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Ecuadorian social media influencer killed after her Instagram post reveals her location to attackers
Landy Parraga Goyburo killed
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UNICEF India appoints actress Kareena Kapoor Khan as national ambassador
Kareena Kapoor Khan joins UNICEF India as brand ambassador
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WATCH: Rules go for a toss as principal assaults teacher for coming late in north Indian school, video goes viral
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Labour leader Sadiq Khan wins record third term as London Mayor; Conservatives take a hit
Indian-origin Delhi-born businessman Tarun Ghulati, contesting as an independent candidate, secured 24,702 votes and came in 10th in the overall tally.
Press Trust of India #UKNews
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“To all of you, I say a very big thank you,” says PM Lee in his last May Day speech
On the cusp of handing over the reins of national leadership, the outgoing premier addressed a large gathering of the National Trades Union Congress, held at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre.
“Breaking double digit barrier possible”: OGQ CEO Viren Rasquinha on India’s chances at Paris Olympics
Rasquinha now dons the hat of an administrator at OGQ, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to support and train Indian athletes to win the coveted gold medals at the Olympics and other international sporting events.
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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.
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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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DBS resumes all business after MAS restriction ends; vows to keep focus on tech resilience
MAS said that the six-month pause on DBS Bank’s non-essential activities was to ensure that the bank kept a sharp focus on restoring the resilience of its digital banking services.
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Singapore man gets 34.5 years in jail for years of abuse and murder of 5-year-old daughter
The deceased was identified as Ayeesha. As per reports, she died in 2017 after her father repeatedly hit her in the face.
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Singapore: Woman, 75, loses SGD 270,000 to online lover in love scam
The septuagenarian, a retiree, met the man on social media platform Facebook. Their first exchange took place in July 2023, after the man commented on one of her pictures.
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Singapore: Police raid hotels, residences, arrest 14 for suspected involvement in vice-related activities
At least 14 people, including 13 women, were arrested for their suspected involvement in vice-related activities, the Singapore Police Force said on Sunday. Those arrested are aged between 22 and 59. They were nabbed during raids in several hotels and residences in the Bras Basah Road, Havelock Road, Shanghai Road and Orchard Road areas. The […]
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Singapore to get its first zero-energy hotel in 2028, at Changi Airport Terminal 2
With sustainability as a core component, Hotel Indigo Changi Airport aims to achieve operational energy neutrality by incorporating sustainability features.
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Singapore Airlines told to pay Indian couple SGD 3,400 for seat recline function failure in business class
SIA has been ordered to pay back the difference in economy class and business class ticket prices (nearly SGD 800 per seat), and other amounts, adding up to about SGD 3,400
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Hard Rock legends Deep Purple to headline Singapore Rockfest 2024 in May
Deep Purple has stayed true to its roots, taking from an eclectic mix of styles to create a distinct sound that defines the band today.
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Celebrate Dragon Boat Festival with rice dumplings at Raffles Hotel Singapore
Discover tantalising and freshly crafted rice dumpling interpretations, expertly curated by MasterChef Jereme Leung. Conceptualised with an artful blend of traditional and unique ingredients, these rice dumpling creations promise to captivate the senses this season.
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Singapore tourism: New attraction Sensoryscape ups the pleasure quotient of Sentosa Island
With its 350-metre walkway, Sensoryscape acts as a connector between Resorts World Sentosa and Sentosa beaches.
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London Mayor election: Could Indian-origin candidate Tarun Ghulati pip Sadiq Khan to the post?
Ghulati, a Delhi-born businessman, has positioned himself as a crimefighting mayor-to-be, and the recent sword attack in the London suburb of Hainault has given impetus to his campaign.
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Katherine Birbalsingh, Indian-origin school principal, wins UK legal challenge over prayer ban
Katherine Birbalsingh, often referred to as “Britain’s strictest headmistress”, welcomed the ruling that upheld her ban on prayer rituals, after a Muslim pupil sought to legally challenge it as discriminatory.
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Substantial increase in attack on Hindus in US, says PIO Congressman Shri Thanedar
Thanedar and four other Indian-American lawmakers have recently written to the US Department of Justice seeking an investigation into the recent surge in attacks on Hindu temples and places of worship.
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Andhra Pradesh-born US entrepreneur Gopi Thotakura to become first Indian space tourist
The Indian-born entrepreneur is the co-founder of Preserve Life Corp, a centre for holistic wellness and applied health, located near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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Band of doctors: Fronted by a British Indian NHS doc, Gulz is touring the United Kingdom
The lead singer and songwriter is now busy rehearsing with his four bandmates for their next live gig in Birmingham on March 16.
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Indian diaspora in Mexico gets new Ram Temple, with pran pratishtha by American priest
The priest, of Caucasian appearance but dressed in the traditional clothes of an Indian purohit (priest), garlanded three small statues of Ram, Sita, and Lakshman.
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DBS resumes all business after MAS restriction ends; vows to keep focus on tech resilience
MAS said that the six-month pause on DBS Bank’s non-essential activities was to ensure that the bank kept a sharp focus on restoring the resilience of its digital banking services.
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Tesla removes more employees, lays off senior executives
Tesla
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Google lays off staff from Flutter, Dart and Python teams: Reports
Google lays off staff from key teams
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China lifts entry ban on Tesla cars as Elon Musk woos global No. 2 market for his EVs
In recent months, Tesla had faced entry bans in Chinese government-affiliated buildings, besides military bases, due to security concerns over data leaks.
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