NEW DELHI, April 4: If Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wins this spring’s general election, as is widely expected, it will also be another massive victory for the marketing machine created to amplify Brand Modi into every Indian living room.

WELLINGTON, April 4: Jacinda Ardern has concluded her first official visit to China since becoming New Zealand's prime minister in October 2017, saying her country welcomes investment from Chinese enterprises and pledging to create a favorable business environment without discrimination against any enterprise from any country.

Christchurch shooter to be charged with 89 murder charges

Published On: April 4, 2019 11:00 AM NPT By: Agencies

CHRISTCHURCH, April 4: The Australian man arrested over a terror attack on two mosques in Christchurch will face 50 murder charges and 39 attempted murder charges, New Zealand police say.

SEOUL, April 4: South Korea’s three mobile carriers and top U.S. telco Verizon Communications commercially launched 5G services on Wednesday, ahead of their initial schedules, as they rushed for first spot in the race to roll out the latest wireless technology.

Boeing software engaged repeatedly before crash - sources

Published On: April 3, 2019 09:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

SEATTLE/PARIS, April 3: Boeing anti-stall software on a doomed Ethiopian Airlines jet re-engaged as many as four times after the crew initially turned it off due to suspect data from an airflow sensor, two people familiar with the matter said.

SINGAPORE, April 3: New Islamic criminal laws that took effect in Brunei on Wednesday, punishing gay sex and adultery by stoning offenders to death, have triggered an outcry from countries, rights groups and celebrities far beyond the tiny Southeast Asian nation’s shores.

NEW DELHI, April 3: India’s Jet Airways has been forced to ground more than three quarters of its fleet after failing to pay lessors, as the debt-laden carrier struggles to secure bailout funds promised by state-run banks.

BANGKOK, March 21: Authorities in China and Myanmar are failing to stop the brutal trafficking of young women, often teenagers, from the conflict-ridden Kachin region for sexual slavery, according to a report by Human Rights Watch.

UNITED NATIONS, April 3: Around 68 percent of the world's population is projected to live in urban areas by 2050, according to a UN report released on Monday.

WASHINGTON, April 3: U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tuesday he was "100 percent" ready to close the southern border if no deal is reached with Congress on immigration reform.