UP Power Corporation to pay Rs 10L compensation for deficiency
A consumer court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation to pay a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for not providing electricity connection to a cement factory which amounted to "gross deficiency" in service.

UP stampede: 3 arrested, Maya announces compensation
In the tragic temple stampede at Pratapgarh where at least 65 people were killed and over 20 others critically injured during a luncheon (Bhandara) organised by a well-known saint, Kripalu Maharaj, three arrests have been made.

PM regrets attack on Ansari
Irked by the developments in the Rajya Sabha over the women`s bill, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday telephoned Vice President Hamid Ansari and expressed regret over attempts by some SP members to attack him in the House.

Ministers, leaders apologise to Vice President
Several Union Ministers and leaders of various political parties on Monday apologised to Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari for the disrespect shown to him by some members and their unruly behaviour in the House.

CJI moots compensatory fund for rape victims
Chief Justice of Indian KG Balakrishnan on Sunday mooted creation of a fund to rehabilitate and provide succour to rape victims through district legal service authorities.

Judge who upheld death sentence of Aftab Ansari threatened
Justice Kalidas Mukherjee, one of the two Calcutta HC judges who upheld the death sentence of don Aftab Ansari in the 2002 Amercian Center case, has received a threat letter following which his security has been enhanced.

NSA Menon meets Karzai; discusses security of Indians
In the backdrop of the latest terror attack targeting Indians, National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon on Friday met Afghan President Hamid Karzai and discussed the issue of security of about 4,000 Indians here.

India will emerge as a leading tourist destination: Ansari
Pitching for the promotion of tourism, Vice President M Hamid Ansari today said India was an ideal destination for travellers and all stake holders in this sector would be encouraged by the government to perform better.

Terrorists demand Rs 100 cr from Kolkata industrialists
The West Bengal government on Monday provided security cover for two city-based industrialists after they complained to the police of receiving ransom calls.

Rajendra Prasad was gentleman of Indian politics: Ansari
Vice-President Hamid Ansari on Sunday described the first president of the country, Rajendra Prasad, as the "gentleman of Indian politics" and said he was the epitome of "simplicity and selflessness".