Pragya Thakur
Former BJP MP Pragya Thakur Calls for Violence Against Minorities at Bhopal VHP Event
Sep 29, 2025 11:19 pm CST
Former Bhopal BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur has sparked outrage with inflammatory remarks at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event, urging Hindu women to arm themselves and prepare for violence against perceived enemies. Her speech included calls for social boycotts of minorities, accusations of "love jihad," and political attacks on India's first Prime Minister. Opposition leader Umang Singhar condemned her statements as divisive tactics meant to distract from Madhya Pradesh's pressing socioeconomic issues.
Indian Army Officer Colonel Purohit Promoted Following Acquittal in 2008 Malegaon Blast Case
Sep 25, 2025 06:43 pm CST
Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit has been promoted to Colonel rank following his acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. The special NIA court cited lack of reliable evidence in its verdict. Purohit, who was the first serving Indian Army officer arrested in a terror case, maintained he was a military intelligence officer infiltrating terror organizations.