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$12.8M jackpot in limbo after Arizona store worker bought winning ticket — court to decide who gets the prize

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$12.8M jackpot in limbo after Arizona store worker bought winning ticket — court to decide who gets the prize

An Arizona convenience store employee is in legal trouble after purchasing a $12.8 million lottery ticket from the store where he worked. A judge will now decide who should receive the prize, as both the store and the worker claim it.A court complaint says the incident began on the evening of Nov. 24, 2025, at Circle K in Scottsdale. According to 12News , a customer asked for a replay of the numbers from that night’s “The Pick” drawing. The employee on duty, Robert Gawlitza, printed $85 worth of tickets, but the customer only paid $60, leaving 25 tickets on the counter.The complaint alleges that unsold tickets were left at the store overnight and were found intact the next morning. After learning that the lottery ticket had been sold at his store, Goliza reportedly checked the discarded lottery tickets and found the winning ticket. The winning numbers are 3, 13, 14, 15, 19, and 26.The complaint alleges that Gawlitza took off his Circle K uniform after get off work and purchased tickets, including the winning ticket, from another employee for $10.Store management was alerted and the ticket was taken to Circle K’s corporate offices, where it is currently being stored pending a court ruling on ownership.Circle K itself has not claimed the ticket but has asked the court to determine whether it or Gawlitza is the rightful owner. In its filing, the company cited a provision of Arizona administrative law that gives retailers the right to obtain unpaid and unsold lottery tickets from customers.An Arizona Lottery spokesman said it was aware of no such disputes involving the state lottery before.The $12.8 million jackpot is the fourth-largest “The Pick” jackpot ever in Arizona and the largest since 2019. Customers who purchased the original ticket have until May 23, 180 days after the drawing, to claim their prize. Arizona retailers receive a 6.5% commission on ticket sales and receive an additional $10,000 when top prize sales exceed $1 million.

Revised CAFE-3 draft tightens norms, may hit small carmakers India News

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Revised CAFE-3 draft tightens norms, could hit small carmakers

NEW DELHI: Small carmakers may face greater regulatory challenges if the draft amendments to CAFE-3, which proposes to improve vehicle fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, are implemented. People involved in the deliberations said the latest proposed changes would support larger vehicles, particularly electric and hybrid electric vehicles.With the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) issue still unresolved amid a tussle among carmakers, the Prime Minister’s Office has intervened in the matter and persuaded the Ministry of Petroleum and Heavy Industries and the Ministry of Road Transport and Power to finalize the norms. This is the third draft of CAFE-3 in the past two years.CAFE refers to government-regulated standards that set minimum average fuel efficiency and maximum carbon dioxide emission levels for the entire fleet sold by automakers. Rather than examining individual models, it measures a weighted average of all cars produced by the manufacturer.

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Under the latest draft of CAFE-3, which is yet to be released, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) proposes to remove derogations (additional subsidies) or exemptions for small car manufacturers. It has launched range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs) with the same volume derogation factor (VDF) of 3 as electric vehicles. The VDF is a targeted government measure aimed at boosting sales of less polluting vehicles such as electric vehicles, REEVs and hybrids.People familiar with the latest changes said the removal of the small car derogation is expected to increase the price of entry-level gasoline cars. They added that the introduction of REEVs was driven by the current low penetration of EV charging infrastructure, buyer anxiety over range and uncertainty over battery life.There is debate over whether REEVs are treated the same as electric vehicles because, unlike electric vehicles, these vehicles produce tailpipe emissions when their engines are running.People familiar with the proposed policy said the gap in people switching from two-wheelers to cars is likely to widen as carmakers will no longer produce small cars that meet CAFE-related regulatory norms.Industry executives say the cost of new cars under the proposed CAFE-3 regime will increase by about 10% under the draft standards, as automakers must add more fuel-saving technology to meet the new standards or face penalties.

El Mencho Killed Today: How CJNG Leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Actually Died; Detailed Account of Operation Jalisco

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el mencho or Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantesleader of the feared Jalisco New Generation drug cartel (CICC) was killed in a military attack on Sunday. El Mencho was seriously injured in a shootout in the western state of Jalisco and died en route to Mexico, according to the Mexican Defense Ministry. mexico city.

Soldiers inspected a motorcyclist after Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera burned his vehicle to block a road during a federal operation, government sources said. "el mencho," Killed in Zapopan, Mexico. (Reuters)
Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, popularly known as “El Mencho,” was killed in Zapopan, Mexico, and soldiers checked on motorcyclists after organized crime burned vehicles to block a road, government sources said. (Reuters)

El Mencho’s death was followed by a wave of violence in several states, with cars set on fire and gunmen blocking highways. Details of an operation in Jalisco state that claimed the life of a feared drug cartel leader have emerged amid ongoing tensions.

Operation El Mencho: A detailed account

Mexico’s Defense Department released a post detailing how the operation failed amid the wave of unrest triggered by El Mencho’s death.

Mexican Army Special Forces were involved in the operation, acting on intelligence from the National Intelligence Center and the Attorney General’s Office (FEMDO). During the operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, multiple Air Force and National Guard immediate response special forces aircraft intervened to help detain El Mencho.

Military personnel were reportedly attacked during the operation and retaliated, resulting in the death of four CJNG members on the spot. Three people were seriously injured and killed during the transfer to Mexico City, authorities said. While one of the people who died during transport was identified as El Mencho, the latest news indicates that authorities will work to formally identify the victims.

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In addition, two members of the group were detained and various weapons and armored vehicles were allegedly seized. According to official updates, these include rocket launchers capable of shooting down aircraft and destroying armored vehicles.

Three law enforcement officers were also injured during the operation. According to the latest news, they were transferred to a medical facility in Mexico City for medical care. The post noted that the United States helped provide intelligence that aided the operation. “It should be noted that for the execution of this operation, in addition to central military intelligence work, additional information was provided by the US authorities within the framework of bilateral coordination and cooperation with the United States,” it said.

The post also noted that National Guard and Army personnel from states surrounding Jalisco are focused on securing the area.

The military operation against Oseguera comes after Donald Trump’s administration put pressure on Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum’s government to step up its crackdown on drug trafficking, including threats of direct U.S. intervention in Mexico.

(With information from Reuters)

Police bust Lashkar-e-Taiba-linked module, foil plot to attack Delhi; 7 of 8 arrested had Aadhaar ID cards | India News

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Police bust Lashkar-e-Taiba-linked module, foil plot to attack Delhi; 7 of 8 arrested had Aadhaar ID cards

New Delhi: Amid multi-state counter-terrorism operations, delhi police The special team busted a terror module consisting of militants affiliated to a terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (let). Eight suspects have been arrested, seven of whom are Bangladeshi nationals holding Indian Aadhaar cards.a major terrorist attack Arrests were avoided. A temple in Chandni Chowk was among the targets and its image was found in the suspect’s device. A car bomb blast was reported in November last year near the temple near the Red Fort.The operation began after a series of provocative posters were put up in metro stations. The Delhi poster incident was revealed to be an elaborate act of psychological warfare and a test of the module’s mobility. On February 8, CISF lodged a police complaint alleging that unidentified people put up pro-Pakistan and pro-terrorist posters at Janpath and other metro stations, a major security breach ahead of the AI ​​Summit.The posters eulogized slain terrorist Burhan Wani and featured slogans such as “India Stop Genocide, Liberate Kashmir”, while others contained Urdu slogans that when translated read “Hum Pakistan Hain, Pakistan Hamara Hai” (We are Pakistanis, Pakistan is ours) and celebrated “Kashmir Solidarity Day”. A case has been registered and the investigation has been forwarded to the special team. A team consisting of ACP Lalit Mohan Negi, Inspector Sunil Rajain and Dheeraj was formed to trace the digital and physical traces left by the perpetrators. The preliminary investigation was conducted by the team of DCP Kushal Pal Singh of the Metropolitan Police.Technical analysis of movement data and traffic patterns led to the suspect being located in Kolkata. On February 15, the special team discovered a hideout in the Majherpara area of ​​Hatiyaragot in Kolkata. In a swift raid, the first two suspects were arrested: Umar Faruk, 31, a resident of Aswintola in Malda, West Bengal, and Robiul Islam, 31, a Bangladeshi national from Thakur Gaon district.During interrogation, Farook revealed a chilling timeline of activism and intentions, in addition to the location of his aides.On February 21, a simultaneous raid was launched in Tirupur, Tamil Nadu, and six suspects were arrested. The arrested were Mohammad Mizanur Rehman, 32, from Bogura district, Mohammad Sefayat Hussain, 34, from Jalakati district, Mohammad Zahidul Islam, 40, from Bogura, Mohammad Liton, 40, from Bogura, Mohammad Uzair, 27, from Bogura and Omar, 32, from Bogura. Police seized 10 mobile phones loaded with radical content, 25 credit and debit cards, 5 POS machines, and original Bangladeshi passports and ID cards that the suspects had tried to discard or hide.

India and Bangladesh: Want relationship to be people-centred

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India and Bangladesh: Want relationship to be people-centred

Dhaka: India on Sunday told the new government of Bangladesh that it hopes to strengthen people-centered cooperation in various fields in a positive, constructive and forward-looking manner on the basis of mutual benefit and win-win results.The two sides agreed to maintain regular contacts to further strengthen bilateral relations – which reached their lowest point during the 18-month tenure of the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma conveyed Delhi’s message to External Affairs Minister Khalil Rehman and External Affairs Minister Shama Obaid. Speaking to reporters, Verma said they look forward to forward-looking cooperation with Bangladesh.

American tourist caught at Guadalajara airport? Mexican embassy responds after El Mencho killing

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As reports of a shooting at Guadalajara International Airport emerged on Sunday, the Mexican Embassy in Washington issued an emergency fact check. Hours earlier, officials confirmed that the military had wounded Nemesio Oseguera, 59, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation drug cartel. He died en route to Mexico City. El Mencho’s death sparked widespread violence across Mexico, with horrific videos emerging from Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta and Tapalpa.

Firefighters work to extinguish the flames of a car in Guadalajara, Mexico (Reuters)
Firefighters work to extinguish the flames of a car in Guadalajara, Mexico (Reuters)

The military said the raid was carried out following “additional information” provided by U.S. authorities. In addition to Oseguera, six cartel suspects were killed and three soldiers were wounded. Two cartel suspects were arrested and a variety of weapons seized, including rocket launchers capable of shooting down aircraft and destroying armored vehicles.

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau welcomed the operation and called Oseguera “one of the bloodiest and most ruthless drug lords”.

“This is a great development for Mexico, the United States, Latin America and the world. The good guys are stronger than the bad guys,” he added.

“American Hostages at Guadalajara Airport”

Meanwhile, conservative commentator Laura Loomer posted a video on social media claiming Americans were attacked at Guadalajara airport.

“After the United States today eliminated one of the top leaders of a Mexican drug cartel, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) retaliated by sending armed gunmen to attack the Guadalajara airport. They are now holding American tourists hostage on nearby highways and hotels,” she said on the X (formerly Twitter) platform.

The Mexican Embassy responded quickly.

“This article is false. The military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, aimed at capturing Ruben “N” (alias “Mencho”), was planned and executed by Mexican special forces. The operation was carried out within the framework of bilateral cooperation, with supplementary intelligence provided by the US authorities. The Mexican National Guard and Army units are currently strengthening security in Jalisco and neighboring countries to maintain order,” it noted.

Loomer responded by saying the embassy was attacking her. “This is actually not fake news! There are numerous local reports of drug cartels threatening to attack hotels if their demands are not met by 5pm. They have also attacked airports. How about you show more gratitude to US Special Forces… You act like Mexico would do this without US support. Come on. Everyone knows the cartels run @Claudiashein! Mexico is a failed state. Mexicans should kiss President Trump’s ass! Who runs this account???”

Davos deal report coming soon, House to pass 15 bills: CM | India News

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Davos deal report coming soon, House to pass 15 bills: CM

Mumbai: CM Devendra Fadnavis The state government will submit a detailed report on the Rs 3,000-crore MoU, it said on Sunday. world economic forum Last month’s meeting in Davos and past trading conditions. Earlier in the day, the opposition called for a white paper on such agreements in the past.After the opposition parties again boycotted the traditional tea party on the eve of the budget session, Fadnavis told reporters at the state guesthouse Sayadri that 13 bills would be introduced during the month-long session. He said two bills from the previous session were pending and all would be passed. “We will allow sufficient time for discussion,” he said. He said the death of deputy minister Ajit Pawar meant it was his responsibility to present the budget. The opposition addressed the media separately and also cited the plane crash to question the government. “The government has given only two explanations that no one should raise questions about the accident. Why not? Was it a conspiracy or an accident? This issue is being discussed across the country,” said Congress MP Vijay Wadettiwar. The CM pointed out the absence of the NCP (SP) from the opposition press conference, a six-page letter from the opposition signed by a former MLA organized by Sharad Pawar and numerous grammatical errors in the letter highlighting 18 issues. Sena (UBT) MLA Bhaskar Jadhav later said the NCP (SP) netas were late due to miscommunication. “But we are all united as MVA,” he asserted. While Sena (UBT) MP Aaditya Thackeray pointed to the vacancy in the posts of Leader of Opposition in both Houses and asked why the Mahayutth government was “scared” of the post when it has an absolute majority, Fadnavis said the decisions would be taken by the Speaker of the Assembly and the Chairman of the Legislative Council. Congress MLC Satej Patil demanded the resignation of FDA Minister Narhari Zirwal from the NCP in connection with the bribery case involving a staff member of his Mantrayala office. The chief minister said his name did not come up in the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) probe. Acknowledging that the incident had affected the government’s image, Fadnavis said: “We have a zero-tolerance approach to corruption, which is why you see so many cases of action. I have given clear instructions to the ACB that action must be taken if any such corruption is found in his office. ” Thackeray also took a dig at Mahayutty, saying there was growing competition among ministers, possibly referring to Fadnavis and deputy Eknath Shinde, who are “underlings” in the government. He also criticized the government for providing only Rs 5 lakh compensation to the family members of the victims of the Mulund Metro concrete railing accident. Wadetiwar said the new India-US trade deal “will crush farmers” and pointed to the ongoing farmer suicide crisis in Maharashtra. Shinde urged the opposition to attend the budget session and not sit on the steps of the National Assembly to oppose the government. “The government will address all the issues raised by the opposition in the House,” he said.

UK MPs seek treason investigation into Prince Andrew over Epstein ties, government considers disqualification from royal heir apparent

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UK MPs seek treason investigation into Prince Andrew over Epstein ties, government considers disqualification from royal heir apparent

The British government says it is considering removing Prince Andrew from the royal line of succession after a senior Conservative MP called for a possible treason investigation into Prince Andrew following his arrest over alleged links to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.Former security minister Tom Tugendhat urged parliament to set up a special committee of MPs, civilians and retired judges to review Andrew’s ties to Epstein and assess whether national security may have been compromised.“This incident raises urgent questions about foreign influence and national security,” Tugendhat said, adding that if serious misconduct was proven, Parliament would have to determine whether existing treason laws were sufficient.Andrew, 66, was arrested last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office and was questioned by police for hours over accusations he shared sensitive information with Epstein while he was Britain’s trade envoy. Police are continuing to search his former home, Royal Villas in Windsor Great Park, as part of the ongoing investigation. He denies any wrongdoing.The controversy has also drawn attention to former British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson, who is accused of leaking confidential government documents to Epstein between 2009 and 2010. Mandelson has denied the allegations and has not been arrested, but he is reportedly under investigation for potential misconduct in public office.Education Secretary Bridget Philipson said the government “would not rule out” further action, including a judge-led inquiry, but stressed authorities must allow police to complete their investigation.The government has also left open the option of legislating Andrew out of the royal line of succession, a move that would require parliamentary approval and the formal consent of King Charles III.Although Andrew has stepped down from royal duties, he remains eighth in line to the throne. King Charles said in a statement after his brother’s arrest that “the law must take its course” and pledged to cooperate fully with investigators.The escalating crisis has prompted cross-party calls for accountability, with lawmakers warning the outcome could have significant consequences for public trust in British institutions and the future of the monarchy.

‘Women and children killed’: India strongly condemns Pakistan’s attacks on Afghanistan during Ramadan India News

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Pakistan attacks Afghanistan; night air strikes reportedly cause massive civilian casualties WATCH

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New Delhi: India on Sunday strongly condemned Pakistan’s overnight air strikes in neighboring Afghanistan during the holy month of Ramadan. The attack reportedly targeted so-called terrorist hideouts, which Islamabad blames for recent suicide bombings in Pakistan.In an official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted the casualties of women and children in the attack. In response to media inquiries about Pakistan’s air strikes in Afghanistan, official spokesperson Shri Randhir Jaiswal said: India strongly condemns Pakistan’s air strikes on Afghan territory during Ramadan, which resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children.

Pakistan attacks Afghanistan; night air strikes reportedly cause massive civilian casualties WATCH

Kabul, meanwhile, has repeatedly denied accusations that armed groups are using Afghan territory to launch attacks against Pakistan.The Afghan Defense Ministry said on Sunday that “dozens of innocent civilians, including women and children, were killed or injured” in airstrikes that hit a school and homes in the eastern provinces of Nangarhar and Paktika.Pakistan said it killed 70 terrorists in a military strike targeting at least seven militant hideouts in Afghanistan, calling the operation retaliation for recent insurgent attacks in the country.“Afghanistan has been exporting terrorism for a long time. Pakistan is taking all actions to protect the lives and property of its citizens,” Talal Chaudhry, Pakistan’s Minister of State for Interior, told Geo News.Previously, Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting confirmed that the attack was carried out in response to recent suicide bombings in Islamabad, Bajaur and Bannu. However, Kabul warned that it would respond “necessarily and cautiously” to the attack.In the latest incident, an army lieutenant colonel and a soldier were killed in a suicide bombing in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday.According to a statement from Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the government has conclusive evidence that recent terror attacks, including the attack on a Shiite mosque in Islamabad, as well as the attacks in Bajaur and Bannu, and another incident in Bannu on Saturday, were allegedly carried out by Qalij militants on the instructions of their leadership and handlers in Afghanistan.The interior ministry said the Afghanistan-based Taliban of Pakistan (FAK) and its affiliates and the Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISKP) claimed responsibility for the attack.Fitna-al-Khwarij is a term used by the Pakistani government to refer to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

El Mencho Death Row: Who killed the Jalisco CJNG drug cartel boss? Trump, Claudia Scheinbaum’s actions explained

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Leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), Nemesio Ruben Oseguera CervantesEl Mencho, also known as El Mencho, was killed during a military operation in the Mexican state of Jalisco on Sunday, officials said. The cartel leader’s death sparked violence in Puerto Vallarta, Tapalpa, Guadalajara and other cities. Meanwhile, the United States reacted to the operation, calling it a “great development.”

President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum in photo frame (AFP Getty Images)
President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum in photo frame (AFP Getty Images)

US reacts to El Mencho killing

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau wrote on Twitter: I just learned that Mexican security forces have killed one of the bloodiest and most brutal drug lords, “El Mencho.” This is a huge development for Mexico, the United States, Latin America and the world. Good guys are stronger than bad guys. /Los buenos somos más que los malos. The blessing of the power of public order in the great state of Mexico. “

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Inside the operation that killed El Mencho

Mexican troops killed Nemesio Ruben Oceguera Cervantes, an official told Reuters and The Associated Press. The killings came after hours of roadblocks set up with burning vehicles in Jalisco and other states. Videos on social media showed thick smoke billowing over Puerto Vallarta. An alert was also issued at the city’s airport.

Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus revealed the first details. “A few hours ago, federal troops carried out an operation in Tapalpa, which led to clashes in the area. Likewise, as a result of this operation, vehicles were burned and blocked in several locations in the area and elsewhere in Jalisco, with the aim of hindering the actions of the authorities,” he wrote on the X (formerly Twitter) platform.

“I have directed the immediate establishment of a security coordination table with the three levels of government authorities and the activation of Code Red to prevent acts against the population,” Lemus added.

He further retweeted a tweet confirming that the National Intelligence Center and the Office of the Attorney General (FEMDO), the Mexican Army Special Forces, planned and executed Operation Tapalpa.

The post further added: “Multiple Air Force and National Guard immediate response Special Forces aircraft intervened to detain Ruben “N”(a) Mencho.”

According to tweets, military personnel were also attacked. “Thus, in order to defend their integrity, they repelled the invasion, which resulted in the instant death and serious injury of four members of the “CJNG” criminal gang, who died on the way to Mexico City by plane; among them Ruben “N” (a) Mencho, but the activities of experts will be dealt with by the relevant authorities for identification.”

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“In addition to the above, two other members of the criminal organization were detained and various weapons and armored vehicles were seized, including rocket launchers capable of shooting down aircraft and destroying armored vehicles.”

The post also cited support from Washington.

Trump puts pressure on Mexico

The U.S. State Department is offering a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to the arrest of El Mencho. In February, the Trump administration designated the cartel a foreign terrorist organization.

Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum criticized previous administrations’ “ringleader” strategy, which removed cartel leaders only to trigger an outbreak of violence when the cartel broke up.

(With AP input)