News in Pics: January 24, 2019

Fresh Trouble For Akhilesh Yadav as ED Conducts Raids in the Multiple States in Gomti Riverfront PMLA Case

Trouble seems to be mounting for Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav ahead of the Lok Sabha polls as the Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted multiple searches across various states in connection with its money laundering probe into the Rs 1,500 crore Gomti riverfront development project in Uttar Pradesh’s capital Lucknow. Raids were being carried out in various premises of the accused and their associates in Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow and Noida), Delhi, Haryana and Rajasthan, by a team of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials assisted by local police. The central probe agency had filed a criminal case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in this instance in March last year. The ED case was filed after taking cognisance of a CBI FIR.

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Govinda's Nephew Janwendra Ahuja Passes Away at 34, Suffered Heart Attack

Bollywood actor Govinda‘s nephew and producer Kirti Kumar’s son, Dumpy aka Janwendra Ahuja passed away this morning after suffering a heart attack. A source close to the family confirmed the news that Janwendra complained of a sudden ache in his chest while at his flat at Yari Road, Versova, Andheri West after which the 34-year-old collapsed. On rushing to the hospital, he was declared brought dead. The body was taken to a nearby hospital for a post-mortem at 6:30 am today. The family is, evidently, in complete shock at the sudden demise of the only son of Kirti Kumar. Govinda, Krushna Abhishek, Ragini Khanna and other members of the family have reached Janwendra’s residence in Versova. The final rites will be conducted late in the afternoon at Pawan Hans crematorium.

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'Go Back to Italy': Farmers Protest Against Rahul During His Amethi Visit, Accuse Him of Grabbing Their Land

On a day when Rahul Gandhi visited his home turf Amethi in Uttar Pradesh, farmers in the parliamentary constituency staged a protest and raised slogans against the Congress president.The farmers protested in Gauriganj town in Amethi district on Wednesday demanding that either their land that was given to Rajiv Gandhi Foundation should be returned or they are provided employment. The protest came at a time when Rahul was visiting Amethi to kickstart Congress’ poll campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. One of the protesters, Sanjay Sing told ANI: “We are very upset with Rahul Gandhi. He should go back to Italy. He does not deserve to be here. Rahul has grabbed our land.”

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After CJI, Justice Sikri Recuses Himself From Hearing Plea Challenging Appointment of CBI Interim Director

Supreme Court judge Justice A K Sikri on Thursday recused himself from hearing a plea challenging the Centre’s decision to appoint M Nageswara Rao as interim CBI director. A bench headed by Justice Sikri listed the matter for Friday for hearing before a different bench. As soon as the matter came up for hearing, Justice Sikri told senior advocate Dushyant Dave, appearing for petitioner NGO Common Cause, that he would not like to hear the matter and was recusing himself. “You understand my position. I can’t hear this matter,” Justice Sikri said, who was part of the high-powered panel which had removed CBI Director Alok Verma.

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Luka Chuppi Trailer Out: Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon go on Complicated Marriage Ride

Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon’s upcoming film Luka Chuppi’s trailer is finally out. The first-ever collaboration of the two actors give you enough reason to watch the film and now with its trailer, the rom-com is all set to set the internet abuzz with their complicated love story. The story revolves around the guy who wants to marry the girl but the girl wants a live-in relationship first to decide if they are meant for each other. However, they get into a complicated relationship where their family gets involved and they have to pretend like a married couple. The fresh chemistry and crackling comedy will definitely make you laugh hard.

News in Pics: January 24, 2019