After US President Donald Trump’s decision to repeal the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) programme, thousands of people from India, who arrived in the US illegally as children, are fearing deportation, a South Asian Advocacy group has said.
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NUS emerges as top University in Asia for third year running
The National University of Singapore (NUS) has emerged as the top university in Asia in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Globally, it is in 22nd place with the University of Toronto in Canada while Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has occupied 52nd position.
NRI arrested for posing as employee of PMO’s office
In an unusual case of impersonation, an NRI was arrested earlier this week for allegedly posing as an employee of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and threatening an official of the divisional commissioner office.
Singapore’s growth will be 2.5 per cent this year: MAS survey
Economists have predicted that Singapore’s growth will be 2.5 per cent this year. This is according to private-sector economists polled in a quarterly survey by MAS which was released today. The economy’s growth for the year 2018 is also projected to be 2.5 per cent.
Parliament Speaker’s role is a critical one: Minister Chan Chun Sing
After the announcement by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong about Tan Chuan-Jin becoming the next Speaker of Singapore Parliament, a minister in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Chan Chun Sing said the Speaker’s role is a critical one.
British Hindus, Sikhs support Labour MP in anti-Pakistan remarks controversy
British Hindu and Sikh groups today came out in support of opposition Labour party lawmaker Sarah Champion who had to resign from the UK shadow cabinet for writing against Pakistani-origin men sexually exploiting vulnerable white girls.
Changi Airport Terminal 4 opens on October 31, announces Minister Khaw Boon Wan
Singapore Minister of Transport posted on his official Facebook page that Terminal 4 of Changi Airport will be open on October 31.
Abu Dhabi-Kochi flight veers of taxiway, 102 passengers evacuated safely
Passengers on board an Air India Express aircraft coming from Abu Dhabi had a miraculous escape today morning as it veered off the taxiway at the Kochi airport in Kerala. However, all the passengers were evacuated safely.
Indian Defence Minister to flag off all-woman sailboat crew set for an around-the-world trip
New Indian Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to flag off this Sunday the six-member all-women team of the Indian Navy who will set sail to circumnavigate the globe on sailing vessel Tarini from Goa and will return in March 2018.
Indian-American businessman raises USD160,000 funds for cancer hospital from solo flight tour
Ravinder K Bansal, an Indian-American, completed a six-week tour around the world to raise USD160,000 for the purchase of an MRI machine in Ambala, India.
