The Times of India

Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane claimed corporate jihad is emerging, advocating for prioritizing Hindu candidates in hiring to prevent religious conversion and jihadist activities. His remarks followed allegations of religious conversion and sexual harassment at a TCS BPO in Nashik, leading to arrests and a fact-finding committee.

The UK's revamped 2026 immigration system introduces eVisas, streamlining short-term travel and assignments for Indian professionals. While mobility routes are expanded, the path to permanent residency is now significantly longer and more challenging, with higher salary thresholds and stricter eligibility criteria.

Tech Mahindra denies allegations of religious bias at its Goregaon office after social media claims surfaced. This follows heightened scrutiny on IT firms, with TCS Nashik facing a police probe over sexual harassment and religious conversion allegations. Nine FIRs have been registered at TCS Nashik, leading to several arrests.

Kashimira police apprehended a man and woman for a wedding scam, where the bride would abscond with valuables days after the ceremony. The duo, targeting divorced men over 40, were involved in five Maharashtra cases. The man posed as family to arrange marriages, with the woman then fleeing with cash and jewellery. They have been remanded in custody.

Police are investigating the deaths of two students from a suspected drug overdose at a Goregaon music concert. An individual suspected to be a link in the Ecstasy supply chain has been detained for questioning. Six arrests have already been made in connection with the case.

Actor Boman Irani inaugurated the 'To Be Continued' art exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery, engaging deeply with artists and their work. He emphasized art's transformative power and urged parents to expose children to galleries for broader inspiration. The exhibition features nearly 70 works by diverse artists and runs until April 20.

Rising seas pose a public health emergency. Coastal cities like Mumbai face immediate risks. Hundreds of millions could be displaced by 2100. Vulnerable communities bear the heaviest burden. India's vast coastline is at risk. Adaptation strategies are crucial. Protecting lives and livelihoods is paramount. Action is needed now.

A beloved public park in Versova faces the felling of over half its trees for a proposed coastal road exit. Residents, who fought to create the green space, are protesting the project, citing environmental damage and the loss of a vital community hub. They have proposed an alternative route to save the park.

A planned coastal road threatens the livelihood of 50 fishing families in Charkop koliwada, Mumbai. Despite alignment changes, approach roads and bridge construction will destroy vital mangrove habitats and the aquatic environment, impacting fish nurseries and local wildlife. Fisherfolk fear the irreversible damage to their centuries-old way of life.

Customs officials apprehended a businessman and a clearing agent in Mumbai for attempting to export a controlled chemical, 1-Boc-4-Piperidone, without the necessary no objection certificate. The duo, arrested under the NDPS Act, were subsequently remanded to judicial custody. This precursor chemical is vital in the synthesis of synthetic drugs, highlighting the seriousness of the alleged offense.

Two MBA students' deaths at a Mumbai concert highlight ecstasy's dangers. Known as Molly or E, this party drug, often in colourful pills, can cause fatal overheating and organ strain. Unregulated potency and adulterants, especially when combined with dancing and alcohol, amplify risks, making timely recognition of symptoms crucial.

An MBA student is in critical condition after a suspected ecstasy overdose at a techno concert, where two other students died. Police have arrested six individuals, including a real estate developer accused of supplying drugs via courier. The survivor had previously taken the same drug at another city event.

A major incident unfolded at a Mumbai metro construction site in BKC as a crane toppled, causing a heavy girder to collapse. The mishap occurred during the installation of a bridge beam, leading to injuries among workers and significant traffic disruption. Authorities have launched an inquiry into the mechanical failure, with operations halted.

Maharashtra's transport department will mandate Marathi language proficiency for autorickshaw and taxi drivers from May 1, threatening license cancellation for non-compliance. Drivers' unions oppose the move, citing existing 'working knowledge' requirements and vowing legal challenges to protect livelihoods.

Activist Anjali Damania has demanded a probe into a senior Nashik police officer's presence at an event with accused godman Ashok Kharat, citing 18 linked calls. Meanwhile, a Congress MP fears an encounter killing as the investigation into Kharat's sexual assault and cheating cases expands, potentially implicating ruling party members. The Maharashtra minister urged cooperation with the probe.