Maharashtra

'Was ordered to arrest RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat': Retired ATS officer drops bombshell in 2008 Malegaon blast case

Aug 01, 2025, 06:56 PM IST

Mehboob Mujawar, the officer in question, claims he was instructed to arrest high-profile figures, including RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, to support a 'saffron terror' narrative.

Vodafone Idea expands 5G to 9 new circles, gives unlimited data from Rs 299: Check details

Aug 01, 2025, 06:07 PM IST

With the new rollout, Vi now offers 5G services in 18 cities, with further rollouts expected in the coming months.

Malegaon Blast 2008: No Evidence Links Pragya Thakur Or Lt Col Purohit To Bomb Assembly Or RDX

Aug 01, 2025, 12:40 AM IST

Join Business Today for an in-depth look at the groundbreaking Malegaon Blast Verdict 2025, delivered today, July 31, 2025, by a special NIA court, acquitting all seven accused after 17 years of legal battles. On September 29, 2008, a devastating blast rocked Malegaon town in Nashik, Maharashtra, near a local mosque, claiming 6 lives and injuring over 100 people. The explosion, triggered by an explosive device strapped to an LML Freedom motorcycle, sparked the controversial "Hindu terror" narrative under the then Congress-led UPA government. The seven key accused—Pragya Singh Thakur, Lt Col Prasad Purohit, Major Ramesh Upadhyay, Ajay Rahirkar, Sudhakar Dwivedi, Sudhakar Chaturvedi, and Sameer Kulkarni—faced serious charges of terrorism and murder, a label fiercely contested by them and their families. After 17 years of twists and turns, the NIA court acquitted all seven, citing a lack of concrete evidence. The court highlighted the failure of probe agencies to prove that Col Purohit brought the RDX or assembled the bomb, and there was no solid link between the blast vehicle and Pragya Singh Thakur. In a powerful statement, the court declared, "Terror has no religion," emphasizing that strong narratives must be backed by proof—a critique of the investigation’s shortcomings. The acquitted, including former BJP MP Pragya Thakur, who broke down in court alleging a plot to malign Hinduism, and Purohit, who called himself a wronged patriot, hailed the verdict as the end of a witch hunt. However, the victims’ families, dissatisfied with the outcome, are planning to appeal in the High Court, seeking justice for the lost lives.

Justice Or Controversy? Malegaon Blast 2008 Verdict: 17-Year Wait Ends, All Accused Acquitted 2025

Jul 31, 2025, 09:42 PM IST

Dive into the dramatic Malegaon blast verdict delivered today, July 31, 2025, by a special NIA court, acquitting all seven accused—including former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit—after 17 long years. This ruling concludes a case that began with a tragic explosion on September 29, 2008, in Malegaon, Maharashtra, which claimed six lives and injured over 100 during the holy month of Ramzan. The blast, caused by an explosive device strapped to an LML Freedom motorcycle in a town with a significant Muslim population, ignited the contentious "Hindu terror" debate. The verdict has sparked a political uproar, with key figures weighing in during the Monsoon Session 2025. Union Home Minister Amit Shah stunned the Rajya Sabha, asserting, "A Hindu can never be a terrorist," defending the acquitted and criticizing past narratives. In response, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari fired back, claiming, "If the Congress party had been in power, I can bet we would have brought justice to the Malegaon case," challenging the BJP’s handling of the investigation. Meanwhile, Congress leader Digvijay Singh, a vocal figure in the case’s history, shared his perspective today, reflecting on the verdict’s implications and his long-held views on the probe.

Waaree Energies Q1 Results: Profit Zooms 92% YoY | Top Mgmt Decodes Q1 Highlights & Growth Plan

Jul 29, 2025, 10:22 PM IST

Waaree Energies Q1 Results: The company posted a quarterly revenue of ₹4,597.18 crore, marking a 31.48% YoY growth, with EBITDA at ₹1,168.67 crore (up 82.61% YoY) and margins at 25.42%. Profit After Tax stood at ₹772.89 crore, a sharp 92.68% YoY rise. Key developments include a proposal to change the IPO object clause for shifting manufacturing from Odisha to Gujarat and Maharashtra, commissioning plans for additional module manufacturing capacities of 1.6 GW in Texas (USA) and 3.2 GW in Chikhli (Gujarat), and ongoing construction of green hydrogen, inverter, and battery energy storage facilities. Waaree Solar Americas Inc. recorded an order inflow of ~2.23 GW. The board also approved an additional capex of ₹2,754 crore for expanding cell capacity by 4 GW in Gujarat and ingot-wafer capacity by 4 GW in Maharashtra. Catch Sakshi Batra in conversation with Dr. Amit Paithankar, CEO & Whole-time Director, Waaree Energies Limited decoding the Q1 results and growth plan .

Maharashtra allows temples, charities to invest 50% of corpus in mutual funds, bonds

Jul 29, 2025, 05:17 PM IST

The Charity Commissioner of Maharashtra has issued a general order that enables trusts to diversify their investment portfolios without seeking individual approvals.

Maharashtra Temples & Trusts Can Now Invest In Stock Markets, Mutual Funds! Check Details

Jul 29, 2025, 08:11 PM IST

Maharashtra's iconic temples and charitable trusts could soon become active investors in India’s financial markets. With a sweeping reform effective July 21, 2025, Maharashtra state government has opened the gates for public trusts to allocate up to 50% of their corpus in mutual funds and market-linked securities. For decades, public trusts—be it religious institutions, social welfare organizations, or educational charities—were largely confined to traditional instruments such as fixed deposits and post office schemes. Any deviation into riskier assets required cumbersome, case-by-case permissions from the Charity Commissioner but that changes now. Catch Sakshi Batra explaining this mega move.

Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana: Maha govt suspends 26.34 lakh beneficiaries after verification

Jul 29, 2025, 07:39 PM IST

The Maharashtra government has suspended 26.34 lakh beneficiaries from its flagship Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. This decision follows a comprehensive verification process that revealed widespread ineligibility among recipients.

Uddhav–Raj Thackeray Reunion At Matoshree After 6 Years | Sparks BMC 2025 Political Buzz

Jul 28, 2025, 08:11 PM IST

A scene filled with political symbolism, on Sunday, Raj Thackeray visited Matoshree after six long years to wish cousin Uddhav on his birthday- but this was no ordinary visit. Raj paid an emotional tribute at Balasaheb Thackeray’s iconic chair, and the cousins shared a 20-minute private conversation – laughing, reminiscing, and reconnecting. The visit has triggered intense political chatter, with whispers of a Sena UBT–MNS alliance ahead of BMC 2025. Reacting to the visit, NCP leader and Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal said he wasn’t surprised. Earlier this month, the Thackeray cosuins shared stage to oppose the alleged Hindi imposition. With CM Devendra Fadnavis praising Uddhav and Sharad Pawar recently, Maharashtra’s political equations are shifting fast.

Another Fashion Scandal? Prada’s ₹ 1.25 Lakh Shoes Look Exactly Like Indian Juttis

Jul 27, 2025, 02:30 AM IST

Luxury fashion house Prada is under fire—again—for launching antiqued leather pumps that closely resemble traditional Indian juttis, a centuries-old handcrafted shoe worn across Punjab, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra. Priced at USD 1450 which is ₹ 1.25 lakh. Prada has been drawing sharp criticism for allegedly lacking attribution to the original jutti artisans. This isn’t Prada’s first run-in. Just last month, they faced backlash over sandals mimicking Kolhapuri chappals. As the lines between different cultures continue to blur in a globalised world, the demand to acknowledge and compensate source communities is becoming more urgent.

Weather Update: IMD issues extended rainfall warning for Mumbai, warns of 'heavy to very heavy rainfall' in Thane

Jul 25, 2025, 10:43 PM IST

Beyond Mumbai and Thane, similar forecasts have been announced for the districts in the Konkan-Goa region and the ghat areas of central Maharashtra.

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