7 November 2024
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India gives itself Dhanteras gift, shifting 102 tonnes of gold from Bank of England vault
India shifts USD 237K tonnes of gold from Bank of England vault
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Actor Salman Khan targeted again with death threat and USD 237K extortion demand
The police registered a case against the unidentified person and an investigation was on into the matter, he added.
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Donald Trump wins presidential elections in USA scripting a historic Republican comeback
Donald Trump will now make a comeback after Republicans scripted massive victory in US Presidential polls
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We have a new star, says Donald Trump praising Elon Musk in his victory speech
Donald Trump lauds Elon Musk after victory in US polls
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EXCLUSIVE: For the first time, I was trying something more mature, says Vedaa actor Abhishek Banerjee
In an exclusive interview with Connected to India, Abhishek revealed why Singh's character is so close to his heart and how did a Kolkata-boy without a filmy background made it to the silver screens.
Living Ancestor is heavily influenced by my relationship with Mahavidya goddess Matangi, says Singapore poet-performer ArunDitha
A unique show in Kalaa Utsavam 2024 in Singapore is Living Ancestor நம்முள் வாழும் முன்ேனார் by ArunDitha, SISTRUM & Beatroot Ensemble featuring Mohamed Noor and Munir Alsagoff.
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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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Singapore babies born in 2025 to get “special gift” as part of #SG60 celebrations, says Indranee Rajah
Indian-origin Singapore minister Indranee Rajah said in her social media post that the “gift” was meant to encourage the family bond and parenthood, because the nation would need “more Singaporean babies to write the next chapter of our Singapore story”.
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Singapore announces plans to introduce autonomous vehicles for public and logistics use
Singapore's Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat said that autonomous vehicle AV is the future and that the technology can be scaled and used along fixed routes.
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Indian restaurants in Singapore thrive as new hiring policy eases chef shortages
It has become a little easier for these eateries after the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) allowed them to hire cooks from the three South Asian countries.
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Pritam Singh trial: Workers’ Party chief testifies he told Raeesah Khan to take “ownership and responsibility” of her false claim
The Workers’ Party leader appeared in court on November 5 to testify following the ruling by Deputy Principal District Judge Luke Tan that there was a case for Singh to answer for both the charges against him. The trial began on October 14.
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Singapore parents, rejoice! Government adding 40,000 new infant and child care places over next 5 years
In addition, to make early child care and preschool affordable, the Singapore Government has brought in measures to cap full-day childcare fee (per month) at anchor and partner operators at SGD 640 and SGD 680, a cut of SGD 40 that will come into effect from January 1, 2025.
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Singapore MRT adds poetic charm to daily commute; promotes appeal of Sing Lit
Through English translations that are displayed alongside Chinese, Malay, and Tamil poems, the beauty of Sing Lit and its multilingual facets can be enjoyed by all members of the public.
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English band Glass Animals set to rock Singapore in February 2025
Formed in Oxford, the UK, in 2010, the four-piece is led by singer, songwriter, and producer Dave Bayley and features his childhood friends Joe Seaward (drums), Edmund Irwin-Singer (bass, keys), and Drew MacFarlane (guitar, keys).
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Comic Russell Peters set to perform in Singapore in April 2025
Peters, a noted comic and performer of Indian origin, started doing stand-up at the age of nineteen at open mics in his native Toronto, Canada and spent the next fifteen years honing his craft at clubs across Canada and the UK. In 2004, he gained critical and global recognition for his CTV “Comedy Now!” special and soon became the first comedian to sell-out Toronto’s Air Canada Centre in 2007.
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StartHub to host community live screening of Newcastle-Arsenal match on November 2
Arsenal will visit St James’ Park following their draw with Liverpool to try and earn crucial points to close the gap at the top of the Premier League table, while Newcastle looks to pick up a win following their loss to Chelsea last weekend.
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Samosa Caucus expands to six as Indian American Suhas Subramanyam wins from Virginia
Indian-American lawyer Suhas Subramanyam created history by becoming the first from the community to be elected from Virginia and the entire East Coast.
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Indian-Americans make major push for Congress, nine candidates, including first-time contenders in 2024 race
Nine Indian-Americans are running for the US House of Representatives, including the re-election bid by five of them, while another three of them are having their maiden foray into Congressional politics.
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Indian-Americans make strides in US politics, dozens of candidates running for local and state offices
Probably the largest number of Indian Americans running for local offices are in the state of California, which sends two members to the House of Representatives -- Ro Khanna and Dr Ami Bera -- in addition to Vice President Kamala Harris whose mother was from India.
Press Trust of India #PIONews
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Rishi Sunak reflects on Diwali legacy as he steps down as UK Opposition Leader
It was during Diwali in October 2022 that Sunak, joined by wife Akshata and daughters Krishna and Anoushka, entered 10 Downing Street and went on to adorn its steps with diyas and rangoli for two consecutive years.
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Indian-American Jhansi Kandasamy appointed VP of Regulatory and External Affairs at The Nuclear Company
A fixture in the industry, the Indian-American has a long history through both the US Women in Nuclear and Women in Nuclear Global nonprofits of broadening the nuclear workforce through both the advancement of women into leadership roles and the recruitment of trades.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to receive USD 79.1 million salary package after 63 percent hike from last year
Nearly 90 percent of Nadella's 2024 compensation is derived from stock awards, which increased from USD 39 million to about USD 71 million.
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Business
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Apple CEO Tim Cook announces 4 new retail stores in India as company achieves record revenue in Sept quarter
In the September quarter, Apple reported revenue of USD 94.9 billion, a 6 percent hike from a year ago. “We continue to be excited by the enthusiasm we're seeing in India, where we set an all-time revenue record. This has been an extraordinary year of innovation at Apple,” Cook said during the quarterly earnings call on Thursday, October 31.
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ZEE5 Global appoints Manish Kalra as Chief Business Officer to drive international expansion
In his new capacity, Kalra will spearhead the strategic growth of ZEE5’s global footprint, alongside India, focusing on international audience engagement, partnerships, and market expansion, and drive the platform’s growth and profitability worldwide.
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Indian-American Jhansi Kandasamy appointed VP of Regulatory and External Affairs at The Nuclear Company
A fixture in the industry, the Indian-American has a long history through both the US Women in Nuclear and Women in Nuclear Global nonprofits of broadening the nuclear workforce through both the advancement of women into leadership roles and the recruitment of trades.
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India outshines China in gold purchase by 51% in 3 months
India’s gold demand saw an 18 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase for the July-September period.
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