Singapore: News
04 Sep 2024
Narendra ModiModi's Singapore visit to bolster 'Act East' policy of India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet his Singaporean counterpart, Lawrence Wong, this week, marking his first visit to Singapore since securing a third term in June.
04 Sep 2024
Narendra Modi'Brunei important partner...': Modi holds meeting with Sultan Bolkiah
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral discussions with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei on Wednesday at the Istana Nurul Iman, the Sultan's official residence in Bandar Seri Begawan, during the second day of his visit to the Southeast Asian country.
03 Sep 2024
GujaratFirst chip from Gujarat's ₹3,300cr semiconductor facility eyes 2025 launch
Kaynes Semicon, a subsidiary of Kaynes Technology, is set to produce its inaugural commercial chip from its new outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat.
03 Sep 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi embarks on 2-nation tour to Brunei, Singapore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two-nation tour to Brunei and Singapore on Tuesday.
26 Aug 2024
ThailandMumbai student tampers with passport to hide Thailand trip
A 25-year-old fashion merchandising student, SS Ghatol, was detained at Mumbai airport on Thursday while attempting to board a flight to Singapore.
19 Aug 2024
National Company Law TribunalPine Labs gets NCLT approval to relocate to India
Pine Labs, a leading payments company, has received approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to merge its Indian and Singaporean entities.
31 Jul 2024
TikTokMass food poisoning rocks TikTok parent's Singapore office
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has been struck by a significant food poisoning incident at its Singapore office.
29 Jul 2024
GICBlackstone may bid over ₹70,000cr for majority stake in Haldiram's
Blackstone Inc, a prominent private equity firm, wants to acquire a 51% stake in Haldiram's, the famous Indian snack maker and fast-food chain.
24 Jul 2024
GermanyIndian passport allows visa-free travel to these 58 countries
The Henley Passport Index 2024 has placed the Indian passport at the 82nd position globally.
23 Jul 2024
VeniceVenice's temporary tourism tax surpasses expectations
Venice officials have hailed the city's temporary entrance fee as a success, after it generated around €2,425,310 (₹21 crores approx.), significantly exceeding initial expectations of about €700,000 (₹6 crores approx.).
17 Jun 2024
Hong KongHong Kong, Singapore become most expensive expat cities in 2024
Hong Kong and Singapore, two significant regional finance hubs, have been identified as the world's most expensive cities for expatriates in 2024.
15 Jun 2024
IndiaIndian IT professional jailed for deleting Singapore-based company's data post-termination
An Indian IT professional, Kandula Nagaraju, has been sentenced to two years and six months in jail by a Singapore court, for deleting a Singapore-based company's server data.
10 Jun 2024
AppleApple's Vision Pro headset to debut in 8 new nations
Apple has announced the global expansion of its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, with availability in eight new countries.
25 May 2024
WorldSingapore ex-PM's brother fined $296,000 for defaming Indian-origin ministers
Lee Hsien Yang, brother of former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, has been ordered by the high court to pay SGD200,000 ($148,000) each to Indian-origin ministers K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan.
24 May 2024
BangkokSingapore Airlines turbulence: Many passengers suffered brain, spine injuries
As many as 20 people aboard the Singapore Airlines flight that encountered severe turbulence on Tuesday are still in intensive care with spine, brain, and skull injuries, AFP reported.
22 May 2024
BangkokSingapore Airlines passengers recall horror as turbulence hit flight
Passengers aboard a Singapore Airlines flight that experienced severe turbulence—resulting in the death of a man—recounted the terrifying incident.
21 May 2024
Singapore Airlines'Severe turbulence' on Singapore Airlines flight leaves 1 dead
A Singapore Airlines flight en route from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence due to adverse weather conditions, leading to one death and multiple injuries.
20 May 2024
StartupsPine Labs gains approval to merge Singapore and Indian units
Merchant commerce start-up, Pine Labs, has bagged approval from a Singapore court to merge its local entity with its Indian unit.
18 May 2024
COVID-19Singapore facing new COVID-19 wave
Singapore is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 infections, with cases steadily escalating over the past two weeks.
13 May 2024
FlipkartFlipkart plans to shift domicile from Singapore to India
E-commerce titan, Flipkart, is reportedly considering a shift of its domicile or holding company from Singapore to India.
05 May 2024
Hong KongFSSAI refutes claims of high pesticide in Indian spices
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has categorically denied recent media claims of excessive pesticide residue in Indian herbs and spices.
23 Apr 2024
Hong KongEverest Spices issues clarification on quality concerns, says not banned
Amid recent quality concerns, Everest Spices, a leading spice manufacturer in India, has assured that all its products undergo stringent quality control measures.
05 Apr 2024
WorldChildren must be taught Tamil language: Singapore minister
Singapore's Minister Indranee Rajah has emphasized the importance of the Tamil language as a mother tongue and in children's education.
03 Apr 2024
JapanJapan launches e-Visa system for Indian tourists
Japan has introduced a new e-Visa system for Indian tourists, which eliminates the need for physical visa stickers on passports.
27 Mar 2024
Joe BidenBaltimore bridge collapse: 6 presumed dead, Coast Guard ends operation
Six people are presumed dead in the crash that took place after a cargo ship ram into Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, United States early on Tuesday.
20 Mar 2024
Travel And TourismExploring Singapore's green haven called Gardens by the Bay
Singapore, famed for its towering urban architecture and vibrant streets, also offers a serene getaway at the iconic Gardens by the Bay.
18 Mar 2024
Travel And TourismRecommendations for a futuristic family adventure in Singapore
Singapore, a city-state with a skyline that glows with futuristic architecture, is a treasure trove of family-friendly attractions.
29 Feb 2024
Travel And Tourism6 most fun airports for a long layover
Long layovers are often seen as an unavoidable inconvenience in air travel.
22 Feb 2024
Taylor SwiftSingapore's grant for Taylor Swift concerts sparks debate
Singapore government's decision to grant funds to songstress Taylor Swift for her upcoming The Eras Tour in the city-state has generated mixed reactions.
10 Jan 2024
Travel And TourismSix countries tie for world's most powerful passports in 2024
The 2024 Henley Passport Index has announced a historic six-way tie for the world's most powerful passport.
19 Dec 2023
Travel And TourismJapan promotes passport; offers 5,000 yen travel credit to holders
Although Japan boasts one of the strongest passports globally, granting visa-free access to 192 countries, only around 15% of its citizens take advantage of this privilege.
17 Dec 2023
Travel And TourismSafest popular tourist destinations for solo female travelers
While solo travel brings its own joy, it also carries certain risks, especially for women.
30 Nov 2023
ZurichWorld's most expensive cities and economic realities
As 2023 unfolds, the pervasive global cost of living crisis continues unabated, significantly impacting urban dwellers.
30 Nov 2023
ZurichSingapore tops list of most expensive cities for 9th time
Singapore and Zurich have been named the world's most expensive cities in 2023, according to a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
12 Nov 2023
DiwaliBeyond borders: Countries that celebrate Diwali
Diwali, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India, but its significance and popularity have spread far beyond the nation's borders.
28 Oct 2023
Sexual AssaultSingapore: Indian man gets 16-year jail time for raping student
A Singapore court has reportedly sentenced a 26-year-old Indian national to 16 years imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane for raping a university student on May 4, 2019.
18 Oct 2023
Air IndiaAir India announces special sale on Bangkok and Singapore routes
Air India has kicked off a special sale for economy and business class travelers on its India-Bangkok and India-Singapore routes.
15 Oct 2023
IndiaRice smuggling along Indo-Nepal border increases after export ban: Report
Rice smuggling has significantly surged along the India-Nepal border since India's ban on the export of non-basmati white rice in July, PTI reported.
11 Oct 2023
BYJU'SBYJU'S lenders hire Kroll to safeguard assets of Great Learning
Kroll, a risk advisory firm, has been hired by BYJU'S lenders to protect the charged assets (assets used as collateral to secure loans) of Great Learning and BYJU'S Singapore branch.
08 Oct 2023
Delhi'Singapur': Singapore high commissioner spots major signage error in Delhi
In a major embarrassment to the Indian administration, Singapore High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong Wie Kuen, on Sunday pointed out a glaring error in road signage in the national capital Delhi.
07 Oct 2023
CanadaAmid tensions with Canada, India plans tough diplomatic action: Report
India is reportedly planning to take tougher diplomatic decisions as it has asked Canada to recall over two dozen diplomats from its mission in New Delhi.
05 Oct 2023
WorldSingapore: Car ownership certificate costs up to Rs. 88 lakh
Owning a car in Singapore is more expensive than ever.
30 Sep 2023
CryptocurrencyCo-founder of 3AC, collapsed crypto hedge fund, arrested in Singapore
Su Zhu, co-founder of the now-defunct crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), has landed in hot water after being arrested at Singapore's Changi Airport on Friday.
15 Sep 2023
Travel And TourismWhat to eat in Singapore: Vegetarian foods you must try
Singapore boasts a tempting spread of local food that one just can't get enough of.
30 Jul 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)ISRO completes PSLV-C56-DS-SAR mission: Here's why it is important
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully accomplished the PSLV-C56-DS-SAR mission, which took off from Sriharikota.
27 Jul 2023
Amnesty InternationalSingapore to execute first woman in 20 years
Singapore is reportedly set to execute a woman on Friday for drug trafficking, the first female execution in nearly 20 years.
19 Jul 2023
Travel And TourismSingapore passport is the world's most powerful: Henley Passport Index
According to the latest Henley Passport Index, Singapore now holds the title of the world's most powerful passport, granting visa-free access to 192 out of 227 travel destinations worldwide.
17 Jul 2023
Unified Payments Interface (UPI)After France and UAE, Indonesia plans UPI deal with India
India's flagship instant payment system, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), will likely be used in Indonesia as the two countries are looking for a deal for bilateral trade in domestic currency, real-time card recognition, and digital payments, The Times of India reported.
29 Jun 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningThis AI-powered wearable patch can monitor your wound recovery
In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers from Singapore have invented a paper-like sensor patch that operates without batteries and utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) to monitor wound recovery with utmost convenience and effectiveness.
25 Jun 2023
Travel And TourismPlanning a solo trip abroad? Check these safe destinations
Going on a trip alone can be a refreshing experience. It gives you a sense of freedom and confidence like no other.
24 Jun 2023
Sexual HarassmentSingapore: Indian chef jailed for molesting 2 teenage girls
A chef from India has reportedly been sentenced to three months and four weeks in jail for allegedly molesting two teenage girls in Singapore.
20 Jun 2023
MumbaiWorld's most expensive cities for luxurious living: Singapore tops list
After a few tumultuous pandemic years, the world is back to normal. The coronavirus is still there, but the world has learned to live with it without being affected.
04 Jun 2023
United States of AmericaSpy chiefs of rival countries secretly huddle in Singapore: Report
Top officials from over two dozen of the world's main intelligence agencies met this weekend on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, Reuters reported.
26 May 2023
Lloyd AustinUS Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to visit India next week
Lloyd J Austin, the Defense Secretary for the United States (US), is set to visit India next week, an official statement released by the US Defense Department said.
26 Apr 2023
United Nations (UN)Singapore executes Indian-origin man for supplying cannabis
Singapore hanged an Indian-origin man convicted of drug trafficking on Wednesday despite calls from the United Nations (UN) and other international organizations to reconsider the execution.
24 Apr 2023
StartupsZilingo's ex-CEO Ankiti Bose files $100M defamation suit: Here's why
The tale of Singapore-based fashion start-up Zilingo and its India-born co-founder Ankiti Bose is one of caution. From being valued at $1 billion to liquidation, the start-up's fall was swift.
18 Apr 2023
Travel And TourismAvoid these tourist mistakes when traveling to Singapore
Singapore is a small but amazing country that hosts millions of visitors every year.
21 Mar 2023
Travel And Tourism5 unique man-made bridges around the world
Bridges around the world not only serve as a means for connecting people and places but also add to the aesthetic of the region.
24 Feb 2023
Adani GroupAdani Group to conduct roadshow in Asia to appease investors
Investor confidence in Adani Group stocks and bonds is at an all-time low following a damning report by Hindenburg Research.
21 Feb 2023
Unified Payments Interface (UPI)India's UPI makes global debut in partnership with Singapore's PayNow
Starting today, cross-border payments between India and Singapore are going to get easier. The Unified Payment Interface (UPI) of India and Singapore's PayNow will be linked to enable faster cross-border remittances.
02 Feb 2023
LifestyleSingapore: Man sues woman for $3 million for getting friend-zoned
It hurts to be friend-zoned but to be sued for friend-zoning probably hurts much more.
19 Jan 2023
Directorate General of Civil AviationAmritsar-Singapore flight takes off 5 hours early, leaves 35 passengers
A Singapore-bound flight reportedly departed hours ahead of schedule from Amritsar's Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport, leaving 35 passengers behind.
19 Jan 2023
COVID-19Singapore: Trial against accused for racially abusing, kicking Indian woman
The trial of the man, who allegedly racially abused and kicked an Indian-origin woman for not masking up properly nearly two years ago, began in a district court in Singapore on Wednesday.
18 Jan 2023
LifestyleThese are the 5 most futuristic cities in the world
Human civilization has come a long way since the hunting-gathering era.
13 Jan 2023
XTwitter tells Singapore staff to clear desks and work remotely
Elon Musk is keeping up his cost-cutting measures at Twitter. The latest target is the social media company's Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore.
12 Jan 2023
MumbaiIndia's longest sea bridge to open in Mumbai this year
After a decades-long wait, the "longest sea bridge in India" is finally set to open for vehicular traffic in Mumbai later this year.
04 Dec 2022
Lalu Prasad YadavBihar ministers perform puja before Lalu's kidney transplant on Monday
Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav flew out to Singapore on Saturday night to be present with Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav, during his kidney transplant operation on Monday.
26 Nov 2022
Lalu Prasad YadavOut on bail, Lalu leaves for Singapore for kidney transplant
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) President Lalu Prasad Yadav has left for Singapore for a kidney transplant.
10 Nov 2022
Lalu Prasad YadavLalu Yadav's daughter Rohini to donate kidney to her father
Former Union minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav (74), who has been suffering from multiple illnesses for quite some time, is set to receive a kidney from his daughter Rohini Acharya.
09 Oct 2022
Travel And TourismExplore nature with these 5 beautiful hiking trails in Singapore
Known as one of the cleanest countries in the world, Singapore is surrounded by century-old temples, lush green spaces, bustling hawker centers, fantastic food, and a multicultural atmosphere.
28 Aug 2022
Travel And Tourism5 things to bring home from your Singapore trip
Singapore is one of the world's most-loved tourist destinations.
25 Aug 2022
Travel And TourismStay at these 5 unique hotels in Singapore
Known for its lush green spaces, bustling hawker centers, and ancient temples, Singapore lures travelers from around the world.
08 Aug 2022
EducationFive scholarships for Indians to study in Singapore
Singapore has emerged as one of the most modern countries in the world. With an increase in the intake of international students, Singapore is becoming one of the favorite destinations for students to pursue their higher education.
29 Jul 2022
Travel And TourismTraveling to Singapore? Check out these budget accommodation options
One of the safest travel destinations in the world, Singapore is an island nation surrounded by sea, adorned with century-old temples, lush greenery, and bustling hawker centers.
15 Jul 2022
Sri LankaRanil Wickremesinghe takes oath as Acting President of Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday took oath as Acting President of Sri Lanka after Gotabaya Rajapaksa's resignation was officially accepted.
14 Jul 2022
Sri LankaCurfew imposed in Colombo; President Rajapaksa likely to reach Singapore
Acting President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday asked Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena to nominate a prime minister who is acceptable to both the government and the Opposition.
04 Jul 2022
LifestyleSingapore: Beer made with recycled toilet water wins over netizens
There are lots of bizarre things on the planet and Singapore has come up with a beer that pretty much falls in the same category.
10 May 2022
Shashi Tharoor'TKF': Following Singapore ban, Vivek Agnihotri spars with Shashi Tharoor
On Monday, Vivek Agnihotri's film The Kashmir Files (TKF) that portrays the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley was banned in Singapore.
