LALU PRASAD
Defender for son-in-law, 150 dishes, Dubai models, Bollywood stars & horse race with SUV prize: Anant Singh pulls out all stops for daughter Shivangi's wedding
Mokama MLA Anant Singh is planning an extravagant wedding for his daughter Shivangi Singh on November 25. From a Land Rover Defender worth nearly Rs 3 crore and a horse race offering an SUV as the top prize to a 150-dish menu, Bollywood performances and a sprawling wedding venue, here is a look at the preparations.
Lalu Prasad granted bail in 2011 poll code violation case in Siwan
Lalu Prasad appeared before the court of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM)-I after warrants and a proclamation notice were issued against him for repeatedly failing to attend court proceedings.
IRCTC hotels case: Delhi court defers formal framing of charges against Lalu, others
A Delhi court has adjourned the framing of money laundering charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family members. The judge stated that all accused, except those exempted, must be present at the next hearing. The Enforcement Directorate's case involves the alleged IRCTC hotel scam, with nine of the sixteen accused facing charges. The investigation indicates no political vendetta against Lalu Prasad, despite defense claims.
IRCTC hotel 'scam': Delhi HC seeks ED stand on Lalu Yadav's plea against money laundering charges
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) case arises from the CBI's FIR, which has alleged that Yadav entered into a criminal conspiracy with the owner of Sujata Hotels, Sarla Gupta, wife of his close associate Prem Chand Gupta, a Rashtriya Janata Dal MP in the Rajya Sabha, and IRCTC officials for "undue pecuniary advantage to himself and others" between 2004 and 2014.
IRCTC hotel scam: Delhi court defers formal framing of charges against Lalu Yadav, 8 others
A Delhi court has postponed the formal framing of money laundering charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav and others. The court has scheduled the next hearing for October 30 to continue the proceedings. Earlier, the previous court had identified strong evidence against the accused related to the IRCTC hotel scam. It stated that the investigation did not seem politically motivated, as argued by Lalu Prasad's counsel.
Bihar meets Bombay: Tej Pratap and Shehzad Poonawalla's unexpected reality TV alliance
Tej Pratap Yadav and Shehzad Poonawalla are contestants on the new season of Rise & Fall. The show is hosted by former cricketer Virender Sehwag and features a Rulers-versus-Workers format. Both participants have expressed their intentions for entertainment and friendly competition. Tej Pratap previously faced controversies leading to his six-year expulsion from RJD, while Poonawalla resigned from BJP citing personal issues.
Nitish Kumar gave up CM's post on his own, BJP didn't ask him to do so: Samrat Choudhary
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary stated Nitish Kumar resigned voluntarily and remains NDA's leader. He highlighted BJP's past support for Kumar and Lalu Prasad's rise to power. Choudhary also addressed criticism regarding his own selection as chief minister. He emphasized his focus on law and order and education for the state. The Chief Minister also mentioned ongoing flood relief efforts with central assistance.
IRCTC case: Court orders money laundering charges against Lalu, Rabri, son Tejashwi Yadav
A Delhi court has issued money laundering charges against Lalu Prasad and his family, resulting from questionable practices in the awarding of IRCTC hotel contracts. Allegations indicate that Lalu Prasad exploited his role as railway minister, directing prime land in Patna as proceeds of crime. The court determined there are adequate grounds to advance legal action against those involved.
JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha flags Bihar's water concerns, opposes renewal of Ganga water treaty with B'desh
JD(U) leader Sanjay Kumar Jha urged the Centre not to renew the Ganga water treaty. He alleged Bihar's water share has been stolen for three decades. The treaty signed in 1996 governs dry-season water flows at Farakka Barrage. Bangladesh receives 1,500 cumecs while Bihar gets only 400 cumecs. Jha linked silt accumulation to worsening flood situations in Bihar.
Bihar floods: Over 35 lakh hit by deluge in 14 districts as Ganga crosses its highest flood mark
Bihar floods worsened Tuesday, impacting over 35 lakh people in fourteen districts. The Ganga River at Sultanganj surpassed its highest flood level, causing concern downstream. A boat capsized in Vaishali, resulting in one death and one person missing. Authorities are operating community kitchens and relief camps for affected residents. Rescue operations are underway with the deployment of disaster response teams and boats.
IRCTC names Paytm among platforms driving 28% of online railway ticket bookings
Nearly twenty-eight percent of Indian railway tickets are booked through third-party platforms. This significant share includes major players like Paytm and MakeMyTrip. IRCTC Rail Connect app and website handle the majority of online bookings. Paytm's consumer business shows strong growth in UPI transactions and users. Railways remain a resilient online booking category for travel companies.
Delhi court defers framing of charges in ED's IRCTC cases against Lalu Prasad Yadav
A Delhi court has postponed its decision on framing charges in the IRCTC scam case. The special judge, who has been transferred, adjourned the matter to September 10. Charges were previously framed against Lalu Prasad Yadav and others in a CBI case. This case involves alleged irregularities in granting hotel operational contracts to a private firm. The alleged scam occurred when Yadav served as the Railway minister.
Delhi court adjourns framing of charges in ED's land-for-job, IRCTC cases against Lalu Prasad Yadav
A Delhi court adjourned framing charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav and others. The land-for-job case was adjourned to September thirtieth. The IRCTC scam matter was adjourned to September seventh. Charges were previously framed in a CBI case regarding the IRCTC scam. The court observed Yadav used the railway ministry as his personal fiefdom.
Court defers pronounces order on charge in IRCTC hotel scam case; Lalu Prasad Yadav among accused
A Rouse Avenue court has deferred the order on framing charges in the IRCTC hotel scam case, involving Lalu Prasad Yadav and others, seeking clarification from the CBI and listing the matter for August 5.
IRCTC corruption case: Lalu Prasad Yadav argues no evidence to frame charges, seeks discharge
Former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav has requested the Rouse Avenue Court to discharge him from the IRCTC corruption case, claiming insufficient evidence. The case involves alleged corruption in awarding tenders for IRCTC hotel maintenance to a private company during his tenure from 2004 to 2009. The CBI has asserted sufficient evidence for trial.
Trouble mounts for Lalu Prasad Yadav; CBI gets nod to prosecute the former railway minister
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has received approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs to prosecute former railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in a land-for-job scam. The agency is still seeking prosecution sanctions for over 30 other accused individuals and has requested an additional 15 days to obtain these.
CBI gets nod to bring to trial Lalu Prasad Yadav's former OSD in land-for-jobs case
The Central Bureau of Investigation received permission to prosecute Bhola Yadav, former OSD to ex-railway minister Lalu Prasad, in the land-for-jobs scandal. Sanctions for prosecuting Lalu Prasad and others are still pending. A court has demanded a decision by August 20, with authorized officials confirming the matter is under consideration.
Fodder scam: CBI court awards five years' jail to Lalu Prasad in 5th and final case
A special CBI court on Monday sentenced RJD president Lalu Prasad to five years imprisonment in the fifth and final case in the fodder scam. The court also imposed a fine of ₹60 lakh on him. The case relates to withdrawals from Doranda treasury during his tenure as chief minister of undivided Bihar. Prasad has already been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment in four other cases related to the fodder scam.
Lalu Prasad moves apex court for bail
Lalu Prasad Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking bail in the multi-crore fodder scam case in which he has been sentenced to five years' rigorous imprisonment.
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