Bareilly, May 25 (IANS) All India Muslim Jamaat National President, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, on Monday strongly criticised Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane over his remarks suggesting “virtual Qurbani” during Bakrid, stating that Islam is a practical religion and accusing the minister of lacking knowledge about Islamic traditions and madrasas. The controversy erupted after Rane, while addressing an event on Sunday, made remarks regarding the celebration of religious festivals and envir…
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Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) The residence where Nida Khan, a key accused in the TCS religious conversion case, found shelter for over a month, is set to face demolition in a day or two, said Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat on Monday.Nida Khan, a woman employee at the software firm’s Nashik unit, was in hiding for over a month after the forced conversion scandal came to light, which shook the nation. She was recently apprehended from a house, purportedly belonging to the AIMIM corporator.The Maha…
Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday between the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) and the Norway-based marine technology company Hyke AS for the Mumbai Water Metro project. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Minister of Ports and Shipping Nitesh Rane.A Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared by Kochi Metro Rail Ltd to implement the Water Metro project for passenger water transport in the MMR. …
Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Maharashtra Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane on Tuesday announced a complete crackdown on illegal LED fishing in the Konkan region, declaring a zero‑tolerance policy to protect traditional fishermen and marine resources.Replying to a discussion in the House, Rane said the state government was determined to shut down unauthorised LED fishing and would not bow to pressure from neighbouring states such as Gujarat or Goa. “The state government is determined to shut down ill…
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) The state government on Friday introduced the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, to curb religious conversions carried out through force, fraud, or allurement. The Bill proposes to protect the right to freedom of religion and the prohibition of unlawful conversion. The Bill was tabled by the Minister of State for Rural Pankaj Bhoyar in the state assembly. According to the Bill, individuals intending to convert must provide a 60-day advance notice to the district …
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) The state government is set to table Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill 2026 in the Legislative Assembly on Friday, setting in motion the process to identify and punish individuals and organised entities behind ‘forced’ conversions. The proposed legislation aims to curb religious conversions carried out through force, fraud, or allurement. The state cabinet had given its approval during the meeting held on March 5, following recommendations from a high-level special…
Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) The Mahayuti government in Maharashtra on Thursday approved the long-pending anti-conversion Bill, titled the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, during a Cabinet meeting.The Bill will be introduced in the Maharashtra Legislature during the ongoing Budget Session, after which a Government Resolution (GR) will be issued.Minister Nitesh Rane confirmed the Cabinet’s decision to present the anti-conversion Bill during the session.According to Rane, under the proposed …
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Maharashtra Minister of Ports and Shipping Nitesh Rane claimed on Wednesday that the government will protect the interests of the farmers, especially amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, as exports of essential commodities, including sugar, onions, rice, and grapes to Gulf nations have been impacted. Rane was replying to a question raised by Congress MLA Nana Patole in the state assembly about a large quantity of onions and grapes that are currently stranded in c…
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) With the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections being held after a long gap, senior BJP leader Poonam Mahajan on Sunday said the polls have assumed major political significance, with the focus firmly on Mumbai and development-centric governance.Speaking in an interview with IANS, she said, “People don’t want divisive politics, they want development,” as she outlined the BJP’s focus on Mumbai’s growth, criticised opposition alliances, and responded t…
Nagpur, Jan 11 (IANS) AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday slammed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his assertion on the religious identity of India’s leadership, stating that it reflects his “Pakistani thinking”.This came as CM Sarma, on Saturday, said that while the Constitution does not restrict anyone from becoming the Prime Minister, the country’s civilisational ethos would ensure that the post remains with a Hindu.Speaking to IANS, Owaisi said, “His mind is like a tubelight….