Singapore

Global cues, jewellers' buying push gold prices up by Rs 200

Gold prices rose for the second straight day today, gaining ₹ 200 to ₹ 30,550 per 10 grams 

Jul 01, 2016, 15:02 PM IST

Wanted gangster Kumar Pillai, held in Singapore, extradited to Mumbai

Gangster Kumar Pillai had been taken into custody in Singapore after a Red Corner Notice (RCN) was issued against him by Interpol.

Jun 28, 2016, 10:06 AM IST

Singapore Police claim headless body found in river belong to Haryana woman

However after an extensive study, the police have concluded that the body belonged to a woman from Haryana, according to a report.

Jun 23, 2016, 09:08 AM IST

Islamic State militants recruited more militants in Asean than al Qaeda

The minister said militants who had returned to southeast Asia maintain an ideological link with the IS in the Middle East on "jihad".

Jun 05, 2016, 17:40 PM IST

India's 'goodwill window' for Pakistan closing as doubts still persist, says Manohar Parrikar

"Prime Minister Modi opened a window of opportunities when he visited Pakistan. I think that window is slowly closing,” Parrikar said.

Jun 04, 2016, 17:11 PM IST

After five decades, Australian soldiers killed in Vietnam War come home

The Australian government last year announced that it would fund a repatriation programme for the fallen soldiers.

Jun 02, 2016, 12:34 PM IST

Singapore buys $1 billion in Alibaba stock in SoftBank sale

SoftBank also offered $5.5 billion in debt securities, which can be exchanged for Alibaba stock in three years.

Jun 02, 2016, 08:37 AM IST

Manohar Parrikar leaves for Singapore today to attend Shangri-La Dialogue, hold talks on Rafale jets

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will on Thursday travel to Singapore to participate in Shangri-La Dialogue, an inter-governmental security forum.

Jun 02, 2016, 04:37 AM IST

India-origin student tops CBSE class 12 result in Singapore

An India-origin student has topped the Central Board of Secondary Education's Class 12 examination results among South East Asian students studying in one of the biggest school groups offering Indian curriculum here.

May 28, 2016, 10:06 AM IST

Six Bangladeshis charged with financing terrorism in Singapore

At least six Bangladeshis were charged with financing terrorism in Singapore on Friday, the first to be prosecuted under the Terrorism Act in the city state.

May 27, 2016, 15:04 PM IST

India to renegotiate tax treaty with Singapore: FM Jaitley

India will have to renegotiate the tax treaty with Singapore to extend the capital gains tax provisions of the recently-concluded tax pact with Mauritius, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Monday.

 

May 16, 2016, 14:31 PM IST

Singapore private home sales fall 36.2 percent year-on-year in April

The sales were down 11.6 percent from the 843 units sold in March.

May 16, 2016, 10:52 AM IST

After amending Mauritius tax treaty, India now looks at agreement with Singapore

After successfully amending the tax-treaty with Mauritius, India is mulling over a plan to amend the same in case of Singapore which is also considered a prominent source of round-tripping and revneue loss. 

May 12, 2016, 16:52 PM IST

Singapore detains 8 Bangladeshis for alleged IS-related terror plot

The Singapore government said Tuesday it had arrested eight Bangladeshi men who allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks, including assassinations, in their home country to establish an Islamic state.

May 03, 2016, 14:54 PM IST

Sheena Bora murder case: Letter Rogatory issued to USA, Singapore, Hong Kong to trace fund trail

In a new development, Letter Rogatory has been issued to USA, Singapore and Hong Kong in the Sheena Bora murder case.

Apr 26, 2016, 19:32 PM IST

PM Modi meets his 'wax' figure, compares artists with Lord Brahma

In what could be a proud moment for every Indian, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday joined the prominent world leaders at the Madame Tussauds as his new wax figures took up residence at four Madame Tussauds attractions in London, Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok.

Apr 20, 2016, 21:53 PM IST

Singapore to deploy thumbprint scanners at checkpoints

A new security system will be in place at Singapore`s air, land and sea checkpoints from Wednesday, the immigration and checkpoints authority (ICA) said on Monday.

Apr 18, 2016, 13:39 PM IST

Singapore unexpectedly eases policy as growth stalls, currency tumbles

Singapore`s central bank unexpectedly eased policy on Thursday after growth stalled in the first quarter, darkening the outlook for the trade-dependent economy and triggering the worst fall in the local dollar in eight months

Apr 14, 2016, 11:47 AM IST

DBS joins forces with Rising Pune Supergiants for IPL-9

DBS Bank Limited (DBS) on Saturday announced its partnership with Indian Premier League cricket team Rising Pune Supergiants

Apr 09, 2016, 16:59 PM IST

Top 7 tax-havens of the world

Top 7 tax-havens of the world

Apr 08, 2016, 21:57 PM IST