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Lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar on Thursday took a swipe at BJP Bhopal candidate Pragya Singh Thakur over her comments on Babri Masjid demolition. (Photo: File)

Sadhvi Pragya BJP's shameful choice: Javed Akhtar on her Babri comments

His comments come after Sadhvi Pragya had said she is 'proud' to accept that she was involved in demolition of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya.

02 May 2019 4:31 PM

The editorial has referred to France, Australia and England claiming that burqa was banned by them in the aftermath of attacks. (Photo: File)

Shiv Sena calls for ban on burqa; BJP disagrees, Pragya agrees

"Raavan's Lanka has banned Niqab, when will Ram's Ayodhya do so?" asked Shiv Sena through an editorial in its mouthpiece Saamna.

01 May 2019 11:48 AM

Congress candidate Digvijay Singh during his election campaign in Bhopal on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Digvijay Singh backs Kanhaiya Kumar, rebukes RJD

Mr Kumar, who was facing sedition charge in the wake of students’ unrest in JNU recently, has been fielded by CPI (Marxist) in Begusarai.

29 Apr 2019 5:35 AM

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday took a swipe at opponent and BJP candidate Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur in a electoral rally at Bhopal. (Photo: File)

Would not have needed surgical strikes if Sadhvi cursed Masood Azhar: Digvijaya

Digvijaya Singh asks PM, 'Where was he when Pulwama, Pathankot and Uri attacks happened. Why we were not able to get rid of such attacks?'

28 Apr 2019 9:27 AM

On April 17, 2019, soon after joining the BJP, Malegaon blast accused Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur’s name was announced as the party candidate. (Photo: File)

From Pragya to sadhvi, BJP's Bhopal candidate is ready for her 'dharm yudh'

Sadhvi Pragya Thakur has gained immense popularity for her checkered journey from an accused in the Malegaon blast to the candidate of BJP.

26 Apr 2019 2:29 PM

The surgeon said that the tumour and tissues were sent to Mumbai for tests. The reports revealed that she had developed cancer. (Photo: ANI)

Surgery cured Sadhvi Pragya of cancer, not cow urine

According to surgeon, a bilateral mastectomy was performed at the Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences. (Photo: ANI)

26 Apr 2019 1:57 PM

Fatima Siddique said that she would campaign for Malegaon blast accused and her party candidate from Bhopal Sadhvi Pragya if she apologizes to Muslims for her remarks. (Photo: ANI)

BJP vs BJP: Fatima Rasool upset with Sadhvi Pragya, wants apology

'I respect saffron but does Thakur respect hijab? If Thakur respects hijab then she must apologise to the Muslim community,' Siddique said.

26 Apr 2019 11:11 AM

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis (Photo: File)

Would campaign for Sadhvi if party wants: Devendra Fadnavis

All eyes will be on the fight for Bhopal Lok Sabha seat as Congress has fielded its senior leader Digvijaya Singh for this seat.

26 Apr 2019 2:27 AM

'Sadhvi Pragya on whom there are several serious accusations has been set free,' Mufti said. (Photo: ANI)

'Like Sadhvi Pragya, set Yasin Malik free,' says Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba also lodged a note of protest against a slew of measures brought about in the valley recently.

24 Apr 2019 4:18 PM

She also said she is the 'the living example of the numerous atrocities committed on women' and that she does not want any woman to go through the same pain that she did. (Photo: ANI)

Entered politics so that no woman should be tortured, says Sadhvi Pragya

On Tuesday, Thakur filed her nomination papers from Bhopal Lok Sabha constituency.

24 Apr 2019 10:47 AM

Sadhvi Pragya called the cure scientific, saying she is a living example of its effectiveness. (Photo:File)

'Gau Mutr' can cure cancer, control blood pressure: Sadhvi Pragya

When questioned about the controversies surrounding cows, Sadhvi Pragya said it was traumatic to see how cows are being treated in India.

23 Apr 2019 4:18 PM

'Democracy has ceased to exist in Bengal, law and order has also failed,' he added. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Absolutely a right decision': Amit Shah defends fielding Sadhvi Pragya

Speaking on Sadhvi Pragya, he said that she has been given a clean chit after a false case was filed against her.

22 Apr 2019 10:24 AM

He said the raids have all yielded proof of corruption, including siphoning of money from schemes meant for the most vulnerable sections of the society like children and expectant mothers. (Photo: File)

Fielding Sadhvi Pragya a reply to those who linked Hindu with terror: PM

In 2019, they have been brought to the steps of jails, after 2019, they will be in jail, PM Modi said.

20 Apr 2019 9:13 AM

An application has been filed before the NIA court here against Malegaon blast accused Sadhvi Pragya Thakur, seeking a bar on her contesting the Lok Sabha poll. (Photo: File)

'Healthy enough to contest': Malegaon blast victim's father urge NIA court to bar Sadhvi

The applicant questioned Thakur’s candidature citing she got bail on ground of poor health, but she is 'healthy enough to fight elections'.

18 Apr 2019 5:41 PM

Six were killed and nearly 100 were injured in the 2008 Malegaon blast.

NIA commences trial in Malegaon blast case

NIA submitted a list of 216 documents and 286 witnesses that include doctors, police officers, and forensic experts apart from 102 panch witnesses.

03 Nov 2018 1:48 AM

Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit's wife Aparna Purohit on Monday expressed happiness over the court's decision. (Photo: ANI)

Malegaon blasts case: Lt Col Purohit's wife expresses happiness over verdict

This comes after SC on Monday set aside the Bombay High Court’s earlier order and granted bail to Lt Col Purohit in Malegaon blasts case.

21 Aug 2017 4:03 PM

2008 Malegaon blast accused Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Malegaon blast case: Plea filed in SC against bail granted to Sadhvi Pragya

In May, NIA told the special court in Mumbai that it doesn't oppose the discharge application filed by accused Sadhvi Pragya.

20 Jul 2017 3:35 PM

The NIA had informed the court that it had no objection to the court granting bail to Thakur. (Photo: File)

NIA clears Sadhvi Pragya to apply for discharge in Malegaon blast case

Earlier in April, the Bombay High Court granted bail to Sadhvi Pragya in connection with the 2008 Malegaon blast case.

12 May 2017 5:46 PM

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