Christine Lagarde, who was French finance minister at the time of the deal in favour of tycoon Bernard Tapie, is accused of negligence in the case
1 min read22 Jul 2016Strauss-Kahn had told the court the parties were much-needed 'recreational sessions' and he did not know the women who took part were prostitutes
2 min read12 Jun 2015He is also accused of doing publicity for another accused, a pimp who owns a string of brothels near the French border in Belgium, where rules are more lax
3 min read2 Feb 2015French court’s decision to prosecute Lagarde may not automatically force her to resign from IMF but could weaken her image
2 min read22 May 2013The agreement ends Strauss-Kahn’s legal woes in the US, but he faces more court dates in France
4 min read11 Dec 2012Report says former IMF chief, maid Diallo will meet judge in New York on 7 Dec to sign deal
3 min read30 Nov 2012Strauss-Kahn held by police in French prostitution probe
2 min read21 Feb 2012Strauss-Kahn back in Paris after sex scandal
3 min read4 Sep 2011The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared