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Singapore has fought COVID-19 well but must learn from mistakes made, says PM Lee in address to Parliament
PM Lee said that the country’s response to the pandemic was “not without shortcomings” and that “with hindsight, we would certainly have done some things differently”.
US-India trade deal almost ready to be finalised: Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
The “whole package” of the US-India trade deal is almost ready and it can be finalised when the local political situation in the United States is conducive, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said.
Sumit Nagal becomes first Indian in 7 years to win at US Open
Sumit Nagal became the first Indian to win a singles match at the US Open in seven years when he beat Bradley Klahn yesterday and set up a clash against second seed Dominic Thiem in the next round.
Singapore Airlines extends PPS Club and KrisFlyer Elite membership, eases renewal criteria
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has extended all PPS Club and KrisFlyer Elite memberships by 12 months when they expire between March 2020 through to February 2021.
Trump and Modi both larger than life figures, says US-VP Pence
United States Vice President Mike Pence gave a thumbs up to the US-India relationship, stating that the “best was yet to come.”
Indian Supreme Court directs Vijay Mallya to appear before it on October 5
The Indian Supreme Court has directed embattled businessman Vijay Mallya, who has been ordered to be extradited from the United Kingdom, to be present in front of the Indian court October 5 at 2 pm. The apex court also asked the Union ministry of home affairs to ensure his presence in the courtroom
3 food establishments ordered to close after failing to comply with COVID-19 measures
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Monday, August 31, ordered three food establishments to close their premises for failure to comply with COVID-19 measures.
Former India President Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84
He was admitted to hospital on August 10 to undergo a surgery to remove a clot in the brain, following which he developed complications.
Pranab Mukherjee – One of India’s premier statesmen
The 13th President of India (2012-2017), served the nation in various capacities over a political career spanning five decades.
