India ranks as the world’s 4th most equal society: World Bank report
Beating the US and the UK, India has emerged as one of the ‘world’s most equal societies’ when it comes to income equality
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Elon Musk faces billion-dollar fallout as feud with Donald Trump escalates
Musk’s renewed heckling of Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill, which passed the Senate on Tuesday, threatens to put billions of dollars of his government contracts in jeopardy if Trump retaliates.
Indian family with valid UK, Canada visas and USD 350K sponsorship denied Austrian Schengen visa, calls out system
According to his post, the family had applied for a 14-day Schengen tourist visa on May 16, 2025, through VFS Mumbai. The itinerary included 10 days in Austria and four days in Budapest, Hungary, with entry and exit through Vienna.
Jeff Bezos to marry Lauren Sanchez in USD 55M Venice wedding amid tight security
The high-profile wedding, expected to be a star-studded affair, has drawn global attention and is estimated to cost around USD 55 million, according to the President of the Veneto region, which includes Venice.
India breaks into top 100 in UN SDG rankings
This marks a significant improvement from previous years. In 2017, India was ranked 116th and rose to 109th in 2024, reflecting steady progress in areas such as poverty reduction, clean energy, education, and climate action.
Singapore Airlines shares fall after deadly Air India crash in Ahmedabad
The decline came a day after an Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad, India, killing over 270 people. The aircraft, which was headed to London, went down shortly after takeoff, crashing into a medical college complex. It was carrying 242 passengers and crew members.
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 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.
New UN-led study reveals one in four jobs worldwide is potentially exposed to AI
One in four jobs worldwide is potentially exposed to what’s known as generative AI reveals new study
US targets Indian travel agencies in crackdown on illegal immigration
The Department of State is “taking steps today to impose visa restrictions on owners, executives, and senior officials of travel agencies based and operating in India for knowingly facilitating illegal immigration to the United States”, it said.
