As Maharashtra passes its Freedom of Religion Bill, CM Devendra Fadnavis says the law targets forced conversions, not faith itself, proposing jail terms up to 10 years, advance conversion declarations and tighter overseeing even as the opposition splits over intent and possible misuse
17 March,2026 09:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
The BJP released its first list of 144 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections, with Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari fielded from both Nandigram — where he defeated Mamata Banerjee in 2021 — and Bhabanipur, the TMC chief's current constituency
17 March,2026 12:32 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
The BJP released its first list of 47 candidates for the Kerala Assembly Elections, fielding state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar from Nemom and former Union Minister of State V Muraleedharan from Kazhakoottam
17 March,2026 12:31 AM IST | Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | ANI
BJP is sending Maharashtra leaders to campaign in Kerala ahead of the April 9 elections, with translators from the South Indian Cell helping them communicate effectively with local voters
16 March,2026 09:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarADVERTISEMENT
