US President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate two Indian-American women to key administration positions.
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India has a crucial role to play in shaping the post-COVID-19 world: Singapore FM
Singapore News – India had “a crucial role” to play in helping the region build an inclusive architecture at a time of increasing global instability, Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said at the Raisina Dialogue
UK PM Boris Johnson shortens India visit as COVID cases surge
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reduced the length of his trip to India later this month because of the COVID-19 situation in the country, the British PM’s spokesperson said in a public statement.
Singapore Aetos officer charged with armed robbery used official firearm, say Singapore Police
Singapore Crime News – A 38-year-old auxiliary police officer who allegedly robbed a shop in Jurong on April 12 using his official gun after reporting for duty earlier that day was charged in court today.
Pawsome cat cafes you need to check out
Singaporeans love cats, no doubt about that. The cat café craze originated in Japan, and it didn’t take too long before Singapore started seeing similar concept cafés sprouting up around the island. If your idea of a purrfect afternoon is coffees, cakes and some furry friends, these are a few fe
Indian-American frontline healthcare workers protest against green card backlog in Washington DC
USA News – A group of frontline Indian-American healthcare professionals, stuck in the 150-plus-year Green Card backlog, held a peaceful demonstration in front of the Capitol.
‘Am I Old?’: Sharul Channa brings her latest production to the stage once again
Singapore Theater – Indian-origin Sharul Channa brings performance to the stage ‘Am I Old?’, which explores the life of Savitri, a 68-year-old, Singaporean retired school teacher.
Vaccinations not required for travellers in Hong Kong to Singapore bubble: Carrie Lam
Singapore News – Hong Kong is planning to only allow those who’ve had COVID-19 shots to fly from the city to Singapore once both governments finalise a travel bubble despite the fact that Singapore has not made it a compulsory requirement.
India, US looking to deepen partnership on clean energy, military and security sphere
India and the US will pursue ways in which they can deepen their partnership on climate, clean energy, security and defense, the Biden administration said after Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
Singapore first nation to ratify 15-nation economic cooperation agreement
Singapore became the first participating country to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, a multi-nation trade pact that brings together the 10 ASEAN economies as well as Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea.
