The Singapore Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen hosted Indian Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to breakfast this morning, on the sidelines of the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM) and 4th ADMM-Plus today.
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MP CM Shivraj Chouhan on America tour, calls golden period for India-US friendship
Chief Minister of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who is on a six-day visit to the United States to seek investment for his state, called this the golden period in the friendship between India and the United States.
Singapore’s economic growth expected to be close to 3 per cent: PM Lee
Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong has hoped that economic growth of the country is expected to be at the upper end of the 2 to 3 per cent range this year. He was addressing over 250 Singaporeans during a reception held in his honour at the Singaporean embassy in Washington on Sunday.
Raja Krishnamoorthi introduces resolution recognizing Diwali in the House of Representatives
Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives recognizing the religious and historical significance of the Festival of Lights, Diwali, to millions of Indian-Americans.
Indian-origin lawmakers in US celebrate Diwali; greet Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists
Top US lawmakers, including Indian-Americans, have greeted Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains on the occasion of Diwali and said that the festival of lights sends an important message of setting aside their differences and working together as one, PTI reported.
Sushma Swaraj reopens debate over NRI voting rights
While the Central government is gearing up to amend the Representation of People Act to provide proxy voting right to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), it will have to tackle a series of challenges in states with a relatively significant NRI population.
Jaitley calls for protection of earnings of India professionals in US
Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley made a strong case for reforms in H1B/L1 visa process and social security contribution in the US.
US President Trump to meet Singapore PM Lee on October 23
US President Donald Trump will meet with Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong at the White House in Washington on October 23, announced the press secretary of the White House in a statement.
China extends olive branch in North East after Indian Defence Minister’s Nathu La visit
Continuing diplomatic efforts about the North East border, China yesterday expressed readiness to jointly maintain peace along the border areas with India.
Online poll shows Jagmeet Singh faces stiff challenge to win over Canadian voters
After Jagmeet Singh was elevated as the leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) – the first turbaned Sikh to head any political party in Canada – 69% respondents in an online poll said they would consider voting for him.
