WASHINGTON, April 10: An international scientific team on Wednesday announced a milestone in astrophysics - the first-ever photo of a black hole - using a global network of telescopes to gain insight into celestial objects with gravitational fields so strong no matter or light can escape.

NEW DELHI, April 10:The Indian government may have to make a series of major changes at the top of the nation’s civil service if Prime Minister Narendra Modi is re-elected to a second term in May, according to multiple sources in the administration.

Thousands flee homes in Tripoli as fighters battle on outskirts

Published On: April 10, 2019 03:04 PM NPT By: Reuters

TRIPOLI, April 10: Eastern forces and troops loyal to the government in Tripoli fought on the outskirts of Libya’s capital on Wednesday as the battle forced thousands of residents to flee their homes.

Boats, votes and booze - India's massive general election

Published On: April 10, 2019 02:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

NEW DELHI, April 10: India will hold a general election starting on Thursday in the world’s largest democratic exercise, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a second straight term.

Canada's golden boy Trudeau sinks in polls as scandal takes toll

Published On: April 10, 2019 01:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

OTTAWA, April 10: When Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took office in late 2015, he was a political golden boy who seemed destined to build on the legend of his father, who led the country for more than 15 years.

Thai cave boy divers explore new tunnel in Vietnam

Published On: April 10, 2019 12:00 PM NPT By: AFP/RSS

Three divers who helped rescue a Thai football team last year have made a fresh discovery in Vietnam where they explored a tunnel that could expand the footprint of the world's largest cave.

JERUSALEM,  April 10: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has won the Israeli national election, securing a record fifth term in office despite running neck in neck with his challenger Benny Gantz, the country’s three main television channels said on Wednesday.

EU leaders to agree grudging Brexit delay at summit

Published On: April 10, 2019 10:00 AM NPT By: AFP/RSS

European leaders were expected to postpone Brexit once again on Wednesday, when Prime Minister Theresa May attends another last-ditch summit still without a ratified divorce deal.

CHENNAI, April 9: The first woman to head one of Bangladesh's biggest garment associations said on Tuesday she would boost female leadership as most factory workers were women, amid scrutiny over safety.

GENEVA, April 9: The UN’s health body announced Tuesday said local facilities had reported 47 people killed and 181 wounded in clashes between the Libyan National Army (LNA) and militias countering its advance on the capital, Tripoli.