The Government of India deemed it essential that the perpetrators and planners of the April 22 terror attack be brought to justice. In response to this heinous act of terror, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting the terrorist infrastructure. India’s response was measured, non-escalatory, proportionate, and responsible, it said.
Category: Singapore
HTX and Google Cloud join hands to boost AI capabilities in Singapore
Building on a longstanding partnership, the new MoU aims to deepen collaboration between HTX and Google Cloud in several critical areas.
Singapore rises to 4th spot in global startup ecosystem rankings
Despite 2024 being a challenging year for global startups, characterised by weakened funding flows and geopolitical uncertainties, Singapore’s startup ecosystem remained resilient.
Singapore: Life expectancy rises to 83.5 years in 2024, rebounds from pandemic dip
The figures are part of the Complete Life Tables for Singapore Resident Population, 2023-2024. The report highlighted that the rise in life expectancy comes after a temporary decline between 2020 and 2023, which was attributed to increased mortality during the Covid-19 pandemic.
K-pop sensation Blackpink announces two Singapore shows on Deadline World Tour in November
Popular K-pop girl group Blackpink will perform two concerts at the National Stadium in Singapore in November as part of their highly anticipated Deadline world tour. Promoters LiveNation confirmed on Tuesday, May 27, that the quartet will take the stage on November 29 and 30. Ticket sales for the concerts will open in stages. The […]
Cricbuzz joins StarHub Sports+ line-up from 12 June, offering more cricket to fans in Singapore
To mark the occasion, StarHub will launch a free preview of Cricbuzz from 4 June, just as the Indian Premier League (IPL) concludes, ensuring viewers remain engaged with uninterrupted cricket coverage. This initiative coincides with StarHub’s 25th anniversary in Singapore.
Singapore and Australia deepen cultural ties with new arts collaboration agreement
Signed on 23 May in Singapore by NAC Chief Executive Officer Low Eng Teong and Creative Australia CEO Adrian Collette, the MoU marks a formal commitment by both agencies to work together more closely across various domains, including joint research in arts and wellness, technology, and audience engagement.
NDP 2025: Singapore to celebrate 60th National Day with grand parade across Padang and Marina Bay
Singapore will celebrate its 60th birthday on August 9, 2025, with its most expansive National Day Parade (NDP) yet. For the first time, the live show will be extended from the historic Padang to the scenic Marina Bay area, allowing more Singaporeans to enjoy the festivities. The event will be themed Majulah Singapura, paying tribute […]
Miracle of Mind meditation app officially launches in Singapore to support mental well-being
The “Miracle of Mind” app aligns with these national efforts, offering a practical and accessible mental wellness tool. Entirely free to use with no ads or subscription fees, the app provides a 7-minute guided meditation rooted in yogic science and supported by modern research. It uses artificial intelligence to offer personalised insights from Sadhguru and tracks user progress through milestones and streaks.
Minister Shanmugam urges youth in Singapore to keep Tamil language vibrant for next 50 years
Tamil is one of the four official languages in Singapore, the other being English, Chinese and Malay, and was spoken widely in the island state, with some of the parliamentarians in the 1960s-70s debating in Tamil in the house.
