The Madhya Pradesh government has said that prompt action is being taken in cases pertaining to atrocities against women, rapes and other crimes.

Altogether 22.5 million tourists from across the country and outside visited Bihar in 2012 making the state a major tourism destination, its Tourism Minister Sunil Kumar Pintu said on Tuesday.

The base of pillars of the landmark Howrah bridge, used by 1.2 lakh vehicles and 5 lakh pedestrians daily, have been encased in fibreglass casings after severe damage was caused to them by gutkha-laced sputum.

Playback singers seem to be peeved with their names not being mentioned in 'Bombay Talkies' music CD. The special title song of Bombay Talkies commemorating the 100 years of Indian cinema, does not mention the names of the singers.

Overseas investors have pumped in a staggering Rs 2,600 crore (USD 483 million) in the Indian stock market during the first two trading sessions of the month amid political and economic worries.

Wheat output is likely to be close to last year's record level of 93.90 million tons and conducive weather in the next two months is crucial for better yields, Agriculture Secretary Ashish Bahuguna said on Monday.

A five-year-old girl was allegedly raped and killed by a youth at Chelagang in Gomati district, police said on Saturday.

Former skipper Ian Chappell on Monday indicated that the expulsion of the four players, including vice-captain Shane Watson, ahead of the third Test against Indian wouldn't have been possible without the "assistance and blessings" of Cricket Australia.

In yet another shocking incident of rape in the national capital, a man has been arrested for repeatedly raping his eight-year-old daughter, police said on Friday.

Overseas investors pumped in Rs 638 crore in the Indian stock market last week, amid concerns over high current account deficit and political uncertainty.