Ronaldo statue sparks controversy in India
A new statue of footballing superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked controversy in the Indian state of Goa. Locals in Goa are objecting to a Portuguese […]
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Helicopter Conveying Indian Chief Of Defence Staff, Rawat Crashes, 4 Dead
In what will come across as a really terrifying development, an army helicopter carrying senior defence officials has crashed in the Nilgiri district of Tamil […]
9 Dead After Floods In Sri Lanka, Southern India
Nine people are dead and two others missing after floods in Sri Lanka and parts of southern India caused by more than a week of […]
Indian President congratulates Nigeria on Independence Anniversary
President Ram Nath Kovind of India has congratulated the government and people of Nigeria on the occasion of the 61st Independence Anniversary on Oct. 1. […]
Why China may never surpass America
resources for war with China. Hence, the Chinese euphoria will be short-lived. The US will refocus and conserve American power and prevail against China even […]
Twitter Ban: President Buhari Becomes Special Ambassador For Indian App, Koo
Following the suspension of microblogging platform, Twitter, President Muhammadu Buhari has been made a special ambassador to popular Indian social media app, Koo. Koo, which […]
36 dead, dozens missing in India landslides
Thirty-six people have been killed in landslides caused by monsoon rains in western India, authorities said on Friday. As many as 40 others were missing […]
WhatsApp just blocked 2 million accounts for breaking tough new rules – don’t be next
WhatsApp has gone on a blocking spree, purging millions of its two billion users for breaking a little-known rule on the app intended to stop […]
US Rapper, KTS Dre Dies After Being Shot 64 Times As He Walked Out Of Jail (Photo)
A popular Chicago rapper KTS Dre is dead. He died after being shot at least 64 times as he walked out of jail. Several suspects […]
Indian: Health expert cautions against decision to reopen schools
An Indian health expert says that the decision to reopen schools in the country has to be taken very cautiously. V.K. Paul, a member of […]
Indian minister attacks Twitter over new social media rules
India’s information technology minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad, has hit out at Twitter on Wednesday, accusing it of not complying with new regulations for social media […]
Twitter Ban: FG Joins Koo, Indian Microblogging Platform
Federal government has joined Koo, another platform built by India, barely a week after banning Twitter, an American microblogging platform. Aprameya Radhakrishna, co- founder, Koo, […]
Lightning kills 27 in eastern India, says official
Officials say 27 people were killed after lightning struck in various parts of India’s state of West Bengal. The pre-monsoon storms hit six districts of […]
6 things you didn’t know about India COVID-19 variant
The India COVID-19 variant has been detected in Nigeria, leading to a call for concern. The PUNCH had earlier reported that the COVID-19 was detected […]
Nigeria Is Number One Importer In Africa – WTO
Data released by World Trade Organisation showed on Friday has revealed that Nigeria is the number one importer of commercial services in Africa in 2020. […]
Father beheads daughter after seeing her with a man he didn’t like
Police in India’s northern Uttar Pradesh state have arrested a man who confessed to beheading his teenage daughter. Sarvesh Kumar was arrested as he was […]
Kamala Harris’ ancestral village in India marks inauguration day with candy, firecrackers and prayers
New Delhi — None of Kamala Harris’ relatives still live in her ancestral village in southern India, but that didn’t dampen the festive mood there […]
At Least 20 Dead As Building Collapses During Cremation In India
At least 20 people were killed in northern India Sunday after a roof collapsed at a crematorium amid heavy rains, police said. Rescue workers spent […]
Nigerian Man Defrauds Pastor Of N12m In India By Posing As A Canadian Philanthropist
A 32-year-old Nigerian man who defrauded a pastor of over Rs 24 lakh (N12,385,403.19) by posing as a Canadian philanthropist wishing to donate money and […]
India Enters Recession, Worst Among Major Economies
India’s economy contracted 7.5 percent between July and September, performing the poorest among major advanced and emerging economies and entering a technical recession for the […]