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A recent ruling by India’s Supreme Court has sparked controversy, with a prominent newspaper accusing the government of using contentious laws to deny fundamental rights to minority groups. According to reports, the court ruled that someone who converts to Islam or Christianity will not be entitled to the Scheduled Caste status. The court accepted the plea of a 31-year-old man’s parents, Hars Rana, under the Indian law, which only recognizes Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists as eligible for the Scheduled Caste status.
A Christian priest had filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the violence and discrimination faced by individuals who change their religion. Israeli media reports that Israel is spending millions of dollars to prevent Iranian drones, while a British newspaper claims that despite the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Iranian regime’s grip on power is strengthening. US President Donald Trump’s popularity has taken a significant hit, with a recent poll showing a decline in his approval ratings.
Tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran have led to a tightening of the Strait of Hormuz, further pressuring the global oil market. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met with citizens in Tehran on Friday, where he expressed concern for their well-being. A three-year-old mystery surrounding the death of a police officer has been solved, revealing that his daughter had allegedly poisoned him.
Students of a university have been accused of chasing a professor on campus and assaulting him, with a video showing a female student kicking him with her shoes. Other students also allegedly participated in the violence. Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister, claims that the country is facing an undeclared war imposed by the US and Israel.
The Israeli military has confirmed that an Israeli soldier was killed and four others were injured in a Hezbollah anti-tank missile attack in southern Lebanon. An Afghan asylum seeker has been convicted of kidnapping and raping a 12-year-old girl. The US administration is reportedly considering various options to intensify its war against Iran, particularly if diplomatic efforts fail.
Germany has reaffirmed that it will not engage in direct talks with Iran to secure a deal for its naval transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to enemies and that any ships traveling through it may be subject to attack. Pakistan’s cricket team’s former captain and commentator, Shoaib Malik, has shared a fascinating story about spinner Usman Qadir’s first match. Iranian diplomats have identified a fake social media account spreading false information.
A national cricketer, Nasim Shah, has been issued a show-cause notice for violating the Central Contract.
