Thursday, November 4, 2010, Chandigarh, India
Updated at 3:00 am (IST)

US dims India’s hopes on UNSC 
Obama says it’s a difficult and complicated issue
Washington, November 3
Ahead of his visit, President Barack Obama today described India as a “cornerstone” of the US engagement in Asia. But he held out no assurances on the key topics of support for India's permanent membership of the UN Security Council and ending curbs on the export of dual-use technology, saying both were “very difficult and complicated” issues.

Top level security for Obama 
Scramble  for invites
Khurshid chosen minister-in-waiting for US President

Special to the tribune
Poll outcome may not impact ties with India
Mid-term elections that have shifted control of the US House of Representatives from the Democrats to the Republicans are unlikely to have any impact on relationship with India because of bipartisan support for these ties in Congress, according to analysts.

Tryst with 2 heroes in Mani Bhavan

Haryana doubles floor rates
Incentive for farmers who do not resort 
to litigation on acquisition 
Chandigarh, November 3
The Haryana Government today offered a Diwali bonanza to landowners, announcing a steep hike in land acquisition rates, a ‘no litigation’ incentive and a higher annual payment for 33 years to those whose land is acquired.

Punjab farmers to get free power again
Chandigarh, November 3
The Punjab Cabinet today went all out to appease the agrarian vote bank of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) by restoring free power to farmers. This would end the practice of giving a “productivity bonus” to farmers who paid their electricity bills regularly. 

ONGC now Asia’s top oil firm
Pips China’s CNOOC; RIL, NTPC, GAIL other top ranking cos 
New Delhi November 3
ONGC has pipped China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) to become Asia’s top oil and gas exploration and production company, as per Platts Top 250 Global Energy Company Rankings announced in Singapore yesterday.

Local Army officials kept HQ in dark 
Action to be announced on Monday against defence officials
New Delhi, November 3
An in-house probe by the Ministry of Defence has found that Army officials stationed at Mumbai had kept the Army headquarters in the dark about the shady dealings of the Adarsh Housing Society. 
Under a cloud: Adarsh Housing Society in Mumbai

Navy submits report to MoD
Power supply cut, residents move out