Tag: India
Indian pharma company Zydus begins human trials for COVID-19 vaccine
Indian pharmaceutical company Zydus said on Wednesday it has started human studies for its potential COVID-19 vaccine. The first dosage of its plasmid DNA vaccine ... Read More
Asia Returns to Traditional Greetings to Curb Corona Spread
Traditional greetings involving bows and nods are being encouraged across Asia as the coronavirus continues its energetic spread throughout the region. Asian non-contact greetings are ... Read More
Delhi Police Receives 10,800 Reports of violence in 2 Days
The Police in Delhi, India’s capital said it received a total of 10,800 reports of violence, arson, vandalism, assault, and stone-throwing during the two days ... Read More
Court Grants El-Zakzaky and Wife Leave to Travel for Medical Attention
The Kaduna High Court on Monday, presided over by Justice Darius Khobo has granted Sheik El-Zakzaky and his Wife leave to travel to London for ... Read More
Taj Mahal, One of the Seven Wonders of the World Infested With Insects – Court
India’s iconic Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is being overrun by insects. This concern ... Read More
Bollywood Female Actress Sridevi Passes Away
Indian Bollywood legend and an actor par excellence, Sridevi is dead. The actress passed away after a massive cardiac arrest in Dubai. She was 55. ... Read More
Oil Prices Poised To Rise Above $60 Rise On Tightening Supply, Strong Demand
Investors in doubt over OPEC Oil output deal Oil prices rose on Monday over supply concerns in the Middle East and as the U.S. market ... Read More
NTA News Summary 16th August, 2017: Security Agencies Restored Normalcy At Wuse market
Security Agencies Restored Normalcy At wuse market The timely intervention of security agencies restored law and order this afternoon at wuse market after a ... Read More
Baby Born In India “Pregnant’ In An Astonishing Manner
A baby in India was born “pregnant” with his half-formed twin in a rare case that has astonished the medical community in the country. Radiologist ... Read More
UN Projection: Nigeria To Become 3rd Most Populous Country In The World
Nigeria is projected to be the world’s third most populous country by the year 2050, according to a report released by the UN Department of ... Read More
NFF Mourns Emeteole, Hails His Immense Contribution To Football
The Nigeria Football Federation on Wednesday in Abuja expressed shock at news of the death of Kelechi Emeteole, former Nigeria international player and one-time Head ... Read More
Cows too are people too, to have Bio-metric ID Cards in India
The Indian government is contemplating providing unique identification numbers for cows in the country to prevent their trafficking, officials said. According to Xinhua, the information ... Read More
Ruling Party In India To Be Tried For Conspiracy
Supreme Court in India on Wednesday ordered that the co-founder of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, LK Advani, and other leaders be tried for criminal ... Read More
Heads of African Missions Slam India Over Attacks
African envoys in Delhi on Monday called the recent mob attacks on some Nigerian students near the national capital as “racial” and “xenophobic acts”. In ... Read More
News Summary 30-03-2017: Nigeria Applauded for Degrading Boko Haram
Nigeria Applauded for Degrading Boko Haram Nigeria has been commended for degrading Boko Haram through the multi-national joint task force of the Lake Chad Basin. ... Read More
Train Tragedy: Saraki Commiserates With Indian Govt, Bereaved Families
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Monday, commiserated with the Indian Government and the bereaved families over the death of about 133 people (according to ... Read More
India Train Disaster: President Buhari Condoles PM Modi
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sorrow and regret over the Sunday train disaster in India that killed more than 100 passengers near Pukhrayan. The ... Read More
Indian VP Meets With Indians Living In Nigeria
Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari has asked Indians living in Nigeria not to get disheartened by an incident "here or there" following some instances of ... Read More
India seeks new cooperation with Nigeria
NAN; India’s Vice-President Hamid Ansari has said his country was exploring new areas of cooperation with Nigeria. At a reception held for him at ... Read More
Nigeria To Explore New Opportunities In Gas, Technology To Resuscitate Economy, President Buhari Says
Femi Adesina; Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said his administration will continue to welcome innovative ideas in the gas, technology and agricultural sectors ... Read More