18 July 2025
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Khelo Bharat Niti opens door for overseas Indians in country’s sports teams
The policy document states that wherever possible, talented and well-known Indian-origin athletes based in other countries may be encouraged to return and compete for India. This would allow sports to play a larger role in cultural diplomacy and in building a stronger global Indian identity.
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6-Year-Old Indian boy becomes youngest to scale Mount Elbrus
Teghbir was issued a certificate confirming that he is the world’s youngest person to reach the summit of Mount Elbrus at the age of 6 years, 9 months, and 4 days.
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Thai woman extorted Buddhist monks of USD 11.9 million after sex, arrested
The Thai woman arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with monks and then using photos and videos to extort them
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Freestyle Chess tournament: R Praggnanandhaa stuns world number 1 Magnus Carlsen
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa continued his strong run in 2025 and registered a landmark victory against world number one Magnus Carlsen
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EXCLUSIVE: Kiran Joneja reflects on her accidental entry into showbiz, living with Ramesh Sippy and more
Known for iconic roles like Veerawali in Buniyaad and Ganga in Mahabharat, Kiran shared how her acting career began unexpectedly during her college days.
Krishna Das, American kirtan singer hailed as “chant master”, joins yoga project for favelas of Brazil
On July 9, a unique combination of Indian spirituality — yoga and kirtan — was experienced by the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, and at the centre of it was the renowned American kirtan singer Krishna Das, born Jeffrey Kagel.
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In Pics: Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
Deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, the Maha Kumbh Mela symbolises faith, devotion, and the eternal quest for moksha (liberation). Pilgrims from across India and the world gathered to take a holy dip in sacred rivers, seeking spiritual cleansing and liberation from past sins.
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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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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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Indian Navy to join 32nd SIMBEX Maritime Exercise with Singapore
This will be followed by the Goa Maritime Conclave "to brainstorm the challenges we face, and strengthen Bridges of Friendship between maritime neighbours and the fraternity at large for joint collaboration", he said.
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Indian-origin ex-cop in Singapore jailed 10 years for role in maid’s death
Kevin Chelvam, 46, a former police officer, was convicted on four charges, including voluntarily causing hurt to Piang Ngaih Don, abetting grievous hurt by starvation, providing false information to the police, and tampering with evidence by dismantling a CCTV recorder from his home.
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NPCI adds 13 banks to UPI–PayNow linkage, boosting India-Singapore transfers
With the new update, users in India can receive money in their accounts using any UPI-enabled app such as BHIM, Google Pay, PhonePe, or their respective banking apps.
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Indian national sentenced in Singapore for causing death of fellow countryman
The original charge of causing death by a rash act was reduced and another charge was taken into consideration, according to a Channel News Asia report.
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India-Singapore relations strengthen; ministerial roundtable in Delhi soon
India-Singapore relations were elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country in September last year.
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Singapore seeks deeper global ties as big powers compete
Singapore’s Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam, who also oversees national security, shared these views during an interview at the Reuters NEXT Asia summit in Singapore.
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Jannik Sinner bounces back after French Open defeat to clinch Wimbledon title
Italian Tennis star Jannik Sinner put up a strong show on the green turf to beat Carlos Alcaraz
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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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Rajesh K. Gupta to lead UC San Diego’s new school for AI, computing and data science
SCIDS is one of 12 schools at UC San Diego, and only the fourth to be added in this century. It brings together more than 50 faculty across 16 academic fields and serves about 8,000 students, including many from a growing community college pipeline. The school offers two undergraduate degrees, three master’s degrees and a PhD program, with specialisation in data science and AI.
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Indian-origin Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja joins Elon Musk’s America Party as treasurer
His appointment to the America Party came soon after Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the formation of the party on X.
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California school named after activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, a first for Punjabi representation in US
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by community members, school officials, and the family of Jaswant Singh Khalra, including his wife and daughter.
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Trump calls Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani a ‘Communist lunatic’ after NYC primary upset
Mamdani, who is currently serving as a New York state assemblyman representing Queens, secured 43.5 percent of the vote, with 90 percent of ballots counted. If he wins the final election, Mamdani would become the first Muslim mayor of New York City.
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UNLV honours Indian-American professor with fellowship fund
Professor Verma’s career at UNLV spanned 55 years, from 1967 to 2022. During this time, he played an important role in building and strengthening the department. He served as department chair for 22 years and was instrumental in launching the university’s master’s programme in mathematics in 1969.
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History made: Indian-origin Sareet Kaur Binning leads England U-16s in landmark moment for representation
Of Indian origin and Sikh, Binning’s appointment is being hailed as a breakthrough for representation in a sport where South Asian women have long remained on the margins. Despite making up nearly 15 percent of grassroots participation in the UK, South Asians account for less than 1 percent of players in the Women’s Super League — a glaring gap that Binning’s rise powerfully challenges.
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Business
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NPCI adds 13 banks to UPI–PayNow linkage, boosting India-Singapore transfers
With the new update, users in India can receive money in their accounts using any UPI-enabled app such as BHIM, Google Pay, PhonePe, or their respective banking apps.
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Nvidia becomes first public company to cross USD 4 trillion valuation
The milestone reflects the upheaval being unleashed by artificial intelligence, or AI, which is widely viewed as the biggest tectonic shift in technology since Apple co — founder Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone 18 years ago.
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Apple appoints Indian-origin techie Sabih Khan as COO
Apple on Wednesday announced the appointment of Indian-origin techie Sabih Khan as the company's new COO
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Emirates launches premium economy on Kolkata-Dubai route from July 18
The premium economy cabin includes 24 seats made of cream leather with wider seat space, deeper recline, raised leg rests, and adjustable headrests.
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