In the early hours of June 14, 2023, the Enforcement Directorate arrested Tamil Nadu Power Minister V Senthilbalaji in a money laundering case stemming from the cash-for-jobs scam during his previous tenure as an AIADMK (ADMK for short) minister. When he lost his ministerial post, underwent heart treatment and spent more than a year in jail, there were many who felt it was time to write his political obituary.

An Indian man who converted from Hinduism to Christianity has failed in his bid to gain asylum in Australia, with a tribunal ruling that he faces no real risk of harm if he returns home.The decision was issued after Australia’s Immigration and Protection Tribunal rejected the claim last month. It said the applicant’s fear of harassment was “manifestly unfounded”. The tribunal stated that the evidence presented did not meet the threshold required for refugee protection.“The evidence does not establish a risk of harm that is more than mere speculation or a remote or random possibility,” the tribunal said, Australia Today reported. The applicant is a 23-year-old man from Uttarakhand and had entered Australia on a visitor visa in October 2023. He soon began attending church and formally converted to Christianity in June 2024, around the same time he applied for asylum.In his claim he alleged that his family members in India were not happy with his religious conversion. He spoke of a physical assault by an uncle and an attack on his family home in March 2025.However, the tribunal identified inconsistencies and shortcomings in his account. It said the man had not contacted Indian authorities for protection or assistance.“He did not make any complaint to the police… nor did he seek the assistance of the courts,” the tribunal said. He said there was no evidence that he had attempted to gain state protection.The Tribunal acknowledged that the applicant may have experienced violence, but ruled that these incidents did not amount to persecution under refugee law. There was also no indication that the risk of harm would increase upon their return to India.The decision further stated that the individual can move safely within the country. Major cities like Delhi and Mumbai were cited as viable options where they would not face any threat.“There is no possibility of this [those involved] Knowing that the Appellant has returned… or is staying in that city,” the tribunal said.The Tribunal ultimately ruled that the applicant did not qualify for refugee or protected person status under international conventions, including the Refugee Convention and the Convention against Torture. “The appellant is not a refugee… the appeal is dismissed,” the ruling said.

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Rahul Gandhi accused the Center of political engineering through women’s reservation bill.

During the debate on the Women’s Reservation Bill and delimitation proposals, Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Center and alleged that the law was being used to rebalance India’s electoral balance instead of empowering women. Accusing the government of using women’s reservation to serve political purposes, she also alleged that the Center is trying to weaken the political voice of OBCs and Dalits through constituency realignment. Read the full story

TCS Nashik case: Accused preparing to seek bail from court

In the alleged TCS Nashik sexual harassment and religious coercion case, the accused are now moving to Nashik court for bail and anticipatory bail. Advocates Baba Sayyed and Rahul Kasliwal, who are representing some of the accused, are preparing anticipatory bail for a woman accused, who has not been arrested yet, as well as regular bail petitions for those already in judicial custody. The absconding accused is also approaching the Nashik court for anticipatory bail citing her pregnancy and medical condition. Meanwhile, lawyer Baba Sayyad, representing the absconding female accused, is saying that there is no allegation of religious conversion or harassment against her. Read the full story

Supreme Court refused to give relief to Pawan Kheda

supreme court of india Has refused to enhance transit anticipatory bail security for Congress Leader Pawan Khera asked them to approach a competent court in Assam. Khera had moved the top court seeking extension of relief till April 20 in a case related to allegations against the wife of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. A bench of judges rejected his plea for extension, but clarified that the Telangana High Court’s earlier order barring it from granting transit anticipatory bail would not affect the court’s jurisdiction in Assam. The court also said that Kheda is free to approach the appropriate court and seek assistance if needed if the court is not functioning. Read the full story

Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder ‘warned and fined’ for using phone in dugout

Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder has been fined and warned for using a mobile phone in the dugout during IPL 2026. The Times of India has learned that the Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India reached the decision after a detailed review of Bhinder’s response to the show cause notice. Read the full story

Lebanon calls Israel talks ‘important’ as oil shipments from Iran resume

Lebanon’s president has said direct talks with Israel are “crucial” as regional tensions continue to rise. In a parallel development, the first Iranian oil shipment has left the Gulf following the US-imposed blockade. Meanwhile, just hours after a 10-day ceasefire came into force in Lebanon, Israel’s Defense Minister said the operation against terrorist group Hezbollah is not yet complete. Follow live updates

अल्पसंख्यक कल्याण विभाग के विशेष सचिव डॉ. पराग मधुकर धकाते के अनुसार, देहरादून, हरिद्वार, ऊधमसिंह नगर और नैनीताल के जिलाधिकारियों को अपने जिलों के मदरसों में व्यापक सत्यापन अभियान चलाकर वास्तविक स्थिति से सरकार को अवगत कराने के निर्देश दिये गये हैं.

प्रदेश के मदरसों में बाहरी राज्यों से बच्चे लाए जा रहे हैं।

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वर्तमान में राज्य में 452 पंजीकृत मदरसे संचालित हो रहे हैं. सरकार द्वारा वर्ष 2025 में उत्तराखंड अल्पसंख्यक शिक्षा अधिनियम लागू किया गया है। इस अधिनियम के तहत 1 जुलाई 2026 से राज्य में मदरसा बोर्ड का अस्तित्व समाप्त हो जाएगा। इसके बाद राज्य के सभी मदरसों को उत्तराखंड विद्यालयी शिक्षा बोर्ड से संबद्धता लेनी होगी और नई व्यवस्था के तहत उत्तराखंड अल्पसंख्यक शिक्षा प्राधिकरण से मान्यता प्राप्त करना अनिवार्य होगा।

elli avram Has been a part of many notable projects. His filmography includes ‘Ganpat’, ‘Mickey Virus’, ‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon’, ‘Malang’, ‘Alvida’. Ellie has now revealed about a difficult experience in her film career. The actress told that during editing her role in a big project was reduced. He described the situation as extremely frustrating and emotionally challenging.

Elli Avram’s role was reduced

Elli Avram said in an interview with Bollywood Bubble that she was initially signed as the second female lead in the film. He told that the project was to feature a hero and two lead actresses. However, the final version did not reflect the original plan. “This was a film for which I was signed as the second lead. It was supposed to be a film with one hero and two lead actresses. I was doing this film only because I was signed as the second lead. Otherwise I would not have signed that film.”According to Ellie, many of her scenes were removed before the release of the film. He recalled feeling hopeful about his role’s appearance during the dubbing stage.However, they later discovered that those parts had also been edited. This unexpected change startled him.

Elli Avram’s emotional reaction

Ellie expressed her disappointment at how her role was reduced in the final cut. He said that his introduction scene has been completely removed from the film. “Mera poora introduction dut diya, (They removed my entire introduction) meaning, I’m like a prop in that movie. It’s like why is Elli Avram also a part of this movie? I have never felt more humiliated in my entire career. Terrible. Very big movie. And this film also flopped badly. Even trying to sit down and watch that movie was ridiculous. Because now it was a different story. This is ridiculous,” Allie said.

elli avramConcerns over creative control

Ellie also talked about the lack of creative control during the filmmaking process. He suggested that key decisions were influenced by individuals close to the makers. This reportedly limited the director’s ability to shape the final product. He said, “Even the director did not have the right to say anything. Only people sitting close to the producers had to say anything. It is heartbreaking even for the director.”