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Indian origin man fined for molesting female production crew member in Singapore

According to media reports, Sivabalan Siva Prasad Menon consumed up to 15 cups of whisky before molesting the female in 2022 after a show at the Mediacorp Campus in Singapore.

Indian-origin Singapore minister Iswaran charged with corruption in rare case

The case has gripped Singapore, a major Asian financial hub that prides itself on a squeaky-clean govt that is rarely affected by graft and scandals involving political leaders.

India’s UPI joins hands with Singapore’s PayNow to facilitate direct fund transfers for diaspora

This interoperability is the result of a close collaboration between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

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.

On Camera

Bangladeshi Hindus have nowhere to go in the election. Choice is between fear and fear

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has given ticket to a Hindu candidate for the first time and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has fielded two Hindus. Activists say they are simply paying lip service.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.