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October 13, 2011 4:52 PM

SC slashes compensation amount to Uphaar tragedy victims

The Supreme Court has slashed the amount of compensations to Uphaar theatre fire tragedy victims awarded by the Delhi High Court. A bench headed by Justice R V Raveendran reduced the amount of compensation from Rs. 18 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh to the families of deceased above 20 years of age and for the ...

October 13, 2011 3:10 PM

India, Germany sign comprehensive Social Security pact

India and Germany have signed a comprehensive social security agreement. The agreement will relieve their workers from double taxation.It will also provide for cooperation in areas of labour market expansion and orderly migration.The pact was signed in Berlin by Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vaya...

October 13, 2011 3:04 PM

Car carrying explosives was headed towards Delhi: Police

The Police today said that car found in Ambala with five Kilogram of explosives was heading towards Delhi.Talking to reporters in New Delhi today Deputy Commissioner of Delhi Police (Special Cell) Arun Kampani said the car was meant for the members of terror outfit Babbar Khalsa International. He sa...

October 13, 2011 3:00 PM

Antony warns Navy against complacency

Defence Minister A K Antony has cautioned the Navy against complacency and said, some recent incidents have brought to fore the need for further strengthening the country's coastal and maritime security.Addressing the three-day Naval Commanders Conference in New Delhi, Mr. Antony said the India...

October 13, 2011 2:34 PM

India, Germany sign Comprehensive Social Security pact

India and Germany have signed a comprehensive social security agreement. The agreement will relieve their workers from double taxation.It will also provide for cooperation in areas of labour market expansion and orderly migration.The pact was signed in Berlin by Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vaya...

October 13, 2011 2:21 PM

IIFC brought under RBI’s supervision

In yet another decision, she said cabinet approved the proposal to bring India infrastructure finance company limited under the supervision of Reserve Bank of India. This will enhance the professional capability of the company and increased its capital base from two thousand to five thousand crore r...

October 13, 2011 1:46 PM

Centre appointed interlocutors report on J K submitted to Chidambaram

The Head of the three-member panel appointed by the Centre on Jammu and Kashmir Dilip Padgaonkar says that the interlocutors have given a permanent solution to the vexed problem after widest possible consultations across the state.Talking to reporters after submitting the report of the panel to the ...

October 13, 2011 1:16 PM

Delhi Police arrests two assailants for Bhushan’s attack

The Delhi Police today arrested two of the three persons who allegedly attacked Team Anna member Prashant Bhushan on Wednesday.Delhi Police spokesperson Rajan Bhagat told AIR that the attackers were arrested at Baba Kharag Singh Marg area of the National Capital.One of the alleged attackers was arre...

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