29 April 2025
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Singapore GE2025: Voting on May 3, nominations on April 23; President dissolves Parliament on PM’s advice
Singapore Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong posted on X that he had “advised the President to dissolve Parliament and issue the Writ of Election”. PM Wong also posted more messages on these vital elections and the rationale for the timing.
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H-1B, Green Card holders will now need to carry IDs all the time after imposition of new rules in USA
H-1B, Green Card holders will now need to carry IDs all the time after imposition of new rules
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Bangladesh: Islamist outfit loot library, removes books written by ‘atheists’
The books included those written by Bengali literary icons Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam.
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India, US representatives discuss multi-sector bilateral trade agreement
Indian and US officials recently had 'fruitful' discussions on wide-ranging subjects covering tariff and non-tariff matters.
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EXCLUSIVE: Amit Sadh talks Bachchan, breakthroughs and bold new films Pune Highway & Pratap
The 45-year-old is awaiting the release of his films, crime thriller Pune Highway, scheduled to hit the silver screen on May 16, and Pratap, set for a June 2025 opening.
Vijayalakshmi Mohan reinvents the Indian art of rangoli for Singapore and the world
Over the past several decades, Vijayalakshmi Mohan, now aged 66, has been introducing people in Singapore and other countries to this art form. In Singapore, she has turned the rangoli into a vehicle of cross-cultural communication.
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26th edition of SWF ends with community karaoke, Pooja Nansi bids adieu as festival director
It’s one for the books for the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF), as the 26th edition of the festival concluded with about 200 free and ticketed events for festivalgoers to enjoy. Befitting of this year’s theme, Plot Twist, festivalgoers were in for a ride with unconventional programmes such as a Hip Hop 50th anniversary series, combat […]
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Mesmerising autumn season attracts tourists in Kashmir
The mesmerising autumn season has yet again become a major tourist attraction in Kashmir. Tourists from various parts of India visit the valley during the time of year.
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Know your awards: Indian civilian honours
Know your awards: India is one of the oldest civilisations in the world. The history of the nation reflects the rich culture and heritage of the country. Know about Indian awards here.
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Eid Al Adha celebrated across India
Devotees gathered across India to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban, or Qurban Bayaram.
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Amarnath Yatra begins amid tight security after two-year hiatus
After a gap of two years, the Amarnath Yatra began amid tight security arrangements from Pahalgam, Kashmir.
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Five most popular panoramas in India
New research using travel platform TripAdvisor's data has revealed the most popular views and scenic locations in India and around the world.
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FOCUS STORIES - SINGAPORE
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Singapore: Indian duo charged for tying up woman, stealing SGD 2,000 in hotel robbery
With the help of police cameras and CCTV footage, officers from the Central Police Division managed to establish the men’s identities and arrested the pair within four hours after the report was made.
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A Sacred Space in Singapore: President Tharman launches documentary on Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple
The film is a testament to how a minority community left an indelible mark on the nation’s fabric, and as Singapore celebrates its 60th birthday, the documentary serves as a reminder of the long-standing ties between the community and the country.
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Singapore-US trade talks focus on strengthening ties despite 10 percent tariff
On April 14, Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry lowered the country’s growth forecast for 2025 to zero percent from 2 percent due to the US-China tariff conflict. Some economists have even warned of a possible technical recession.
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Singapore GE2025: “No one wins if SG ends up more deeply divided,” says PM Wong on foreign actors’ meddling
In a series of X posts, serving Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong urged Singaporeans to reject online attempts to divide Singaporeans votes, and asked the electorate to “never mix race and religion with politics”. He warned: “No one wins if SG ends up more deeply divided.”
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Singapore: IMDA acts against online posts by foreigners ahead of GE2025
The posts were written by two Malaysian politicians from the Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) and a former Singaporean, Zulfikar Mohamad Shariff, who is now an Australian citizen. They talked about religion and politics and supported certain opposition candidates.
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GE2025: PM Wong warns of tougher challenges than pandemic-era election
At a press conference, PM Wong said the stakes are high in this general election and in many respects the challenges are more severe than when Singaporeans last went to the polls in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Sakura Afternoon Tea at Raffles Hotel Singapore celebrates Japan’s cherry blossoms
The Grand Lobby’s décor, featuring elegant Sakura tree displays, creates the perfect setting for this seasonal indulgence, offering guests a picturesque backdrop to capture unforgettable memories.
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Rainforest Wild Asia: Singapore’s newest wildlife adventure opens to the public
As the park celebrates its grand opening, it is expected to welcome approximately 900,000 visitors during its first year of operations.
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SGD-INR Hits 65: How to Make the Most of This Exchange Rate Spike
There was a frantic exchange of messages among NRI community in Singapore when one of person’s transferring cash back to India hit an exchange rate of INR 65 on the Western Union app.
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WATCH: Indian-origin Norwegian MP Himanshu Gulati condemns Pahalgam terror attack, expresses solidarity with India
According to reports, his parents moved to Norway from India during the 1970s.
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Dr. Gautam Desai named first Indian American president of ACOFP
He was officially given this honour earlier this month during the ACOFP’s annual meeting. Dr. Desai become the first Indian American to hold this position and will serve in this role for one year.
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Vijayalakshmi Mohan reinvents the Indian art of rangoli for Singapore and the world
Over the past several decades, Vijayalakshmi Mohan, now aged 66, has been introducing people in Singapore and other countries to this art form. In Singapore, she has turned the rangoli into a vehicle of cross-cultural communication.
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Indian-origin scientist Nikku Madhusudhan finds signs of life on distant planet
This discovery is based on the detection of a special molecule called dimethyl sulfide (DMS), which on Earth is only produced by living organisms, especially marine algae.
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NASA’s JPL removes Indian-origin DEI head Neela Rajendra after diversity office shutdown
Rajendra’s name was not among the 900 employees laid off earlier this year due to NASA’s budget cuts, raising questions about the reasons for her departure. According to a March email from the lab, her office was meant to continue overseeing efforts such as employee “affinity groups”, including the Black Excellence Strategic Team (B.E.S.T.).
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Indian-origin doctor and family killed in US plane crash
Joy studied medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, where she met her husband, Dr Michael Groff, a respected neurosurgeon and experienced pilot. He was flying the plane at the time of the crash.
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E-commerce giant Flipkart heads home, to shift holding company from Singapore to India
Flipkart, an e-commerce giant in India, started in 2007 by selling books online. It now competes with Amazon in India.
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Singapore Airlines, ANA target broader Asia expansion with joint venture
This will enable ANA and SIA to offer customers additional value beyond the existing codeshare partnerships with a greater variety of fare options, enhanced coordination of flight schedules between Singapore and Japan, and seamless connectivity between the Star Alliance carriers.
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Singapore Airlines to invest SGD 45 million in Changi T2 lounge upgrades
Renovation work will start on 15 April 2025 and is expected to finish by mid-2027. The upgraded lounges will be 50 percent larger and offer more seating, better facilities, and a wider range of food and drinks, inspired by SIA’s popular Terminal 3 lounges.
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14-year-old Indian-American builds AI app to detect heart disease in seconds
Siddarth spoke about his passion for innovation, how Indian and American values shaped him, and how he wants to use technology to improve lives.
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