love jihad

A 27-year-old Hindu woman in Ulhasnagar has accused Imran Sheikh of 'love jihad', alleging he concealed his Muslim identity to marry her and subsequently forced her to adopt Islamic customs. Sheikh and two of his brothers have been arrested for cheating and hurting religious sentiments.

In Dehradun, Bajrang Dal activists reportedly stopped a woman on her scooty near Clock Tower, pressuring her to join their protest against alleged 'love jihad' and 'land jihad'. A video of the incident, showing her distress, circulated online. Police have registered a suo motu FIR against unidentified individuals for wrongful confinement and obstruction, and are investigating the matter.

In a surprising twist, Director Sudipto Sen has stepped away from 'The Kerala Story 2', claiming that producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah misrepresented key issues surrounding the project. Sen emphasized his unwillingness to craft a storyline rooted in 'WhatsApp forwards' and his concerns about diverging from his depth of knowledge regarding Kerala. Read on to know more in detail.

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.

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 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.

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.