Eleven people were killed Wednesday after rumours of a fire on their train caused them to jump off and were crushed to death by another incoming train, officials said. The incident in the western Maharashtra state is the latest to hit India’s creaking rail network, which carries millions of passengers each day and has seen several disasters over the years. …

Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, performed on Friday at the wedding of Indian media personality, Alkesh Thavrani, and his partner, Sheetal Mazda, in Udaipur, India. The Timeless singer shared clips from his performance on Instagram, showcasing his renditions of hit tracks such as If, Unavailable, Feel, Awuke, and his latest single, Funds. Earlier in the day, Davido …

Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to a robust strategic partnership, pledging to strengthen ties in key areas including economic development, defence, healthcare and food security. This is contained in a joint statement issued on Sunday in Abuja at the conclusion of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Nigeria at the invitation of President Bola Tinubu. …

President Bola Tinubu will welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a State Visit at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday. The visit will mark a pivotal moment in the Nigeria-India relations, as it is the first by an Indian Prime Minister since Dr Manmohan Singh’s visited in 2007, which laid the groundwork for a strategic partnership between the …

Nigeria has become the third largest debtor to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) as of 30 June 2024, marking a significant increase in the country’s borrowing from the institution. This development has reflected a substantial shift in Nigeria’s financial landscape under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. According to the World Bank’s latest financial statements, Nigeria’s exposure to …

An explosion at a pharmaceutical plant in India’s southern state of Andhra Pradesh has killed at least 17 people, according to a government official. Nearly 40 people were injured, state’s Industries Secretary N Yuvaraj told the Reuters news agency on Thursday, adding the rescue operation was completed. A fire broke out following the blast on Wednesday at the privately held …

A locally brewed drink has killed 34 people in India. The number of the dead, it is feared, may rise in the coming days as more than 100 people who drank the toxic alcohol and had to be taken to hospital are currently at the mercy of doctors. According to local media reports, the deadly substance was prepared and consumed …

Nollywood actor, Kingsley Orji has appealed for financial support on behalf of renowned Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, to undergo kidney transplant procedure in India. Orji, a fellow Nollywood actor, on his Instagram account on Sunday, revealed that Muonagor had recently left the hospital due to financial constraints. He highlighted the toll the illnesses had taken on Muonagor, affecting his speech …

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that 10 corps members will travel to India on Sunday, to participate in a Youth Exchange Programme organised by the Indian National Cadet Corps. The annual programme is held to commemorate the Independence Anniversary of the Republic of India, drawing participants from Europe, Asia, Africa and other continents. This was contained in …

The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency Shri G. Balasubramanian has assured Nasara Foundation of cultural, tourism and educational support from his country. At a recent courtesy visit by the Founder of Nasara Foundation, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris to the High Commissioner in Abuja, Balasubramanian said that Nigeria and the Republic of India have a good relationship, and …