Howrah-Dehradun Express catches fire, seven dead (The Times of India)
At least 7 people were charred to death when two AC coaches of the Howrah-Dehradun express train caught fire on Tuesday in Giridih district of Jharkhand. Read

Maharashtra has spent Rs 16 crore on Kasab so far (The Times of India)

The Maharashtra government has spent Rs 16.17 crore on security, food and medical expenses of 26/11 gunman Ajmal Kasab in the last three years. Read

Rupee hits record low of 52.2/dollar (The Times of India)

The rupee slid past 52.2 against the dollar in opening trades on Tuesday, dropping to its lowest level in history, as broad gains in the dollar overseas and sustained demand from domestic oil refiners weighed. Read

US removes maps showing PoK as part of Pak from website (Indian Express)
State Dept has taken off 'inaccurate' maps of India and Pak, which did not reflect correct boundary. Read

Govt targets 31 key bills, Oppn to bring adjournment motion (The Hindu)
The winter session of Parliament beginning today is expected to be stormy affair with a determined opposition stacking up ammunition against the government on a range of issues including price rise and corruption. Read

U.P. House votes for split (The Hindu)

Chief Minister Mayawati at a press conference said the there was no political motive in her decision to seek vote on splitting Uttar Pradesh. Read