Compensation

NASA Overpaid Boeing By Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars: Auditor

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday November 16, 2019

NASA "overpaid" Boeing by hundreds of millions of dollars on a fixed contract to develop a spaceship to carry astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), an audit report has said, compensation it called "unnecessary."

For Not Burning Stubble, Rs 2,500 Per Acre Incentive For Punjab Farmers

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 13, 2019

The Punjab government on Wednesday announced Rs 2,500 per acre as compensation to small and marginal farmers who did not burn crop residue.

Mamata Banerjee Conducts Aerial Survey Of Areas Hit By Cyclone Bulbul

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 12, 2019

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday conducted an aerial survey of the cyclone Bulbul-ravaged areas of South 24 Parganas district and announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of each of those killed in the storm.

Rape Survivor Rejects US Judge's Offer Of $150,000 Compensation

World News | Lateshia Beachum, The Washington Post | Monday November 11, 2019

A Louisiana judge asked a rape survivor an unusual question when he was sentencing her attacker: Would she accept $150,000 from the man in exchange for reducing his 12-year sentence? State District Judge Bruce Bennett's question surprised the district attorney's office, according to East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore.

Boeing CEO Says Will Forgo Most Of His Pay Until 737 MAX Resumes Services

World News | Reuters | Wednesday November 6, 2019

Boeing Company chief executive Dennis Muilenburg said on Wednesday he will forgo "tens of millions of dollars" in compensation after asking board to waive bonuses on Saturday.

Over 99,000 Fines Issued In Delhi For Defying Anti-Air Pollution Laws

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 6, 2019

Environmental compensation of around Rs 14 crore has been imposed on pollution instigators and 99,202 challans have been issued in Delhi for violation of anti-air pollution laws, according to official data.

Green Court Suggests Allowance For Workers During Delhi Construction Ban

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 5, 2019

The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday recommended to the Centre that a stipend or compensation be given to daily-wage labourers who have become unemployed as a result of the ban on construction activities to bring down the severe pollution levels in Delhi.

Delhi Police Vs Lawyers Highlights: Police Announces Compensation Of Rs 25,000 For Those Injured At Tis Hazari

India News | Edited by Sumana Nandy | Wednesday November 6, 2019

Delhi was today witness to an unprecedented protest by police men who gheraoed their headquarters following clashes between the police and lawyers on Saturday at the Tis Hazari court complex. In the evening, the families of the policemen organised a candle-light vigil at the India Gate. On Monday, another police officer was beaten up by lawyers ou...

Delhi Pollution Spiking, Amarinder Singh Asks Centre For Solution

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday November 3, 2019

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh today said he has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi twice for compensation to farmers on the management of agricultural stubble, but there has been no response.

Bajaj, TVS Motor Decide To Amicably Settle Decade-Old Patent Dispute

Edited by Preetam Bora | Friday November 1, 2019

The dispute first started in 2007 when Bajaj Auto accused TVS of infringing on its patent on DTS-i (digital twin spark ignition), when TVS launched its motorcycle Flame 125 that had what it called, controlled combustion variable timing intelligent (CC-VTi) technology.

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Says Baghdadi's Death Falls Short Of Justice

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 31, 2019

Nobel Peace Prize winner Nadia Murad said Wednesday the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a US raid over the weekend was not enough to compensate for the atrocities committed by his ISIS.

6 Haryana Builders Fined Rs 22.5 Crores For Violating Environmental Norms By Green Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 30, 2019

The National Green Tribunal has imposed an interim penalty of Rs 22.5 crore on six builders in Haryana's Sonipat area for violation of environmental norms, saying the transgressions are of serious nature and the compensation "must have deterrent aspect".

Mamata Banerjee Announces Rs 5 Lakh Compensation For Workers Killed In Kashmir

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 30, 2019

Condemning the killings of five labourers from West Bengal in a terror attack in Kashmir, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today demanded a "strong investigation" into the incident to find out the "real truth".

Bangladesh Cricket Board To Sue Captain Shakib Al Hasan

Agence France-Presse | Saturday October 26, 2019

Bangladesh cricket authorities said they would take legal action against star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan for allegedly breaching his contract.

"All Kochi Flat Owners To Get Uniform Interim Compensation": Top Court

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited By Swati Bhasin | Friday October 25, 2019

All the owners of 343 flats in four illegally constructed high-end buildings in Kochi that have been scheduled for demolition will get a uniform interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh, the Supreme Court said today.