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14 Indians jailed for clashing with people in Singapore

14 Indians jailed for clashing with people in Singapore

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2014

Fourteen Indians were on Thursday jailed for clashing with a group of people in Singapore's Little India, a precinct of South Asian businesses where the country's worst riot in 40 years broke out last year.

Air India to ply Dreamliner on Singapore-Delhi route

Air India to ply Dreamliner on Singapore-Delhi route

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2014

The Dreamliner's introduction on the daily Singapore route is on popular demand, said Nirbhik Narang, Air India's country manager in Singapore.

Third Indian sentenced for role in Little India riot in Singapore

Third Indian sentenced for role in Little India riot in Singapore

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2014

An Indian national in Singapore was on Thursday jailed for 18 weeks for his role in the country's worst riot in 40 years, becoming the third to be punished in the case.

22 Indians charged in Singapore for false salary information

22 Indians charged in Singapore for false salary information

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2014

The 10 people from a group of 22 Indian nationals faces upto seven weeks in jail after they pleaded guilty on Tuesday.

Boeing sees jump in US investment if FDI in defence is hiked

Boeing sees jump in US investment if FDI in defence is hiked

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2014

Kohler made the comments on aviation industry-wide speculation about New Delhi increasing FDI in defence sector to 49 per cent from the current 26 per cent, with some expecting an announcement in the near future.

Singapore riots: Bus driver cleared of fatal accident in Little India

Singapore riots: Bus driver cleared of fatal accident in Little India

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2014

A bus driver, involved in a fatal accident that sparked Singapore's worst riot in 40 years and led to the deportation of 52 Indians, will not face any legal action, the government said on Tuesday.

Singapore starts deporting Indian nationals

Singapore starts deporting Indian nationals

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2013

Singapore has started deporting 52 Indian nationals for their alleged role in the December 8 riot, the city state's worst street violence in 40 years.

Singapore riot: 52 Indians to be deported, 28 charged

Singapore riot: 52 Indians to be deported, 28 charged

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2013

Singapore on Tuesday said 52 Indians will be deported and it will pursue criminal charges against 28 alleged rioters who actively participated in the country's worst outbreak of violence in over 40 years, sending a tough message to trouble-makers.

24 Indians charged for worst rioting in Singapore

24 Indians charged for worst rioting in Singapore

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2013

Twenty-four Indians were on Tuesday charged in a Singapore court in connection with the country's worst outbreak of violence in over 40 years following the death of a compatriot in a road accident.

24 Indians among 27 arrested in Singapore after riots

24 Indians among 27 arrested in Singapore after riots

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2013

Twenty-seven South Asian workers, including 24 Indians, were arrested on Monday for alleged rioting in Singapore's worst outbreak of violence in over 40 years even as the prime minister warned to use "full force of the law" against trouble-makers.

India's current account vulnerability falls, but risks remain

India's current account vulnerability falls, but risks remain

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2013

Preliminary balance of payments data published on Monday showed that the current account deficit fell to $5.2 billion in the July-September quarter of 2013-14, or 1.2 per cent of gross domestic product.

'India's an intrinsic link between developing and developed world'

'India's an intrinsic link between developing and developed world'

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2013

India provides an intrinsic and important link between the developing and the developed world, and maintains a distinct relationship with the United States and China on individual basis, says External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid.

Boeing projects strong demand for pilots and technicians

Boeing projects strong demand for pilots and technicians

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2013

The 2013 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook, a bellwether industry forecast of aviation personnel demand, calls for 192,300 new commercial airline pilots and 215,300 new technicians in the Asia Pacific region through 2032.

Indian escapes noose for murder in Singapore

Indian escapes noose for murder in Singapore

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2013

A 37-year-old Indian death row convict escaped the noose after he was re-sentenced to life imprisonment by the high court following changes to the laws governing sentences for certain categories of murder.

India, China will not rush to resolve border issues: Khurshid

India, China will not rush to resolve border issues: Khurshid

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2013

India and China will not rush to resolve differences over their contested border even as there has been steady progress in the overall relationship, said External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid.

Russia, Pak express concern over instability in Afghanistan

Russia, Pak express concern over instability in Afghanistan

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2013

Expressing concern over political instability and drug trafficking in Afghanistan, Russia and Pakistan today said the situation could deteriorate further post-2014 after International Security Assistant Forces are withdrawn from the country.

SBI buying property for housing staff in Singapore

SBI buying property for housing staff in Singapore

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2013

To help reduce rental costs by 20 to 25 per cent within the next three years.

Singapore, India trade down 15.9%

Singapore, India trade down 15.9%

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2013

India, ranked 11 among Singapore's top 15 trading partners, accounting for 3 per cent of Singapore's total trade of SGD 984.9 billion in 2012, IE said.

Singapore parl's first woman speaker of Indian-origin

Singapore parl's first woman speaker of Indian-origin

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2013

Indian-origin politician Halimah Yacob scripted history on Monday by becoming the first woman speaker of Singapore's parliament, replacing Michael Palmer who was forced to quit over his extra-marital affair.

Delhi gangrape victim's body flown to India from Singapore

Delhi gangrape victim's body flown to India from Singapore

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2012

President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and a host of political leaders condoled the death of the girl and paid rich tributes to the victim of the sexual assault for her brave fight