Singapore: News
Unable to find job, Oxford graduate works as delivery driver
Ding Yuanzhao, a 39-year-old Oxford University graduate, is working as a food delivery rider in Singapore after failing to find a job.
Several Bali flights canceled after volcano erupts in Indonesia
The eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on the tourist island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, has led to the cancellation of several flights to and from Bali.
Malaysia rejects Pakistan's plea to block India's Operation Sindoor events
Malaysia rejected Pakistan's request to cancel all outreach programs of the Indian delegation under Operation Sindoor, sources told India Today and NDTV.
Pakistan planned 48-hour attack but ended in 8hrs: Top general
Pakistan's ambitious 48-hour plan to "bring India to its knees" was cut short in just eight hours, forcing Islamabad to call for a ceasefire, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan revealed.
India, Pakistan generals exchange warnings at Shangri-La Dialogue
Top military officials from India and Pakistan reportedly exchanged stern warnings at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
Singapore remains India's top FDI source for 7th consecutive year
Singapore has retained its position as the biggest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in India for the seventh consecutive year.
Countering fake narratives took up 15% of 'Operation Sindoor': CDS
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has revealed that 15% of the armed forces' time during 'Operation Sindoor' was spent countering fake narratives.
'Article 370 gave impression that Kashmir was separate': Salman Khurshid
Congress leader Salman Khurshid has praised the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir during a diplomatic visit to Indonesia.
BLACKPINK announces 'Deadline' world tour: All you need to know
K-pop sensation BLACKPINK has officially announced their upcoming world tour, titled Deadline.
Emmanuel Macron's wife 'slaps him' while exiting plane
A video of French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, has gone viral, showing what appears to be a physical interaction between the couple.
23 COVID-19 cases in 10 days in Delhi: Government
Delhi's Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh has confirmed that private laboratories have detected 23 COVID-19 cases till May 22.
India reports 257 COVID-19 cases; government says situation 'under control'
India's COVID-19 situation remains under control even as cases rise in parts of Asia, especially Singapore and Hong Kong, sources told CNBC TV18.
You'll soon be able to buy from Myntra in Singapore
Myntra, a leading fashion e-commerce player owned by Walmart, is gearing up to expand its footprint in Singapore, as per Moneycontrol.
Fresh COVID-19 wave in Asia? Cases surge in HK, Singapore
Hong Kong and Singapore are experiencing a new wave of COVID-19 infections as an outbreak spreads across Asia.
Flipkart moves HQ from Singapore to India ahead of IPO
Walmart-owned Flipkart, a dominant player in the Indian e-commerce space, is shifting its headquarters from Singapore to India.
22-year-old Indian who slashed man while naked charged in Singapore
A 22-year-old man of Indian origin has been charged in Singapore for an alleged assault on April 17.
Zepto rebrands parent company ahead of IPO: Check new name
Quick commerce platform Zepto has officially changed its parent company's name from Kiranacart Technologies Private Limited to Zepto Technologies Private Limited.
ED plans to seize Mehul Choksi's assets in 10 countries
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has reached out to 10 countries in a bid to seize the assets of Mehul Choksi, the Economic Times reported.
Pawan Kalyan's wife shaves head after son survives fire accident
Actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan's wife Anna Lezhneva recently offered her hair as a token of gratitude at the Tirumala Tirupati temple.
'Forced sex...hidden cameras': Rippling co-founder's wife responds to husband's allegations
Dhivya Sashidhar, wife of tech billionaire and Rippling co-founder Prasanna Sankar, has leveled multiple allegations against her husband, including infidelity and solicitation of prostitutes.
British woman from Netflix's 'Con Mum' charged with Singapore fraud
Dionne Marie Hanna, 84, the subject of Netflix's Con Mum documentary, has been charged with fraud in Singapore.
What allegations are leveled by Rippling co-founder against his wife
Prasanna Sankar, co-founder of software company Rippling, has leveled serious allegations against his estranged wife, Dhivya Sashidhar.
5 Indian-origin men jailed, caned over brawl at Singapore hotel
Five Indian-origin men have been sentenced to jail terms and caning in Singapore for their involvement in a riot that led to the death of a former bouncer.
Jubilant FoodWorks chairperson denies rape allegations by aspiring actor
A 34-year-old Thane-based woman, who is an aspiring Bollywood actor, filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Jubilant FoodWorks chairperson, Shyam S. Bhartia, for rape recently.
Singapore: Indian-origin opposition leader convicted of lying to parliament
Pritam Singh, the leader of Singapore's Workers's Party, has been convicted on two counts of lying to a parliamentary committee.
Where does India rank in 'world's most corrupt countries' list?
India has been ranked the 96th most corrupt country in the world, according to the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024. This is a drop from its previous rank of 93rd in 2023.
Singapore passes new law to protect racial harmony
Singapore's Parliament has unanimously passed a new law to consolidate existing statutes to preserve racial harmony and introduce measures against foreign interference.
Paytm's new feature makes receiving money a breeze
Paytm has launched a new feature, the "Receive Money QR Widget," for Android users.
India-China direct flights to resume? Talks are currently underway
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will discuss the resumption of direct flights between India and China during his two-day visit to Beijing, which commenced today.
Urban Company to file papers for ₹3,000cr IPO by March
Urban Company, a top home services start-up, is gearing up to file draft papers for a ₹3,000 crore initial public offering (IPO).
Why Singapore is seeing a surge in 'sham marriages'
Singapore is witnessing a sharp increase in "sham marriages," especially between local men and foreign women.
Indian-origin man jailed for racial remarks at Singapore cafe
A Singapore court has sentenced a 27-year-old Indian-origin man to four weeks in jail and fined him SGD 4,000.
Your face and smartphone may soon replace the paper passport
The global travel industry is on the verge of a major overhaul, with facial recognition technology and smartphones poised to take the place of traditional paper passports.
Traveling abroad? This company is guaranteeing the best forex rates
Leading online foreign exchange platform BookMyForex.com has launched two new offers for international travelers and students.
How India is combating drug trade in Indian Ocean
In a major crackdown, the Indian Coast Guard recently intercepted a Myanmarese fishing vessel off the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, seizing nearly 6,000kg of methamphetamine.
260-year-old travel brand 'Cox & Kings' revived under new leadership
Singapore-based private equity and venture capital firm, Wilson & Hughes PTE, has announced that it will be reviving the travel services brand 'Cox & Kings.'
Singapore government is now the largest foreign investor in India
The Singapore government has cemented its place as the largest foreign portfolio investor (FPI) in India, with its sovereign fund's assets now nearly equal to the next two funds combined.
Andhra: Pawan Kalyan blames YSRCP for rise in violent crimes
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has blamed the "vile legacy" of mismanagement and leniency of the previous YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government for the rise in violent crimes.
Singapore rolls out passport-less clearance at airport, takes 10 seconds
Singapore's Changi Airport has fully rolled out a passport-less immigration clearance system at all its four terminals, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) announced.
Cybercrime syndicates stole around $37 billion in 2023: Report
Cybercrime syndicates are said to have raked in an estimated $37 billion in 2023, as per a recent report by the United Nations.
Singapore bids farewell to 181-year-old horse racing; know why
Singapore witnessed the end of an era on Saturday as the Singapore Turf Club hosted its final race day.
Ram Charan, his dog to get wax statues in Singapore
In a cool tribute to global star Ram Charan, Madame Tussauds in Singapore is all set to unveil a wax statue of the actor along with his dog, Rhyme.
Fawad Khan's 'Barzakh' bags nomination at Asian Academy Creative Awards
The Zindagi original series Barzakh, featuring Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed, has been nominated for Best Drama Series at the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2024. The show has also been declared the national winner.