Conversion

The mother of Danish Sheikh, accused in the Nashik TCS BPO sexual harassment and religious conversion case, has claimed her son is innocent. She dismissed all allegations as false and said he has been framed. Police have made several arrests, with the probe into an alleged network ongoing.

March 18, 2026 Reported by AI

Maharashtra's legislature passed the Freedom of Religion Bill in both houses during the budget session, with support from opposition parties like Shiv Sena UBT and NCP SP. Once the Governor assents, Maharashtra will become India's 13th state with anti-forced conversion legislation. Congress and Samajwadi Party opposed it.