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Bajrang Dal announced nationwide protests on April 16-17 following serious allegations of sexual harassment and forced religious conversion by eight women employees at a Nashik TCS office. The VHP linked the incident to broader concerns like 'love jihad' and urged stricter anti-conversion laws, citing national security. An SIT is investigating.

The Election Commission has requested a report from the district administration regarding controversial remarks made by BJP leader P K Krishnadas at an election rally. He alleged that LDF and UDF collude with SDPI and Jamat-e-Islami, warning of 'love jihad' incidents and anti-national activities if they win. BJP state president distanced the party from these specific fears.

A dispute between two accused, Ayan Ahmed and Uzer Khan, exposed a sexual abuse and blackmail scandal involving girls in Amravati. Their alleged bet to win over girls escalated to recording and uploading explicit videos online. The fallout reportedly occurred over money, leading Uzer Khan to make the videos viral in anger.

Union Minister Amit Shah urged Bengal's tribal communities to vote against TMC, alleging Mamata Banerjee insulted President Droupadi Murmu. Speaking in tribal-dominated districts, Shah promised a "son of soil" CM and inclusion of Kurmali and Rajbanshi in the Eighth Schedule, while also criticizing TMC for corruption and alleged land grabs by infiltrators.

Hindu activists handed over gym trainer Sameer Mulla to police, alleging 'love jihad' and atrocities against a woman. The woman's family filed a sexual harassment case, while Mulla's kin reported kidnapping. Police, however, denied the 'love jihad' angle, stating it was a family feud.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged tribal communities in Bengal to vote against Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of insulting President Droupadi Murmu. He promised a "son of the soil" CM if BJP wins and pledged to include Kurmali and Rajbanshi languages in the Constitution. Shah also highlighted UCC, ending "appeasement politics," and supporting potato farmers.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that a BJP government in Bengal will introduce a Uniform Civil Code within six months of taking office. The party's manifesto also promises monthly financial assistance for women and unemployed youth, along with job reservations for women and strict measures against infiltration.

Bareilly police arrested Rishabh Thakur, a prime accused in a previous cafe assault case, for allegedly assaulting a young man from a minority community and forcing him to chant religious slogans. The incident, filmed and circulated online, involved the victim being thrashed with slippers. Thakur, previously expelled from the district, faces multiple charges including extortion.

The state has proposed a law that would protect consenting adults if they choose to get married from opposing family and community groups

In a bold move, Assam's BJP has rolled out a manifesto that aims to reinstate the 1950 Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, focusing on the swift deportation of undocumented migrants.

Kumbh Mela sensation Monalisa has accused an unnamed film director of misbehaving with minors and making death threats against her and her husband, Farman. The couple, who married according to Hindu rites, pleaded with governments for protection, citing poster burnings and accusations of 'love jihad'. They vowed to commit suicide if separated. Read on to know more in detail.

Muslim voters in Kerala, historically a decisive bloc, are showing signs of disillusionment with Left parties after two decades of support. This shift is driven by the national political landscape and perceived tactical missteps by the CPM, leading to a potential realignment in the state's electoral dynamics.

The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, seeks to criminalise conversions through coercion, fraud, inducement or marriage. However, the proposed bill has reopened a wider debate over privacy, inter-faith marriage, religious freedom and the expanding reach of the state

Gujarat has enacted its Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026, establishing a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships across all communities, excluding scheduled tribes. The bill mandates registration for marriages and live-in unions, bans polygamy, and criminalizes forced marriages, aiming to secure women's rights and promote social harmony.