Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday visited Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh's native Babhalgaon village here and paid their last respects to the departed leader.

In yet another horrific incident of violence against women in national capital, a five-year-old girl, who was allegedly raped several times and badly mutilated by neighbour, is battling for her life in East Delhi's Dayanand hospital.

MPs from across the political spectrum on Tuesday condoled the death of Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, saying his untimely demise is a "big loss" to the whole nation.

The condition of Union Science and Technology Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, who is undergoing treatment for a serious liver ailment at a hospital here, is showing signs of steady improvement, hospital sources said.

Hip-hop star Lil Wayne is reportedly critical after suffering multiple seizures following a suspected Sizzurp binge post his release from the hospital earlier this week.

Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla on Monday complained of country's inconsistency and lack of transparency in business policies.

Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday condoled the death of Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh.

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the demise of Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, who died at a hospital in Chennai on Tuesday afternoon.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda on Tuesday expressed deep grief at the passing away of Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh.

Several leaders from Maharashtra, including Sharad Pawar and Prithviraj Chavan, on Tuesday expressed deep grief over the death of Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, hailing him for his contribution to the state and the nation.