VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Indian Army Agniveer recruitment deadline 2026 today: Check direct link to apply here Sam Levinson talks inspiration behind ‘Euphoria 3’ and Angus Cloud: ‘He was someone I loved very much’ | Why you should never use a mosquito bat around your TV; the reason will shock you | ‘Tum kaale ho, mujhe deserve nahi karte’: Wife plots husband murder with lover; chilling details emerge Uae Flag Raising: Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid calls on residents to raise UAE flag across homes, buildings | World News NEW DELHI: Janata Dal (United) supremo Nitish Kumar on Friday took oath as a Rajya Sabha MP, months after being sworn in as Bihar chief minister for a record 10th term.Kumar’s move to the Upper House, which caught many by surprise when it was announced last month, paves the way for the BJP, a JD(U) ally, to have its first chief minister in Bihar. He resigned as a member of the state legislative council after being elected to the Rajya Sabha. However, there is no clarity on when he will step down as chief minister.According to senior JD(U) leader Shravan Kumar, constitutional provisions allow a person to continue as CM for up to six months despite being elected to the Rajya Sabha.The BJP had emerged as the largest party, followed by the JD(U), in last November’s Bihar assembly polls, as their ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a landslide victory.(More details to follow)End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndian Army Clears Brigadier Post For Col Shrikant Purohit After Acquittal In Malegaon Blast Case’Love Jihad Or Law Violation?’ Viral Kumbh Girl Monalisa Bhosle Case Raises Serious Legal QuestionsIndia–US Trade Deal Enters Final Phase; Delegation Set for Washington VisitAnother 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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Earlier this week, he conducted a morning walk in Sirkazhi, where he interacted with residents, shared tea at a local shop and sought support.Meanwhile, deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin campaigned in Chennai’s Triplicane constituency.The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections will be held in a single phase on April 23, with counting scheduled for May 4. The main contest is between the DMK-led alliance and the NDA bloc led by AIADMK and BJP, while actor-turned-politician Vijay’s entry is expected to add a third dimension to the race.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 MediaVideos’Love Jihad Or Law Violation?’ Viral Kumbh Girl Monalisa Bhosle Case Raises Serious Legal QuestionsIndia–US Trade Deal Enters Final Phase; Delegation Set for Washington VisitAnother 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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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. 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