MUMBAI: Maharashtra govt on Friday introduced a bill with stringent provisions to prevent religious conversions through coercion, fraud, or marriage if it involves inducement, coercion or deceit, joining other BJP-governed states that have enacted ‘freedom of religion’ laws. The Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, tabled in the legislative assembly for debate sets a prison term…
Iran has reportedly allowed two LPG tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz to sail to India, while concerns rise on supply diruptions in the country amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Additionally, a crude oil tanker carrying Saudi Arabian cargo is set to reach India on Saturday after passing through the Strait around…
Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav will marry his longtime partner Vanshika Chadha on March 14 in Mussoorie. The couple, childhood friends from Kanpur, saw their friendship grow into a lifelong relationship. Vanshika works at the Life Insurance Corporation of India and maintains a private life away from the spotlight. Wedding festivities begin March 13, with cricket…
Sanju Samson and MS Dhoni (BCCI/IPL Photo) Chennai Super Kings will enter the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season with hopes of securing a record sixth IPL title. The five-time champions have strengthened their squad with the arrival of Sanju Samson, and former India all rounder Irfan Pathan believes that support of Dhoni and Samson’s…
Decisions by public university systems in Florida and Texas to halt new H-1B visa hiring have sparked concern among academics, with experts warning the move could disrupt faculty recruitment and weaken the United States’ research talent pipeline. Public universities in two of the United States’ largest higher education systems have abruptly shut the door on…
Fatima Sana Shaikh has often spoken about living with epilepsy, hoping that sharing her experiences will help create awareness around the neurological condition. In a recent conversation with Soha Ali Khan on her podcast, the actor opened up about the first time she experienced a seizure and how she was eventually diagnosed while shooting for…
In your career, anticipate accolades and an expansion of your role as higher-ups take notice of your hard work. Meanwhile, at home, your partner will provide a soothing presence, yet your kids may require a steady hand and compassion to tackle their emerging challenges. Financially, windfalls could come your way, but it’s crucial to resist…
JAMMU: A head constable of Jammu and Kashmir Police and his wife died, while their sons were injured when the vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and plunged into a stream in Doda district on Friday.The family, from Bani in Kathua district, was heading to Bhaderwah in their SUV when the accident…
India’s foreign exchange reserves declined sharply in the week ended March 6, reversing the previous week’s surge that had taken the country’s forex stockpile to a record high.Data released by the Reserve Bank of India on Friday showed the reserves dropped by $11.683 billion to $716.810 billion, reported PTI. In the preceding reporting week, the…
MS Dhoni (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan feels the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League could potentially be the final season in which legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni appears in the famous yellow jersey of the Chennai Super Kings.Speaking about Dhoni’s immense value to the franchise, Pathan admitted it is almost impossible…
