sentence plus 30 years imposed in 2019, begins one recent letter with “Hi, my name is Joaquin Guzman.” He continues, “In today, I’ve wrote several letters on the fairness of my appeal on the next date to get a equal treatment of the law. This is a polite letter on my violation to the courts on the…

Nitish Mishra, BJP MLA from Jhanjharpur, emerges as one of Bihar’s most academically distinguished leaders in the current state government. His education spans institutions in Patna, Delhi, England, the Netherlands, and Harvard University, blending scholarly achievements with policy-focused politics.Academic FoundationsMishra started his schooling at St. Michael’s High School in Patna, where he excelled as school captain. He then pursued higher education in New Delhi, earning a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History from Zakir Husain Delhi College in 1994. His standout performance there secured the institution’s Academic Excellence Crest Award.Advanced and International StudiesMishra advanced to management studies, obtaining an MBA…

Motorists at Murugeshpalya Junction on Old Airport Road in Bengaluru face significant traffic disruptions for the next several months as construction kicks off on the long-awaited Wind Tunnel Road underpass. This project aims to alleviate congestion at one of East Bengaluru’s busiest bottlenecks, enabling signal-free travel toward HAL, Marathahalli, and the city center.Project Launch After Decade-Long DelayThe Rs 19 crore underpass initiative, delayed for nearly ten years, officially starts this week. Authorities divert traffic to one side of the carriageway, allowing construction on the other. Traffic police report current conditions remain manageable but anticipate sharper congestion during peak hours, especially…

Billionaire Gretel Packer has implemented strict measures to safeguard her daughter Francesca Packer-Barham’s substantial inheritance prior to her marriage to entrepreneur Robert Bates.Intimate Ceremony at Family EstateFrancesca, 31, and Robert exchanged vows in a private civil ceremony at the Packer family’s expansive 30,000-hectare Ellerston estate near Scone in regional New South Wales. The event drew just 18 guests over three days, including Francesca’s mother Gretel, who walked her down the aisle, grandmother Roslyn, father Nick Barham, and his wife Karen Carwin. Francesca’s brother Ben and half-brother William served as groomsmen, alongside members of Robert’s family.The choice of location accommodated Roslyn’s…

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As the Congress high command prepares to name Kerala’s next Chief Minister, backers of leading contenders V D Satheesan, K C Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala mobilize on streets and social media statewide.Street Demonstrations and Flex Board ClashesAICC observers Mukul Wasnik and Ajay Maken arrived Thursday for the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting and one-on-one talks with the party’s 63 MLAs. Near Indira Bhavan, six flex boards endorsing MP K C Venugopal—who skipped the assembly polls—sprang up. One board in Thiruvananthapuram suffered vandalism when grease oil was poured on it.Protests backing V D Satheesan erupted across multiple districts. Posters opposing Venugopal…

Readers in Las Vegas have voiced frustration over the absence of the Las Vegas Sun from their morning newspaper deliveries. Several complaints highlight demands for diverse viewpoints, with one reader insisting on “both sides” and threatening to cancel their subscription. Reader Reactions Vary Widely Some subscribers express a strong preference for receiving multiple publications to access balanced perspectives. They question alternatives, such as subscribing to out-of-town papers like the Los Angeles Times alongside local options. Others, however, paid for content they did not want and now seek information through independent sources offering varied opinions. Publisher Addresses Dependency The Las Vegas…

A federal trade court has ruled that President Donald Trump’s temporary 10% tariffs on global imports violate federal law, marking another setback for the administration’s trade strategy.Court’s Key DecisionIn a 2-1 decision, a three-judge panel at the US Court of International Trade in New York determined that the president exceeded the authority delegated by Congress. The court labeled the tariffs as ‘invalid’ and ‘unauthorized by law.’ This follows the US Supreme Court’s February ruling that invalidated a broader tariff regime targeting imports from nearly every nation.Impact on India and Global TradeIndia faced significant duties under the measures, including a 25%…

A 2-1 majority of the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled President Donald Trump’s Section 122 tariffs unlawful, marking his second major tariff defeat in three months. Court Finds Tariffs Exceed Authority The court determined that Trump exceeded his presidential authority under Section 122, which permits tariffs of up to 15 percent for a maximum of 150 days to address “large and serious balance-of-payments deficits.” Judges emphasized that a trade deficit and a balance-of-payments deficit represent legally distinct concepts. Trump’s legal team attempted to equate the two, but the court warned this approach could trigger serious constitutional issues. Background on…

A prolonged legal battle claims major online travel firms underpaid Nevada hotel room taxes by millions. The case returned to Clark County District Court, where lawyers debated the extent of evidence plaintiffs can seek under the state’s False Claims Act.Procedural Hearing on Discovery MotionJudge Mark Denton heard arguments on a motion to compel discovery responses from companies such as Expedia, Orbitz, Travelocity, Priceline, and Hotels.com. He took the matter under submission without issuing a ruling. A trial is set for 2027.The lawsuit, initiated in 2020 by communications consultants Sig Rogich and Mark Fierro representing the state, accuses the firms of…