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Singapore considering chemical castration to reduce sex crimes, says minister

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The Independent UK

Singapore may consider chemical castration as punishment to reduce sex crimes

Home minister says evidence so far not conclusive about effectiveness of measure

The Independent UK

Why Air India's funding call has come under political scrutiny in Singapore

Air India's reported $1.5 billion funding request from Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines has triggered political scrutiny in Singapore over state investor Temasek's indirect exposure to the Indian carrier. Singapore officials defended Singapore Airlines' investment decisions while condemning anti-Indian online abuse targeting Temasek CEO Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara.

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Singapore defends SIA’s Air India investment, says overseas growth is essential

Singapore's transport minister defended Singapore Airlines' Air India investment. The airline needs overseas expansion due to limited domestic travel. Singapore Airlines finances its investments from internal resources. The Air India transformation is a long-term strategic commitment. This investment aligns with the airline's multi-hub strategy.

The Economic Times

Police looking into 'shameful' racist online comments about Nepal-Tibet disaster, Air India: Singapore Senior Minister Shanmugam

Singapore is investigating racist online commentary regarding the Nepal-Tibet disaster. Authorities are also examining Singapore Airlines' financial ties to Air India. Senior Minister K Shanmugam condemned the hateful and unacceptable online remarks. He stated that social media platforms will be directed to remove violating content. Singapore aims to safeguard its…

The Economic Times

Singapore government won’t interfere in decisions on Air India

In a decisive stance, Singapore's government has stated it will not step into Singapore Airlines' investment decisions concerning Air India. Senior Minister K Shanmugam highlighted that upholding commercial discipline is crucial. Air India is pursuing one billion dollars from its parent companies, Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, with financial backing…

The Economic Times

Singapore Military Helps Battle Cyberattack: Minister

Units in Singapore's military have been called in to help combat a cyberattack against critical infrastructure, the country's defence minister said Saturday -- a hack attempt attributed to an espionage group experts have linked to China.

International Business Times

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Singapore Detains Teenage Boy Allegedly Planning To Kill Muslims

A Singaporean teenager allegedly planning to kill dozens of Muslims outside several mosques has been detained, the city-state's Internal Security Department said on Wednesday.

International Business Times

Free legal aid, repatriation of citizens from conflict situations, are among services provided by T.N. Non Resident Tamils Welfare Department: CM Stalin

The Non Resident Tamils Welfare and Rehabilitation Department created by the T.N. government has been providing free legal aid to people of Tamil origin in foreign countries, in cases of legal crises faced by them, and is also helping repatriating any Tamils suffering due to health conditions/those caught in conflicts…

The Hindu

Families of the executed appeal to ‘heartless’ Singapore for change

Families call for moratorium on executions and review of the use of the death penalty in the city state.

Al Jazeera

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary K. Shanmugam awarded Ph.D degree

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary K. Shanmugam was awarded a doctorate degree on his thesis by President of India Droupadi Murmu

The Hindu

For most of the last six years, Tamil Nadu saw declining proportion of own revenue to expenditure

Tamil Nadu's own revenue to revenue expenditure declined from 2017-18 to 2020-21; GSDP growth, debt conversion, Pay Commission's recommendations & welfare schemes contributed. In last two yrs, SOTR to GSDP improved.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu signs six MoUs with Singapore

Guidance Tamil Nadu signed an MoU with Hi-P International Pvt. Ltd. for manufacture of electronic spare parts on an investment of ₹312 crore

The Hindu

Singapore PM orders probe into ministers' homes amid public anger

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has ordered an investigation into the circumstances around the rental of state-owned homes in an exclusive location to two cabinet ministers following questions from the opposition.

Reuters

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If Singapore Wants to Debate the Death Penalty, Talk To Us — Not Richard Branson.

If the Singapore government really prioritized the well-being of people in Singapore, they wouldn’t be wasting time and money trying to get Richard Branson over for a “debate.”

Bangkok Post

Singapore invites billionaire Branson to death penalty debate

Singapore invited British billionaire Richard Branson to a live televised debate with Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam on the city-state’s drug policy and death penalty in response to a blog post by the businessman on the subject.

Bangkok Post

'Cancel culture' a concern in Singapore

SINGAPORE: Singapore may include rules dealing with “cancel culture” in legislation as the government looks to protect residents against online pressure over expressing views on contentious topics such as LGBTQ rights, says the city-state’s law minister.

Bangkok Post

Singapore may consider law to fight cancel culture amid LGBTQIA2S+ rights debate

Singapore’s Law Minister said “cancel culture” rules may be included in legislation soon as the government looks to protect residents against online pressure over expressing views on topics including an ongoing debate on LGBTQIA2S+ rights.

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What Singapore’s 377A Repeal Is About: Entrenching the PAP’s Conservative Rule

Behind the facade of an advance for the LGBT community in Singapore is an attempt to shore up both a homophobic agenda and the ruling People’s Action Party’s rule.

Bangkok Post

Singapore signals male-sex ban review won’t allow gay marriage

Public discussion on a colonial-era law that criminalises sex between men is gaining momentum in Singapore, where a senior minister said any easing would ensure the current definition of marriage is protected.

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Singapore’s Elastic Commitment to Accountability

Raeesah Khan’s case shows that the latitude we’re willing to give to untruths and screw-ups varies depending on what the ruling party might be able to get out of it.

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