A Muslim man from India has sought asylum in America citing persecution. The court says there is no evidence.

Sanaullah Khan Mohammed, an Indian Muslim man who entered the US on a tourist visa in 2016 and then overstayed and then sought asylum, citing persecution in India, was rejected by the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit after the judges found no merit in his application. He also ruled that Mohammed could not be protected from deportation, as India is a large country and he could be sent back to some other location in India.

Who is Sanaullah Khan Mohammad??

According to court documents, Mohammed said his family ran a slaughterhouse business and that created tension. Around May 2016, he claimed that a group “confronted him and his mother, threw stones at them, and then beat them, all the while warning them to close the slaughterhouse”. Mohammed said local police intervened and dispersed the group. Mohammad suffered minor injuries in the attack.About a month later, Mohammed entered the US on a visitor visa, remained there beyond the December 25, 2016 expiration date, and did not apply for asylum until January 28, 2019.USCIS rejected the asylum application because it did not arrive by the deadline. The case went to an immigration judge, who also dismissed the case and said Mohammed demonstrated “neither past persecution nor any meaningful risk of future persecution”. Mohammed appealed for review.The court said it did not have jurisdiction to review the immigration judge’s order that the asylum application was untimely, but on the issue of ‘withholding of removal’ – that he should not be deported to India, the court said it found no reason not to send Mohammed to India.

Court told that local police stopped the attack

Based on Mohammed’s account, the court said that local police had indeed prevented the 2016 attack. And Mohammed could not demonstrate that “the Government of India had authorized the violence”. The bumps, bruises and injuries Mohammed received in the incident do not lead to the conclusion that he faced persecution in India.The court said, “Mohammed’s challenges are even weaker because his family’s local slaughterhouse business that fueled the previous violence is no longer in operation. What’s more, Mohammed may live elsewhere in the much larger country of India.”

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Seyyed Abbas Araghchi discussed the Middle East conflict and its implications, including the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, in their first bilateral meeting since the US-Israeli-Iran war began in February. Araghchi later said that his talks with Jaishankar were fruitful, discussing regional developments and clarifying that Iran will always fulfill its “historic duty as protector of security in Hormuz”.Seeking to address India’s concerns over disruption in energy supplies due to the Hormuz blockade, the Iranian minister said, “Iran is a reliable partner of all friendly nations, which can count on the security of commerce.” Iranian officials had said ahead of the BRICS meeting that Tehran would work with friendly countries such as India to facilitate the movement of commercial ships through the strait.Speaking at a press conference later, Araghchi also said India can play a bigger role in the region to help diplomacy and promote peace and security. The External Affairs Minister blamed the US for the economic consequences of the conflict, saying, “India is a friend of almost all the countries in the Persian Gulf, the northern and southern part of this Gulf. Therefore, we appreciate any positive, constructive role played by India in the region.” The Iranian Foreign Minister’s remarks are similar to those of his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, in which he had said that India can contribute to diplomatic efforts for long-term peace. “Pakistan is helping to establish dialogue between the US and Iran to resolve urgent problems. If they look for a long-term mediator between Iran and its Arab friends, this role can be played by India given its vast diplomatic experience,” Lavrov had said. Asked about the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, Araghchi further said that the strait is open and all ships can pass through except ships from countries at war with Iran. “We have allowed many Indian ships to pass. Safe passage of all ships is our policy and in our interest. At the same time, we have a blockade by the US and there is insecurity in the region because of their aggression,” the Iranian minister said. Many Indian LPG tankers are still awaiting approval from Iran, with India diplomatically engaged with Tehran on the issue. It is said that Jaishankar stressed the need for freedom of navigation in the meeting. Araghchi also said that the talks mediated by Pakistan have not failed but added that the situation is difficult. The minister said, “There is still hope. When we met in Islamabad we could not reach any agreement, mainly because of the maximalist stance adopted by the US and their famous behavior of shifting the goalposts. Therefore, we are familiar with those tactics, and we cannot accept anything beyond a fair and balanced agreement.”

India and the UAE signed 6 MoUs to boost their energy, defense shipping and technology ties and announced $5 billion in investment from the Arab nation to India, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during a brief stopover in Abu Dhabi on his way to Europe. Modi reiterated India’s strong condemnation of the attacks on the UAE without naming Iran as he said the way the Gulf state was targeted was unacceptable. Offering all possible support for early restoration of peace, the PM said, “India stands shoulder to shoulder with the UAE in all circumstances and will continue to do so in the future.”While one agreement will allow Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to potentially increase its crude oil storage in India by 30 million barrels, another MoU is expected to facilitate a long-term LPG sales and purchase agreement between the two countries. A framework for strategic defense partnership with a focus on defense industrial cooperation, innovation and advanced technology, training and exercises was also signed. According to an Indian readout, Modi also conveyed India’s clear position in favor of ensuring safe transit passage and unhindered navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which is vital for sustainable regional peace and stability as well as energy and food security. Modi left for the United Arab Emirates in the morning while the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting was still underway and amid efforts by the member countries to bridge the gap between Abu Dhabi and Tehran over the West Asia conflict. Due to these differences and Iran blaming Abu Dhabi for the standoff, the meeting ultimately ended without any joint statement. When Modi visited India in January this year, on his gesture the UAE President also welcomed the PM at the airport. UAE’s F16 jets escorted Modi’s plane to the airport. This was Modi’s 8th visit to UAE as President. According to an Indian readout, the leaders welcomed the announcement of $5 billion investment in India by UAE entities. “This includes an investment of $3 billion by Emirates NBD in RBL Bank of India, $1 billion by Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) with National Infrastructure and Investment Fund of India (NIIF) in priority infrastructure projects in India and $1 billion by International Holding Company in India’s Summon Capital,” the readout said. Referring to the President as his brother, the PM said in a post on Twitter that his visit to the UAE was brief, yet exceptionally fruitful. “And I am confident that the outcome of this visit will further strengthen the bonds of friendship between us and contribute to achieving development and prosperity,” he said. Two other MoUs were signed for ship repair cooperation, which aims to enhance the capabilities of the Indian maritime workforce and establish India as a hub for skilled shipbuilding and ship repair professionals. Another MoU was to facilitate collaboration to set up supercomputing clusters as part of AI Mission India.

Chennai Super Kings’ late bid for a playoff spot in the Indian Premier League 2026 suffered a major setback after they lost to Lucknow Super Giants on Friday, May 15. Playing at the Ekana Stadium, already eliminated LSG handed CSK a heavy seven-wicket defeat.

Mitchell Marsh played a sensational inning of 90 runs in just 38 balls.Due to which the host team achieved the target of 188 runs in just 16.4 overs. After this defeat, CSK is at sixth place in the table with 12 points from 12 matches.

CSK now have only two matches left in the group stage, against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans, with both teams firmly in the race for the playoffs.

Now the big question is whether CSK will be able to qualify for the playoffs even after losing to LSG.

Simply put, CSK has made the equation quite simple for itself. They need to win both their remaining matches to give themselves the best chance of reaching the top four.

But will they be able to qualify even if they lose one of the last two games? Here’s how the situation stands.

CSK’s remaining matches

CSK will face Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans in their last two league matches. Both the rivals are still in the race for the playoffs and are in good positions in the race. GT can still finish with 20 points from 14 games, while SRH can reach a maximum of 18.

If CSK wins both the matches, it will have 16 points, which should help it stay alive in the race for qualification. However, their destiny is no longer entirely in their own hands and they will need favorable results elsewhere.

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Their nearest competition at the moment is Rajasthan Royals, who also have 12 points from 11 matches.

rr remaining matches

Rajasthan Royals still have three matches left against Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians.

If RR wins all three matches, CSK’s playoff hopes will effectively be over.

Chennai will hope that Rajasthan loses at least one of these matches. If RR ends on even 16 runs, the race could come down to net run rate.

Currently, CSK’s NRR is +0.027, which is the weakest among the teams fighting for the remaining playoff spots.

pbks remaining matches

CSK also needs Punjab Kings in the final stages of the tournament.

Punjab has to face Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants in their last two matches. RCB and GT, who currently top the table with 16 points, are almost assured of qualification.

If Punjab loses even one of their remaining matches, their maximum possible number will go down, opening the way for CSK to make a playoff run a bit.

Can CSK qualify with 14 points?

This is where things become extremely complicated.

RCB, GT and SRH already have 14 points each and are in a strong position due to their better net run rates. Unless those teams fail miserably in the final stages, they are expected to capture three of the four playoff spots.

For CSK to qualify with just 14 points, they will have to make Punjab Kings lose both their remaining matches, while Rajasthan Royals will also have to lose at least two of their last three fixtures.

Nevertheless, CSK will need a big win in their remaining matches to significantly improve their net run rate and stay ahead in the qualification battle.

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Super-rich NRI Paul Parmar was once known for his lavish lifestyle, including a 39,000 sqft New Jersey mansion.

Indian-origin investor Paramjit “Paul” Parmar, who once described himself as recession-proof as he continued to spend money in 2008, has been sentenced to five years in prison. Parmar pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud, which involved inflating revenues, falsifying bank records and misleading investors in the publicly traded health care company where he served as CEO. It is estimated that more than $212 million was involved in fraud.

39,000 square foot mansion in New Jersey

Parmar was known for his lavish lifestyle and his 39,000-square-foot mansion was widely featured in the media. An account from the time describes how his mansion had an underground tunnel connecting the main house to the entertainment building. The annex had an indoor pool, bowling alley, wine cellar, gym, mini theater, bar. One of the many ponds on the property was a saltwater pond surrounded by imported sand.In 2008, at the height of the global financial meltdown, Parmar gave interviews and declared that the recession had no effect on him and claimed that he was helping the economy by continuing to spend heavily on luxury goods. He told reporters that he had recently purchased a $110,000 BMW for his girlfriend and a Bentley for himself.However, by 2011, Parmar’s financial fortunes had reversed. The mansion entered foreclosure proceedings with approximately $26.3 million owed primarily to Deutsche Bank.

self made entrepreneur

In his previous interviews, Parmar had said that he grew up in India and came to the United States at the age of 19. He started out on his own without the support of his family. At the age of 25, he founded Pegagus Consulting Group and then ventured into several businesses.

Fraud

Court documents show Parmar’s legal troubles stemmed from his leadership at a health care company. He and others allegedly created fake customer lists, prepared financial statements and used fake documents to attract investors.“From May 2015 to September 2017, Parmar and his coconspirators, including Sotirios Zaharis, alias “Sam Zaharis,” and Ravi Chivukula, perpetrated an elaborate scheme to defraud a private investment firm and others of millions of dollars in connection with the financing of a transaction to take a publicly traded healthcare company private on the London Stock Exchange. To fund the transaction, the private investment firm invested approximately $82.5 million and a consortium of financial institutions invested an additional $130 million, for a total of approximately $212.5 million. “The conspirators used fraudulent means to inflate the company’s value excessively and cause others to believe that it was worth significantly more than its true value,” the court document said.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Maan on Thursday honored three girl students who secured top three positions in PSEB Class 12 results. Mann praised Mansa’s Supneet Kaur and Ludhiana’s Suhani Chauhan and Divyanshi, who scored 500 out of 500. The Chief Minister gave a cash award of Rs 50,000 to each student for his exceptional achievement. Interacting with the students, Mann said, “It is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that all three toppers are national and state level players, which clearly shows that they are excelling in every field.” He said, “All the toppers are from ordinary backgrounds and want to achieve excellence in life through hard work and dedication. The Punjab government will provide them full support and cooperation in realizing their dreams.” Highlighting the continued excellent performance of girls in education, Mann said, “It is a matter of great pride and satisfaction for all of us that with the spread of education in the society, girls have outperformed boys not only in education but in every field.” “Time has proved that girls are not inferior to boys in any context and by excelling in education they have shown that their intelligence, skills and expertise are unmatched,” he said. Terming the achievement as a reflection of true empowerment, Mann said, “This is the real empowerment of girls, which marks a new beginning for their socio-economic resurgence and the stupendous progress of Punjab and the country.” Mann said that around 2.65 lakh students had appeared for the examinations, out of which around 2.42 lakh students passed, taking the total passing percentage to around 91.46 per cent. “The passing percentage of girls has been 94.73 percent, while the passing percentage of boys has been 88.52 percent,” he said, adding that Amritsar recorded the highest pass percentage in the state at 96 percent. Mann also said that Patiala district recorded the highest number of merit holders, with 59 students making it to the list. Continuing the trend of last year, girls have once again defeated boys in the results. Out of total 278 students, 217 are girls, while 61 are boys. 122 students from government schools have secured a place in the merit list, which is more than 50 per cent of the total merit holders. “It is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that 416 government schools have recorded 100 percent results in these examinations,” Mann said. During the conversation, one of the toppers expressed his desire to join the Indian Air Force as a pilot. Encouraging her, Mann said, “Girls interested in joining the armed forces should enroll in Mai Bhago Armed Forces Preparatory Institute for Girls at SAS Nagar, Mohali.”