News for 'Pragya Singh'

Sadhvi Pragya suffers mild heart attack

Sadhvi Pragya suffers mild heart attack

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, one of the prime accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, suffered a mild heart attack on Wednesday night and her condition is now stable, hospital sources said on Thursday.

HC rejects Pragya Thakur's bail plea

HC rejects Pragya Thakur's bail plea

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

The Bombay High Court on Friday rejected the plea of 2008 Malegaon blast case prime accused sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur for liberty observing that no case had been made out for granting bail.

Rakul-Jackky Party With...

Rakul-Jackky Party With...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

It was a big birthday bash for Zayed Khan when he turned 44 over the weekend, and many of his friends came over to party with him.

Sadhvi Pragya threatens to commit suicide

Sadhvi Pragya threatens to commit suicide

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, the prime accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, has threatened to kill herself, alleging ill-treatment meted out to her in jail. In a letter dated July 11 addressed to the media, the Sadhvi states that she is fed up with the manner in which she is being treated by the police, hospital and jail authorities and threatened to commit suicide in the Byculla jail, where she is currently lodged.

Malegaon blast: Sadhvi Pragya moves bail plea

Malegaon blast: Sadhvi Pragya moves bail plea

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Following the release of six accused in the 2006 Malegaon blast case, prime accused Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur has moved the court seeking regular bail.

FIR against Sadhvi Pragya for Babri Masjid remark

FIR against Sadhvi Pragya for Babri Masjid remark

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The EC on Saturday had issued a show-cause notice to Thakur, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast accused currently out on bail, over her remark made during an interview to a news channel.

Pragya Thakur moves HC over travel cost

Pragya Thakur moves HC over travel cost

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

In her petition filed before the high court, Thakur, who is currently lodged in the Byculla jail in Mumbai, said she is ready to incur the cost of both rail and/or air fare if there is any technical or procedural hitch in the same, as her safety and security is paramount.

17 yrs after Malegaon blast, NIA court acquits all 7 accused

17 yrs after Malegaon blast, NIA court acquits all 7 accused

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Nearly 17 years after a blast in Malegaon town of north Maharashtra claimed six lives, a special court in Mumbai on Thursday acquitted all the seven accused, including former Bharatiya Janata Party MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit, noting there was 'no reliable and cogent evidence' against them.

SC dismisses bail plea of Sadhvi Pragya

SC dismisses bail plea of Sadhvi Pragya

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Dismissing her bail plea, a bench of justices J M Panchal and H L Gokhale said, "There is no merit in the petition".

Despite BJP diktat, Pragya Thakur backs Nupur Sharma

Despite BJP diktat, Pragya Thakur backs Nupur Sharma

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'Our deities are sanatan. If you insult them, we will also tell the truth. You tell our truth and it will be accepted by us. But why does it pain you when we tell the truth? This means somewhere history is dirty'

HC brings back Sadhvi Pragya under MCOCA

HC brings back Sadhvi Pragya under MCOCA

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

The court ruling came following a state government appeal against the sessions court decision to set aside MCOCA against the Sadhvi and others.

Sadhvi Pragya moves Bombay HC for bail

Sadhvi Pragya moves Bombay HC for bail

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, the main accused in the Malegaon blast case, has moved the Bombay High Court seeking bail, after her plea was rejected by the Maharashtra Control Of Organised Crime Act court. The court on Friday adjourned the hearing for two weeks as the Anti Terrorism Squad sought time to file its reply. Earlier, the special MCOCA court had rejected her bail application. According to Thakur's lawyer, advocate Ganesh Sowani, she had been illegally detained.

HC seeks NIA's reply on Sadhvi Pragya's plea

HC seeks NIA's reply on Sadhvi Pragya's plea

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

The Bombay high court has directed the National Investigation Agency to file its reply on a petition challenging its constitutional validity. Justice A S Oka was hearing a petition filed by Malegaon blasts accused Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur challenging the constitutional validity of the setting up of the NIA.

Joshi murder: Sadhvi Pragya produced in MP court

Joshi murder: Sadhvi Pragya produced in MP court

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur was on Monday presented before a court here in an ambulance parked inside the premises, in the Sunil Joshi murder case, as she was unable to step out due to spine problems.

Andhra cops want to probe sadhvi Pragya

Andhra cops want to probe sadhvi Pragya

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

Andhra Pradesh police officials including members of elite anti terrorist force OCTOPUS will soon go to Mumbai to question Sadhvi Pragya Singh, Shrikant Purohit and other suspects who were arrested in connection with the Malegaon blast.

BJP MP Pragya Thakur faints at party event in Bhopal

BJP MP Pragya Thakur faints at party event in Bhopal

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Bharatiya Janata Party's Lok Sabha member from Bhopal Pragya Singh Thakur fainted during an event organised at party office on Tuesday to pay tributes to Bharatiya Jan Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookherjee on his death anniversary.

'Sadhvi Pragya conspired to strike terror in Malegaon'

'Sadhvi Pragya conspired to strike terror in Malegaon'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

The National Investigation Agency on Saturday opposed the bail plea of Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, a key accused in the Malegaon blast case, in the special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act court. The agency said that she aided and abetted the other accused with the full knowledge of the terror strike and had offered all support to them. On November 18, Thakur had filed a bail application in the special MCOCA court for the third time.

Sadhvi Pragya's bail to be heard by Bombay HC on Dec 14

Sadhvi Pragya's bail to be heard by Bombay HC on Dec 14

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

The bail plea filed by Malegaon blasts accused Sadhvi Pragya Singh will be heard on December 14 by the Bombay high court.

Mere suspicion not proof: Court in Malegaon verdict

Mere suspicion not proof: Court in Malegaon verdict

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

A special court acquitted seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case, citing a lack of cogent and reliable evidence. The court emphasized that mere suspicion cannot replace real proof and highlighted loopholes in the prosecution's case.

Pragya Thakur hospitalised, fails to appear before court

Pragya Thakur hospitalised, fails to appear before court

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Her lawyer told the court that she is suffering from high blood pressure and is unable to travel from Bhopal to Mumbai.

Sadhvi Pragya's bail plea rejected in Malegaon blast case

Sadhvi Pragya's bail plea rejected in Malegaon blast case

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

The special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on Tuesday rejected the bail application of Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, the key accused in the 2008 Malegoan blast.

Has Rahul Gandhi Forgotten The Malegaon Blasts?

Has Rahul Gandhi Forgotten The Malegaon Blasts?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

For Malegaon's Muslims, Rahul Gandhi's remarks were simply one more indication that the party they once supported no longer cares for them, notes Jyoti Punwani.

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Vaani, Khushi Get Ready To Party

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

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HC reserves order on Sadhvi Pragya's bail plea

HC reserves order on Sadhvi Pragya's bail plea

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

The Bombay High Court has reserved its order on the bail plea of Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, prime accused in the September 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case.After the trial court rejected her bail plea, Sadhvi moved the high court seeking liberty on the ground that the charge sheet had not been filed within the stipulated 90-day period.

Pragya's Karkare remarks: Despicable, say 8 ex-DGPs

Pragya's Karkare remarks: Despicable, say 8 ex-DGPs

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

The joint statement was issued by retired DGPs Julio Ribeiro, Prakash Singh, P K Hormis Tharakan, Kamal Kumar, Jacob Punnoose, Sanjeev Dayal, Jayanto Choudhury and N Ramachandran.

MCOCA court wants state reply to Pragya's torture

MCOCA court wants state reply to Pragya's torture

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

The special MCOCA court on Tuesday directed the state to file its reply to the allegations of physical torture levelled by sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, Lt Col Purohit and others accused in the Malegaon blast case

SC to hear Pragya plea against MCOCA on Monday

SC to hear Pragya plea against MCOCA on Monday

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to take up on Monday an appeal filed by Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, key accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blasts case, challenging her prosecution under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act.

Video shows out-on-bail Pragya Thakur playing kabaddi

Video shows out-on-bail Pragya Thakur playing kabaddi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

"You never know at which moment it can create problems for her. There is a problem with her L4 and L5 bones (vertebrae) as they got dislocated because ATS Maharashtra (investigators) threw her on the floor," Upma Thakur, Pragya Thakur's sister said.

SC notice to Maha on Pragya Thakur's bail plea

SC notice to Maha on Pragya Thakur's bail plea

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Maharashtra government on a petition filed by Pragya Singh Thakur, prime accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blasts case, seeking bail.

The problem of Pragya Thakur

The problem of Pragya Thakur

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

'Mahatma Gandhi, even for those on the extreme Hindu Right who believe he founded the politics of Muslim 'appeasement', is suicidal to target,' asserts Shekhar Gupta.

The man who shot kabaddi video is 'Ravana': Pragya Thakur

The man who shot kabaddi video is 'Ravana': Pragya Thakur

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

"I am telling the person, whose sanskaras have got spoiled, to mend them. If you don't, your old age and next birth will also get spoiled because whenever anyone has clashed with the patriots, revolutionaries and above all saints, neither Ravana or Kansa survived, nor will the 'adharmi' or 'vidharmi' of the present be saved," Thakur said.

Sadhvi Pragya files plea on train travel in MCOCA court

Sadhvi Pragya files plea on train travel in MCOCA court

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, accused in the Malegaon blast case, has filed an application in the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act court.Thakur has requested the court to direct the probe team, which is scheduled to take her to Bhopal in connection with the murder case of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh activist Sunil Joshi, to let her travel in an air-conditioned compartment. Sunil Joshi's name had cropped up during the investigation of the Malegaon blasts case.

Sadhvi Pragya breaks fast after being allowed to visit Kumbh

Sadhvi Pragya breaks fast after being allowed to visit Kumbh

Rediff.com18 May 2016

She wanted to take a dip in the Shipra river in Ujjain and had secured an order from a court in Dewas district.

Sara, Rakul, Malaika's Glamorous Night Out

Sara, Rakul, Malaika's Glamorous Night Out

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

The GlobalSpa Awards 2025 saw film folk bring glamour and style to the red carpet.

Nitish favours Pragya Thakur's expulsion from BJP

Nitish favours Pragya Thakur's expulsion from BJP

Rediff.com19 May 2019

He, however, was quick to add that though "it is an internal matter of the BJP, but so far as country or ideology is concerned, there is no question of tolerating such things."

Cong has put my daughter in jail: Sadhvi Pragya's mother

Cong has put my daughter in jail: Sadhvi Pragya's mother

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Mother of Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, prime accused in the September 2008 Malegaon blast case, on Tuesday said that her daughter had been "falsely implicated" and was "innocent".

Remark aimed at Udham Singh, not Godse: Pragya

Remark aimed at Udham Singh, not Godse: Pragya

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

"Storm of lies becomes so big at times that even day appears to be night but the Sun does not lose its light. People should not be swayed by this storm. Truth is that I did not tolerate insult to Udham Singh yesterday," the Bhopal MP tweeted.

Now CBSE brings 'oil boards' to fight fat in schools

Now CBSE brings 'oil boards' to fight fat in schools

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed schools to establish 'oil boards' to educate students and staff about the dangers of consuming high-fat foods and oils, serving as daily reminders to promote healthier eating habits.

Court says can't stop Pragya from contesting polls

Court says can't stop Pragya from contesting polls

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'This court has not granted bail...wrong forum has been chosen'

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Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

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