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Two Singapore Opposition Party Members Resign Over Affair
Two senior members of Singapore's main opposition party have resigned over an affair, it was announced Wednesday, in the third political scandal to rock the normally staid city-state in recent days.
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Indian-Origin Minister To Run In Singapore's Presidential Election
Tharman Shanmugaratnam, an Indian-origin senior minister of Singapore on Thursday announced his intention to run in the city-state's presidential election later this year, stepping aside from active politics after 22 years.
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This Indian City Is Among 6 Areas Emerging As New Expat Hotspots: Report
As Covid lockdowns, political upheaval and soaring costs drive expats from Hong Kong, and rival Singapore raises the bar for imported labor, young professionals looking for adventure and careers abroad are facing a dilemma.
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Ex-Sri Lanka President Rajapaksa's Singapore Visit Pass Extended By 14 Days: Report
The Singapore government has issued a new visa to former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, allowing him to stay in the country for another 14 days till August 14, a media report said on Wednesday.
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Ex-Lankan President Rajapaksa Granted 14-Day Visit Pass By Singapore
Singapore has granted a 14-day short-term visit pass to former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa as he entered the country on a "private visit" on July 14, according to immigration authorities here.
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"I'm Not A Criminal": Arvind Kejriwal Over Delay In Nod For Singapore Visit
Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal today asserted that there appears to be a "political reason" behind the delay in granting him permission to visit Singapore for a global summit.
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Singapore Investigates Posts Supporting Indian Farmers' Protest
The Singapore Police on Tuesday said it is investigating social media posts showing people gathering here without permission in support of protesting Indian farmers and issued a "strong reminder" that it would not allow assemblies that advocate political causes of other countries.
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Amar Singh, The Deft Political Player With Friends In Every Room
Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh, who died in a Singapore hospital on Saturday at the age of 64, skilfully navigated the intersection of politics and corporate world and then imbued it with a dash of filmy glamour as he struck a unique bond with socialist patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav to imprint his stamp on the coalition-era politics.
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"Let's Keep Singapore Healthy": Roaming Robodog Tells Goers To Stay Apart
Far from barking its orders, a robot dog enlisted by Singapore authorities to help curb coronavirus infections in the city-state politely asks joggers and cyclists to stay apart.
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"Women, You're Better Than Us": What Obama Said On Political Leadership
Former US President Barack Obama today said that if women ran every country in the world, there would be a general improvement in living standards and outcomes.
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Facebook To Monitor Threats To 2019 Polls From "Singapore Hub": Report
As India faces elections in a couple of months, Facebook said it will launch transparency tools for electoral ads next month in the country to help prevent foreign interference and make political and issue advertising on its platform more transparent.
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PM Modi To Visit Singapore On November 14 To Attend East Asia Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a two-day visit to Singapore beginning November 14 to attend the East Asia Summit, an influential bloc which delves into political, security and trade related issues in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Health Records Of 1.5 Million Singaporeans Stolen In Massive Cyber Attack
Hackers have stolen the health records of 1.5 million Singaporeans including Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, authorities said Friday, with the leader specifically targeted in the city-state's biggest ever data breach.
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PM Narendra Modi On 5-Day ASEAN Tour Highlights: "India, Indonesia Proud Of Democratic Ethos," Says PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off his three-nation tour on Tuesday to boost India's ties with the southeastern nations - Indonesia, Singapore and Malyasia. As he landed in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, on Tuesday evening, he tweeted both in English and Indonesian. "Landed in Jakarta. India and Indonesia are friendly maritime neighbours wit...
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"Atmosphere Of Intimidation": Rahul Gandhi's Attack On BJP In Singapore
Launching his sharpest attack on the BJP government in days, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday in Singapore said there is a general atmosphere of "intimidation" in India where a "nasty form of politics" of dividing people was being played to win elections. Speaking at a panel discussion at the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Pol...
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Two Singapore Opposition Party Members Resign Over Affair
Two senior members of Singapore's main opposition party have resigned over an affair, it was announced Wednesday, in the third political scandal to rock the normally staid city-state in recent days.
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Indian-Origin Minister To Run In Singapore's Presidential Election
Tharman Shanmugaratnam, an Indian-origin senior minister of Singapore on Thursday announced his intention to run in the city-state's presidential election later this year, stepping aside from active politics after 22 years.
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This Indian City Is Among 6 Areas Emerging As New Expat Hotspots: Report
As Covid lockdowns, political upheaval and soaring costs drive expats from Hong Kong, and rival Singapore raises the bar for imported labor, young professionals looking for adventure and careers abroad are facing a dilemma.
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Ex-Sri Lanka President Rajapaksa's Singapore Visit Pass Extended By 14 Days: Report
The Singapore government has issued a new visa to former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, allowing him to stay in the country for another 14 days till August 14, a media report said on Wednesday.
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Ex-Lankan President Rajapaksa Granted 14-Day Visit Pass By Singapore
Singapore has granted a 14-day short-term visit pass to former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa as he entered the country on a "private visit" on July 14, according to immigration authorities here.
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"I'm Not A Criminal": Arvind Kejriwal Over Delay In Nod For Singapore Visit
Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal today asserted that there appears to be a "political reason" behind the delay in granting him permission to visit Singapore for a global summit.
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Singapore Investigates Posts Supporting Indian Farmers' Protest
The Singapore Police on Tuesday said it is investigating social media posts showing people gathering here without permission in support of protesting Indian farmers and issued a "strong reminder" that it would not allow assemblies that advocate political causes of other countries.
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Amar Singh, The Deft Political Player With Friends In Every Room
Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh, who died in a Singapore hospital on Saturday at the age of 64, skilfully navigated the intersection of politics and corporate world and then imbued it with a dash of filmy glamour as he struck a unique bond with socialist patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav to imprint his stamp on the coalition-era politics.
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"Let's Keep Singapore Healthy": Roaming Robodog Tells Goers To Stay Apart
Far from barking its orders, a robot dog enlisted by Singapore authorities to help curb coronavirus infections in the city-state politely asks joggers and cyclists to stay apart.
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"Women, You're Better Than Us": What Obama Said On Political Leadership
Former US President Barack Obama today said that if women ran every country in the world, there would be a general improvement in living standards and outcomes.
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Facebook To Monitor Threats To 2019 Polls From "Singapore Hub": Report
As India faces elections in a couple of months, Facebook said it will launch transparency tools for electoral ads next month in the country to help prevent foreign interference and make political and issue advertising on its platform more transparent.
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PM Modi To Visit Singapore On November 14 To Attend East Asia Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a two-day visit to Singapore beginning November 14 to attend the East Asia Summit, an influential bloc which delves into political, security and trade related issues in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Health Records Of 1.5 Million Singaporeans Stolen In Massive Cyber Attack
Hackers have stolen the health records of 1.5 million Singaporeans including Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, authorities said Friday, with the leader specifically targeted in the city-state's biggest ever data breach.
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PM Narendra Modi On 5-Day ASEAN Tour Highlights: "India, Indonesia Proud Of Democratic Ethos," Says PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off his three-nation tour on Tuesday to boost India's ties with the southeastern nations - Indonesia, Singapore and Malyasia. As he landed in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, on Tuesday evening, he tweeted both in English and Indonesian. "Landed in Jakarta. India and Indonesia are friendly maritime neighbours wit...
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"Atmosphere Of Intimidation": Rahul Gandhi's Attack On BJP In Singapore
Launching his sharpest attack on the BJP government in days, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday in Singapore said there is a general atmosphere of "intimidation" in India where a "nasty form of politics" of dividing people was being played to win elections. Speaking at a panel discussion at the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Pol...
