Amir Mullins

  Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who has been convicted in the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks case, has lost his last legal option in the US to avoid extradition to India. The Supreme Court in the US approved Rana's extradition on Saturday as it dismissed the terror convict's review request against his conviction. This clears the way for India to extradite the terror mastermind and bring him to justice. Besides Rana, India is trying to bring back several other offenders who had turned fugitive to escape the laws back home. The government said last month that of all the fugitives, one-third are hiding in the US, which has become a "safe haven" for criminals and terrorists. Here's a list of 5 key extradition battles being fought by the country abroad: Tahawwur Hussain Rana Rana, a Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman, is wanted for his role in the Mumbai attacks in which over 160 people were killed. A former military doctor who has served in the Pakistan Army, he had prior ...

 The US Supreme Court has cleared Mumbai attack convict Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India, dismissing his review petition against the move. India is seeking the extradition of Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, as he is wanted in the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks case. This was Rana's last legal chance not to be extradited to India. Earlier, he lost a legal battle in several federal courts, including the US Court of Appeals for the North Circuit in San Francisco. Rana on November 13 filed a "petition for a writ of certiorari" before the US Supreme Court. This was denied by the top court on January 21, a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as the American President. "Petition DENIED," the Supreme Court said. Rana, 64, is currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles. Earlier the US government had argued in the court that the petition for a writ of certiorari should be denied. US Solicitor General Elizabeth B Prelogar sa...

 At least eight FIITJEE (Forum For Indian Institute of Technology-Joint Entrance Examination) coaching centres across North India have abruptly shut over the past week, leaving hundreds of students and parents fuming ahead of board and entrance examinations. The closure came after several teachers at the institute quit en masse due to unpaid salaries, officials said. The FIITJEE coaching centres in Noida, Ghaziabad, Bhopal, Varanasi, Delhi, and Patna have shut down. A centre in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut was the latest to close recently. According to officials, the centre's administration initially tried to arrange for teachers from Noida, but that lasted only for a couple of days. Following this, they had to shut down the institute. Many parents have filed police complaints, alleging that the private coaching institution did not give them any notice or their refunds. Several pictures and videos showed the parents protesting outside the institute's now-shut branches. "Seve...

 A federal judge in Seattle has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, labelling the move as "blatantly unconstitutional." US District Judge John Coughenour made the ruling during a hearing on Thursday, saying that the order was a clear violation of the Constitution. His comments came as part of an ongoing legal challenge brought by several states, including Arizona, Illinois, Oregon, and Washington, who argue the executive action is unlawful. Poll What’s More Important in the Birthright Citizenship Debate? Addressing Immigration ConcernsUpholding Constitutional Rights The case represents the first legal challenge to the controversial order, which Trump signed on Inauguration Day, and was slated to take effect on February 19. The lawsuit, which involves 22 states and immigrant rights groups, includes testimony from several US citizens, some born under the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of birthright citizenship. Re...

  Bhajan Singh Rana, the auto driver who became a hero after helping actor Saif Ali Khan, has spoken about meeting the actor and the appreciation he received from him and his family. As calls grow for Rana to be rewarded, the auto driver has said there is no need for any cash reward. (Also read: Sharmila Tagore meets auto driver who rushed Saif Ali Khan to hospital: ‘I touched her feet, she praised me’) Saif Ali Khan with Bhajan Singh Rana earlier this week. Saif Ali Khan with Bhajan Singh Rana earlier this week. Rana was the driver who helped Saif reach the Lilavati Hospital last week after the actor received six injuries in a knife attack at his home. Saif spent five days at the hospital, where he underwent surgery to repair leaking spinal fluid and remove a piece of the knife from near his spine. The actor was discharged on Monday, after which he returned home. Rana met Saif and his family at the hospital before that. Auto driver on getting reward from Saif Ali Khan In a new int...

 Actor Saif Ali Khan has recorded his statement with the Mumbai Police following the January 16 attack at his home. The actor suffered stab injuries after an intruder entered his home for an apparent burglary. Khan recorded his statement with the Bandra police on Thursday. Sources said that Khan recalled the incident, mentioning that he and his actress wife, Kareena Kapoor Khan, were in their bedroom on the 11th floor of the Satguru Sharan building when they heard their younger son Jehangir's (Jeh) nanny scream. Awakened by her screams, Khan and Kareena rushed to their son's room where they saw the alleged attacker. While the nanny, Eliyama Philips, was scared and screaming, Jeh was crying, Khan told the police, according to the sources. Upon entering Jeh's room, Khan found his son crying and the nanny said that the attacker had demanded Rs one crore. The actor tried to stop the accused, but he stabbed him (Khan) several times on his back, neck, and hands, police sources sa...