Politics

"Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius Granted Bail In Reeva Steenkamp Murder Case

Magistrate Desmond Nair has granted bail to Oscar Pistorius in Reeva Steenkamp murder case. Giving his decision in a packed Pretoria court Desmond Nair said none of the factors for refusing bail have been established by the prosecution.

Feb 22, 2013

TMC Supporters Damage Man's Eye for Participating in Nationwide Strike

Trinamool Congress (TMC) supporters allegedly attacked a brick kiln worker on Thursday for participating in the two-day Bharat Bandh called by the Central Trade Unions. The victim, who was hit in the eye, has been admitted in the National Medical College Hospital, Calcutta.

Feb 23, 2013

Hyderabad Blasts: PM Arrives in City Amid Tight Security in Face of Terror Threats

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday arrived in Hyderabad to take stock of the situation in the city after the deadly explosions which left 16 people dead and scores injured.

Feb 24, 2013

Oil Marketing Companies to Sell 90% of LPG Cylinders at Subsidised Rates

Several Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), namely, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) have stated that 90 percent of cylinders will be sold at subsidized rates annually resulting in only 10 percent of cylinders to be sold at market prices at the current cap level of nine.

Feb 24, 2013