S’pore to roll out green transport initiatives, including electrifying airside vehicles
Transport Minister S. Iswaran outlined the various measures, which include electrifying the public bus fleet, airside vehicles and harbour craft
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Opposition walkout in Kerala over tax collection
The speaker disallowed the Opposition demand for discussion on the adjournment motion.
Global report on internet shutdowns: Bangladesh ranked 5th
Globally, authorities last year shut down the internet at least 187 times in 35 countries – the highest number ever in a single year, the report said.
Former taxman visits Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission to clarify his ‘suspicious’ wealth
In a wealth report submitted in Dec 2021, Rafael listed a total wealth of Rp 56 billion (US$3.66 million), rivaling that of Finance Minister Sri Mulyani’s Rp 58 billion.
Pheu Thai appoints property tycoon to advise Thaksin’s daughter
Real-estate mogul Srettha Thavisin is the president and chief executive of real-estate developer Sansiri Plc as well as a high-profile advocate for greater equality and…
Anonymous caller warns Mumbai police about ‘bombs’ near homes of Mukesh Ambani, Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra
A day earlier, India's top court awarded Ambani the highest level of security granted in the country.
Malaysia’s former PM Najib to know fate by March 31
Former PM Najib made an application of leave to review the Federal Court’s decision on Aug 23, 2022, which upheld the previous decision to convict and sentence him to 12 years…
PM Prayut dismisses talk of deal between Prawit and Pheu Thai to form coalition
PM Prayut also said his deputy, PPRP leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, had assured him that the party had no plans to ally with any party following the national poll, due on May 7.
Bihar Budget promises 1 million new jobs, focus on high growth rate
Amidst continuous disruption by the opposition BJP and order situations in the state, the minister gave detailed sector wise allocation of funds.
Kishida’s Kyiv visit not to require Diet approval: LDP Takagi
The Prime Minister is considering the visit but the prior parliamentary procedure has made it difficult to make a surprise visit citing safety reasons.