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.