The government on Tuesday announced sweeping cuts in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates, reducing levies on renewable energy equipment, textiles, household essentials and certain consumer goods, in a bid to boost demand and simplify the indirect tax structure. The long-anticipated rationalisation—seen as a relief for the middle class—abolishes the 12% and 28% categories, leaving […]
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PM Lawrence Wong visits India, says New Delhi crucial for regional stability
India and Singapore are preparing to launch a new roadmap for their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This is expected to give fresh direction to the growing relationship between the two countries.
PM Wong’s visit marks 60th anniversary of Singapore-India diplomatic relations
Among the key people he has met in India so far is Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. “We discussed the outcomes of the recently held 3rd India-SG Ministerial Roundtable, and our interest to collaborate on cross-border data flows and capital markets,” wrote PM Wong in an X post.
India sends 21 tonnes of relief materials to earthquake-hit Afghanistan, promises more aid
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said New Delhi has sent 21 tonnes of relief materials to earthquake-hit Afghanistan
Hong Kong nears full tourism recovery from India with 8 percent growth in arrivals
Between January and July 2025, Hong Kong welcomed 233,000 visitors from India, marking an 8 percent increase compared to the same period last year. With arrivals reaching 94 percent of pre-pandemic levels, India has emerged as the 11th largest source market for Hong Kong tourism. In line with this recovery, the Hong Kong Tourism Board […]
Lawrence Wong, Nirmala Sitharaman explore new areas of India-Singapore cooperation
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Tuesday, September 2, to discuss ways to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Singapore. The talks focused on deepening cooperation across key sectors such as trade and investment, fintech, skill development, healthcare, sustainability, and connectivity. Sharing a photograph […]
“It’s a shame to see Modi getting in bed with Xi Jinping and Putin”: Trump aide about SCO meet
U.S. President Donald Trump’s aide Peter Navarro has expressed his anger and displeasure after India snuggled with Russia and China at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in the backdrop of the tariff war between New Delhi and Washington.
Reviewing robust, multifaceted cooperation: Singaporean PM Lawrence Wong to commence three-day India visit today
Singaporean PM Lawrence Wong will commence his three-day visit to India from Tuesday
It’s the Nobel Prize, stupid! Ego clash with Modi triggered stiff Trump tariffs against India
The New York Times has reported that it was the refusal of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to endorse the Nobel Peace Prize nomination for US President Donald Trump, an endorsement that Pakistan was willing to give, led to the unravelling of US-India ties.
Triple huddle: Modi interacts with Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin at SCO Summit in China
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Heads of State Council Summit in Tianjin
