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Singapore Traffic Police now boasts of BMW cars for patrolling expressways

Singapore Traffic Police will now boast of a fleet of BMW cars which will be used for highway patrols from early next year.

Swaraj, Balakrishnan stress role of regional security, maintaining free trade at Delhi Dialogue X

Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan met Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on the sidelines of the...

Indian-American becomes national champion in gymnastics

Indian-American Jamie Patel early this month was named a national champion of gymnastics at the national meet in Greensboro, North Carolina.

HSA alerts Singaporeans about banned substance in two slimming products

People of Singapore have been alerted not to purchase or consume two slimming products ‘Li Da Weight Loss Capsule (‘Li Da’)’ and...

Mahathir says HSR project deferred, not cancelled

Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said they are looking into negotiate the deferring of the high speed rail project with...

Indian origin youngster to be sentenced for extortion and theft shows up in court drunk

Indian origin Naveenthiran Thevathas showed up in court intoxicated on Thursday, July 19, the day he was set to be sentenced for extortion...

India negotiating with Singapore for developing cruise tourism: Gadkari

India is taking various steps for the development of cruise tourism in the country. Discussions are on with Singapore for cruise tourism...

Cases of Indians committing suicide in Gulf nations on the rise

There has been a spurt in the number of Indians committing suicide in the Gulf nations pointing to the pathetic conditions of Indian workers...

Singapore’s DSTA partners Rolls-Royce to harness digital technologies for defence

Singapore’s DSTA and Rolls-Royce signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish partnership on developing digital service solutions.

Ryde launches instant booking service

Eager to fill the void left by Uber and facing stiff competition from Grab, Singapore’s home-grown ride-hailing app RydeX rolled out an...

50 eateries in Singapore awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand

This year, 50 eateries in Singapore have been awarded the Bib Gourmand award by Michelin.

NParks’ digital master plan for better tree management and nature conservation

While rolling out a digitalisation master plan today, National Parks Board (NParks) of Singapore asserted that it will progressively tap on...

NRI organisation offers to buy foreign coins piling up at Lord Venkateswara temple

The trust that administers India’s richest temple in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirumala has finally found a solution to a problem it has been...

SIA named world's best airline for the fourth time

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been named this year’s ‘World’s Best Airline’ in Skytrax’s World Airline Awards.

Singapore’s exports show modest increase of 1.1 per cent in June

Driven by slower growth of pharmaceutical shipments, Singapore’s exports rose less than expected in June, revealed official figures today.

Indian ED officials reach Singapore for probing Nirav Modi’s case

A special team of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) from India has reached Singapore to collect evidence against the fugitive jeweller Nirav...

Singapore Tourism Board partners Alipay to boost Chinese tourist spending

STB has joined hands with Alipay to launch a series of joint marketing initiatives to boost Chinese tourist spending.

Indian eatery shut down in Abu Dhabi over non-adherence to safety conditions

An Indian restaurant in Abu Dhabi has been closed following violations of mandatory hygiene conditions, stated a media report.

More Singapore Ministers to undertake community visits to engage with people

To acquaint themselves with aspirations and problems of Singaporeans, more Cabinet Ministers of the Lion City will be undertaking...

Two NRI devotees donate INR 13.5 crore to Lord Venkateswara

Two US-based entrepreneurs today donated INR13.5 crore to the famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara at nearby Tirumala.

Red Lions to perform wingsuit jump from 3,800m at NDP 2018

National Day Parade (NDP) 2018 of Singapore will be more exhilarating as the crowd favourite Red Lions will perform a wingsuit jump from an...

RedDot Bhangra spreads the joy of dance at street party for migrant workers

PM Lee undertakes three-day visit to France

Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong will be on a three-day official visit to France from today at the invitation of French President...

U20 IAAF World Championships: Hima Das creates history with India’s first track gold

Indian runner Hima Das created history yesterday as she won India's first ever track gold medal at the IAAF World Under-20 Athletics...

Indian doctor jailed for molesting four women in Singapore

An Indian doctor, on holiday with his family in Singapore has been jailed for two weeks for molesting four women at the Marina Bay Sands...