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Two Indian men jailed, caned for robbing and assaulting sex workers in Singapore hotels
Singapore: Two Indian nationals who robbed and assaulted two sex workers in Singapore hotel rooms while on vacation were sentenced on Friday to five years and one month in prison each, along with 12 strokes of the cane. According to The Straits...
The business traveller’s guide to turning work points into premium holidays
Published on October 4, 2025 Clocking up the air miles for work? If so, you’d want to make sure your rewards points are working for you, writes travel expert Mark Trim. Singapore Airlines First Class (Image: Singapore Airlines) Many Australians...

Zubeen Garg poisoned in Singapore, claims arrested bandmate
Guwahati: In a shocking claim regarding the death of Zubeen Garg, his band member Shekhar Jyoti Goswami has alleged that the singer was poisoned by his manager Siddharth Sharma and festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta. Sharma was heard shouting...

Racing star replaced for Singapore GP as new driver handed debut
This weekend the F1 2025 championship returns to the Marina Bay Street Circuit for the demanding Singapore Grand Prix. As well as the 20 stars of the F1 grid, feeder series F1 Academy is taking to the track for the penultimate round of the...

Lewis Hamilton's life after Roscoe: F1 legend prepares for his first race in Singapore without his legendary vegan bulldog by his side
On Sunday, for the first time in 12 years, Lewis Hamilton will race without the unconditional love of a furry friend and a cuddle to look forward to. In Singapore, surrounded by fans, engineers, and photographers, Hamilton would be forgiven for...

Singapore fest organiser calls for central agency probe into Zubeen Garg's death
Shyamkanu Mahanta, the organiser of the North East India Festival and a key accused in connection with the death of singer Zubeen Garg, has approached the Supreme Court seeking a transfer of the investigation. North East India Festival chief...

Singapore: 2 Indian tourists jailed for robbing, assaulting sex workers in hotel rooms
Singaporean legal authorities have sentenced two Indian tourists to five years and one month in prison, along with 12 strokes of the cane, for allegedly robbing and assaulting two sex workers in hotel rooms. The two Indians were identified as...

Holidays, boom in family travel boosting tourism demand
Visitors enjoy an immersive performance staged on the water in Meishan, Sichuan province, on Wednesday. During the National Day holiday, large numbers of tourists have flocked to scenic spots across the country. YAO YONGLIANG/XINHUA This year's...

How to watch Singapore Grand Prix 2025 F1: free streams, schedule, qualifying, weather watch
Singapore GP (October 3-5) Sunday's race: 1pm BST / 8am ET Free Stream: ServusTV On (AUT) Unlock your free stream with NordVPN Watch Singapore Grand Prix live streams as Australian driver Oscar Piastri fights to cling on to his lead at the top of...

Lewis Hamilton gets Singapore GP penalty verdict after serious accusation
Lewis Hamilton is at risk of a significant grid penalty in Singapore ( Image: Sam Bagnall, Sutton Imagesvia Getty Images) Lewis Hamilton avoided a significant punishment at the Singapore Grand Prix after the FIA stewards deemed that he 'maintained...

Lewis Hamilton discovers punishment fate after serious accusation at Singapore GP
Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton was investigated after qualifying at the Singapore GP(Image: Formula 1 via Getty Images) Lewis Hamilton narrowly avoided a significant penalty after being investigated by the stewards at the Singapore Grand Prix. The...

FIA confirms Lewis Hamilton decision after Singapore Grand Prix investigation
Lewis Hamilton has been spared a grid penalty after the stewards said he did not breach red flag rules during FP3 at the Singapore Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver was announced as the subject of an investigation by the stewards after appearing to...

Indian tourists jailed, caned in Singapore for assaulting, robbing sex workers
Two Indian tourists who turned a Singapore holiday into a violent robbery spree against sex workers were each sentenced on Friday to five years and one month in jail, along with 12 strokes of the cane.The men — Arokkiyasami Daison, 23, and...

2 Indian Tourists Jailed For 5 Years & Caned 12 Times For Robbing, Assaulting Sex Workers In Singapore
Singapore: Two male tourists from India, accused of robbing and assaulting two sex workers in hotel rooms during a vacation in Singapore, were each sentenced to five years and one month in prison, along with 12 strokes of the cane on Friday. A...

Two Indian Tourists Jailed for Robbing Sex Workers in Singapore Hotels
Image for representation. Two Indian men were sentenced Friday to five years and one month in prison and 12 strokes of the cane each for robbing and assaulting two sex workers in Singapore hotel rooms. Arokkiyasami Daison, 23, and Rajendran...

Emirates issues advisory: What travellers from UAE to India must know about mandatory e-Arrival Card
From October 1, all non-Indian nationals travelling from the UAE to India must complete the mandatory e-Arrival Card before departure/ AI image for illustrative purposes only A new immigration requirement for travellers heading to India officially...

Planning a Bali getaway? Check updated visa rules, flights, and must-know travel tips for Indian tourists
As Diwali 2025 approaches, Indian travellers planning a festive getaway to Bali should be aware of updated visa requirements and travel regulations. From mandatory digital declarations to cultural guidelines, here's what you need to know for a...

Casino visits by Singapore citizens, PRs fell by 5,000 from 2023 to 2024: Gambling authority
SINGAPORE – Visits to casinos by Singapore citizens and permanent residents fell by 5,000 in 2024 compared with 2023, according to the latest annual report from the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) published on Oct 2. Some 94,000 citizens and...

‘Big lego’: How the largest dinosaur found was brought to Science Centre Singapore
SINGAPORE – Standing 6m tall and stretching across three badminton courts, Patagotitan mayorum looms, like it would have in life, over smaller life forms carefully manoeuvring around its lumbering heft. Around 100 million years ago, this...

Bhumi Pednekar Dazzles In An Intricate White Rohit Bal Creation At Singapore
Last Updated:October 04, 2025, 13:26 IST For her appearance in Singapore, Bhumi Pednekar donned an all-ivory Rohit Bal ensemble. The look was all about delicate hand-embroidery, fine fabric choice, and balanced tailoring. Bhumi Pednekar was styled...