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Why urban planners are thanking AI
Urban planning has always been a tedious task, involving tons of data, design iterations, and consultations with stakeholders.
India rises 10 spots to 75th in passport power rankings
India's passport has climbed to the 75th position in the Henley Passport Index, up from last year's 85th position.
Anthropic hits $380B valuation after massive $30B funding round
Anthropic has raised a whopping $30 billion in its latest funding round, bringing the company's valuation to $380 billion.
Chinese hackers infiltrated Singapore's telcos, but no data leaked
Singapore's government has confirmed that a known Chinese cyber-espionage group, UNC3886, targeted four of its largest telecommunication companies.
Corruption Perceptions Index 2025: India ranks 91st among 182 countries
India has been ranked 91st out of 182 countries and territories in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025.
Mad Over Donuts offers minority stake sale to expand operations
Mad Over Donuts is looking to sell a minority stake and bring in a private equity investor. The move comes as part of the company's strategy to expand its operations.
India eyes 10% of $1.8T global space economy by 2035
India's space sector may capture 8-10% of the global space economy, estimated at $1.8 trillion, by 2035.
WHO reacts as India reports deadly Nipah virus cases
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that the risk of transmission of the Nipah virus to other Indian states or internationally is low after two cases were reported in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.
Sony, Singapore's GIC eye $2-3B investment in music catalogues
Sony Music Group and Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte are coming together to acquire music copyrights.
Zubeen Garg's family seeks PM Modi's intervention in death case
The family of late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who passed away in September 2025, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Maharashtra bags MoUs for investments worth $50B at WEF
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has signed several deals at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, bringing new investments into the state and strengthening job creation.
Air India, Singapore Airlines strengthen ties with new framework deal
Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a commercial cooperation framework agreement to strengthen their long-standing partnership.
Zubeen Garg was 'severely intoxicated,' refused life jacket: Singapore Police
The late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg was "severely intoxicated" and had refused to wear a life jacket before he drowned in Singapore last year, reported The Straits Times.
These are the world's most powerful passports for 2026
The Henley Passport Index has released its latest rankings for the world's most powerful passports in 2026.
Why China is reviewing Meta's $2B Manus AI deal
Chinese authorities are considering intervening in Meta's acquisition of Manus, an AI agent developer with Chinese roots.
Zubeen Garg's family establishes trust to preserve his legacy
The family of late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg (52) has announced the formation of a trust in his name.
Osman Hadi's murder accused claims he's in Dubai, denies role
Faisal Karim Masud, a prime suspect in the murder of student leader Osman Hadi, has denied his involvement in the crime.
2 suspects in Hadi killing fled to India: Dhaka Police
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has claimed that two prime suspects in the murder of Bangladeshi political activist Osman Hadi fled to India through the Meghalaya border, according to a report by The Daily Star.
How Microsoft and Google are navigating the AI memory crisis
The ongoing global race to build artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is facing a major hurdle: a shortage of memory.
'Yunus regime had Osman Hadi killed to derail polls': Brother
The assassination of Bangladeshi student leader Sharif Osman Hadi has sparked widespread unrest and serious allegations against the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.
Days after Hadi's assassination, Bangladesh labor leader shot in head
A senior labor leader of Bangladesh's National Citizens Party (NCP), Md Motaleb Sikder, was shot in the head on Monday, just days after student leader Sharif Osman Bin Hadi was assassinated.
Bangladesh: Yunus vows to follow ideals of Sharif Osman Hadi
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has vowed to uphold the ideals of radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi, who was killed last week.
Bangladesh arrests 7 over lynching of Hindu man: Yunus government
Seven people have been arrested in connection with the lynching of 27-year-old Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.
Bangladesh violence: UNHRC High Commissioner calls to cease revenge attacks
The United Nations Human Rights Chief, Volker Turk, has called for an end to all forms of violence and revenge attacks in Bangladesh.
Hindu man lynched, body burned over blasphemy charges in Bangladesh
A Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, was lynched in the Mymensingh district of Bangladesh on Thursday night.
Overrated shopping streets in Southeast Asia: A list
Southeast Asia is famous for its vibrant shopping streets, but not all of them live up to the hype.
Zubeen Garg death case: SIT files 3,500-page charge sheet
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the mysterious death of renowned singer Zubeen Garg has submitted its charge sheet to the Chief Judicial Magistrate's Court in Guwahati, Assam.
Planning Singapore trip? Skip these botanical gardens
Singapore is famous for its lush greenery and beautiful botanical gardens. However, not all of them have the same charm or uniqueness.
OpenAI partners with Virgin Australia, bringing AI to travel planning
Virgin Australia has partnered with OpenAI to bring artificial intelligence (AI) into its travel services.
Zubeen Garg's death was 'plain murder,' claims Assam CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has claimed that the recent death of popular singer Zubeen Garg was a "plain and simple murder."
Serial intruder who grabbed Ariana Grande jailed for 9 days
An Australian man, Johnson Wen (26), has been sentenced to nine days in prison for causing public nuisance by accosting pop star Ariana Grande at the premiere of Wicked: For Good in Singapore.
Did Byju Raveendran steal money from his company?
A recent filing in the Delaware Bankruptcy Court has alleged that $533 million is missing from BYJU'S Alpha, an entity now controlled by BYJU'S Term Loan B lenders.
Man who grabbed Ariana Grande in Singapore charged with THIS
A man who jumped the barricade and grabbed Hollywood singer-actor Ariana Grande at a recent premiere in Singapore has reportedly been charged with public nuisance on Friday.
Canadian, Singaporean start-ups eye entry into India
A number of international start-ups from Singapore and Canada are looking to enter the Indian market.
Ex-manager of late singer Zubeen Garg summoned in death case
The Assam Police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) has summoned Tarsem Mittal, the former manager of late singer Zubeen Garg, for questioning.
Zubeen's death: Judicial probe begins; CM Sarma extends full support
In early October, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had ordered a judicial probe into the mysterious death of renowned singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore.
'Pakistani agent': Himanta Biswa Sarma doubles down on Gaurav Gogoi
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has once again alleged that Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi is a "Pakistani agent."
How Zubeen's last film is eerily similar to his death
The release of Roi Roi Binale, the last film of late singer-actor Zubeen Garg, has left his fans emotional.
Paytm now allows UPI payments without an Indian SIM card
Paytm has introduced a service that lets Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) from 12 countries make Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments in India using their international mobile numbers.
Zubeen Garg's death: Assam cops to meet Singapore officers today
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Assam Police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has reached Singapore to further investigate the untimely death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg.
Assam: Man arrested for controversial post on Zubeen Garg
The Assam Police have arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly posting a controversial video related to the death of popular singer Zubeen Garg, reported ANI.
Singapore Police reveal Zubeen's death investigation may take 3 months
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has stated that its investigation into the death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg may take an additional three months.
Zubeen Garg death: Situation in Assam's violence-hit Baksa under control
The situation in Baksa district of Assam, which was rocked by violent protests over the death of singer Zubeen Garg, is now "under control," an official said on Thursday.