News for 'Sadhvis'

Ajmer blast: In closure report, NIA gives clean chit to Sadhvi Pragya

Ajmer blast: In closure report, NIA gives clean chit to Sadhvi Pragya

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The agency said that it could not find any 'strong evidence' against Indresh Kumar, Sadhvi Pragya, Rajendra and Ramesh alias Prince.

BJP pits Sadhvi Pragya against Cong's Digvijay Singh

BJP pits Sadhvi Pragya against Cong's Digvijay Singh

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Arrested in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, she was given a clean chit by the National Investigation Agency, but the trial court refused to discharge her from the case.

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.

I don't know what is my crime, says Sadhvi Pragya

I don't know what is my crime, says Sadhvi Pragya

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, an accused in the Malegaon blast, has alleged that she has been tortured and ill-treated by the Anti-Terrorism Squad, her counsel told a court here today.

BJP's Pragya Thakur accuses party MLA of running illegal liquor shop

BJP's Pragya Thakur accuses party MLA of running illegal liquor shop

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

She has also demanded Rai's removal from the MLA's post. When contacted, Rai told media persons to themselves inquire into Thakur's allegations.

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Over 60 per cent voter turnout was recorded on Monday in 49 constituencies in six states and two Union territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, with Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir recording its highest-ever voting percentage.

BJP list: 33 sitting MPs dropped; Mandaviya fielded from Porbandar

BJP list: 33 sitting MPs dropped; Mandaviya fielded from Porbandar

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

It dropped sitting MP from Guna, Krishnapal Singh Yadav, to field Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia from the seat.

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Cricket climate change to medical practice, dropped candidates have their non-political life sorted.

BJP's second candidate list for Telangana after Dassehra: Kishan Reddy

BJP's second candidate list for Telangana after Dassehra: Kishan Reddy

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Three Lok Sabha MPs, including its former Telangana president Bandi Sanjay Kumar, figured on Sunday in the BJP's first list of 52 candidates.

Sadhvi Pragya, 7 others acquitted in Sunil Joshi murder case

Sadhvi Pragya, 7 others acquitted in Sunil Joshi murder case

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Joshi, once a close aide of the Sadhvi before they fell out over some dispute, was shot dead in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas on December 29, 2007 in Audyogik Police station area.

Controversy's child: BJP's Sadhvi Prachi invites Musharraf for ghar wapsi

Controversy's child: BJP's Sadhvi Prachi invites Musharraf for ghar wapsi

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

BJP's Sadhvi Prachi also asked all Hindus to have 4 children.

Sadhvi's charges will be probed, NSA to Advani

Sadhvi's charges will be probed, NSA to Advani

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

National Security Advisor M K Narayanan assured Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani that charges against the Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad probing the Malegaon blast case would be investigated, a BJP spokesman said in New Delhi.

Swiggy takes down Holi billboard after backlash

Swiggy takes down Holi billboard after backlash

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Soon after the ad was put up, several people tweeted with the hashtag "HinduphobicSwiggy", urging people to boycott the food and grocery delivery service provider.

Malegaon blast case: NIA doesn't oppose Sadhvi's bail plea

Malegaon blast case: NIA doesn't oppose Sadhvi's bail plea

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The four accused had applied for bail in February earlier this year. The 2006 Malegaon case comprised of two sets of accused.

HC rejects bail plea of ailing Sadhvi in Malegaon blast case

HC rejects bail plea of ailing Sadhvi in Malegaon blast case

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

A division bench dismissed an appeal filed by her against a Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act court order, refusing bail to her on medical grounds.

Controversial Sadhvi will go on campaigning: BJP

Controversial Sadhvi will go on campaigning: BJP

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti will campaign for the Bharatiya Janata Party "as and when required" and there is no question of cancelling her rally, Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said on Friday, dismissing suggestions that she was being pulled out after her controversial remarks at a public meeting in Delhi.

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.

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".

Amarnath yatra pilgrim from Raj dies, toll at 3; 60K pray at cave shrine

Amarnath yatra pilgrim from Raj dies, toll at 3; 60K pray at cave shrine

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Roshan Lal Suthar, a resident of Pansal Dhileara area of Rajasthan, was missing since Tuesday and his body was found near the lower Holy Cave, they said.

Malegaon blast: NIA has until March 5 to respond to Sadhvi

Malegaon blast: NIA has until March 5 to respond to Sadhvi

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

The National Investigation Agency, which failed to file its reply on a petition challenging its validity and powers to function has sought more time from the Bombay high court to file its reply.

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

While about 8,000 people are in the long list of invitees, the select list features 506 A-listers, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, diplomats, judges and high priests.

Sadhvi Prachi defends Dadri lynching; says those who eat beef deserve it. BOO her

Sadhvi Prachi defends Dadri lynching; says those who eat beef deserve it. BOO her

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

The sadhvi, while replying to a question by a media person regarding Dadri lynching case said people who eat beef and kill our 'mother cow' should face the consequence similar to the one faced by the victim, Mohammed Ikhlaq.

Sadhvi Prachi not allowed to enter Dadri village

Sadhvi Prachi not allowed to enter Dadri village

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Prachi alleged "conspiracy" behind the administration's move and asked why the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi's entry was not curbed in a similar manner.

From Bachchan to Ambani, who's who at Ram temple event

From Bachchan to Ambani, who's who at Ram temple event

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The 'Pran Pratishtha' of the idol of Ram Lalla -- the childhood form of Lord Ram -- will be attended by people from all walks of life, including representatives of major spiritual and religious sects of the country and of various tribal communities and prominent personalities.

Sadhvi row: Mayawati slams BJP for playing 'dalit card'

Sadhvi row: Mayawati slams BJP for playing 'dalit card'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Friday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party for playing the 'dalit card' to defend Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti over her controversial remarks and claimed she did not belong to the community.

SRK, Aamir 'tarnishing' India's image, says VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi

SRK, Aamir 'tarnishing' India's image, says VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi alleged that actors Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan were "tarnishing" the image of the country by claiming that intolerance was prevalent.

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.

NIA court tells Sadhvi Pragya to be present when summoned

NIA court tells Sadhvi Pragya to be present when summoned

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

BJP's Bhopal MP Pragya Singh Thakur, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, appeared before a special NIA court here on Wednesday.

'Muslims of UP will go with Congress'

'Muslims of UP will go with Congress'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'Nobody is speaking up for Muslims today.' 'Secular parties too have calmed down because they feel this will hurt the Hindu vote (bank).' 'In this scenario, where does a Muslim go?'

Trinamool leaders detained for hours during dharna in Delhi

Trinamool leaders detained for hours during dharna in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and several other party leaders were detained on Tuesday night as they held a dharna at the Union Rural Development Ministry office in New Delhi demanding a meeting with the minister and released around three hours later.

Controversial minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti gets Y-category VIP security cover

Controversial minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti gets Y-category VIP security cover

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Union Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, whose hate speech kicked up a political storm and stalled Parliament, has been given VIP security.

Uttarakhand cops make first arrest in Haridwar Dharma Sansad case

Uttarakhand cops make first arrest in Haridwar Dharma Sansad case

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

While Rizvi has been arrested, notices for appearance under Section 41 A of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) have been sent to Yati Narasimhanand and Sadhvi Annapurna, Uttarakhand Director General of Police Ashok Kumar told PTI.

Despite PM's remarks, stalemate over Sadhvi's remarks persists

Despite PM's remarks, stalemate over Sadhvi's remarks persists

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The Lok Sabha witnessed uproar for the third straight day on Thursday with a determined opposition seeking a statement from the prime minister on the controversial remarks of minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti besdies her resignation.

Bhai Dooj, BJP Style

Bhai Dooj, BJP Style

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party MPs Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi celebrate Bhai Dooj in New Delhi, November 6, 2021.

'We don't want time-pass trial of Malegaon blast case'

'We don't want time-pass trial of Malegaon blast case'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

'If there is effective prosecution, only then we will get justice, but first let them (NIA) run the case honestly in court.'

HC dismisses plea against acquittal of Advani, others in Babri case

HC dismisses plea against acquittal of Advani, others in Babri case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

A Lucknow bench of justices Ramesh Sinha and Saroj Yadav passed the order on the appeal by two Ayodhya residents -- Haji Mahmood Ahmad and Syed Akhlaq Ahmad.

Scoop Review: TERRIFIC Show!

Scoop Review: TERRIFIC Show!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Even those with no knowledge of the inner workings of the media and police, would find Scoop absorbing as a human drama and the story of the resilience of a woman, her family and true friends, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

PIX: Netas get rakhis tied on their wrists on Raksha Bandhan

PIX: Netas get rakhis tied on their wrists on Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders celebrated Raksha Bandhan on Thursday.

Allahabad HC puts off to Oct 31 hearing in plea against Babri acquittals

Allahabad HC puts off to Oct 31 hearing in plea against Babri acquittals

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The Allahabad high court on Monday deferred till October 31 the hearing of an appeal challenging the acquittal of all 32 accused, including former deputy prime minister LK Advani and the then Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh, in the Babri mosque demolition case.

2 more booked over Haridwar Dharma Sansad hate speeches

2 more booked over Haridwar Dharma Sansad hate speeches

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The FIR has been lodged under Section 153A of the IPC (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language).