Singapore passes fake news law amid freedom-of-speech fears
The Prevention from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Bill passed with 72 members voting in favour.
May 09, 2019, 13:04 PM IST
Japan Olympic committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda to resign as IOC member: Reports
Takeda's resignation came following allegations for suspected corruption in Japan's successful bid to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Mar 19, 2019, 10:28 AM IST
Singapore most liveable for Asian expats: Survey
Other cities in Asian countries like Malaysia and Thailand have also seen higher ratings largely due to infrastructure improvement.
Jan 30, 2019, 13:19 PM IST
Indian-origin man charged for a woman murder in Singapore
Police said that the two knew each other and were understood to be in a relationship.
Jan 18, 2019, 14:22 PM IST
Singapore to buy a few F-35 jets, eyes fleet replacement
The cost of the most common variation of the jet, the F-35A, is around $90 million each, based on contract negotiations with the Pentagon in the United States.
Jan 18, 2019, 13:59 PM IST
Singapore may tighten adoption law after gay father adopted son
A court in 2017 rejected an initial bid by the man, who is in a homosexual relationship with a partner, to legally adopt his son.
Jan 14, 2019, 16:37 PM IST
Indian sexually assaults minor 'wife' for over 3 months, gets 13-year jail term, 12 strokes of cane in Singapore
The convict also started referring to her as his "wife" and told her he wanted to marry her. She called him "uncle".
Jan 12, 2019, 06:52 AM IST
Indian-origin policewoman jailed for forging molestation victim's statement
Senior Staff Sergeant Kalaivani Kalimuthu, 38, was an investigation officer in the Violence Against Persons Squad when she committed the offence.
Jan 08, 2019, 16:48 PM IST
Air pollution can hamper work productivity
An increase in PM2.5, by 10 micrograms per cubic metre sustained over 25 days, reduces daily output by one per cent.
Jan 08, 2019, 12:45 PM IST
India is your best destination: Modi woos investors at Singapore Fintech Festival
Addressing the Fintech Festival gathering, Prime Minister Modi lauded the role of technology in transformation of global economy.
Nov 14, 2018, 08:44 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi arrives in Singapore for 2-day East Asia Summit, given rousing welcome by Indian community
PM Modi will deliver the keynote address at the Singapore Fintech Summit and hold parleys with top political leaders.
Nov 14, 2018, 07:35 AM IST
Philippines head coach Sven-Goran Eriksson era starts with a win
The win gives the Philippines three points and sees them go level with Thailand, Indonesia and the Singaporeans in group B of the regional tournament.
Nov 13, 2018, 21:17 PM IST
2 Indian-origin men arrested, face 2-year jail for 'illegal' Diwali fireworks in Singapore
Two Indian-origin were charged with lighting illegal fireworks in Singapore's 'Little India' precinct on the eve of Diwali and they face up to two years in jail and a fine ranging between SGD2,000 and SGD10,000.
Nov 08, 2018, 07:03 AM IST
Tennis: Kiki Bertens keen to capitalise on WTA Finals reprieve
Bertens has had her best year on tour to date, winning three titles and reaching the Wimbledon quarter-finals.
Oct 20, 2018, 17:00 PM IST
Amitabh Choudhary not substituting Rahul Johri for ICC meeting, BCCI clarifies
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Thursday, clarified that acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary is not a substitute of Rahul Johri.
Oct 18, 2018, 17:35 PM IST
Motor racing: 'Spent' Hamilton soaks up special victory in Singapore
Lewis Hamilton converted his pole position into a victory at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Sep 16, 2018, 22:19 PM IST
Singapore football coach apologises for turban remark
The coach had earlier commented on the Sikh reporter's turban after which he had to apologize and clarify the matter.
Sep 14, 2018, 09:22 AM IST
Had tremendous success with North Korea: Donald Trump
Trump had met North Korean leader Kim in Singapore on June 12.
Jun 22, 2018, 01:35 AM IST
Albert Einstein's travel diaries reveal racially offensive views
"Chinese don't sit on benches while eating but squat like Europeans do when they relieve themselves out in the leafy woods. All this occurs quietly and demurely.
Jun 17, 2018, 15:21 PM IST
Singapore airline refuses to fly Indian-origin couple with special needs child
Divya George, the mother of the child, wrote a post on her Facebook page about how her family was asked to de-board the flight
Jun 14, 2018, 22:32 PM IST
