2008 Malegaon Blast

BJP says Sadhvi Pragya's comment on Hemant Karkare a 'personal view', asserts party always held him to be a 'martyr'

'The BJP believes that Karkare died while bravely fighting terrorists. The BJP has always considered him a martyr,' the party said.

Sadhvi Pragya Singh says she 'cursed' Hemant Karkare: IPS Association condemns 'insulting' statement, calls for respecting the dead

The statement of the IPS Association adds to the condemnation pouring in from various quarters over Thakur's statement about Karkare.

After Mecca Masjid, Samjhauta blast accused let off: Poor history in delivering justice to victims of 'saffron terror' continues

A look at specific incidents from the past where Muslims were targeted in terrorist incidents, the conviction rate and trial of the case is disappointing

2008 Malegaon blasts: Bombay HC admits accused Lt Colonel Shrikant Purohit's plea to revise rejection of discharge from case

The Bombay high court admitted a plea filed by Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, challenging previous judgments of the High Court and a special trial court that had rejected his discharge from the case.

2008 Malegaon blast case: Home ministry transfers Judge SD Tekale six months before end of term

The Home Ministry, on the recommendation of the Bombay HC, announced the appointment of Judge VS Padalkar to preside over the 2008 Malegaon blast case

2008 Malegaon blast case: Shrikant Purohit appears before NIA court for framing of charges

Purohit, who was granted bail by SC last week in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case, appeared before a special court hearing arguments on framing of charges

2008 Malegaon blast accused Shrikant Purohit wants to return to the army 'as soon as possible'

A day after the Supreme Court granted him bail in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, Lt Col. Shrikant Purohit said he wanted to rejoin the army as soon as possible

2008 Malegaon blast case: Purohit's bail triggers war of words between Congress, BJP

The BJP criticised the Congress' reaction to Purohit getting bail and said Sonia and Rahul must apologise for "indulging in the politicisation of terror".

Malegaon blast case: Col Purohit to rejoin army during bail period, will remain under suspension

Purohit is likely to report back to the unit from where he was arrested. His suspension will thereafter be reviewed, the sources said.

Malegaon blast case: Father of victim files plea in SC against Sadhvi Pragya's bail

A petition was filed on Thursday in the Supreme Court challenging the bail to Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case.