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Chicago gov refuses to concede to ‘ultimatum’ as Trump prepares to send in 300 National Guard troops to city

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Donald Trump will deploy 300 members of the National Guard in Illinois, state governor JB Pritzker said on Saturday.

“In the coming hours, the Trump Administration intends to federalize 300 members of the Illinois National Guard,” Pritzker said in a statement. He added: “They will pull hardworking Americans out of their regular jobs and away from their families all to participate in a manufactured performance, not a serious effort to protect public safety.”

“For Donald Trump, this has never been about safety. This is about control,” Pritzker continued.

The Illinois governor called the Trump administration’s actions “outrageous and un-American.” He claimed that his state had been given an ultimatum: “Call up your troops, or we will.” Pritzker said there was “no need for military troops on the ground” in Illinois.

He also added, “This demand follows unprecedented escalations of aggression against Illinois citizens and residents.”

“Yesterday, Kristi Noem’s and Greg Bovino’s masked agents threw chemical agents near an elementary school, arrested elected officials exercising their First Amendment rights, and raided a Wal-Mart. None of it was in pursuit of justice, but all of it was in pursuit of social media videos,” Pritzker said.

On Tuesday, Trump said that his administration would be “going into Chicago very soon.” The US president made the remarks while addressing military generals and admirals in Quantico, Virginia. Trump said then about Pritzker: “That’s a big city with an incompetent governor. Stupid governor.”

The US president has long implied that he could mobilize the National Guard in Illinois. In September, Trump posted a graphic of himself with the words “Chipocalypse Now,” wearing a cowboy hat with explosions and military helicopters behind him. The Truth Social post said: “I love the smell of deportations in the morning. Chicago about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR.”

Trump also warned the “weak and pathetic Governor” Pritzker to “straighten it out FAST.”

Previously, the US president sent the National Guard into Democrat-led Los Angeles and Washington, DC. Louisiana’s Republican governor, Jeff Landry, has asked for up to 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops to be activated in his state.

Earlier this week, Pritzker said that the Illinois National Guard “received word that the Department of Homeland Security has sent a memo to the Department of War seeking the deployment” of troops to Illinois. The mobilization, Pritzker said, is for the “protection of ICE personnel and facilities.”

“What I have been warning of is now being realized,” Pritzker said. “One thing is clear: none of what Trump is doing is making Illinois safer.”

The National Guard’s deployment is just one of the Trump administration’s recent actions in Chicago. The Department of Homeland Security announced on Wednesday that ICE and US Border Patrol officers arrested “more than 800 illegal aliens,” including the “worst of the worst,” as part of Operation “Midway Blitz” in Chicago.

The operation started on September 8 and is intended to “target the criminal illegal aliens who flocked to Chicago and Illinois because they knew Governor Pritzker and his sanctuary policies would protect them and allow them to roam free on American streets,” the DHS said in a press release.

On Friday, Office of Management and Budget director Russ Vought announced $2 [amount incomplete].

Pritzker’s announcement regarding the National Guard’s mobilization came on the same day officials reported that Border Patrol agents in Chicago shot a woman after officers were “rammed by ten cars.”

According to a statement released by the DHS, one of the drivers was a woman armed with a semi-automatic weapon, forcing officers to open fire. Their statement added that the woman in question was part of an internal threat bulletin circulated after allegedly doxxing and threatening law enforcement officials online.

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said: “Unfortunately, JB Pritzker’s Chicago Police Department is leaving the shooting scene and refuses to assist us in securing the area. There is a crowd growing and we are deploying special operations to control a growing crowd.”

Images captured at the scene showed a large presence of federal agents, who blocked a road using their vehicles as a crowd of protestors formed.

A spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department told Daily Mail: “The Chicago Police Department responded to the 3900 block of S. Kedzie Ave Saturday morning for a call of a person shot. CPD responded to the scene to document the incident. CPD officers were also on-scene to maintain safety and traffic control for all living and working in the area.”
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Chicago gov refuses to concede to ‘ultimatum’ as Trump prepares to send in 300 National Guard troops to city

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Donald Trump will deploy 300 members of the National Guard in Illinois, state governor JB Pritzker said on Saturday.

“In the coming hours, the Trump Administration intends to federalize 300 members of the Illinois National Guard,” Pritzker said in a statement. He added, “They will pull hardworking Americans out of their regular jobs and away from their families all to participate in a manufactured performance, not a serious effort to protect public safety.”

“For Donald Trump, this has never been about safety. This is about control,” Pritzker continued, calling the Trump administration’s actions “outrageous and un-American.”

The Illinois governor claimed that his state had been given an ultimatum: to “call up your troops, or we will.” He also stated, “There is no need for military troops on the ground” in Illinois.

Pritzker further condemned recent actions, saying, “This demand follows unprecedented escalations of aggression against Illinois citizens and residents.” He referenced incidents involving masked agents allegedly throwing chemical agents near an elementary school, arresting elected officials exercising their First Amendment rights, and raiding a Walmart store. “None of it was in pursuit of justice, but all of it was in pursuit of social media videos,” he added.

Earlier in the week, President Trump announced that his administration would be “going into Chicago very soon” while addressing military generals and admirals in Quantico, Virginia. Trump referred to Pritzker as “a big city with an incompetent governor. Stupid governor.”

The U.S. president has long hinted at mobilizing the National Guard in Illinois. In September, Trump posted a graphic of himself wearing a cowboy hat, surrounded by explosions and military helicopters, with the words “Chipocalypse Now.” The accompanying Truth Social post read, “I love the smell of deportations in the morning. Chicago about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR.”

Trump also warned the “weak and pathetic Governor” Pritzker to “straighten it out FAST.”

Previously, the president sent National Guard troops into Democrat-led cities such as Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. In Louisiana, Republican Governor Jeff Landry has requested up to 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops to be activated in his state.

Earlier this week, Pritzker announced that the Illinois National Guard “received word that the Department of Homeland Security has sent a memo to the Department of War seeking the deployment” of troops to Illinois. The mobilization, according to Pritzker, is for the “protection of ICE personnel and facilities.”

“What I have been warning of is now being realized,” the governor said. “One thing is clear: none of what Trump is doing is making Illinois safer.”

The National Guard’s deployment is just one of the Trump administration’s recent actions in Chicago. On Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that ICE and U.S. Border Patrol officers had arrested “more than 800 illegal aliens,” including the “worst of the worst,” as part of Operation “Midway Blitz” in Chicago.

The operation began on September 8 and aims to “target the criminal illegal aliens who flocked to Chicago and Illinois because they knew Governor Pritzker and his sanctuary policies would protect them and allow them to roam free on American streets,” according to a DHS press release.

On Friday, Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought announced further funding actions related to immigration enforcement.

Pritzker’s announcement about the National Guard mobilization came on the same day officials reported that Border Patrol agents in Chicago had shot a woman after officers were allegedly “rammed by ten cars.”

According to a DHS statement, one of the drivers was a woman armed with a semi-automatic weapon, forcing officers to open fire. The woman was reportedly part of an internal threat bulletin after allegedly doxxing and threatening law enforcement officials online.

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said, “Unfortunately, JB Pritzker’s Chicago Police Department is leaving the shooting scene and refuses to assist us in securing the area. There is a crowd growing, and we are deploying special operations to control a growing crowd.”

Images from the scene showed a large presence of federal agents blocking off a road with their vehicles as a crowd of protesters gathered.

A spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department told the Daily Mail, “The Chicago Police Department responded to the 3900 block of S. Kedzie Ave Saturday morning for a call of a person shot. CPD responded to the scene to document the incident. CPD officers were also on-scene to maintain safety and traffic control for all living and working in the area.”
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Why is a spectre of empty classrooms looming? | Explained

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**Tamil Nadu Seeks Review of Supreme Court Judgment on Teachers Eligibility Test**

The State of Tamil Nadu has sought a review of a recent Supreme Court judgment mandating in-service teachers from Classes 1 to 8 in non-minority schools across India to clear the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) within two years, failing which they face compulsory retirement. Several other States have also expressed concerns over the September 1 judgment, highlighting its harsh impact on lakhs of teachers employed validly in government, aided, unaided, and private schools covered under Section 2(n) of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009. These States are likely to follow Tamil Nadu’s lead and approach the top court.

### The Situation in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu alone employs 4,49,850 teachers in government and aided schools, of whom 3,90,458 are not TET-qualified. The States have argued that implementing the Supreme Court ruling risks the collapse of the entire school system. This is due to the potential mass disqualification of teachers, which could lead to millions of children being denied classroom instruction.

Tamil Nadu further contends that the judgment directly conflicts with Article 21A of the Constitution — the fundamental right to free and compulsory education for children aged six to 14 years. The State seeks a balanced approach that ensures quality education while safeguarding children’s right to education.

### What Did the Judgment Mandate?

The two-judge Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Manmohan, aware of the ground realities, authored the September 1 judgment. Justice Datta acknowledged the contributions of non-TET qualified teachers who were appointed before the RTE Act came into force.

The court recognized that dislodging elementary school teachers might be too harsh since many have taught students for decades without significant complaints. Therefore, invoking Article 142 of the Constitution, the court exempted teachers with less than five years remaining before retirement from taking the TET. However, these teachers must qualify the TET if they seek promotion.

On the other hand, teachers with more than five years of service remaining must mandatorily clear the TET within two years from the date of the judgment. Failure to do so will result in compulsory retirement with terminal benefits. From now on, future appointments or promotions in non-minority schools will require TET qualification.

Additionally, the Bench referred the question of whether minority educational institutions should fall under the RTE Act to a larger Bench. The court observed that minority status has been misused by some school managements to avoid the RTE Act’s mandate for TET-qualified teachers in elementary education.

The judgment, based on appeals challenging the insistence on TET qualification even in minority institutions, criticized a 2014 Constitution Bench decision in the *Pramati Educational and Cultural Trust* case. That ruling had excluded minority institutions from the RTE Act’s ambit entirely.

The Supreme Court emphasized the need to bring minority-run schools, whether religious or linguistic, within the RTE fold to uphold the universal elementary education vision. It stated that exempting minority institutions fragments the common schooling vision and weakens the idea of inclusivity and universality envisaged by Article 21A.

### Arguments Presented in the Review Petitions

Review petitions filed by Tamil Nadu and Kerala-based teachers’ union Deseeya Adhyapakha Parishad (NTU) argue that while enhancing teaching quality is a legitimate objective, forcing pre-RTE Act appointees to pass the TET under threat of disqualification is disproportionate.

Tamil Nadu has recommended less intrusive alternatives such as:

– In-service training,
– Capacity-building workshops,
– Refresher courses,
– Bridging programmes

These approaches, the State contends, can improve teaching quality without destabilizing the education system.

### The Core Legal Issue: Interpretation of Section 23 of the RTE Act

At the heart of the controversy lies the interpretation of Section 23 of the RTE Act. According to Section 23(1), the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) prescribed minimum qualifications for appointment as a teacher for Classes 1 to 8 through its August 23, 2010 notification. An essential qualification is passing the TET conducted by the appropriate government.

The rationale behind including the TET is to introduce national standards and benchmarks of teacher quality in the recruitment process.

However, Tamil Nadu in its review petition contends that Section 23(1) applies only to future recruitments. The State points to Section 23(2), which empowers the Centre to relax minimum qualifications through notifications for a limited period (not exceeding five years) to address situations like teacher shortages.

Furthermore, a proviso attached to Section 23 clarifies that any teacher who, at the commencement of the RTE Act, did not possess the minimum qualifications (including TET) must acquire them within five years.

Tamil Nadu argues that Section 23 does not mandate a blanket TET requirement, nor does it allow retrospective disqualification of teachers who were validly appointed before the minimum qualifications notification.

The State warns that enforcing the September 1 judgment as it stands will result in empty classrooms and cause immense distress among teachers struggling to secure their livelihoods over the next two years.

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The evolving situation highlights the tension between maintaining teacher quality standards and protecting the rights of current educators and students’ access to education. As Tamil Nadu and other States push for a review, the Supreme Court’s response will be closely watched by stakeholders across the country.
https://www.thehindu.com/education/why-is-a-spectre-of-empty-classrooms-looming-explained/article70125871.ece

London Court To Hear Nirav Modi’s Petition To Reopen Extradition Trial Over Possible Agency Interrogation In India

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New Delhi: A London court is set to hear fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi’s petition on November 23 to reopen his extradition trial. Modi’s plea is based on the claim that he may face interrogation by agencies if repatriated to India. Authorities, however, are expected to counter this claim by assuring the court that Modi will not be subjected to any such questioning.

Modi, who has exhausted all his legal appeals up to the Supreme Court, approached the Westminster Court seeking to reopen his extradition trial. The petition reportedly contends that if extradited, Modi could be interrogated by various agencies, potentially leading to torture.

Officials familiar with the developments stated that the investigative agencies handling the case may reiterate their previous assurances to the court. They will likely emphasize that Modi will be tried strictly according to Indian laws and will not face interrogation upon extradition.

“We have already filed chargesheets in the case. His questioning is not needed at this stage as the investigation is almost complete. He is required to face trial. If the UK court seeks clarification, we may reiterate that he will not be subjected to interrogation if extradited. We have provided such assurance before as well,” said an official.

All investigative agencies probing the allegations against Modi—who is accused of siphoning off over Rs 6,498 crore through hundreds of fraudulent Letters of Undertaking issued from Punjab National Bank (PNB)—are reportedly aligned in their stance that interrogation is unnecessary.

India has also informed the UK authorities that Modi will be held at barrack 12 of Arthur Road Prison in Mumbai upon extradition. This facility reportedly offers protection from violence, is not overcrowded, and provides adequate medical care. The agencies have assured the UK that Modi will face trial in accordance with Indian law and no new charges will be filed against him.

Once a shining star of the Indian jewellery industry, whose brand ‘Nirav’ attracted global celebrities, the 54-year-old diamantaire was arrested on an extradition warrant on March 19, 2019. The then UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel, ordered his extradition in April 2021. Modi has been in prison in London for nearly six years.

Despite multiple bail applications, all have been rejected due to his deemed real and substantial flight risk. Modi faces three sets of criminal proceedings: a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) fraud case involving Punjab National Bank, an Enforcement Directorate (ED) case concerning alleged money laundering linked to the fraud, and a third case relating to interference with evidence and witnesses in the CBI case.

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https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/london-court-to-hear-nirav-modis-petition-to-reopen-extradition-trial-over-possible-agency-interrogation-in-india

Christian Horner ‘approached Formula One team over sensational return to the sport following Red Bull sacking’… but venture broke down after one ‘exploratory talk’

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Christian Horner has reportedly approached a Formula One team about a potential return to the sport, but so far, with little success. The former Red Bull team principal, and husband of Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, was given a massive £80 million payoff after being abruptly sacked from his long-term role in July 2024.

Since his departure, Horner has been enjoying his time away from the F1 spotlight. He was seen at an Oasis gig at Wembley, where he was booed, and recently embarked on a road trip through the Scottish Highlands with his wife, Geri. Despite this, it has been revealed that Horner misses Formula One and would be permitted to return from 2026.

The 51-year-old has already begun considering his options. Notably, he chose to accept less than the £110 million that would have been available to him; however, taking the higher sum would have prevented him from returning to a job within the sport for several years, according to Daily Mail Sport’s Jonathan McEvoy.

Several teams—including Haas, Alpine, Ferrari, and Aston Martin—have been linked with Horner’s potential return. Aston Martin, in particular, recently recruited Horner’s former Red Bull ally, renowned designer Adrian Newey, after 19 years working together.

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu revealed that Horner approached the American team about a role just months after leaving Red Bull. “Yeah, it is true that he approached us,” Komatsu said ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix. “One of our guys had an exploratory talk. And that’s it. Nothing has gone any further. It is finished.”

He added, “I’ve got nothing more to say. Like I said, you write whatever you want. I’m not fuelling that story.”

Horner has been strongly linked with a move to Aston Martin to reunite with Newey. However, “Drive to Survive” cult favourite and former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes that the acrimonious relationship between Horner and Newey in the past year makes such a move highly unlikely.

Newey, widely regarded as the greatest Formula 1 designer in history, reportedly asked to leave Red Bull after becoming unsettled by allegations against Horner. These allegations first emerged in February 2024, accusing Horner of acting coercively towards a female employee. Horner has denied any wrongdoing and was twice cleared by King’s Counsel in internal hearings.

Steiner, 60, told Lottoland:
“In the last year, the problem between Adrian and Christian was one of the reasons why Adrian left Red Bull.
So, bringing Christian back, I don’t think that would work at the moment. I don’t think Aston Martin need Christian right now.
I think there was a lot of unhappiness internally, and something had to change. The change was Christian leaving, and they are just trying to go back to their glory days now.
With Red Bull, we could see it during the last one-and-a-half years where every race weekend there was drama, and that has gone away.
I think Aston Martin with the people they have in place are very well set to show what they can do under the new regulations.”

Aston Martin F1 CEO Andy Cowell has, however, refused to rule out a reunion. He said:
“I think Christian has taken some time out at the moment. He’s probably enjoying time with friends and family. He loves the sport though. I wish him well with whatever he ends up doing in the future.
We have got a strong team. We’ve got a strong team with Adrian at the helm of the technical organisation. And we’re growing and building.
I think Christian’s record speaks for itself. He’s a great competitor. I guess it’s down to Christian to work out what he wants to do. I think we’ve got a strong set-up and we’re marching forward with that.”

For now, it remains uncertain whether Christian Horner will make his much-anticipated return to Formula One, but the motorsport world will be watching closely.
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Bombay HC Stays Investigation Into Vidhan Bhavan Brawl, NCP Leader Claims Case Politically Driven

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Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday stayed the investigation into a case arising from a scuffle inside the Maharashtra Assembly premises involving supporters of BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar and the Sharad Pawar-led NCP faction, including former state cabinet minister Jitendra Awhad.

### Interim Protection Granted to NCP Member

A bench comprising Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad, on October 1, restrained the Investigating Officer from proceeding further with the probe into the July 18 FIR registered at Marine Drive police station. This interim protection will continue until the petition is decided.

### Petition Filed Against Alleged Political Targeting

The court was hearing a plea filed by Nitin Hindurao Deshmukh, a member of the Pawar faction of the NCP. Deshmukh had been arrested in connection with the case but was granted bail by a magistrate on July 21.

His advocate, Rahul Arote, argued that the case was “baseless and politically motivated” and sought the quashing of the FIR. The plea alleged that the FIR was lodged with mala fide intent, asserting that the only claim against Deshmukh was that he had engaged in a quarrel and allegedly manhandled policemen who tried to intervene.

### Legal Arguments on Applicability of Charges

The petition emphasized that there was no allegation of assault or obstruction that could attract Section 132 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which penalizes assault on public servants. It also questioned the applicability of charges relating to unlawful assembly, affray, and use of criminal force, citing the absence of evidence indicating a common object or violent clash.

“At most, there was commotion and verbal altercation during the protest,” the plea stated.

### Entry with Valid Pass Highlighted

Deshmukh’s legal team further highlighted that he had entered the high-security Vidhan Bhavan with a valid entry pass, undermining any claims of unlawful intent.

The Bombay High Court has listed the matter for further hearing on November 12.

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Ted Cruz goes all in on Trump’s new ‘racist’ trope and puts sombrero and mustache on Senate Democrats in shutdown troll

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Republican Senator Ted Cruz attempted to troll Democrats who refused to vote for the Republicans’ temporary spending bill by copying President Donald Trump’s racist video that superimposed a mustache and sombrero onto House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

Taking to his X profile on Wednesday, Cruz indicated he would punish the 44 Senate Democrats who voted against the continuing resolution—which triggered a government shutdown—by placing sombreros and handlebar mustaches onto their photos. The two-minute-long video flashes altered photos of the Senators set to the 1993 pop song “Macarena.”

The idea appeared to be inspired by Trump’s recent AI-generated post mocking Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer after their meeting in the Oval Office ahead of the shutdown to try and negotiate a deal. Trump’s video featured Jeffries, who is Black, as a stereotyped Mexican with a sombrero and mustache, alongside Schumer and a deepfake of Schumer’s voice. Jeffries called the video racist.

However, Vice President JD Vance excused the video as funny and claimed Trump was poking a little bit of fun at Democrats. Vance said he’d make a solemn promise that the sombrero memes will stop if the Democrats help Republicans reopen the government.

In keeping with the spirit of Vance’s promise, Cruz vowed to continue “Sombrero posting” as long as the shutdown remains. “The 44 Senate Democrats who voted for Schumer’s Shutdown should know that the Sombrero posting will continue until they re-open our government,” Cruz wrote in his Wednesday post.

The Independent has asked senators featured in the video for comment.

The Senate Democrats, joined by Republican Rand Paul and independent Bernie Sanders, voted against the continuing resolution on Tuesday evening out of protest because Republicans have refused to add Democrats-approved healthcare provisions to the temporary funding bill.

Democrats have blamed Republicans for the shutdown, saying they’re refusing to negotiate, thus backing them into a corner as they fight for those on Medicaid and low-income Americans using marketplace insurance.

Republicans have blamed Democrats for trying to add the healthcare provisions into an otherwise clean continuing resolution, meaning the bill does not seek to make dramatic changes to the current funding levels. Many Republicans have also falsely claimed Democrats want to give free health care to illegal aliens.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/ted-cruz-shutdown-trolls-democrats-sombrero-b2838074.html

Shilpa-Raj’s plea to travel abroad denied by Bombay HC

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**Shilpa-Raj’s Plea to Travel Abroad Denied by Bombay HC**

*By Apoorva Rastogi | Oct 01, 2025, 05:45 PM*

The Bombay High Court has denied interim relief to actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra and businessman Raj Kundra in their plea seeking suspension of the Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against them. The LOC pertains to a ₹60 crore fraud case linked to their now-defunct company, Best Deal TV Pvt Ltd.

### Plea for Travel Abroad Denied

The couple requested permission to travel to Phuket from October 2 to 5 for a leisure trip. However, the court rejected this request, maintaining the LOC in place.

### Legal Arguments from the Couple’s Lawyers

Advocates Niranjan Mundargi and Keral Mehta representing the duo stated that although the case was filed in 2021, Shilpa and Raj Kundra have traveled abroad multiple times since then. They have consistently returned to cooperate with the ongoing investigation and argued that the couple should be allowed to travel despite the charges.

The court has directed Public Prosecutor Mankunwar Deshmukh to file a reply to their plea by October 8.

### Upcoming International Travel Plans

In their petition, the couple informed the court of several upcoming international trips:

– **Los Angeles (October 21–24, 2025):** For professional work commitments.
– **Colombo and Maldives (October 26–29, 2025):** Related to the expansion of their hospitality venture, Hotel Bastian.
– **Dubai and London (December 20, 2025 – January 6, 2026):** To visit Raj Kundra’s parents.

They have requested the court’s permission to undertake these trips as planned.

### Details of the Cheating Case

The case was filed following a complaint by Deepak Kothari, Director of UY Industries Pvt Ltd. Kothari alleges that between 2015 and 2023, the couple persuaded him to invest in their venture. According to him, he invested ₹60.48 crore as a loan under an investment agreement, with Shilpa Shetty Kundra providing a personal guarantee.

The investigation into this alleged ₹60 crore fraud remains ongoing, with the court closely monitoring the situation.

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*Stay tuned for further updates on the case and the court’s next hearing scheduled post-October 8.*
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/court-denies-shilpa-shetty-s-travel-plea-amid-fraud-case/story

Shilpa-Raj’s plea to travel abroad denied by Bombay HC

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**Shilpa-Raj’s Plea to Travel Abroad Denied by Bombay High Court**

*By Apoorva Rastogi | October 1, 2025, 5:45 PM*

The Bombay High Court has rejected the interim relief sought by actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra and businessman Raj Kundra in their plea to suspend the Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against them. The LOC was issued in connection with a ₹60 crore fraud case involving their now-defunct company, Best Deal TV Pvt Ltd.

The couple had requested permission to travel to Phuket from October 2 to 5 for a leisure trip. However, the court denied their request, maintaining restrictions on their international travel for the time being.

**Legal Plea and Arguments**

Represented by advocates Niranjan Mundargi and Keral Mehta, Shilpa and Raj argued that although the case against them was filed in 2021, they have traveled abroad multiple times since and have always returned to cooperate with the ongoing investigation. Their lawyers contended that the couple should be allowed to travel abroad despite the open case.

The court has directed Public Prosecutor Mankunwar Deshmukh to submit a reply to their plea by October 8.

**Upcoming Travel Plans**

In their petition, the couple disclosed several upcoming international trips. They mentioned a planned business trip to Los Angeles from October 21 to 24. Following that, they intend to visit Colombo and the Maldives from October 26 to 29 to further their hospitality venture, Hotel Bastian.

Additionally, they have requested permission to travel to Dubai and London between December 20, 2025, and January 6, 2026, to visit Raj Kundra’s parents.

**Details of the Fraud Case**

The cheating case stems from a complaint filed by Deepak Kothari, Director of UY Industries Pvt Ltd. Kothari alleged that between 2015 and 2023, Shilpa and Raj persuaded him to invest in their business venture. According to the complaint, Kothari invested ₹60.48 crore as a loan under an investment agreement, with Shetty Kundra providing a personal guarantee.

The matter is still under investigation, and the court’s decision to deny their travel plea underscores the seriousness of the allegations.

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*Stay tuned for further updates on the case and the couple’s legal proceedings.*
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/court-denies-shilpa-shetty-s-travel-plea-amid-fraud-case/story

Subhash Ghai responds to sexual assault allegations: ‘False, defamatory’

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**Subhash Ghai Responds to Sexual Assault Allegations: ‘False, Defamatory’**

*By Shreya Mukherjee | Oct 01, 2025, 05:32 PM*

Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai has strongly denied the sexual assault allegations made by actor Nehal Vadoliya. On Wednesday, Ghai issued a statement calling the accusations “false” and warned of legal action against those attempting to “malign” his reputation.

In his statement, Ghai said,
*”I want to make it clear that any individual attempting to malign my reputation or my companies and team members through false allegations will be held accountable under the law.”*

He further added that his legal team is prepared to take strict action against defamatory attempts.
*”If anyone has a genuine grievance, the correct and rightful course is to approach the police or the appropriate legal authorities. Resorting to social media to spread unverified claims for publicity is not only misleading to the public but also unlawful,”* the statement read.

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### The Allegations

Nehal Vadoliya, known for her work in *House Arrest*, had alleged in a recent interview that Ghai misbehaved with her during a visit to his house. Vadoliya was dating the filmmaker’s manager at the time.

According to Vadoliya, what began as a casual evening soon turned uncomfortable when Ghai started complimenting her looks and calling her “very sexy.” She claimed the situation escalated when Ghai allegedly followed her near the washroom and attempted to kiss her.

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### Aftermath

Vadoliya expressed anger at her then-boyfriend, the manager, for putting her in such a situation.
She said,
*”I told him, ‘Where have you brought me? You are his manager, meaning you already knew all these things.’”*

The incident left her shaken and led to the end of her relationship.
*”I broke up with my boyfriend after that. He was not worth trusting,”* she added.

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The controversy has sparked significant public discussion, with many awaiting further developments as the legal process unfolds.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/filmmaker-subhash-ghai-denies-sexual-assault-allegations/story