Veteran Indian actress Shabana Azmi has welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling on triple talaq and said the judgment is a victory for brave Muslim women in the country.
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SBS Transit to seek public feedback through ‘Commuter Chat’
To seek feedback from the public, SBS Transit of Singapore is launching Commuter Chat regarding the quality of transport services being offered and the demand of commuters.
Trump administration had to pressure India to step up activity in Afghanistan: Nikki Haley
US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley said yesterday that the Trump administration had to put pressure on India to step up its role in bringing about a political solution to end the prolonged war in Afghanistan.
Two programmes expanded in quest for a healthy Singapore
In its fight against diabetes and while trying to make Singaporeans healthy, Health Promotion Board (HPB) has expanded its two popular programmes including Healthier Dining Programme (HDP) and Healthier Ingredient Development Scheme (HIDS).
India emerging as important regional partner for US: Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
India is emerging as a very important regional strategic partner for the US that can help modernise Afghanistan both politically and economically, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said yesterday.
USINPAC, Smart City Works host Urban planning delegation from India
US India Political Action Committee (USINPAC) hosted a business meeting this week at the Center for Innovative Technology for visiting smart-city planners from India.
Foreign Minister Dr Balakrishnan “most worried about a trade war”
Calling on the United States and China to avoid a trade war, Dr Balakrishnan said, “I want to make this point: Don’t blame trade. The real game in town is the digital revolution.”
Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple under probe for mismanagement of funds
The Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple is currently being investigated for suspected offences, which volunteers and worshippers claim are related to the “mismanagement of a substantial amount of funds.”
Air ticket prices between India, UAE soar as festivals of Eid-Al-Adha, Onam near
Air ticket prices between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have soared as the festivals of Eid-Al-Adha (likely to fall on September 1) and Onam (September 4) near. The problem has been compounded as most of the schools in UAE are reopening from September 10.
Irish, Canadian PMs march in Montreal Gay Pride parade
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday marched in Montreal’s Gay Pride parade, joined by Ireland’s first openly gay leader Leo Varadkar.
