20 February 2025
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US: Indian student shot dead in Connecticut in suspected carjacking
Teja's father Koyyada Chandra Mouli told reporters, as quoted by The Hindustan Times: “We received information this morning that Teja was fired at by unidentified people while he was returning home.”
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Indian Film Festival 2025: Sholay, Pyaasa and 16 other films to celebrate cinema and 60 years of India-Singapore relations
The event is being jointly hosted by the High Commission of India in Singapore and the Singapore Film Society from 24 January to 2 March.
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Innovation in technology gets pride of place in Singapore Budget 2025, driving SG60 economic growth
The Singapore Budget 2025, presented by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong, has put a particular emphasis on certain economic areas as being the drivers of SG60 growth. One of them is research and development (R&D) to promote innovation in technology.
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13-year-old maid dies after being tortured over chocolate theft suspicion in Pakistan, 2 arrested
Pakistani couple arrested over suspected murder of 13-year-old domestic help for allegedly stealing chocolates
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India Energy Week 2025: USD 2.31 billion nuclear mission is a bold step towards a sustainable energy future
While the initiative offers a much-needed boost to the sector, questions regarding the feasibility of the timeline, financial structures, and the economic competitiveness of the Bharat Small Reactor (BSR), raise concerns about nuclear power's role in India's future energy mix.
Cricket, comedy & culture converge as Singapore’s Avi Dixit shines on the world stage
Avi, for a start, juggles multiple roles, but to make it simpler for our readers, he's a professional cricketer who represents Singapore at the highest level, who also dabbles as an online content creator.
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26th edition of SWF ends with community karaoke, Pooja Nansi bids adieu as festival director
It’s one for the books for the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF), as the 26th edition of the festival concluded with about 200 free and ticketed events for festivalgoers to enjoy. Befitting of this year’s theme, Plot Twist, festivalgoers were in for a ride with unconventional programmes such as a Hip Hop 50th anniversary series, combat […]
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Mesmerising autumn season attracts tourists in Kashmir
The mesmerising autumn season has yet again become a major tourist attraction in Kashmir. Tourists from various parts of India visit the valley during the time of year.
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Know your awards: Indian civilian honours
Know your awards: India is one of the oldest civilisations in the world. The history of the nation reflects the rich culture and heritage of the country. Know about Indian awards here.
Garima Kapil #KnowYourIndia
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Eid Al Adha celebrated across India
Devotees gathered across India to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban, or Qurban Bayaram.
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Amarnath Yatra begins amid tight security after two-year hiatus
After a gap of two years, the Amarnath Yatra began amid tight security arrangements from Pahalgam, Kashmir.
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Five most popular panoramas in India
New research using travel platform TripAdvisor's data has revealed the most popular views and scenic locations in India and around the world.
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FOCUS STORIES - SINGAPORE
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Glenn Knight, first director of Singapore’s Commercial Affairs Department, dies
According to the Singapore Police Force (SPF), Knight died while returning from a trip to Australia, on board a Scoot flight.
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Singapore Budget 2025: Cost-of-living mitigation includes more direct benefits for people of all ages
PM Wong’s budget speech referred to a revision of the taxation system in Singapore in order to meet public spending needs by mopping up more revenue, and also to ensure more fiscal prudence.
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Singapore LOP Pritam Singh keeps Parliament seat despite guilty verdict; can contest 2025 general elections
Speaker Seah told Parliament that the Singapore Attorney General’s Chambers had advised that the SGD 10,000 cut-off — one of the disqualification criteria for an MP — was based on the court penalty for one single offence, not for the cumulative penalties for two offences.
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Singapore LOP Pritam Singh found guilty of two charges of lying to parliamentary Committee of Privileges
The months-long trial of Pritam Singh, the 48-year-old Secretary General of the Workers’ Party and Leader of the Opposition in Singapore Parliament, has resulted in his conviction today. He has 14 days to file an appeal once the sentencing is done. During the course of today’s verdict hearing, the judge said that Singh had “wilfully” […]
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Pritam Singh case verdict: What is in store for Singapore’s Leader of Opposition?
This verdict comes at a crucial time, as general elections are set to be held in Singapore by the second half of 2025, and a conviction could see the Leader of the Opposition barred from contesting the elections.
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Indian-origin Singaporean jailed for harassing and threatening former President’s life
Vickreman Harvey Chettiar, 34, pleaded guilty to three harassment charges on February 12.
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Traditional Odissi meets contemporary storytelling in Soumee De’s Kali – The Timeless Goddess Singapore premiere
The dance-theatre production, to be staged at AVAI at Apsaras Arts, explores the powerful and complex persona of Ma Kali, a symbol of creation, destruction, and transformation.
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Rithvik Raja and Vignesh Ishwar to blend tradition with innovation in “Unison: A Carnatic Odyssey” at Singapore’s Esplanade
Their collaboration, titled Unison: A Carnatic Odyssey, promises a mesmerizing exploration of Carnatic music, showcasing their distinct artistry, honed through years of rigorous training and mentorship under the legendary T.M. Krishna.
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Singapore NParks opens Pek Kio Park, with 17th therapeutic garden of island nation
Nestled between existing and upcoming housing developments along Cambridge Road, Pek Kio Park provides a variety of nature-based recreational offerings, and contributes towards enabling every household to live within a 10-minute walk of a park by 2030 in the City in Nature, as Singapore aspires to be.
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Cricket, comedy & culture converge as Singapore’s Avi Dixit shines on the world stage
Avi, for a start, juggles multiple roles, but to make it simpler for our readers, he's a professional cricketer who represents Singapore at the highest level, who also dabbles as an online content creator.
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Traditional Odissi meets contemporary storytelling in Soumee De’s Kali – The Timeless Goddess Singapore premiere
The dance-theatre production, to be staged at AVAI at Apsaras Arts, explores the powerful and complex persona of Ma Kali, a symbol of creation, destruction, and transformation.
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Salman Rushdie: Trial of man charged with stabbing author begins Monday
In a separate indictment, federal authorities allege Matar was motivated by a terrorist organization's endorsement of a fatwa, or edict, calling for Rushdie's death.
Press Trust of India #USANews
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Who is Kshama Sawant? Indian-American politician alleging visa denial by Modi government
On Friday morning, Sawant took to social media platform X saying that she was being denied Indian visa to visit her ailing mother in Bengaluru. In her post, Sawant claims that she was told that she was on Modi government's 'reject list'.
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Working for social development in India is a way of giving back to my roots, says RYTHM Foundation Head Santhi Periasamy
In the context of two awards given to RYTHM Foundation at the recent ‘CSR & Sustainability Awards 2025’ in New Delhi, India — for its work in women’s empowerment and rural education — Foundation Head Santhi Periasamy, a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) based in Malaysia and with vast experience in the field of education leadership, talks about her work and goals.
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Singapore: Ex-Transport Minister S Iswaran placed under home detention
The home detention scheme, which is available to inmates who have served at least 14 days of their sentence and have demonstrated good behavior, allows for a more flexible approach to punishment while maintaining oversight.
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Business
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What is Account Planning?
If you ask, “What is account planning?” you’re in the right place. Account planning is a strategic process businesses use to build and nurture relationships with key clients, ensuring that both the company and its customers achieve long-term success. It’s a vital tool for sales teams and account managers, allowing them to stay focused on […]
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India evaluates OECD tax deal impact amid US exit
US President Donald Trump on January 20 in a Presidential memorandum had said that the "Global Tax Deal have no force or effect within the United States", thus nullifying the progress made so far by the OECD to bring 140 countries on the same platform to levy a minimum 15 percent tax on profits of multinational corporates.
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Nissan Magnite expands globally with first shipment to LHD markets
In late January 2025, Nissan Motor India marked a significant milestone by flagging off its first shipment of nearly 2,900 LHD units of the Magnite from the Kamarajar Port (KPL) in Chennai, India.
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JPMorgan appoints Pranav Thakur as sole head of global markets
Indian-origin Pranav Thakur, who was named co-head of the business alongside Sippel in 2024, will now serve as the sole head of global markets, according to an internal memo, as reported by Reuters on Friday, January 31.
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