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Supreme Court stays part of Bombay HC verdict acquitting 12 in Mumbai blasts case

The Supreme Court has stayed the Bombay High Court’s acquittal of 12 men in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, stating the verdict will not serve as a legal precedent.

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The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed a part of the Bombay High Court’s recent verdict acquitting all 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case. The court said the order cannot be treated as a precedent.

The bench comprising Justice MM Sundresh and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh clarified that the accused will be released from custody though it issued notices to them as well.

The decision came in response to an appeal by Maharashtra government against the High Court’s order. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the state, said the government sought a stay on the verdict, not on the release of the acquitted. He emphasized that certain legal findings in the judgment could impact future trials under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crimes Act (MCOCA).

The bench noted that since all the accused had already been released, there was no question of sending them back to prison. However, it stated that, based on the submissions made by the Solicitor General, the judgment would not be treated as a precedent. Justice Sundresh also observed that some of the accused appeared to be Pakistani nationals.

Earlier this week, the Bombay High Court bench of Justice Anil Kilor and Justice Shyam Chandak overturned the 2015 MCOCA court verdict, which had sentenced five accused to death and the remaining seven to life imprisonment. The court stated that the prosecution had utterly failed to prove its case and added that it was hard to believe the accused had committed the crime. 

The court also questioned the evidence, including the explosives, maps, and arms recovered during the investigation, stating they appeared unrelated to the blasts. It further said the prosecution could not establish the type of bombs used.

The 2006 attack involved seven coordinated bomb blasts using rigged pressure cookers placed in first-class compartments of Mumbai local trains during evening rush hour between 6:24 pm and 6:35 pm. On that day, 189 people died due to the blasts at Matunga Road, Mahim Junction, Bandra, Khar Road, Jogeshwari, Bhayandar, and Borivali. 

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had described the acquittals as shocking and stated that, after consulting with legal experts, the High Court verdict would be challenged in the Supreme Court. 

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Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant among 32 inducted in Bihar cabinet expansion

Nishant Kumar entered the Bihar cabinet for the first time as 32 ministers from NDA allies took oath in a major expansion of the state government.

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A major cabinet expansion took place in Bihar on Thursday, with 32 leaders from the ruling NDA alliance inducted into the state government. Among the prominent names was Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who entered the cabinet for the first time.

The expansion included representatives from all major NDA allies in the state. According to reports, the BJP secured 15 ministerial berths, while JD(U) got 13 positions. Two ministers were inducted from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), while Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha received one berth each.

The oath-taking ceremony was held in Patna in the presence of senior NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Nishant Kumar’s induction comes weeks after he formally entered active politics. His entry into the Bihar cabinet is being viewed as a significant development for JD(U), which had long projected an anti-dynasty image under Nitish Kumar’s leadership.

The cabinet reshuffle follows Nitish Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha earlier this year and the formation of the government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

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PM Modi marks Operation Sindoor anniversary, calls it India’s firm stand against terrorism

PM Modi said Operation Sindoor showcased India’s firm response against terrorism while paying tribute to the armed forces on the operation’s first anniversary.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s firm response against terrorism and highlighted the country’s commitment to national security.

Marking one year of the operation, the Prime Minister praised the courage, precision and professionalism of the Indian armed forces. He said the military action was carried out in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that had claimed the lives of 26 civilians in 2025.

Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, as a calibrated tri-services operation targeting terror infrastructure linked to cross-border terrorism. Reports said the operation showcased coordinated action by the armed forces and was seen as a major counter-terror response by India.

On the anniversary of the operation, PM Modi also changed the display pictures across his social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The image carried the text “Operation Sindoor” along with the Indian tricolour design.

The Indian Air Force also shared visuals and messages recalling the operation and highlighting India’s military response. A video released by the force described the operation as a strong message against terrorism and referred to the precision strikes carried out during the mission.

Operation Sindoor was launched following the Pahalgam terror attack, after which India carried out strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, according to official statements and reports published at the time.

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Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor again as TVK pushes to prove majority

TVK chief Vijay held another meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the party intensified efforts to secure majority support after emerging as the single-largest party in the Assembly elections.

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Actor-turned-politician Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar again on Thursday as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), continued efforts to prove it has enough support to form the next government in the state.

TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly after winning 108 seats, but it remains short of the majority mark of 118.

The Congress has extended support to TVK, adding five MLAs to Vijay’s side. However, the alliance still needs additional backing from other parties or independents to comfortably cross the halfway mark.

According to reports, the Governor has not yet been fully convinced that TVK currently has the required numbers to form a stable government. This has delayed clarity over the swearing-in ceremony and the formal invitation to form the government.

Political activity intensified after reports emerged that some AIADMK legislators were moved to a resort in Puducherry amid speculation over possible support to TVK. AIADMK leaders, however, publicly denied any internal crisis.

TVK sources have expressed confidence that the party will be able to demonstrate majority support during discussions with the Governor.

The Tamil Nadu election results marked a major political shift in the state, with TVK breaking the long-standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK in its first Assembly election contest.

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