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It just…” Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis: Google combined all the company’s resources to catch up with… NOC denied, LSG’s Rs 2 Cr star out of IPL 2026; South African player in radar Quality & business ethics key to long-term success, says entrepreneur Bharat Gite ‘Mahavatar’: Is Shraddha Kapoor set to star opposite Vicky Kaushal in Amar Kaushik’s mythological drama? – Report Oil prices today: Crude climbs amid attack on Saudi facilities; US-Iran ceasefire on edge Lt Col Shrikant Purohit (File photo) NEW DELHI: Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit, who was acquitted last year in the Malegaon blast case, has been cleared for promotion to the rank of brigadier, sources said on Friday. In July 2025, an NIA court acquitted Purohit and six others, including former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur, in the case.Purohit had moved the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) following his acquittal, claiming that his career progression had been “adversely affected” by the prolonged trial. He argued that delays in the judicial process denied him a fair opportunity for promotion within the Army hierarchy.Also Read: Who is Lt Col. Prasad Purohit? The army officer who faced terror charges and walked free after court’s acquittalLast month, the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) stayed his retirement, which was due on March 31, while hearing his plea seeking promotion and related service benefits. The tribunal directed the Ministry of Defence to keep his retirement on hold until a decision is taken on his statutory complaint.At the time of his arrest in November 2008, Purohit was serving as a lieutenant colonel in military intelligence — marking the first instance of a serving Army officer being implicated in a terrorism-related case in the country.He spent nearly nine years in custody before being granted bail by the Supreme Court in September 2017.Malegaon blastThe blast occurred on September 29, 2008, when an explosive device strapped to a motorcycle detonated near a mosque in the Bhikku Chowk area of Malegaon in Maharashtra, killing six people and injuring 95 others.Originally, 11 people were accused in the case; however, the court ultimately framed charges against seven.The case was handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in 2011 from the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). Investigators examined hundreds of witnesses over nearly 17 years before all the accused were acquitted of charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Arms Act, and other provisions.Those acquitted alongside Purohit and Thakur were Major (retd) Ramesh Upadhyay, Sudhakar Chaturvedi, Ajay Rahirkar, Sudhankar Dhar Dwivedi (Shankaracharya), and Sameer Kulkarni.(With ANI inputs)About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAnother Embarrassment For Pak; Israel Blasts Asif Over ‘Annihilation’ Remark Ahead Of Iran-US TalksIndia To Post Defence Attaché In Mauritius; Oil, Gas Pact Nears Finalisation: EAM Jaishankar‘Glimmer Of Hope’: Mauritius PM Hails India’s Support Amid Iran Crisis, Eyes Key Oil And Gas DealElection Season Kicks Off With Record Voter Turnout In Assam, Puducherry As Kerala Clocks 77% VotingIndia Withdraws Bid To Host COP33 In 2028 — Here’s Why The Government ReconsideredIndia Ramps Up Gulf Outreach: Hardeep Puri Heads To Qatar, Jaishankar to UAE After US-Iran TruceAre You A ‘Worker’ Or Just An Employee? 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The party added that Kabir’s “revelations have shown how vulnerable Bengal’s Muslims are.”AIMIM to go solo in BengalReiterating its strategy, AIMIM announced that it will contest the upcoming elections independently, without entering into alliances. “AIMIM’s policy in contesting elections in any state is so that the marginalised communities have an independent political voice,” the party said in a post on X.The party also flagged the socio-economic condition of Muslims in the state, stating they remain “one of the poorest, neglected and oppressed communities” despite decades of governance by parties claiming a secular framework.Kabir controversy adds to tensionsThe split comes amid controversy surrounding Kabir, who was earlier expelled from the All India Trinamool Congress and later formed the Aam Janata Unnayan Party.Earlier, a video allegedly featuring a man resembling Kabir suggested plans to influence Muslim voters and discussed financial dealings linked to post-poll support. TMC shared the video on social media and wrote, “Here is the EXPLOSIVE sting operation video that fully EXPOSES @BJP4India ’s dirty conspiracy against Bengal. In the video, Humayun Kabir openly admits that BJP PAID him Rs 1,000 crore to mislead the minority community, and claims that senior BJP leaders like Himanta Biswa Sarma, Mohan Yadav, and even the PMO were involved in this CONSPIRACY.”However, Kabir denied the allegations, claiming the video was AI-generated and part of a conspiracy to defame him.Political context and implicationsKabir had formed his own outfit to contest the elections after a controversy over a proposal related to the Babri Masji.As per news agency ANI, political observers believe AIMIM’s decision could impact electoral dynamics in constituencies with significant minority populations, potentially leading to a multi-cornered contest. Critics argue it may split votes, while the party maintains it strengthens representation for underrepresented groups.The 294-member West Bengal Assembly will go to polls in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with counting scheduled for May 4.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAnother Embarrassment For Pak; Israel Blasts Asif Over ‘Annihilation’ Remark Ahead Of Iran-US TalksIndia To Post Defence Attaché In Mauritius; Oil, Gas Pact Nears Finalisation: EAM Jaishankar‘Glimmer Of Hope’: Mauritius PM Hails India’s Support Amid Iran Crisis, Eyes Key Oil And Gas DealElection Season Kicks Off With Record Voter Turnout In Assam, Puducherry As Kerala Clocks 77% VotingIndia Withdraws Bid To Host COP33 In 2028 — Here’s Why The Government ReconsideredIndia Ramps Up Gulf Outreach: Hardeep Puri Heads To Qatar, Jaishankar to UAE After US-Iran TruceAre You A ‘Worker’ Or Just An Employee? 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The second Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-02) was successfully conducted at Satish Dhawan Space Station Sriharikota. This marks an important milestone towards the readiness for the Gaganyaan mission,” Singh posted on Friday.The IADT-02, a follow-up test of the IADT-01 conducted nearly eight months ago on Aug 24, 2025, was expected to be conducted much earlier. But as with most aspects relating to the Gaganyaan mission, Isro has faced delays.Isro chairman V Narayanan had refrained from giving a concrete reply on IADT, or Gaganyaan on April 8. He had only said that the space agency was working on it.While the exact parametres of the test have not been made public by Isro at the time of writing this and calls were unanswered, the IADT-02 was expected to involve a simulated crew module with a mass of around 5 tonne, maintaining the external configuration similar to flight, and dropped from an altitude to validate the parachute system.In the actual mission, these parachutes will eventually bring back astronauts safely under the Gaganyaan mission. As per Isro’s initial plans, seven IADTs had to be conducted. However, multiple sources have confirmed to TOI that the number may change and the space agency could conduct fewer tests.During IADT-01, the simulated crew module was dropped from an altitude of 3.1km using an Indian Air Force (IAF) Chinook helicopter. The test was a joint effort of Isro, IAF, DRDO, Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard.In line with the plan, the drop took place over the Bay of Bengal and lasted about an hour from take-off to recovery, though the final parachute deployment sequence was completed in just 2-3 minutes.While Singh, in his post has announced that the Gaganyaan mission would happen next year, the timeline is not expected to be met by Isro, which has been struggling with delays. There are several key technologies that need to be validated before India can send humans to space.About the AuthorChethan KumarChethan Kumar is a Senior Assistant Editor with the Times of India. Aside from specialising in Space & Science, he has reported extensively on varied topics, with special focus on defence, policy and data stories. He has covered multiple elections, too. As a young democracy grows out of adolescence, Chethan feels, there are reels of tales emerging which need to be captured. To do this, he alternates between the mundane goings-on of the Common Man and the wonder-filled worlds of scientists and scamsters, politicians and soldiers. In a career spanning nearly 18 years, he has reported from multiple datelines — Houston, Florida, Kochi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Sriharikota (AP), NH-1 (J&K Highway), New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Raichur, Bhatkal, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, to name a few — but is based out of Bengaluru, India’s science capital that also hosts the ISRO HQ.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia To Post Defence Attaché In Mauritius; Oil, Gas Pact Nears Finalisation: EAM Jaishankar‘Glimmer Of Hope’: Mauritius PM Hails India’s Support Amid Iran Crisis, Eyes Key Oil And Gas DealElection Season Kicks Off With Record Voter Turnout In Assam, Puducherry As Kerala Clocks 77% VotingIndia Withdraws Bid To Host COP33 In 2028 — Here’s Why The Government ReconsideredIndia Ramps Up Gulf Outreach: Hardeep Puri Heads To Qatar, Jaishankar to UAE After US-Iran TruceAre You A ‘Worker’ Or Just An Employee? 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Gardening expert reveals 5 houseplants that thrive with minimal care, are almost impossible to kill and perfect for beginners Foreign secretary Vikram Misri meets Marco Rubio NEW DELHI: US secretary of state Marco Rubio is set to visit India next month following a “productive” meeting with foreign secretary Vikram Misri in Washington, where both sides reviewed key aspects of the bilateral partnership, including trade, defence and the Quad.Misri, currently on a three-day visit to the US, met Rubio at the White House. US ambassador to India Sergio Gor said the meeting focused on “our bilateral relationship, especially trade, critical minerals, defence and the Quad,” adding that Rubio “looks forward to visiting India next month.”Replying to Gor, Indian embassy in USA wrote, “During his ongoing visit, foreign secretary Shri Vikram Misri called on secretary of state Marco Rubio today. We look forward to deepening our engagement in these important sectors and much more to strengthen the 🇮🇳-🇺🇸 Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.”Focus on defence, trade and strategic tiesDuring his visit, Misri held a series of high-level engagements across the US administration, aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation. Discussions covered defence ties, technology sharing and supply chain integration under the India-US Major Defence Partnership framework.At the Pentagon, Misri met senior officials, including Elbridge Colby and Mike Duffey, focusing on defence exchanges and industrial cooperation. Talks also extended to the department of commerce, where he discussed expanding collaboration in critical technologies and resilient supply chains.The Indian embassy said these engagements were aimed at “transforming the India-US partnership for the 21st century,” including cooperation in AI and critical minerals.Regional security, Middle East developments discussedThe evolving situation in the Middle East and broader geopolitical concerns were also high on the agenda. Misri’s meeting with US deputy secretary Christopher Landau included discussions on developments in the Persian Gulf and other regional priorities.He also met FBI director Kash Patel, with both sides exchanging views on cooperation in counterterrorism, organised crime and narcotics.Quad cooperation and future roadmapUS under secretary of state Allison Hooker said both sides explored “practical ways to make both Americans and Indians safer and more prosperous, including through the Quad”.The visit comes amid heightened global tensions and underscores continued momentum in India-US ties, with both sides working to deepen cooperation across defence, economic and strategic domains.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia To Post Defence Attaché In Mauritius; Oil, Gas Pact Nears Finalisation: EAM Jaishankar‘Glimmer Of Hope’: Mauritius PM Hails India’s Support Amid Iran Crisis, Eyes Key Oil And Gas DealElection Season Kicks Off With Record Voter Turnout In Assam, Puducherry As Kerala Clocks 77% VotingIndia Withdraws Bid To Host COP33 In 2028 — Here’s Why The Government ReconsideredIndia Ramps Up Gulf Outreach: Hardeep Puri Heads To Qatar, Jaishankar to UAE After US-Iran TruceAre You A ‘Worker’ Or Just An Employee? 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Himanta’s comments against Khera using abusive language and his move to send over 100 policemen from Assam to the petitioner’s Delhi residence showed attempts to “silence and intimidate” him, he argued.Opposing the bail plea, Assam’s advocate general, Devajit Saikia, countered that the case was not just about defamation but went much beyond and involved a bigger conspiracy requiring a detailed investigation.About the AuthorPinto DeepakPinto Deepak – Legal Correspondent for The Times of India, Hyderabad, covering Telangana High Court and Supreme Court matters related to the state. Formerly reported on crime in Telangana, including high-profile and violent cases in Hyderabad. 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