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Topic2008 Malegaon blast

Topic: 2008 Malegaon blast

Lt Col Purohit gets grand welcome in Pune after Malegaon blast case acquittal

Visuals showed people in his society showering petals, bursting crackers and holding posters reading ‘Welcome kaka’. Purohit told the media he is grateful for being acquitted.

‘Bare allegations’—how Malegaon ruling debunked ATS & NIA’s theories on RDX, conspiracy meetings

Special NIA court acquitted 7 for 2008 blast, noting material inconsistencies & contradictions in statements that ‘undermined prosecution case and failed to establish guilt beyond doubt’.

Malegaon blast probe politics will simmer till Maharashtra polls

Talking about “saffron terror” in a Hindu-majority democracy had hurt the Congress even in 2008. In today’s scenario, the consequences could be even worse. So, BJP cheers, Congress and Shiv Sena play safe.

Once vocal on ‘saffron terror’, Congress big guns evasive after 2008 Malegaon blast verdict

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh told reporters following the verdict, 'There are no Hindu terrorists. Hatred gives birth to terrorism, not Hinduism, Islam or any other religion.'

Post Malegaon verdict, Congress distances itself from ‘saffron terror’ as BJP slams it for ‘defaming Hindus’

BJP’s campaign against Congress had echoes of Amit Shah’s words in Lok Sabha a day prior. ‘I can proudly say before everyone today that Hindu can never be a terrorist,’ he’d said.

‘Evil attempt’ to malign Hindus rejected: RSS, VHP welcome 2008 Malegaon blast verdict

RSS’s Sunil Ambekar says bid to link entire Hindu community with terrorism stands rejected; VHP’s Surendra Jain adds, ‘false story of saffron terrorism Congress created has been exposed’.

2008 Malegaon Blast: BJP’s Pragya Thakur, 6 others accused acquitted by Mumbai NIA court

Court reasoned insufficient evidence, ordered Maharashtra govt to give Rs 2 lakh compensation to families of victims & Rs 50,000 to the injured.

Malegaon blast verdict deferred, NIA court to decide case against Pragya Thakur & 6 others on 31 July

Special judge AK Lahoti said that though 8 May was to be judgment day, the records & evidence in the Malegaon blast case were voluminous & that he required more time.

2008 Malegaon blast case: NIA court to deliver verdict on 31 July

While the verdict was initially reserved for 8 May, the court said it needs more time owing to the high volume of documents that need to be considered.

My film is against the 2008 govt’s narrative of ‘Hindu terror’: Director Kedar Gaekwad

The movie was to hit theatres on 15 November, but an accused in the Malegaon bomb blast case petitioned Bombay HC against its release until the verdict was delivered.

On Camera

Cambodia isn’t ready for India’s tigers. It doesn’t have prey or protection for big cats

Data from one comprehensive survey of the relocation landscape by the US-based Global Conservation shows that there is simply not enough large-bodied prey—a prerequisite for tigers—in the intended release area.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.