The global position of Singapore has improved further as it has ranked sixth in the annual ranking of countries that are considered least corrupt in 2017, moving up a notch from seventh position in 2016.
Author: Ashraf Jamal
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau cancels dinner invite to convicted Khalistani terrorist
The visit of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to India has been hit by another controversy over a dinner invitation extended to Jaspal Atwal, who is a convicted Khalistani terrorist.
Singapore’s budget raises GST, cushioned with SG Bonus to citizens
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Magnificent precinct of Singapore’s Presidential abode Istana to remain open to public today
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and people who have recently relocated to Singapore now get a chance for a brush with history as the magnificent precincts of Istana, the abode of the President Halimah Yacob, will be opened to the public on February 17.
Rahul Gandhi to arrive in Singapore on March 8
India News: Congress chief Rahul Gandhi will interact with the Indian diaspora in Singapore after his sojourn in the US and Middle East.
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“Oman’s strong and unbreakable bonds of friendship with India are only set to get stronger,” asserted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing a massive gathering of the Indian diaspora at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat during his first visit to Oman.
In pics: Indian PM Modi makes historic visit to Palestine
History was in the making as Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Palestine. He underlined India’s support for a sovereign and independent Palestine and hoped for return of peace in the region.
Indian diaspora ‘a bridge of friendship’ between India, Gulf: PM Modi
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First Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi to be a beacon of Indian culture, UAE’s spirit of tolerance: Suri
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India-UAE to sign 12 agreements during Modi’s upcoming visit
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