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Dear reader, Back home, the Dalai Lama has formally declared that his 600-year-old institution will continue after his death. In a statement, before his 90th birthday, he affirmed that only the Gaden Phodrang Trust has the authority to identify his reincarnation, thereby rejecting Chinese involvement. The announcement sets the stage for a spiritual and political standoff, as Beijing insists it must approve his successor.
💡Spotlight In a historic ruling, Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to six months in prison by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), the first time the 72-year-old has faced a court sentence since her ouster in August 2024. Here’s what you need to know: 📌 The trigger? A leaked phone call. A widely circulated audio clip from last year reportedly caught Hasina saying, "I have had 227 cases filed against me, so I have received a licence to kill 227 people." The tribunal ruled the statement as contempt of court, calling it an attempt to undermine the judiciary. 📌 Who else was sentenced? Shakil Akand Bulbul, a former upazila chairman and banned student leader, allegedly on the call, received two months in prison. The court said both sentences begin upon arrest or voluntary surrender. 📌 Political fallout still unfolding. Hasina has been in India since her government was toppled during a massive student-led uprising in August 2024. Since then, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has led an interim government, and many Awami League leaders are facing trial or hiding. 📌 Charges go beyond contempt. Hasina and her allies are being tried for alleged crimes against humanity in connection with their violent crackdown on protestors. The ICT, formed initially to prosecute war criminals from 1971, is now taking on the influential figures of Hasina’s fallen regime.
☕ Spill the Expresso ‘Janaki’ Title The Kerala High Court will hold a special screening of JSK: Janaki vs State of Kerala this Saturday, increasing controversy over the CBFC's refusal to certify the film. Citing that “Janaki” is a name for Goddess Sita, the censor board demanded changes to both the title and the protagonist's name. But the court questioned the rationale: “What is wrong with Janaki?” it asked, defending artistic freedom. The film, about a rape survivor’s legal battle, was due June 27 but remains stalled, pending what is now a rare judicial viewing.
🚨 Must Read Express Investigation In Part 3 of its ongoing investigation, The Indian Express reveals why victims of sophisticated “digital arrest” scams rarely recover their stolen money. From delayed reporting and fictitious mule accounts to a chaotic “first-come-first-served” redressal process, most victims, including retired officials and professionals, are left battling for scraps. Only one industrialist, SP Oswal, has recovered most of his losses. Others face court orders, untraceable transfers, and even tax liabilities on defrauded assets. Experts warn that senior citizens with high savings remain prime targets in a system where speed favours the scammer, not the scammed.
📚Book Nook Heartbreak Reads: Breakups leave us shattered, questioning our worth, and searching for meaning. But the right book can sometimes feel like a warm hug or a quiet friend reminding you that you will be okay. From practical wisdom to raw memoirs and hopeful fiction, these six books explore heartbreak, healing, and new beginnings. Whether you cry into your pillow or are finally ready to let go, these stories might help you find your strength again. Have a good day, Until tomorrow, Aishwarya Khosla
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