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Friday, November 1, 2024
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Topic: Singapore

Singapore scrambles 2 fighter jets to escort Air India Express flight after bomb threat

The Singapore-bound flight was guided by the F-15SG planes to less populated areas before landing safely at Changi Airport on Tuesday night.

Global media on India’s new tech partnerships & how a ‘bolder fiscal plan’ can power its jobs market

Reports also look at the dwindling demand for diesel consumption in India, and how ‘overtourism’ and climate change are impacting India’s hill stations.

India and Singapore sign key agreements during Modi’s visit, a look at what these are

The 2 signed agreements on semiconductors, health, skilling & digital security. New digital development pact will aim to strengthen cooperation between the two countries' digital economies.

PM Modi calls India-Singapore ministerial roundtable “path-breaking mechanism”

Singapore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Singapore is not just a partner nation but an inspiration for every developing nation. He called...

During Modi’s Singapore visit, India to lay emphasis on cooperation in semiconductor sector

Singapore contributes to around 10% of global semiconductor output and 5% of global wafer fabrication capacity. Its industry, though, is limited to ‘mature-node chips.’

Global media peeks into India’s trade ties, the Russian ‘secret’ & a semiconductor pact on the cards

Meanwhile, India’s support for ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina is leaving it in a bind, international reports say.

From China+1 to oil, here’s why Modi is heading to Singapore, Brunei

Talks with Singapore likely on ASEAN-India FTA, maritime security & Myanmar, while gas & space to be highlighted in Brunei as Modi becomes 1st-ever PM to visit the oil-rich country.

Govt gives approval for Singapore Airlines FDI, clears path for Vistara & Air-India merger

Singapore's flagship airline is set to invest up to S$880 million into the merged entity. It aims to create a dominant full-service airline in the domestic and international markets.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal holds talks with business leaders, counterparts in Singapore

Discussions during the second India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) focussed on enhancing investment and strengthening bilateral economic ties.

US, Singapore deepen collaboration on critical technologies

Joint statement commits to advancing quantum info, biomanufacturing, and more.

On Camera

16th BRICS Summit was about building dollar-free world order. India can use it to expand trade

For New Delhi, a USD-free system is not an immediate priority nor an existential necessity to unconditionally support the China-Russia agenda.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

All about Major Bob Khathing, whose daring expedition & diplomatic parleys secured Tawang for India

The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.

From 2004 to 2024, bad news has come wrapped as good news for Congress

Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.