SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 34    C

The Times of India

Mumbai / The Times of India

Navi Mumbai man impersonates IAS officer in Union home minister Amit Shah's office to pressure cop, arrested

Mumbai Police Crime Branch has arrested Mohammed Tariq Pathan for impersonating an IAS officer and attempting to influence a police officer executing a warrant. Pathan allegedly posed as IAS officer Pawan Kumar Yadav, PS to Amit Shah and threatened a constable to drop action against a woman in a cheque-bouncing case.

8 Mar 2026 7:59 am
Implementation gaps remain in Maharashtras womens policies; working-class, minority women lag behind

Speakers at a seminar reviewing Maharashtra's four women's policies highlighted uneven implementation, noting that working-class and minority women have yet to fully benefit. While policies have increased women's participation in governance, issues like inadequate inclusion in budgeting and continued domestic violence persist, requiring broader social change for effective implementation.

7 Mar 2026 3:03 pm
NGMA Mumbai showcases Nandalal Boses legacy in landmark exhibition

Mumbai's National Gallery of Modern Art unveils 'Colours of Swades,' a major exhibition celebrating Nandalal Bose's art from March 9 to April 9. Featuring the iconic Haripura Panels and his work on India's Constitution, the show highlights art's role in nation-building. Digital reconstructions bring rural India to life, offering a unique experience.

7 Mar 2026 11:08 am
Maharashtra anti-conversion bill: Marriage to be held invalid if force, deceit, inducement used to convert

Maharashtra's proposed anti-conversion law, the Freedom of Religion Act 2026, will nullify marriages conducted through inducement, deceit, or coercion. Blood relatives can report such cases to the district magistrate, who will then refer them to the police for action. The law aims to protect individuals from forced conversions, with potential penalties including up to seven years imprisonment and fines.

7 Mar 2026 10:37 am