Compensation

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Japanese MV Wakashio, a bulk carrier ship that recently ran aground off the southeast coast of Mauritius, can be seen from the coast of Mauritius. The oil spill disaster turned deadly this week when a tugboat leaving the shipwreck collided with a barge and sank, killing at least three sailors, police said Tuesday Sept. 1, 2020. (AP)

Mauritius oil spill ship operator to pay $9.4 million

More than 1,000 tonnes of oil is believed to have leaked from the ship, with the rest siphoned out before it spilled

11 Sep 2020 11:36 AM

Firefighters carry the coffin of their comrade Ralph Malachi, who was killed in the monster explosion at the port of Beirut and whose remains were recently found and identified, draped in the Lebanese national flag, during a funerary ceremony at the civil defence headquarters in the Karantina (La Quarantaine or Quarantina) neighbourhood of the capital just by the ravaged port. (AFP)

UN launches $565 million appeal for Beirut victims

The blast killed over 170 people, injured more than 6,000 and left thousands homeless

15 Aug 2020 3:20 PM

While from Lucknow to Delhi there were 450 passengers who will get Rs 250 as compensation each, from Delhi to Lucknow there were around 500 passengers who will be paid Rs 100 each, the official said. (Representational Image)

IRCTC to pay around Rs 1.62 lakh as compensation for late running of Tejas Express

Under IRCTC’s policy, an amount of Rs 100 will be paid in case the delay is for over an hour and Rs 250 for delay of over two hours.

21 Oct 2019 3:44 PM

After meeting some villagers at a guesthouse in Mirzapur last week, Priyanka Gandhi had said her party will pay Rs 10 lakh each to the families of those killed in the violence and also provide monetary help to the injured. (Photo: File)

Cong delegation distributes compensation cheques to Sonbhadra victims' families

All India Congress Committee secretary Bajirao Khade distributed cheques of Rs 10 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased.

27 Jul 2019 7:50 PM

A consumer court in Thane rejected a professional singer’s plea seeking Rs 15 lakh in compensation from two doctors for failing to eliminate dark circles under her eyes and fat on her abdomen and waist.

Singer’s plea seeking compensation of Rs 15 lakh from docs rejected

According to her case she had approached cosmetic surgeon Vikas Sharma to get rid of the problems.

25 Jul 2019 6:36 AM

Richest Indian Mukesh Ambani. (Photo: PTI)

Mukesh Ambani keeps salary capped at Rs 15 crore for 11th year in a row

Mukesh Ambani’s remuneration for 2018-19 included Rs 4.45 cr as salary and allowances, which is marginally lower than Rs 4.49 cr.

20 Jul 2019 12:14 PM

All medical expenses of the injured to be borne by the state government. (Photo: File)

Mumbai building collapse: Fadnavis announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for kin of deceased

He also announced a compensation of Rs 50,000 for the injured.

17 Jul 2019 12:17 PM

Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik expressed grief over the death of 18-year-old cricketer, Jahangir Ahmad War and announced Rs 5 lakh as ex-gratia to the family on Friday. (Photo: File)

J&K Guv condemns death of 18-yr-old cricketer; announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia

Jahangir died on Thursday during the cricket match between Baramulla and Budgam district teams in Anantnag.

12 Jul 2019 11:43 AM

Speaking to ANI, Mamata said that she has personally spoken to the victims who were allegedly thrown out of the train. (Photo: ANI)

WB CM to give Rs 50,000 compensation to men who were pushed off moving train

The men were attacked and pushed off for not chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’.

26 Jun 2019 8:08 PM

On March 11, China became the first country to order its airlines to ground the 737 MAX as a result of the two tragedies. (Photo:AP)

China's big three airlines seek 737 MAX payouts from Boeing: reports

China Southern is Asia's largest carrier by fleet size, China Eastern is country's number two, while Air China is the state flag carrier.

22 May 2019 4:39 PM

Gopinathan's compensation included Rs 1.15 crore in salary, Rs 1.26 crore in perquisites, Rs 13 crore in commission and over Rs 60 lakh in other allowance.

TCS CEO's annual pay rises 28 per cent, takes home over Rs 16 cr in FY19

TCS said employees outside India received a wage increase varying from 2 to 5 per cent.

17 May 2019 9:11 AM

The regulator has sought feedback till March 31.

RBI proposes variable pay for bank CEOs

As part of new proposals, RBI is also suggesting quantitative and qualitative criteria is for identification of ‘Material Risk Takers.

26 Feb 2019 3:49 PM

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Adityanath announces Rs 50 lakh ex gratia for kin of deceased constable

Harsh Chaudhary sustained bullet injury and was immediately rushed to the hospital where he died during the treatment.

28 Jan 2019 9:43 AM

Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy. (Photo: File/PTI)

Karnataka CM meets Jaitley, seeks extension of GST compensation period

During the VAT regime, Karnataka used to register 10-12 per cent of average growth every year.

27 Dec 2018 1:56 PM

Scheme for kin of martyrs approved

The scheme, launched in April 2015, was stalled by the then lieutenant- governor (L-G) Najeeb Jung.

25 Jul 2018 5:09 AM

The family members of the deceased, identified as Devi Singh (32), Uttam Kumar (23), Mahendra Kumar Meena (27) and Mahendra Hiragar (30), have refused to accept the bodies till they are provided compensation by the private firm which was carrying out the repair work. (Photo: File | Representational)

4 labourers buried alive while repairing tunnel in Rajasthan

The four workers were trapped under the debris due to vibrations generated by a machine at the Beawar-Pindwara national highway.

30 Jun 2018 3:48 PM

Piyush Goyal on Monday exuded confidence that he does not see "any stress" in getting the land needed for the ambitious project, primarily on the increased compensation that government is offering now.

Piyush Goyal hopeful of getting enough land for bullet train project

A senior govt functionary also said Japan is increasing its funding to USD 5 billion per year from the earlier USD 3 billion.

25 Jun 2018 5:43 PM

Chief Minister Raghubar Das also announced a compensation of Rs1 lakh each for families of the victims. (Photo: ANI)

3 infants die, 6 unwell hours after taking vaccination in J’khand

The local villagers alleged that children's health deteriorated soon after they were vaccinated for Japanese encephalitis, measles and DPT.

09 Apr 2018 1:37 PM

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee, at Nabanna in Kolkata on Friday, talks with family members of the two persons from the state who were captured and killed by terror group ISIS in Iraq. (Photo: Asian age)

State govt to give Rs 5 lakh compensation to Iraq victims’ kin

The widows of Sikdar and Tikadar - Namita and Dipali told reporters that they were happy after meeting Banerjee.

07 Apr 2018 7:12 AM

'We're very thankful to the Iraq government for not only cooperating but also simplifying the process for us to get our people back,' said Singh. (Photo: ANI)

No biscuit distribution: VK Singh on exgratia for Indians killed in Iraq

When asked about whether it was the centre or state govt responsible to compensate the families, Singh said, 'It is India's responsibility.'

02 Apr 2018 8:01 PM

The complainant, Vinod Naik, a resident of Ulhasnagar in the district, informed the forum that on May 14, 2015 he was travelling by Kochuveli-Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express with his wife and 4-year-old daughter. (Photo: Representational | AFP)

Passenger robbed of gold, phone, cash on train gets Rs 1.65 lakh compensation

The forum observed it is the duty of the railway administration to provide security to passengers and their property during journey.

20 Mar 2018 2:28 PM

State to revise compensation of 191 farmers

After revising compensation of about Rs 1.5 crore to the kin of Patil, the state has agreed to revise compensation for other farmers too.

15 Feb 2018 3:50 AM

No compensation without proof: Bombay HC

Thus saying the petition was dismissed with liberty to the mother to file a civil suit.

04 Feb 2018 7:31 AM

State bank of india directed to give Rs 3,000 to account holder

The forum also directed the bank to refund the wrongly debited amount of Rs 5,000 and pay Rs 2,000 as the legal cost to the account holder.

28 Jan 2018 5:42 AM

Media, Internet project sex as a culmination of love: Court

The court rejected the convict’s claim that physical relations between the girl and him were consensual.

25 Dec 2017 1:10 AM

Police personnel detain a Left student during their protest in north Kolkata on Friday against the killing of a labourer in Rajasthan on Wednesday.

Mamata: Kin of labourer killed in Rajasthan will get job, Rs 3 lakh

At around 3 pm, the district magistrate Koushik Bhattacharya and superintendent of police Arnab Ghosh visited Afrajul’s family.

09 Dec 2017 12:42 AM

State told to pay all rape victims equal Rs 10 lakh compensation

The scheme aims at compensating victims of sexual assault and acid attacks.

30 Nov 2017 2:35 AM

The total collection till November 27 is Rs 83,346 crore for October and 50.1 lakh returns have been filed for the month, the ministry said.

GST collections dip to Rs 83,346 crore in October

The Centre had promised the states that it will pay them for any loss in revenue due to GST roll out for next five years.

28 Nov 2017 12:59 AM

The accused has been sentenced to seven years rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping in 2015. (Photo: Representational | File)

Mumbai: 35-year-old man gets 7 yrs of jail for kidnapping minor in 2015

The accused kidnapped the 14-yr-old girl and took her to Shirdi and later Haridwar with an intention of marrying her in 2015.

25 Nov 2017 1:12 PM

The state consumer commission had held Jet Airways responsible for causing losses to a passenger.

Jet asked to pay reduced compensation to passenger

Mehta had claimed that he had to attend a meeting in Delhi at noon, after which he would fly to Mumbai.

12 Nov 2017 1:49 AM

Compensation for the revenue loss it incurred in the past two months due to the implementation of the GST.

Karnataka received Rs 1,189 cr GST compensation: Minister

State had faced a revenue shortfall of about Rs 600 crore in July due to GSTN glitches.

05 Oct 2017 4:21 PM

Supreme Court of India. (Photo: File/PTI)

Bihar: SC asks state govt. to provide compensation to rape survivor

The victim, who hails from Bihar, had approached the Supreme Court after the Patna HC didn't give her permission to abort the foetus.

17 Aug 2017 2:20 PM

Authority claims its investigation has found Royal Dutch Shell subsidiary to be responsible for crash that left over 200 people dead. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan warns legal action against Shell over tanker fire

Imran Ghazanvi, a spokesman for Pakistan's oil and gas regulator, said that a probe found the company responsible for the disaster.

12 Jul 2017 2:10 PM

The dealers claim that they are likely to suffer a total loss of around Rs 1,000 crore but have been offered measly compensation of just about Rs 100 crore.

GM India dealers to knock at PMO door over compensation issues

A majority of General Motors India's 96 dealers, which operate around 140 showrooms across India

02 Jul 2017 1:41 PM

Dealers protest against General Motors' exit, fear 15k job loss

Around 40 dealers and their staff members today staged protest against the company's decision.

27 Jun 2017 5:13 PM

Dealers to protest at Jantar Mantar against General Motors

The dealers are anguished by the decision of GM India to quit the domestic market without providing adequately for them.

26 Jun 2017 2:29 PM

Banks have no liability for locker theft; how to protect your valuables

According to RBI, banks are not responsibility for the safety of valuables kept in lockers and will not provide compensation.

26 Jun 2017 1:16 PM

The government had already announced Rs 56.92 crore as "kuruvai special package" for buying seed, bio-fertilizers, and irrigation materials.

Insurance companies approve Rs 928 cr compensation to farmers

The amount would be credited to the bank accounts of the farmers within in 10 days.

26 Jun 2017 12:46 PM

Infosys AGM: 11,000 jobs released, Seshayee retires

Infosys, in its 36th Annual General Meeting said that more than 11,000 jobs have been released due to automation.

24 Jun 2017 5:54 PM

TRAI has also favoured cancellation of permits of 23 companies which did not respond to its call for discussion on the issue.

Customers may get Rs 5,000 if international SIM card fails

TRAI has also said that the penalty and refund should be remitted to the customer within 15 days.

15 Jun 2017 11:35 AM

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan meets kin of farmer killed in firing in Mandsaur's Barkheda Panth village. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Mandsaur violence: MP CM meets kin of killed farmers, gives Rs 1 cr aid

The state government had on Tuesday sanctioned a financial aid of Rs 1 crore each to the families of six farmers killed.

14 Jun 2017 6:02 PM

Kumar, who claims to be suffering from knee-joint pain, had booked a lower berth. (Photo: Representational/File)

Indian Railways asked to pay Rs. 75,000 after man's seat occupied by other people

It was alleged by Mr Kumar that some unauthorised persons entered into the compartment and occupied his seat.

04 Jun 2017 9:05 PM

The hike was in the form of performance- based stock incentives. (Photo: AFP)

IT workers fora flay steep hike in top executives compensation

Year-after-year, the IT companies remove and sack professionals and simultaneously hike their top executives.

24 May 2017 1:49 PM

Mumbai: HC asks railways to compensate woman who lost legs in mishap

The Railways raised a technical issue and said the woman has an alternative remedy to approach Railways Claims Tribunal for compensation.

15 Apr 2017 1:24 PM

The Opposition has also said that it will continue to disrupt the house if the demand is not met. (Photo: Representational Image)

8,467 farmers ended lives in last three years

The eligibility for compensation is decided after the investigations are completed to find out the reason behind the suicide.

14 Mar 2017 12:49 AM

Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI)

Sukma Maoist attack: Govt to pay Rs 1 cr to kin of deceased

At least 12 personnel of the 219-battalion from CRPF were killed and six others critically injured in a Maoist attack in Sukma district.

12 Mar 2017 11:35 AM

Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal with Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. (Photo: AP)

LG rejects ex-gratia to former soldier's kin who killed self over OROP

Sources said that Baijal, on March 6, rejected the decision of the Delhi Cabinet which had also granted martyr status to Grewal.

09 Mar 2017 2:35 PM

Deposit 14 per cent interest to buyers, SC tells Unitech

The court will decide whether besides interest the buyers are also entitled to get compensation towards loss of rental income.

21 Feb 2017 3:12 AM

US: Autistic high-school student rapes schoolmate twice

The accused had raped the victim when the adult who was supposed to monitor him was sleeping.

15 Feb 2017 3:42 PM

Disability to move ground for enhanced relief, says Supreme Court

The Bench ordered payment of enhanced compensation with interest.

03 Feb 2017 3:39 AM

A Bombay high court bench disposed the PIL on Friday

PIL seeking hike for terror victims junked

The HC closed the petition after it was informed that government has already undertaken demands made in petition.

14 Jan 2017 1:55 AM

Ranjendra Bhojane was electrocuted with 65 per cent burns while rescuing a kite on December 10.

Fireman dies, kin insist ‘Shahid’ title

The Bhojane family was promised that due compensation and title would be given as soon as requisite papers were processed.

02 Jan 2017 5:40 AM

Seven-year-old Prashik Prashik and 10-year-old Vishakha were orphaned due the collapse.

Mankhurd house collapse: Neighbours seek help for Wankhede orphans

The neighbours have sought help from the local Member of Parliament, Rahul Shevale, to secure a compensation for the kids’ future.

17 Dec 2016 4:07 AM

The government has also issued guidelines on how to divide the compensation for the martyrs’ family members.

Martyrs’ kin to get higher compensation

Soldiers receiving the highest military honours from Maharashtra will also get more compensation from the state government.

02 Dec 2016 4:58 AM

The complaint alleged that the doctor performed C-section operation due to certain complexity and it resulted in profuse bleeding. (Representational Image)

Doctor asked to pay for death during surgery

The deceased was diagnosed with jaundice. Her liver stopped functioning after post-surgey bleeding.

02 Dec 2016 2:28 AM

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