Prosecutors on Tuesday decided to continue barring Chen Hsing-yu, the daughter of former President Chen Shui-bian, from leaving the country, because they said she gave false testimony.

In what could provide a radical boost to UPA’s aam aadmi agenda, a govt panel has recommended that 50% of India’s population be given below-poverty-line cards.

QUETTA: A loud blast occurred on Samingli road here on Tuesday but no loss of life was reported, Geo news quoted police sources as saying.

According to police sources, unknown militants blew up an empty police checkpost with explosives located on Shamingli road in Arbab Town but no loss of life was reported.

Police have kicked off investigation, sources added.

Muslim community leaders and secular activists saw a glimmer of hope for victims of post-Babri Masjid demolition riots with the submission of the Justice Liberhan Commission report to the PM.

Thanks to a loophole left by the government after the last auction of Gandhi memorabilia held four months ago in New York, Indian collectors will again be at a disadvantage at the next one due on July 14 in London.

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday said the Centre was committed to protecting all migrants who come to Maharashtra from across the country for jobs.

The driver and conductor of a DTC bus allegedly threw an injured woman out of the bus on their way to the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS).

The Liberhan report criticises L K Advani for his Rath Yatra and not keeping the saffron combine in control. Faizabad district officials have also been severely indicted for their role during the demolition.

Oshkosh Corp. won a $1.06 billion Army contract to build new, off-road terrain vehicles to outfit ground forces in Afghanistan.

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has issued the notification citing inflation in petroleum prices here late on Tuesday, Geo news reported while the increased prices will be applicable with effect from Wednesday July 1, 2009.

According to OGRA press release, the petrol price stands at Rs62.13 with an addition of Rs5.92; hi-speed diesel Rs62.65 with an addition of Rs6.94 while light diesel oil is Rs54.94 with an addition of Rs6.94.

The new prices will be applicable from today (Wednesday), July 1, 2009, notification said.