The Times of India

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.

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.

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.

Mumbai is set to develop a 3.2-acre recreation ground in Marol, Andheri (East), into the city's first public urban forest. The project, funded by CSR, will feature a biodiversity-focused space with ecological restoration and recreational amenities. Work has begun, with completion expected within a year.

Mumbai ATS apprehended an engineering student, Ayan Sheikh, for allegedly disseminating propaganda of banned terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and ISIS online. Investigations revealed suspicious foreign communications and attempts to recruit others. Digital devices seized are undergoing forensic analysis as authorities map the wider network and potential funding channels.