SC puts Lalu Prasad back on trial in fodder scam case
In a blow to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad, the Supreme Court on Monday held that he and other accused persons, including former Bihar Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra, will be tried separately for corruption in a criminal case involving the withdrawal of Rs. 84.53 lakh and falsification of records from the Deoghar Treasury in 1991-94 in connection with the Rs. 900 crore fodder scam.
Chinese Ambassador moots 4-point initiative to improve ties with India
Amid increasing strain in its ties with India, China has proposed a four-point initiative to overcome differences and deepen relations that includes aligning its ‘One Belt One Road’ (OBOR) project with India’s ‘Act East Policy’ and restarting negotiations on a free trade pact.
ACB initiates probe into bribery charge against Kejriwal
Even as he was scheduled to appear before it to hand over additional “evidence”, including what sources claimed were “additional names from the Delhi Cabinet”, the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) initiated an inquiry into the bribery charge levelled by sacked Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra against Chief Miniser Arvind Kejriwal on Monday.
States should take ownership in leading anti-Maoist operations: Rajnath Singh
The Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected States should take the ‘ownership’ in leading operations against Maoists and the central armed police forces (CAPFs) would actively coordinate with them, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday.
No surprises in Indian team for Champions Trophy
The The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee on Monday announced the Indian team for the Champions Trophy to be held in England from June 1.
By setting aside the Jharkhand High Court's verdict, the Supreme Court on Monday paved the way for a fresh trial of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad, former Bihar Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra, and other accused in a criminal case involving the withdrawal of money and falsification of records from the Deoghar Treasury in connection with the Rs.900 crore fodder scam.
Four killed in Chennai apartment fire
Four persons, including two children, were killed in a fire that broke out reportedly due to short-circuit in an electricity box near the ground floor of an apartment in Vadapalani, Chennai, around 4.45 a.m. on Monday.
Travelling in the Delhi Metro is going to be dearer from Wednesday, with increase in the fares between ₹ 10 and ₹ 50.
When Dalits were also landowners and Vellalas slaves
Palm leaf manuscripts reveal a history of slavery in Nanjil Nadu, now part of Kanniyakumari district.
Young leaders around the world
With Emmanuel Macron slated to be the youngest President of France, here’s a look at young leaders in office around the world.
