Singapore

Singapore urges tests for pregnant women with Zika signs

As infections climbed, they blasted a district of warehouses and industrial buildings to destroy breeding sites that fuelled the outbreak, which began at a construction site housing foreign workers.

Aug 31, 2016, 10:40 AM IST

Quake of magnitude 7.4 strikes northwest of Ascension Island: USGS

An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck 975 km (606 miles) northwest of Ascension Island in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS )reported.

Aug 29, 2016, 10:54 AM IST

DNA: Dr Subhash Chandra Show to focus on building new enterprise

Upcoming show of Dr. Subhash Chandra to focus on building new enterprise and tips for success in life. Watch complete news story of DNA for getting detailed updates!

Aug 27, 2016, 00:46 AM IST

DNA: Analyzing world's first driverless taxi developed by Singapore company

Analyzing World's first driverless taxi developed by a Singapore company. Watch complete news story of DNA for getting detailed updates!

Aug 27, 2016, 00:44 AM IST

Singapore's Deputy PM calls on Narendra Modi

Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday here.

Aug 26, 2016, 12:42 PM IST

Indonesia steps up fire response as haze blankets Singapore

The haze is an annual problem for Southeast Asia, but last year's fires were the worst since 1997, straining relations between Indonesia and its neighbors. 

Aug 26, 2016, 12:32 PM IST

Wow! First driverless taxi hits the streets of Singapore

Developer nuTonomy invited a select group of people to download their app and ride for free in its "robo-taxi" in a western Singapore hi-tech business district, hoping to get feedback ahead of a planned dull launch of the service in 2018.

Aug 25, 2016, 17:05 PM IST

PM Modi condoles former Singapore President Nathan's death

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the death of former Singapore President SR Nathan saying the country has lost a distinguished leader.

Aug 23, 2016, 11:01 AM IST

Indian students going to UK, US varsities to go up by 50 percent

Indian students accounted for 4.3 percent or 21,000 of the 493,570 international students in the UK in 2013-14, according to the British Council.

Aug 11, 2016, 09:00 AM IST

Indonesia Police finds bomb-making materials for alleged Singapore attack

Batam is linked to Singapore by frequent ferries and its beach resorts and golf courses are a popular weekend getaway destination for Singaporeans.

Aug 06, 2016, 19:21 PM IST

Indonesia arrests six suspected of plotting Singapore attack

Indonesian authorities arrested six suspected militants on Batam island on Friday who were believed to be linked to the Islamic State group and plotting an attack on nearby Singapore, a police spokesman said.

Aug 05, 2016, 15:00 PM IST

Indonesian police arrest six suspects allegedly planning Singapore attack

Six Indonesians were arrested on Batam island on Friday for planning an attack on Singapore, an Indonesian police spokesman said.

Aug 05, 2016, 13:55 PM IST

Singapore-based firm positions to bid for development of AP's new capital Amaravati

A Singapore-based consultancy firm focusing on infrastructure and urban development is positioning to bid for downstream projects in Andhra Pradesh's capital city of Amaravati for which it has prepared a master plan.

Aug 02, 2016, 10:52 AM IST

Makaia - Singapore's new orphan tree kangaroo from Australia in good health! (Watch video)

The Aussie tree kangaroo, who has joined Singapore Zoo as its newest tenant, is said to be in excellent health and will soon be ready to meet guests in the new home.

Jul 13, 2016, 13:11 PM IST

Singapore jails four Bangladeshi men for terrorism financing

A Singapore court jailed four Bangladeshi men for between two and five years for terrorism financing on Tuesday in a case that has put the city-state`s most marginalized migrant-worker community in the spotlight.

Jul 12, 2016, 13:03 PM IST

Not displeased, says Pankaja; case filed against supporters

Police on Monday filed a case against Pankaja Munde's supporters for burning an effigy of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Jul 11, 2016, 19:32 PM IST

Rare bank robbery highlights complacency in safe Singapore

A rare bank robbery in Singapore has sparked a social media debate on whether the country`s low crime rates made authorities and the population too complacent, questioned bank security and criticised police for not providing details of the incident.

Jul 11, 2016, 12:42 PM IST

Cabinet reshuffle 'non-event' for markets, key factor is GST: DBS

Singaporean brokerage DBS on Thursday said that cabinet reshuffle was a “non-event” as the key factor that must be watched out for is seeing the GST bill passed in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament.

Jul 07, 2016, 22:00 PM IST

Tax department must trust assessees: Arun Jaitley

Making a case for increasing the taxpayer base, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said the government's intention is to keep taxation rate "moderate" and emphasised that tax department needs to start trusting the assessees.

Jul 03, 2016, 19:56 PM IST

Saqib Saleem spots a Shammi Kapoor fan in Singapore! Watch video

Saqib Saleem hunted an adorable Shammi Kapoor fan in Singapore! 

Jul 03, 2016, 14:00 PM IST