News Wrap: May 26, 2020 - Human trials of coronavirus vaccine begin, Rahul Gandhi causes a stir and more
These are the siginificant news items of the day which were widely covered, consumed and discussed across various publications and platforms. Do scroll through:
Human trials of coronavirus vaccine begin in Australia
A US biotechnology company announced on Tuesday the start of human trials in Australia of a vaccine for the coronarvirus with hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year. Novavax has begun the first phase of the trial in which 131 volunteers in the cities of Melbourne and Brisbane will test the safety of the vaccine. Read More
'Not a key player in Maharashtra': Rahul Gandhi causes a stir
Amid allegations of mishandling of the Covid-19 crisis in Maharashtra which has prompted opposition leaders to demand dismissal of the state government, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that his party was not a key player in running the Maharashtra government. Read More
Ayodhya Ram Mandir construction commences
After 27 years, on March 25, 2020, Lord Ram Lalla was moved out of the makeshift temple in Ayodhya and the idol was shifted in a palanquin to Manas Bhawan in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Read More
Which Indian state has handled the coronavirus crisis the best?
Experts believe that India’s coronavirus pandemic peak lies ahead in the months to come as the country has been witnessing a record rise in cases over the past few days. Have Your Say
Chandrababu Naidu must be quarantined: YSR Congress
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is facing the ire of the YSRCP for his road trip from Telangana back to the state. Read More
A former controversial cricketer dating an actress with shady past
A passionate affair between a controversial former Indian cricketer and an ex-Bollywood actress notorious for her shady connections has set tongues wagging in upper crust social circles. Read More
BJP MLA wants to build a temple with the PM's idol
Days after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) functionaries in Uttarakhand came up with 'Modi Aarti' to praise the Prime Minister, they have a new post-lockdown plan: a Modi temple, complete with Prime Minister Modi's idol. Read More
Pics: Madhya Pradesh forest buried under blanket of locusts
Many parts of Western, Northern and Central India have been facing locust attacks. But now a social media post on locusts by an Indian Forest Service officer, Parveen Kaswan, seems to have taken the country by storm. Click To Watch
When Curtly Ambrose threatened to "knock out" Steve Waugh
Ambrose, who had picked up 405 wickets in 98 Tests, rarely engaged in verbal battles on the field, but on this occasion was riled by Waugh. Read More
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