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Time of India
02-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Bhagawa, Sanatana, Rashtra have won': Sadhvi Pragya Thakur on Malegaon case verdict
After being acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, former BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Thakur said the verdict signified the victory of "Bhagawa, Sanatana aur Rashtra" while accusing the Congress of fabricating the case for political gains and defaming nationalists. Thakur said she would continue to serve the country despite the hardships she faced. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Operations Management Cybersecurity Data Analytics Design Thinking others Management Others MBA Public Policy Data Science Healthcare Technology Project Management Digital Marketing Degree CXO Finance PGDM MCA Leadership Artificial Intelligence Data Science Product Management healthcare Skills you'll gain: Quality Management & Lean Six Sigma Analytical Tools Supply Chain Management & Strategies Service Operations Management Duration: 10 Months IIM Lucknow IIML Executive Programme in Strategic Operations Management & Supply Chain Analytics Starts on Jan 27, 2024 Get Details Speaking to ANI, Thakur said, "Bhagawa, Sanatana aur Rashtra ki vijay hui hai'. I had to face a lot of difficulties, but I will keep doing everything possible for the country in future. Congress falsely made the entire case. This case was baseless. Congress always uses respectful words for terrorists. Congress party cannot become a nation-loving party." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Are you ready to conquer a planet? Undo Meanwhile, on Friday, Sameer Kulkarni, one of the acquitted accused, thanked the NIA court and accused the then Congress-led Maharashtra government of appeasement politics ahead of the 2009 elections. "We immediately expressed gratitude to the court... We fought this legal battle for the self-respect of the majority Hindu community. The then Congress government committed this heinous act of Muslim appeasement for the 2009 state elections and they were also unable to save the lives of Malegaon's innocent victim taxpayers," Sameer Kulkarni told ANI. Live Events On July 31, Mumbai's NIA special court on Thursday acquitted all seven accused of being involved in the 2008 Malegaon blasts , with the court saying that the prosecution failed to establish the case beyond a reasonable doubt. The NIA court has also ordered the Maharashtra government to award Rs 2 lakh compensation to the families of the victims and Rs 50,000 compensation to the injured. A total of 7 people were accused, including former MP Sadhvi Pragya, Major (retired) Ramesh Upadhyay, Sudhakar Chaturvedi, Ajay Rahirkar, Sudhankar Dhar Dwivedi (Shankaracharya) and Sameer Kulkarni. "All bail bonds of the accused are cancelled and sureties are discharged," the NIA special court said. The court had examined 323 prosecution witnesses and eight defence witnesses before pronouncing the verdict. The seven people have been acquitted of all charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Arms Act and all other charges. On September 29 2008, six people were killed and 95 others injured when an explosive device strapped to a motorcycle detonated near a mosque in Malegaon City's Bhikku Chowk. Originally, 11 people were accused in the case; however, the court ultimately framed charges against 7, including former MP Sadhvi Pragya.
News18
31-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
'Ok, Leave Rs 150, But At Least Return My Rs 750': Malegaon Blast Accused To Court
During the court hearing, Kulkarni stated that Rs 900 was confiscated from him at the time of his arrest, but only Rs 750 was officially recorded Sameer Kulkarni, one of the seven individuals acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, made an unusual request in court, he asked for his Rs 750, confiscated during his arrest, to be returned. During the court hearing, Kulkarni stated that Rs 900 was confiscated from him at the time of his arrest, but only Rs 750 was officially recorded. 'During the arrest, Rs 900 was confiscated from me, but only Rs 750 was shown on paper. Ok, leave Rs 150, but at least return my Rs 750," he told the court. The presiding judge noted the request but reminded him that court directives forbid the return of any case property until further orders. Though Kulkarni is now free, he must wait for the official clearance to retrieve the amount, NDTV reported. Kulkarni also asked for permission to raise nationalist slogans such as 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai" for three seconds, but the court declined, citing the need to maintain discipline in court proceedings. About Malegaon Blast Case Seventeen years after the Malegaon blast killed six people and injured more than 100, a special court in Mumbai on Thursday acquitted all seven accused, including former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, declaring a lack of 'reliable and cogent evidence." The court sated, 'Terrorism has no religion" and warned against convictions based on perception alone. Additionally, the court awarded compensation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act: Rs 2 lakh each to the six victims' families and Rs 50,000 to each of the injured 101 individuals. The father of the youngest victim, 10-year-old Farheen, decried the verdict as unacceptable and vowed to take the matter to the Supreme Court. The trial, initiated by the Maharashtra ATS in 2018 and later overseen by the NIA, involved testimony from 323 witnesses. Thirty-seven turned hostile during proceedings. Special Judge AK Lahoti flagged serious shortcomings in the prosecution's case, noting that suspicion alone could not serve as proof. With these findings, the accused were granted the benefit of the doubt and released. (With inputs from PTI) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
31-07-2025
- NDTV
"I Had Rs 750 When Arrested, Return It": Acquitted Malegaon Accused Sameer Kulkarni In Court
Mumbai: Amid the huge interest in the verdict in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, some interesting moments unfolded in the courtroom as the judge dictated his order, acquitting all seven individuals who faced trial. While the seven people will finally be relieved, some unusual demands and interactions drew the attention of reporters who've been covering the case as it went through its twists and turns. Money Request Sameer Kulkarni, who was among those acquitted by the court, said he wants Rs 750 that was confiscated from him. "During the arrest, Rs 900 was confiscated from me, but only Rs 750 was shown on paper. Ok, leave Rs 150, but at least return my Rs 750," he said. The judge took note of his request and said we have already given this order that nothing from the "case property" will be returned until the next order in the case. Which means, Kulkarni may be free but he will have to wait longer for his Rs 750. The unusual demand in court being seen as an allegation that Rs 150 may have been siphoned off from what the police may have confiscated from him during the arrest. Permission For Slogan? No, Says Court Along with his request for the return of Rs 750 after 17 years, Sameer Kulkarni asked the judge for permission to raise slogans for three seconds. He wanted to raise slogans like Bharat Mata Ki Jai. But it would have been a departure from court discipline and the court flatly refused permission for any sloganeering in court. 95 Injured In Blast, Not 101 While reading the order in NIA court today, it was clarified that the total number of injured in the blast is not 101, but 95 people. Out of 101, six made fake medical certificates to show injuries were detected, according to the court. Lawyers speculated this must have been done to claim compensation. The court's order suggests, however, that the official number of injured has become 95 and only these 95 who will get financial compensation of Rs 50,000 which was announced for the injured.
Business Standard
28-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Deakin University GIFT City organises its first student-led mega event
VMPL Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], April 28: Deakin University GIFT City Campus hosted its landmark student-led event, Deakin CyberClash 2025, on Friday, 25th April 2025. This inaugural mega event drew wide participation and enthusiasm, bringing together the brightest minds in cybersecurity from across the region. The high-energy competition featured more than 10 teams, each comprising two members, who battled it out in a dynamic Red Team (Attackers) vs. Blue Team (Defenders) format. Participants navigated two intense rounds addressing five vulnerabilities, simulating real-world cyberattack and defence scenarios with strategic precision and technical expertise. Spearheaded by the students of Deakin University GIFT City as part of their club initiative, CyberClash marked a major milestone in cultivating student leadership and collaborative learning. Chandan Hegde, one of the lead student organisers, reflected on the experience saying, 'Hosting Deakin CyberClash was an incredible learning opportunity. It was challenging yet deeply rewarding to see our vision come to life and witness such vibrant engagement from participants.' The competition was judged by a distinguished panel of experts which included Sameer Kulkarni, Senior Vice President, IT Infrastructure and Security, Decimal Point Analytics and Dr. Nilesh Kumar Purey, Chief Technology Officer, GIFT City Ltd. Mr. Kulkarni applauded the talent on display, 'The level of expertise and innovation shown today is truly impressive. Events like CyberClash are essential to nurturing a culture of cybersecurity awareness and excellence.' Dr. Purey added, 'This competition provided young professionals a platform to simulate real-world cybersecurity challenges. The dedication and talent on display was nothing short of inspiring.' David Das, Head of Campus Operations, Deakin University GIFT City, shared that,' We are incredibly proud to host our first-ever student-led competition. CyberClash reflects the quality and ambition of our students and our commitment to preparing future-ready professionals in cybersecurity.' Participants hailed from leading institutions across Gujarat and beyond, including Gujarat and beyond, including Rashtriya Raksha University, Pandit Deendayal Energy University , National Forensic Science University, and many others. They were particularly impressed by the state-of-the-art infrastructure and the immersive learning environment at the Deakin GIFT City campus. Shubham, who took part in the event, expressed his enthusiasm, 'The infrastructure at Deakin is exceptional. It created an authentic, real-time experience. Hats off to the student organisers for a well-executed, inspiring event.' The event concluded with a prize distribution ceremony with winners receiving significant rewards, including cash prizes for winners, first runners-up, and second runners-up. Judges and faculty alike congratulated all teams for their exemplary performance and encouraged them to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation in cybersecurity. Marking bold steps, Deakin University, Australia, a global leader in education and research, is proud to announce the Deakin GIFT City Meritorious Scholarships 2025, an initiative to recognize and support exceptional students in India. Through this, eight outstanding students, four from each program among those who enroll for the July 2025 intake will receive a 25% waiver on tuition fees for the entire duration of their two-year program. These scholarships are awarded to exceptionally high-achieving students, making them a remarkable opportunity for deserving candidates. The applications for these scholarships are open and interested students can email giftcity-dsm@ for more details on eligibility and application procedures. About Deakin University GIFT City Campus: Deakin University, ranked among the top 1% of global universities, made history as the first international university to establish a branch campus in India, with operations at GIFT City, Gandhinagar. Since welcoming its first cohort in July 2024, Deakin's campus has become a hub for academic excellence and industry-aligned learning. Currently, the campus offers two cutting-edge postgraduate programs in Business Analytics and Cyber Security. The next intake begins in July 2025, and admissions are now open.
