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TopicPragya Singh Thakur

Topic: Pragya Singh Thakur

‘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’.

2008 Malegaon blast case: Pragya Thakur, 6 others acquitted as court gives them ‘benefit of doubt’

Prosecution proved that a blast occurred in Malegaon, but failed to prove that the bomb was placed in that motorcycle, says judge.

Hostile witnesses, Pragya Thakur & a ‘Hindu Rashtra’ plot—twists & turns in 2008 Malegaon blast case

From arrest of BJP MP Pragya Thakur to agency turf wars and retracted testimonies, 2008 Malegaon blast trial has seen many twists. Special NIA court is set to deliver its verdict.

Pragya Thakur says ‘completely devoted’ to BJP, will contest LS polls if party asks her to

An accused in 2008 Malegaon blast case, BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur said fast track court is holding daily hearings & her statement is to be recorded at this stage of the trial.

Why fugitives should get ‘visa on (CBI’s) arrival’ & revenge is a dish best served by bulldozer

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BJP issues notice to UP MLA whose aide ‘shot’ a man, but that has meant little in past cases

From a spate of notices to UP MLAs this year to MPs like Pragya Thakur, there are many instances of BJP not taking action against errant leaders.

Gandhi vs Godse: BJP hasn’t done well by throwing Pragya Thakur to the wolves

If BJP, the party of Hindutva, can no longer stand by those who believe in the ideology, it will be the ultimate loser.

Modi makes everyone happy — grumbling ex-ministers, NDA allies, friendly opposition parties

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BJP MP Pragya Thakur says opposition using ‘sorcery’ after Arun Jaitley’s death

Referring to the several deaths of BJP leaders, controversial MP Pragya Thakur claimed that during her election campaign, a 'maharaj ji' had warned her to be cautious of 'sorcery'.

Dutee Chand creates history for India & Pragya Thakur’s ‘Godse shortcut’

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On Camera

Swraj Paul was the original NRI powerbroker. Helped Indira’s return, shaped India Inc

When he was asked why he was so loud in his criticisms of Indian industry when his purpose could be better served by a shrewder approach, he said, “Because I am a Punjabi, not a Marwari”.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

India and France to jointly develop and manufacture 120 kN engine for homegrown AMCA

The new engine, set to be developed over the next 10 years, will power the second tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. First set will be equipped with GE 414 engines.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?