land acquisition scandal
Maharashtra Deputy CM's Son Ordered to Pay Rs 21 Crore in Controversial Pune Land Deal
Dec 12, 2025 04:14 pm CST
Amadea Enterprises LLP, owned by Parth Pawar, son of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, has been directed to pay Rs 21 crore in stamp duty with additional penalties for a controversial land deal in Pune's Mundhwa area. The company purchased a 40-acre plot valued at Rs 1,804 crore for just Rs 300 crore and initially paid only Rs 500 in stamp duty, raising allegations of preferential treatment.
Lalu Yadav and Family Face Trial in IRCTC Hotel Scam: Understanding the Corruption Case Against Bihar's Political Dynasty
Oct 13, 2025 04:28 pm CST
Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Yadav, his son Tejashwi, and wife Rabri Devi have been charged in the alleged IRCTC hotel scam case. The corruption allegations stem from Lalu's tenure as Railways Minister, where he allegedly influenced maintenance contracts for IRCTC hotels in exchange for undervalued land. With elections approaching, the RJD party must now balance its legal defense with campaign efforts as they face charges of cheating and criminal conspiracy that could result in significant prison sentences.