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Before being taken away from the court room on Thursday, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav urged the judge to think with a ‘cool mi

Witty Lalu complains of cold in jail, judge recommends playing tabla

A special court is likely to decide whether to pronounce the quantum of punishment over video conference or in court on Friday.

04 Jan 2018 9:34 PM

Deferring the sentencing for the 2nd day in a row, the CBI judge said he would decide on Friday whether Lalu Prasad Yadav's sentence would be given over video conference or in the court. (Photo: PTI)

Received calls from 'well-wishers' of Lalu Yadav: Fodder case judge

The sentencing of the RJD chief for withdrawal of money from Deoghar treasury between 1991 and 1994 was deferred until Friday.

04 Jan 2018 5:10 PM

The court had on December 23 convicted Lalu Prasad and the other 15 in a fodder scam case, 21 years after it had surfaced. Six others, including another former chief minister, Jagannath Mishra, were acquitted. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Fodder scam: Contempt notice to RJD, Cong leaders

CBI judge directed senior RJD leaders, Tejaswi Yadav and Manish Tewari to personally appear before the court on Jan 23.

04 Jan 2018 7:59 AM

Prasad, who had undergone a heart surgery in 2014, has several restrictions on his diet. (Photo:AP)

Special treatment for RJD chief, gets TV, newspaper in jail

The senior RJD leader also said they might consider delivering him home-cooked food in the days to come.

25 Dec 2017 3:14 PM

The special CBI court found a total of 15 people guilty including Lalu Prasad Yadav in the fodder scam. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Lalu Prasad Yadav held guilty in fodder scam case, sent to prison

Fodder scam involved embezzlement of Bihar govt money for fictitious medicines, fodder for cattle in 1980-90s. It came to light in 1996.

24 Dec 2017 4:39 AM

Special CBI court on Saturday convicted RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, and 15 others in the case pertaining to fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 89.27 lakh from Deogarh treasury between 1991 and 1994. (Photo: PTI)

Legal battle to continue, will move HC, says RJD after Lalu's conviction

RJD leader Raghuvansh Prasad said that beside fighting it legally, the party would go to the people and fight it politically.

23 Dec 2017 6:13 PM

The court will pronounce the quantum of sentence on January 3, 2018 for the 16 guilty including Lalu Prasad. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Truth will win in end, come what may: Lalu Prasad Yadav after fodder scam conviction

A special CBI court convicted former Bihar CM and RJD chief Lalu Prasad for fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 89.27 lakh.

23 Dec 2017 5:31 PM

The special court found a total of 15 people guilty including Lalu Prasad Yadav in the fodder scam. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Fodder scam: CBI court convicts Lalu Prasad, acquits Jagannath Mishra

The court will pronounce quantum of sentence on January 3, 2018 for the 16 guilty including Lalu Prasad Yadav.

23 Dec 2017 3:47 PM

'We trust and respect the judiciary. We will not let BJP's conspiracies work,' Lalu said, adding that he would get a clean chit in the fodder scam case like other accused in the 2G and Adarsh scams. (Photo: PTI)

Fodder scam: Lalu urges people to maintain ‘calm and peace’ after verdict

The fodder scam case relates to the alleged fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 95 lakh from the Deoghar treasury.

23 Dec 2017 11:53 AM

The accused are facing charges under IPC sections 120B, 409, 418, 420, 467, 468, 471, 477 (A), 201 and 511 and under Prevention of Corruption Act section 13 (1) D read with 13 (2). (Photo: PTI | File)

Fodder scam: D-day for ex- Bihar CMs Lalu, Mishra, verdict today

Besides the two ex-CMs, former MP R K Rana, three former IAS officers are also among the 22 accused in the fodder case.

23 Dec 2017 8:53 AM

A still from the song Ghoomar in the film Padmavati that has sparked a controversy.

Padmavati threats tarnishing nation’s image, says Congress

Some leaders and groups have reportedly announced a bounty for beheading Bhansali and the movie’s female lead Deepika.

28 Nov 2017 12:32 AM

On Wednesday, an incident of stone pelting took place at Rafia Naaz's house when the security guard went on a break; it stopped after police intervened, but resumed on Thursday morning. (Photo: ANI)

Muslim woman in Jharkhand faces death threats for teaching yoga

Acclaimed yoga artist complains she has been subjected to death threats from her community for 3 years now.

10 Nov 2017 10:46 AM

Following the threats, Koyli Devi and her family reportedly travelled 8 km from her village to the Patiamba village in the Jaldega block to take shelter. (Photo: ANI)

Life of fear: Villagers threaten mother of 11-yr-old who died of starvation in J'khand

The victim died of starvation on Sept 28 as her family was struck off from govt welfare rolls for not linking their ration to Aadhaar card.

22 Oct 2017 1:31 PM

In the video, Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) Das is seen driving a two wheeler without helmet. (Photo: ANI/Screengrab)

Joy ride: J'khand CM, friends on bikes without helmets in Ranchi

Not only Das but all his friends who are driving along with him are seen driving their two wheelers without helmets.

21 Oct 2017 5:10 PM

The family was struck off from government welfare rolls for not linking their ration card with the Aadhaar card. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Aadhaar not must for ration: J'khand govt after girl starves to death

Any card, including a driver's license and voter ID card or any specified card, is permissible for procuring food grains.

21 Oct 2017 3:29 PM

The girl died on September 28 after her mother was unable to feed her. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

No Aadhaar, no food? Jharkhand family denied rice; daughter starves to death

The family was struck off from government welfare rolls for not linking their ration card with the Aadhaar card.

17 Oct 2017 1:38 PM

According to ICC's new playing conditions for shortened games that came into effect on September 28, DRS would now be used in T20Is in addition to Tests and ODIs.(Photo: BCCI)

India vs Australia, 1st T20: Players of both teams left confused over use of DRS

India defeated Australia by nine wickets in the first T20 via Duckworth-Lewis method.

08 Oct 2017 4:42 PM

Smith, on the other hand, will return home and is expected to be fit for next month's Ashes. (Photo: AP)

India vs Australia: Steve Smith out of T20 series due to shoulder injury

Cricket Australia confirmed that vice-captain David Warner will stand in as captain for the three-match series.

07 Oct 2017 11:51 AM

India dominated the limited over series against Australia with a 4-1 win to reclaim the number one ODI rankings and Virat Kohli and his men would be keen for a perfect finish to the T20I series.(Photo: BCCI)

India vs Australia T20s: Virat Kohli and co look to continue good run vs Steve Smith's men

In the last T20I bilateral series, India made a 3-0 clean sweep in Australia in January last year.

06 Oct 2017 1:06 PM

8 people have died, 25 injured after fire broke out at a firecracker factory in Jharkhand's Kumardubi. (Photo: Representational)

Jharkhand: 6 killed as illegal firecracker storage house goes ablaze

Local BJP MP said the CM has assured an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to those injured.

25 Sep 2017 8:57 AM

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