Singapore: News

08 Oct 2023

Delhi

'Singapur': Singapore high commissioner spots major signage error in Delhi

In a major embarrassment to the Indian administration, Singapore High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong Wie Kuen, on Sunday pointed out a glaring error in road signage in the national capital Delhi.

07 Oct 2023

Canada

Amid tensions with Canada, India plans tough diplomatic action: Report

India is reportedly planning to take tougher diplomatic decisions as it has asked Canada to recall over two dozen diplomats from its mission in New Delhi.

05 Oct 2023

World

Singapore: Car ownership certificate costs up to Rs. 88 lakh

Owning a car in Singapore is more expensive than ever.

30 Sep 2023

Cryptocurrency

Co-founder of 3AC, collapsed crypto hedge fund, arrested in Singapore

Su Zhu, co-founder of the now-defunct crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), has landed in hot water after being arrested at Singapore's Changi Airport on Friday.

15 Sep 2023

Travel And Tourism

What to eat in Singapore: Vegetarian foods you must try

Singapore boasts a tempting spread of local food that one just can't get enough of.

ISRO completes PSLV-C56-DS-SAR mission: Here's why it is important

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully accomplished the PSLV-C56-DS-SAR mission, which took off from Sriharikota.

27 Jul 2023

Amnesty International

Singapore to execute first woman in 20 years

Singapore is reportedly set to execute a woman on Friday for drug trafficking, the first female execution in nearly 20 years.

19 Jul 2023

Travel And Tourism

Singapore passport is the world's most powerful: Henley Passport Index 

According to the latest Henley Passport Index, Singapore now holds the title of the world's most powerful passport, granting visa-free access to 192 out of 227 travel destinations worldwide.

After France and UAE, Indonesia plans UPI deal with India

India's flagship instant payment system, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), will likely be used in Indonesia as the two countries are looking for a deal for bilateral trade in domestic currency, real-time card recognition, and digital payments, The Times of India reported.

This AI-powered wearable patch can monitor your wound recovery

In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers from Singapore have invented a paper-like sensor patch that operates without batteries and utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) to monitor wound recovery with utmost convenience and effectiveness.

25 Jun 2023

Travel And Tourism

Planning a solo trip abroad? Check these safe destinations

Going on a trip alone can be a refreshing experience. It gives you a sense of freedom and confidence like no other.

24 Jun 2023

Sexual Harassment

Singapore: Indian chef jailed for molesting 2 teenage girls

A chef from India has reportedly been sentenced to three months and four weeks in jail for allegedly molesting two teenage girls in Singapore.

20 Jun 2023

Mumbai

World's most expensive cities for luxurious living: Singapore tops list

After a few tumultuous pandemic years, the world is back to normal. The coronavirus is still there, but the world has learned to live with it without being affected.

Spy chiefs of rival countries secretly huddle in Singapore: Report

Top officials from over two dozen of the world's main intelligence agencies met this weekend on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, Reuters reported.

26 May 2023

Lloyd Austin

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to visit India next week

Lloyd J Austin, the Defense Secretary for the United States (US), is set to visit India next week, an official statement released by the US Defense Department said.

26 Apr 2023

United Nations (UN)

Singapore executes Indian-origin man for supplying cannabis 

Singapore hanged an Indian-origin man convicted of drug trafficking on Wednesday despite calls from the United Nations (UN) and other international organizations to reconsider the execution.

24 Apr 2023

Startups

Zilingo's ex-CEO Ankiti Bose files $100M defamation suit: Here's why

The tale of Singapore-based fashion start-up Zilingo and its India-born co-founder Ankiti Bose is one of caution. From being valued at $1 billion to liquidation, the start-up's fall was swift.

18 Apr 2023

Travel And Tourism

Avoid these tourist mistakes when traveling to Singapore

Singapore is a small but amazing country that hosts millions of visitors every year.

21 Mar 2023

Travel And Tourism

5 unique man-made bridges around the world

Bridges around the world not only serve as a means for connecting people and places but also add to the aesthetic of the region.

24 Feb 2023

Adani Group

Adani Group to conduct roadshow in Asia to appease investors

Investor confidence in Adani Group stocks and bonds is at an all-time low following a damning report by Hindenburg Research.

India's UPI makes global debut in partnership with Singapore's PayNow

Starting today, cross-border payments between India and Singapore are going to get easier. The Unified Payment Interface (UPI) of India and Singapore's PayNow will be linked to enable faster cross-border remittances.

02 Feb 2023

Lifestyle

Singapore: Man sues woman for $3 million for getting friend-zoned

It hurts to be friend-zoned but to be sued for friend-zoning probably hurts much more.

Amritsar-Singapore flight takes off 5 hours early, leaves 35 passengers

A Singapore-bound flight reportedly departed hours ahead of schedule from Amritsar's Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport, leaving 35 passengers behind.

19 Jan 2023

COVID-19

Singapore: Trial against accused for racially abusing, kicking Indian woman

The trial of the man, who allegedly racially abused and kicked an Indian-origin woman for not masking up properly nearly two years ago, began in a district court in Singapore on Wednesday.

18 Jan 2023

Lifestyle

These are the 5 most futuristic cities in the world

Human civilization has come a long way since the hunting-gathering era.

13 Jan 2023

X

Twitter tells Singapore staff to clear desks and work remotely

Elon Musk is keeping up his cost-cutting measures at Twitter. The latest target is the social media company's Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore.

12 Jan 2023

Mumbai

India's longest sea bridge to open in Mumbai this year

After a decades-long wait, the "longest sea bridge in India" is finally set to open for vehicular traffic in Mumbai later this year.

04 Dec 2022

Lalu Prasad Yadav

Bihar ministers perform puja before Lalu's kidney transplant on Monday

Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav flew out to Singapore on Saturday night to be present with Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav, during his kidney transplant operation on Monday.

26 Nov 2022

Lalu Prasad Yadav

Out on bail, Lalu leaves for Singapore for kidney transplant

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) President Lalu Prasad Yadav has left for Singapore for a kidney transplant.

10 Nov 2022

Lalu Prasad Yadav

Lalu Yadav's daughter Rohini to donate kidney to her father

Former Union minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav (74), who has been suffering from multiple illnesses for quite some time, is set to receive a kidney from his daughter Rohini Acharya.

09 Oct 2022

Travel And Tourism

Explore nature with these 5 beautiful hiking trails in Singapore

Known as one of the cleanest countries in the world, Singapore is surrounded by century-old temples, lush green spaces, bustling hawker centers, fantastic food, and a multicultural atmosphere.

28 Aug 2022

Travel And Tourism

5 things to bring home from your Singapore trip

Singapore is one of the world's most-loved tourist destinations.

25 Aug 2022

Travel And Tourism

Stay at these 5 unique hotels in Singapore

Known for its lush green spaces, bustling hawker centers, and ancient temples, Singapore lures travelers from around the world.

08 Aug 2022

Education

Five scholarships for Indians to study in Singapore

Singapore has emerged as one of the most modern countries in the world. With an increase in the intake of international students, Singapore is becoming one of the favorite destinations for students to pursue their higher education.

29 Jul 2022

Travel And Tourism

Traveling to Singapore? Check out these budget accommodation options

One of the safest travel destinations in the world, Singapore is an island nation surrounded by sea, adorned with century-old temples, lush greenery, and bustling hawker centers.

15 Jul 2022

Sri Lanka

Ranil Wickremesinghe takes oath as Acting President of Sri Lanka

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday took oath as Acting President of Sri Lanka after Gotabaya Rajapaksa's resignation was officially accepted.

14 Jul 2022

Sri Lanka

Curfew imposed in Colombo; President Rajapaksa likely to reach Singapore

Acting President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday asked Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena to nominate a prime minister who is acceptable to both the government and the Opposition.

04 Jul 2022

Lifestyle

Singapore: Beer made with recycled toilet water wins over netizens

There are lots of bizarre things on the planet and Singapore has come up with a beer that pretty much falls in the same category.

10 May 2022

Shashi Tharoor

'TKF': Following Singapore ban, Vivek Agnihotri spars with Shashi Tharoor

On Monday, Vivek Agnihotri's film The Kashmir Files (TKF) that portrays the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley was banned in Singapore.