Canadian politician Jagmeet Singh, who aims to become the first person from an ethnic minority to lead a major political party in Canada, could become a major threat to the nation’s Prime Minister Trudeau in an election set for 2019.
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Canadian Sikh politician Jagmeet Singh may give PM Trudeau stiff competition in 2019
Canadian politician Jagmeet Singh, who aims to become the first person from an ethnic minority to lead a major political party in Canada, could become a major threat to the nation’s Prime Minister Trudeau in an election set for 2019.
Pregnant Indian woman jumps to her death in UAE
In a heart rending incident, a pregnant Indian woman fell to her death from the seventh floor of a high-rise building in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The police, prima facie believe it to be a case of suicide as there was no evidence of any foul play.
Indian-American lawmakers call for stricter gun control laws after concert shooting
Condemning the Las Vegas mass shooting, the deadliest in the country’s modern history, which claimed nearly 60 lives, Indian-American lawmakers have called for changes in the gun control laws in the US, PTI reported.
Book a Grab ride to the airport using SIA app in six South Asian countries
To make travelling hassle-free in South East Asia, passengers can now book a Grab ride to the airport via the Singapore Airlines (SIA) mobile app in six countries in this region.
FairPrice to offer 2 per cent discount on fruits and vegetables in Singapore
To promote healthy lifestyle among Singaporeans, NTUC FairPrice will offer two per cent discount on fresh fruits and vegetables every Wednesday until the end of the year.
Prince Charles to visit Singapore, Malaysia and India
Britain’s Prince Charles will visit Singapore, Malaysia and India starting from October 31. He will meet the newly elected President of Singapore Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and also attend different events.
UK primary school doesn’t allow Sikh child to wear ‘kara’ with uniform
In another case of religious discrimination, a primary school in the UK has come under fire for banning an eight-year-old British Sikh pupil from wearing his ‘kara’ (silver bracelet) to school because it breaches the uniform policy.
Singapore government to control hate speech, extremist teachings
To protect Singapore from the threat of terrorism, authorities will be reviewing legislation and studying ways to counter the threat of hate speech and extremist teachings, said Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam in Parliament today.
Daring UAE woman saves life of an Indian driver
In a daring act, a courageous woman saved the life of an Indian truck driver in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from a fire following a horrific truck accident.
