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India, Singapore And Thailand Begin Maiden Trilateral Naval Drill

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 16, 2019

A trilateral maiden naval exercise involving India, Singapore and Thailand commenced at Port Blair on Monday, the Navy said in a statement.

India Looks At Open, Balanced Indo-Pacific Region: S Jaishankar

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 9, 2019

India looks at an open, inclusive and balanced region connected by secure seas, integrated by trade and investment, underpinned by the rule of law, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday, as he sought Singapore's support in addressing the challenges posed by the changing world.

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar On 2-Day Visit To Indonesia, Singapore

India News | ANI | Thursday September 5, 2019

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar left on a two-nation visit to Indonesia and Singapore on Wednesday.

Sridevi Forever: Janhvi And Khushi Unveil 'Hawa Hawai' Wax Statue At Madame Tussauds Singapore

Entertainment | Thursday September 5, 2019

The wax statue will hold a special value for fans of Sridevi as it is inspired by Sridevi's Hawa Hawai avatar from 1987 film Mr India.

Jail, Caning For Indian-Origin Man Guilty Of Sex Assault In Singapore

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 3, 2019

A 40-year-old Indian-origin homeless man in Singapore was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in jail for sexually assaulting a woman who was in a "vulnerable state due to intoxication".

Automated Buses Dodge Peacocks, Tourists & Plants In Singapore Test

Reuters | Tuesday August 27, 2019

Roaming peacocks, meandering tourists and curbside bushes were all causing headaches this week for operators of one of the first autonomous bus shuttle services to hit public roads in Singapore. Passengers found themselves almost outnumbered by bus stewards checking their seatbelts were tightly fastened as ST Engineering began testing four vehicles...

CBI Seeks Help From 5 Countries In INX Media Probe: Sources

India News | Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Friday August 23, 2019

The CBI has contacted five countries for information on shell companies and bank accounts to identify the manner in which kickbacks were allegedly routed in the INX Media case over ten years ago, sources said. Former Union Minister P Chidambaram and his son, Karti, are among those accused in the alleged scam involving jailed media baron Indrani Muk...

Fitbit Targets 1 Million New Users With Singapore Government Tie-Up

Reuters | Thursday August 22, 2019

Fitbit said it signed a contract with the Singapore government to provide fitness trackers and services in a health programme it said could reach up to one million users.

Shell Debuts Electric Vehicle Chargers In Singapore

Reuters | Monday August 19, 2019

The electric vehicle charging service, 'Shell Recharge', will be available at 10 Shell petrol stations in Singapore by October

This Gigantic Whirlpool Is A Skylight And Rain Collector

Offbeat | Wednesday August 14, 2019

A massive whirlpool, located at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, makes for one of its central attractions. The large whirlpool forms inside a 70-foot diameter acrylic bowl and serves as both a skylight and a rainwater collector.

Sridevi's 'Exclusive' Wax Statue At Madame Tussauds Soon. 'Touched,' Says Boney Kapoor

Entertainment | Nilanjana Basu | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Sridevi's filmmaker husband Boney Kapoor thanked Madame Tussauds Singapore for honouring the actress posthumously

Indian-Origin Ex-Cop Jailed For Sexually Assaulting Girls In Singapore

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 13, 2019

An Indian-origin former Singapore cop was sentenced to two years in jail for sexually assaulting minors, the police said.

Singapore To Ban Sale Of Elephant Ivory From 2021

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 12, 2019

Singapore said Monday it will impose a blanket ban on the domestic sale of elephant ivory and products from 2021 as the government tightens its campaign against illegal wildlife trade.

Sourabh Verma Beats Loh Kean Yew To Win Hyderabad Open

Press Trust of India | Sunday August 11, 2019

Sourabh Verma showed great composure as he outwitted World No. 44 Kean Yew 21-13 14-21 21-16 in a 52-minute final clash.

Vistara Commences International Operations, Announces More Flights

Business | Thomson Reuters | Wednesday August 7, 2019

The carrier, a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, completed its first international flight to Singapore on Wednesday.