Malegaon
City in Maharashtra, India
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Malegaon is a city in Nashik District of Maharashtra State in India. It is situated on the bank of the Girna river with Mosam River river flowing through middle of the city dividing it in two parts. Malegaon is famous for its loom industries.
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![]() Pragya Thakur, 6 Others Walk Free in Malegaon Blast Case—After Shah's ‘No Hindu...Terrorist' Remark Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:34Published | |
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'Would you worship Bhagwa terrorist?': Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand says 'don't link terrorism with colour'; questions failure to find Malegaon blast culpritsThe acquittal of all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case has reignited the debate over the term 'Saffron Terror.' Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj condemned linking..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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'An attempt to implicate leaders of Hindutva': Eknath Shinde backs Pragya Thakur; slams Rahul Gandhi for speaking Pakistan's languageMaharashtra's Deputy CM Eknath Shinde defended Pragya Thakur's claims of torture during the Malegaon blast probe, accusing the UPA government of framing Hindutva leaders and coining the term 'saffron..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Pragya Thakur's SHOCKING claim on Malegaon blast case, says, 'was forced to take names of...'The Malegaon blast incident dates back to September 29, 2008, when an explosive device connected to a motorcycle exploded near a mosque in Maharashtra's Malegaon, killing six people and injuring over..DNA - Published | |
Malegaon blast case: Sadhvi Pragya says she was tortured to name PM Modi; forced to lie about YogiSadhvi Pragya states coercion in naming leaders. A special NIA court acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. The blast resulted in six deaths and numerous injuries. The court cited..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Bhagwa, Sanatana aur Rashtra ki vijay': Ex-BJP MP Pragya Thakur hails court verdict on Malegaon blast case; accuses Congress of conspiracyPragya Singh Thakur, former BJP MP, declared her acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case as a victory for 'Bhagwa, Sanatana and Rashtra,' accusing Congress of fabricating the lawsuit. The NIA court..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Explosive in house or on bike? Malegaon blast judgement flags gap in probe; raises torture concernsA special NIA court's acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case has revealed significant contradictions between the ATS and NIA investigations. The court cited flawed evidence, coercion, and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'ATS pressurized, evidence erased': Acquitted accused in Malegaon blast case; names Sharad Pawar, Digvijay SinghSameer Kulkarni, acquitted in the Malegaon blast case, accuses Congress leaders and the Maharashtra ATS of framing Hindus for political gain. He alleges evidence manipulation and pressure on..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Malegaon blast: ATS officer who investigated case makes shocking revelation about Mohan Bhagwat, says 'there were orders to...'"I can request that the families of those who died in the bomb blast be given maximum compensation. The court announced Rs 2 lakh compensation, but they should be given more," he added.DNA - Published | |
Malegaon blast case: Ex-Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan's remark on 'Sanatan terror' sparks row; calls for using ‘Hindu terrorism’ insteadFormer Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan opposes the term "saffron terror," associating saffron with revered figures and symbols. This statement follows the acquittal of all accused in the 2008 Malegaon..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Was asked to arrest RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat': Ex-ATS cop recalls Malegaon blast probe; alleges pressure to push 'saffron terror' angleIndiaTimes - Published | |
Malegaon blast case: Bomb could have been placed later on motorbike, says judgeIn the 2008 Malegaon blast case, all seven accused were acquitted due to a failure to establish key evidence, including the motorcycle bomb connection and RDX procurement. The judge cited defective..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Malegaon blast case: Army to study order before deciding on Purohit futureIndiaTimes - Published | Malegaon blast case: 39 witnesses turned hostile, weakened case of prosecutionIndiaTimes - Published |
Malegaon blast case: UAPA sanctions invalid, terror charge can't stick, rules courtIndiaTimes - Published | 'The way she was tortured ... ': Uma Bharti remembers Pragya Thakur's jail time; hails Malegaon blast verdictUma Bharti welcomed the Malegaon blast verdict. She insisted that terror has no colour. Bharti demanded an apology from Congress and Digvijay Singh. She criticized the 'Hindu terror' narrative. Bharti..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Truth has won': Sadhvi Pragya's sister speaks out after Malegaon blast verdictSadhvi Pragya's sister, Upma Singh, emotionally reacted to the acquittal of her sister and others in the Malegaon blast case, proclaiming "truth has won." She recounted the family's suffering during..IndiaTimes - Published | Evening news wrap: Goyal's 'economy' check after Trump's remarks; all 7 acquitted in Malegaon bomb blast case and morePiyush Goyal affirmed India's trade stance after US tariffs. A special court acquitted all accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. A Chhattisgarh trafficking victim claimed Bajrang Dal coerced her..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Saffron terror narrative fell flat': BJP corners Congress after Malegaon blast acquittals, demands apologyA special NIA court acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case, citing lack of evidence. BJP leaders slammed the Congress for fabricating the "Hindu terror" narrative, demanding an..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘No faith advocates violence’: Digvijay Singh reacts after 2008 Malegaon blast verdict acquits all 7 accusedIndiaTimes - Published |
2008 Malegaon blast case: Court says no reliable proof to warrant conviction; here's why all 7 accused were let offA special NIA court acquitted Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, Prasad Purohit, and five others in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, citing lack of evidence and procedural lapses. The court stated that the UAPA..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Bhagwa ki vijay hui hai': Pragya Singh Thakur reacts after Malegaon bomb blast case verdict; all 7 accused acquittedPragya Singh Thakur, after being acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case, declared it a victory for 'Bhagwa,' alleging a conspiracy to defame it. The NIA court acquitted all seven accused, citing..IndiaTimes - Published |
What happened at Malegaon 18 years ago that changed narrative on terrorism? Pragya Thakur and Lt Col Purohit were...People from extremist right-wing Hindu outfits were arrested for being involved in the explosion of the low-intensity bomb fitted to a motorcycle that went off near a busy intersection of Bhikku Chowk...DNA - Published | 2008 Malegaon blast case verdict: Ex-BJP MP Pragya Thakur, Lt Col Prasad Purohit and 5 other accused acquittedAll seven accused acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case verdict. NIA Special court judge delivered the verdict today, July 31.DNA - Published |
Malegaon Blast verdict today: These 7 accused faces trial in 17-year-old caseA special NIA court is likely to deliver its verdict in the 2008 Malegaon case today, July 31. The verdict comes almost 17 years after a blast. There are seven key accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast..DNA - Published | NIA court to deliver judgement on 2008 Malegaon blastsIndiaTimes - Published |
11/7 case: Actions of ATS came under judicial scrutiny earlier tooThe credibility of the ATS's investigations is under scrutiny, highlighted by past cases like the 2006 Malegaon blasts, where individuals were wrongly accused and later discharged. The upcoming verdict..IndiaTimes - Published | Judge conducting trial in 2008 Malegaon blast case transferredIndiaTimes - Published |
Bangladeshi migrants obtaining documents illegally is 'vote jihad part 2', claims Maharashtra CM Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis alleges Bangladeshi migrants are acquiring birth certificates illegally, referring to this act as "vote jihad part 2." Nearly 100 cases have been reported in Amravati..IndiaTimes - Published | ED arrests 2 more in probe into hawala, suspicious transactions at MalegaonIndiaTimes - Published |
CM Fadnavis says ATS squad probing use of 'terror funds' in 'Maha' pollsMaharashtra Chief Minister Davendra Fadnavis claimed terror funds were used in the state elections. He cited a Malegaon case with suspicious transactions of Rs 1000 crore. Fadnavis alleged foreign..IndiaTimes - Published | Malegaon election result 2024: Shive Sena's Dadaji Bhuse, AIMIM's Ismail Abdul Khalique lead in Outer and CentralShiv Sena's Dadaji Bhuse and AIMIM's Mohammed Ismail Abdul Khalique secured victories in the Malegaon outer and Central elections respectively. Maharashtra's political landscape, marked by alliances..IndiaTimes - Published |
Money laundering case: ED raids 23 locations in Maharashtra and GujaratThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at 23 locations across Maharashtra and Gujarat in connection with a money laundering case. The investigation targets Siraj Ahmed Harun Meman, a..IndiaTimes - Published | Malegaon accused's plea to admit docus as evidence junkedIndiaTimes - Published |
Ex-Malegaon mayor & AIMIM neta shot at thrice in NashikAbdul Malik Mohammed Yunus Isa, president of Maharashtra's Malegaon unit of AIMIM, was shot at thrice around 1.15am on Monday. His condition is reported to be stable. Malik, 40, also the former mayor..IndiaTimes - Published | Aurangzeb's soul has crept into Congress: Yogi AdityanathAddressing a rally in Malegaon town in Maharashtra's Nashik district, he said the BJP is contesting elections not merely for power but to build a developed India. "There should be no doubt that..IndiaTimes - Published |
Falsely framed under UPA govts' pressure: Malegaon blast accusedAccused Ramesh Upadhyay alleges false framing by ATS in 2008 Malegaon blast case under political pressure from UPA govt. He claims evidence was fabricated to please political masters, leading to..IndiaTimes - Published | Verify Pragya Thakur's health status, NIA told as she misses court dateA special court in Mumbai has directed the NIA to verify the health condition of BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur, accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. Thakur's absence citing health reasons has caused..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Tally of hostile witnesses in Malegaon case now hits 31IndiaTimes - Published | Savarkar our idol, won't tolerate his insult: Uddhav tells Rahul; urges him to fight unitedly for democracyHe said the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance of three parties - Sena (UBT), Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) - was formed to protect democracy and it was necessary to work unitedly for it...IndiaTimes - Published |
Blast not official duty: Bombay HC rejects Purohit’s plea in 2008 Malegaon caseIndiaTimes - Published |