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Covid-19 pandemic: Immigrants can’t get vaccine in Greece, breathalyser tests in Singapore

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Inside story of Singapore’s unusually shaky leadership transition

Singapore: The rumblings started shortly after Singapore’s ruling party won 89% of seats in last year’s election. What would be hailed as a fantastic outcome...

Why Singapore’s shrinking population doesn’t spell economic doom

Singapore's total fertility rate slipped to a record low of 1.1 in 2020. A rate of 2.1 is considered the requirement to keep a population steady.

PM Modi’s plan to make a Singapore in Gujarat has fallen flat

Investors aren't coming to Gift City — India's new international financial center — built on a patch of wilderness in PM Modi's home state Gujarat.

Indian-origin doctor, known for stopping spread of infectious diseases via air travel, dies

Dr Jarnail Singh, 67, was the first chairman of the Civil Aviation Medical Board of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore & headed many aviation medicine organisations.

Singapore app ‘spreads’ distrust, South Korean priest’s ‘cure’ & other global Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

The Singapore as we know it wouldn’t exist without its technocracy

Singapore is facing some existential questions, including how its govt, which has guided social, political & commercial life for 60 years, should figure in new, post-Covid era.

Indian-origin teen detained in Singapore for planning mosque attacks after watching IS videos

The boy, a Christian, had watched the livestream killing of Muslims at Christchurch in New Zealand on 15 March 2019, and planned to carry out his attack on its second anniversary.

All travellers to Singapore to undergo mandatory Covid test on arrival

This will take effect from 11.59 pm on 24 January as part of tighter border measures to manage the risk of imported Covid cases.

Why Singapore’s Covid success cannot be easily replicated

Singapore's enviable results are facilitated by a degree of stringent state control that other countries might find uncomfortable.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.