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After UAE & Singapore, Centre allows export of non-basmati rice to 7 other countries

The export of non-basmati white rice was prohibited from July 20 to check the domestic prices and ensure domestic food security.

‘Spell check first, always’ — ‘Singapur’ envoy makes sport of Delhi civic body over signage

Simon Wong, Singapore's High Commissioner to India, later thanked NDMC for fixing signage with spelling error affixed outside the Embassy of Vietnam in Chanakyapuri.

Assam CM Himanta Sarma to be conferred with Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship in Singapore

The Assam CM was also extended an invitation to visit Singapore as a Lee Kuan Yew Fellow for his 'dedicated leadership in public works and development'.

Singapore police seize S$1 bn assets, including bungalows, cars, in money-laundering raids

Assets included 94 properties, bank accounts with S$110 mn, 50 vehicles, cash over S$23 mn, luxury handbags & jewellery. At least 10 foreigners aged between 31 and 44 arrested.

Singapore can help the world achieve its net zero goal—through sustainable aviation fuels

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore has established an SAF Taskforce and introduced incentives to encourage airlines to use sustainable aviation fuels.

Singapore tops list of costliest cities for goods, services aimed at the wealthy

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore for the first time became the most expensive city for goods and services for wealthy people, overtaking Hong Kong, London and New York, according to a report on Tuesday

3-day Shangri-La Dialogue kicks off in Singapore amid US-China tensions

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and China's new Defence Minister Li Shangfu are expected to trade barbs in speeches at the event over the weekend.

Singapore: A Melting Pot of Global Business Practices

The meritocratic nature of Singaporean work culture places a heavy emphasis on performance, driving employees to strive for excellence.

After opening borders, China presses Singapore on bilateral visa-free travel deal, says Beijing’s embassy

There were 3.6 million Chinese visitors to Singapore in 2019, more than any other country, who spent a combined S$4.1 billion ($3.09 billion).

Singapore executes Indian-origin man for supplying cannabis

Tangaraju Suppiah was convicted in October 2018 by a High Court judge of a capital charge of abetting an accomplice by conspiring to traffic cannabis.

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Muslims never held Akbar in high regard. Hindus made him ‘Great’

Akbar practiced what he preached. His appreciation of Hinduism and other non-Islamic religions was evident as much in his statesmanship as in his personal belief and behaviour.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

DRDO successfully tests latest version of UAV-launched precision missile, ULPGM-V3

Capable of being fired in plain and high-altitude areas, it has day-and-night capability and two-way data link to support post-launch target, aim-point update.

Modi’s Bharat vs Indira’s India: 11-yr report card of politics, diplomacy, economy, nationalism

As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.