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Maha Assembly passes Freedom of Religion Bill to curb forced conversions

IANS | March 17, 2026 8:36 AM

Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill-2026 was passed after a heated debate on late Monday night in the state Legislative Assembly. The ruling Mahayuti government strongly defended the necessity of the Bill to curb the unlawful and forced conversion, while cracks surfaced within the Maha Vikas Aghadi government after the Shiv Sena(UBT) extended its support, but other allies, including Congress, NCP(SP) and Samajwadi Party, opposed the bill.

Maha govt owes BMC Rs 10,931 crore; dues to be cleared in phases

IANS | March 16, 2026 11:37 PM

Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) The Maharashtra government owes the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) a total of Rs 10,931 crore in pending dues, the Legislative Council was informed on Monday, with the state assuring that the amount will be released in phases.

Trump says Iran forces devastated, seeks Hormuz help

IANS | March 16, 2026 11:18 PM

Washington, March 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday said American forces had dealt a devastating blow to Iran’s military capabilities and called on major global economies to help safeguard the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy route through which much of the world’s oil flows.

Poll rout forces former Madhes secessionist leader in Nepal to quit politics

IANS | March 16, 2026 8:05 PM

Kathmandu, March 16 (IANS) C K Raut, Chairperson of the Madhes-centric Janamat political party, has announced that he will retire from parliamentary politics after Janamat, along with other regional parties from the southern plains, suffered heavy defeats in the recently held parliamentary elections.

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