Shipping became a concern for Indian exporters during the Red Sea crisis, when freight rates increased sharply due to additional charges from foreign shipping companies. To address such issues and promote the sector, the Union Budget proposed setting up a Maritime Development Fund.
Category: Singapore
Bring your baby! Young visitors of all ages have much to explore at Gallery Children’s Biennale in Singapore
The Biennale aims to inspire young minds to dream big and embrace the boundless possibilities of their future through art and play.
Singapore: Indian-origin man sentenced in teen sex harassment case
The court heard that Chandramohan had pressured the teenage girl after she decided not to continue with a “sugar daddy” arrangement they had.
Meet the people you’ve helped: Beneficiaries of Ray of Hope, the Singapore charity behind Walk for Hope 2025
For those participating in Walk for Hope 2025 in Singapore on August 2 and/or donating to the good cause, can the event be complete without a glimpse into the lives of the people who have been aided by Ray of Hope? Here are five stories of beneficiaries who got that helping hand at a time of dire need. Their stories tell us how every dollar can strengthen the lifeline for someone.
From Taiwan to Ukraine, global security on edge as top world leaders convene in Singapore
Macron opens the conference with a keynote address on Friday night that is expected to touch on all of those issues, as well as the pressure the hefty tariffs announced by President Donald Trump’s administration is putting on Asian allies.
Indian-origin twin brothers from Singapore The Bala Boys featured on NY’s Times Square billboard for wellness music album
The album, a collaboration with SiriusXM and Pandora, was launched in honour of World Meditation Day (May 21), and was on display from May 16–22, 2025.
India’s IIT Kharagpur partners with Singapore’s A*STAR IME to power semiconductor future
The MoU was announced during SEMICON Southeast Asia 2025, where IIT Kharagpur showcased India’s academic excellence and technological leadership in the semiconductor sector.
Singapore: CPIB tightens net as corruption cases drop 18 percent in 2014
The number of corruption-related reports received fell to 177 in 2024, an 18 percent drop from the 215 cases recorded in 2023. Of these, 75 reports were registered for investigation, accounting for 42 percent of total reports — a noticeable increase from the four-year average of 35 percent.
Singapore: Indian-origin woman fined SGD 1,200 for repeatedly feeding pigeons
On April 11, 2023, NParks officers observed Shamla feeding grain to wild birds and asked her to stop, explaining that such actions are illegal under the Wildlife Act unless written approval is obtained from the director-general of wildlife management. However, she persisted in her actions on multiple occasions until as late as November 2024.
Singapore: Indian-origin duo face charges for unlawful worker protests at construction sites
The two individuals, identified as Rebecca Rubini Ravinthiran, 33, and Vee Derrick Mahendran, 36, were charged on Tuesday, May 27, for their alleged roles in organising the gatherings without a permit and encouraging foreign workers to take part in them.
