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Pawan Kalyan's son injured in fire at Singapore school

Pawan Kalyan's son injured in fire at Singapore school

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

The incident caused burns to Mark Shankar's hands and legs, while smoke inhalation also affected his lungs and he is currently receiving treatment in a hospital there, Janasena Party said in a press release.

Tatas may choose Singapore as key partner for semiconductor play

Tatas may choose Singapore as key partner for semiconductor play

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Tata Sons will likely choose Singapore as a "key partner" for its semiconductor plans, a senior minister from the city-state said on Friday. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran earlier in the day, Singapore's minister for home affairs and law K Shanmugam said semiconductors was a "big discussion" point during the meeting. "If they (Tatas) want to, they can do business with anybody in the world.

Motera Fortified: Over 6,000 forces ready for WC final

Motera Fortified: Over 6,000 forces ready for WC final

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles will be among the key personalities who are expected to attend the ICC Cricket World Cup grand finale

Afghan players Rashid, Nabi available for UAE leg of IPL

Afghan players Rashid, Nabi available for UAE leg of IPL

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen revealed that spinner Rashid Khan is worried about the situation in Afghanistan and he is not able to get his family out of the country.

Chennai's Shaheen Bagh suspends protest over coronavirus

Chennai's Shaheen Bagh suspends protest over coronavirus

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

One hundred forty seven people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in India while three persons have died due to the infection.

Warner relinquishes Sunrisers Hyderabad captaincy

Warner relinquishes Sunrisers Hyderabad captaincy

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

"In light of recent events, David Warner has stepped down as captain of SunRisers Hyderabad. The new captain of the Team will be announced shortly," K.Shanmugam, CEO, Sunrisers Hyderabad, was quoted as saying in a statement.

India eager to boost trade, defence ties with Singapore

India eager to boost trade, defence ties with Singapore

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Seeking to further enhance trade ties, India on Tuesday said it looked forward to the early conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement with Singapore.

'S'pore to use Delhi rape case to defend death penalty'

'S'pore to use Delhi rape case to defend death penalty'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

Singapore on Sunday said it would cite the "heartbreaking case" of the 23-year-old Delhi gangrape victim as an example to reject demands for abolition of death penalty in the city state.

Williamson replaces Warner as Sunrisers captain

Williamson replaces Warner as Sunrisers captain

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

"I've accepted the role to stand in as captain for this season. It's an exciting opportunity with a talented group of players. I look forward to the challenges ahead," Williamson said in a tweet posted by the franchise's official Twitter handle.

Mamata in Singapore to attract investments to West Bengal

Mamata in Singapore to attract investments to West Bengal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The Forum is organised by Singapore Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, with the partnership of state-trade agency IE Singapore, the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

India insulated from economic fallout, says Jaitley

India insulated from economic fallout, says Jaitley

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said despite a global slowdown and its impact on countries, India remains insulated from the economic fallout.

Aircel-Maxis cases: Court discharges Maran brothers, others

Aircel-Maxis cases: Court discharges Maran brothers, others

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

They were chargesheeted for alleged offences punishable under section 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of IPC and under relevant provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Mamata to sell Brand Bengal to Singapore

Mamata to sell Brand Bengal to Singapore

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Briefing reporters on her visit, state Finance Minister Amit Mitra said the Singapore Foreign Minister K Shanmugam has invited Banerjee to improve relations and she has accepted it.

Indian teen held for planning machete attacks on Singapore mosques

Indian teen held for planning machete attacks on Singapore mosques

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

A 16-year-old Singaporean boy, a Protestant Christian of Indian ethnicity, was detained last month under the Internal Security Act (ISA) after planning to use a machete to attack Muslims at two mosques in March, on the anniversary of New Zealand's Christchurch attacks.

Pietersen to join Sunrisers Hyderabad squad on Friday

Pietersen to join Sunrisers Hyderabad squad on Friday

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Sunrisers Hyderabad has announced the arrival of Kevin Pietersen, who will join the team early evening on Friday.

3 killed, over 1,000 trees uprooted as Cyclone Nivar hits TN

3 killed, over 1,000 trees uprooted as Cyclone Nivar hits TN

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Subsequently, Nivar weakened into a cyclonic storm and further into a deep depression, centered about 50 km west-southwest of Tirupati at 1430 hrs, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials said. According to IMD, it is to weaken into a depression during the next six hours.

Sushma Swaraj wants to develop 'Little Singapore' in India

Sushma Swaraj wants to develop 'Little Singapore' in India

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

The neighbour to help in development of 100 smart cities project announced in the Budget.

Tamil Nadu rakes in Rs 19,083 cr investment in 10 months

Tamil Nadu rakes in Rs 19,083 cr investment in 10 months

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

At a time when investors are taking a "wait and watch" approach on fresh investment, Tamil Nadu in the past 10 months has signed 63 MoUs, enabling investment worth Rs 19,083 crore. After Palaniswami took over as chief minister in February 2017, cumulative FDI rose by Rs 46,427 crore from Rs 133 trillion (April 2000 to March 2017) to Rs 180 trillion by June this year. Thanks to the Tamil Nadu Business Facilitation Act, 2018, and the single window for applying and getting clearance for doing business, the ease of business issue has been addressed.

Singapore starts deporting Indian nationals

Singapore starts deporting Indian nationals

Rediff.com20 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.

Chidambaram's role in Aircel-Maxis case: ED files status report in SC

Chidambaram's role in Aircel-Maxis case: ED files status report in SC

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Earlier, SC had given two weeks to prove Chidambaram deliberately granted FIPB clearance in 2006

'Kim should be given benefit of the doubt'

'Kim should be given benefit of the doubt'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

'The sanctions are biting him.' 'He also has a chance to come out into the world and reshape his nation.'

Tamil Nadu: In debt, state faces pressure to implement pay hike

Tamil Nadu: In debt, state faces pressure to implement pay hike

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

This time, five states, including Tamil Nadu, have requested the Centre to delay the pay hikes.

How states are ensuring food reaches your plates

How states are ensuring food reaches your plates

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Most key rabi-producing states of north India, such as Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, have staggered their procurement to enable farmers to come in batches, so that there is no overcrowding. The Centre has also set up a call centre to coordinate the inter-state movement of farm commodities.

Singapore seeks clarity on Modi's smart city concept

Singapore seeks clarity on Modi's smart city concept

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Singapore wants to know the basic fundamentals of such cities in terms of sustainable clean environment, sound regulatory framework and robust land bank.

First 5 files CM Jaya signed will spell doom for Tamil Nadu

First 5 files CM Jaya signed will spell doom for Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The sops sanctioned by J Jayalalithaa on her first day in office could cost the exchequer up to Rs 8,000 crore annually.