A Texas Republican is facing criticisms from the Hindu community for his remarks on a 90-foot statue of Lord Hanuman, known as the ‘Statue of Union’.
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Singapore’s recognition of Palestine depends on acceptance of Israel’s right to exist, says Vivian Balakrishnan
He also announced that Singapore will impose targeted sanctions on radical settler groups or organisations responsible for violence in the West Bank.
Heavy rains paralyse Kolkata ahead of Durga Puja, six dead
Kolkata, where heavy downpour and thunderstorms occurred on Tuesday, leaving the city paralysed.
France formally recognises the Palestinian state, Macron says ‘time for peace has come’
The French government has formally recognised a Palestinian state, joining the list of nations that have taken the crucial step
More flight options for travellers as SIA, Vietnam Airlines ink codeshare
Under the deal, Singapore Airlines will codeshare on Vietnam Airlines-operated flights between Singapore and Hanoi as well as Ho Chi Minh City.
Kaja Kallas meets Jaishankar, bats for stronger EU-India partnership
The European Union has said it wants to build a deeper partnership with India, stressing the importance of working together to protect multilateralism and global rules. EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas met India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday, September 22, along with Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira Juan and Mexico’s […]
Relationship with India is of ‘critical importance’, says Marco Rubio after meeting S Jaishankar
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday and said the relationship with India is of ‘critical importance’ for his nation.
‘Curiosity’ takes flight: Afghan teen reaches Delhi in jet’s landing gear
A 13-year-old Afghan boy’s “curiosity” brought him to Delhi from Afghanistan, after he somehow managed to get inside the landing gear compartment of an aircraft that took off from Kabul, official sources said. The incident was reported around 11 am on Sunday, September 21 when KAM airlines flight number RQ-4401 reached the Indira Gandhi International […]
Europe recorded 62,775 heat-related deaths during the summer of 2024: Study
A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the ”la Caixa” Foundation, has estimated that 62,775 heat-related deaths.
Indian-origin man jailed, caned in Singapore for molesting woman in mall
An Indian-origin person, who is also a permanent resident in Singapore
