Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Thailand: Police charge eight-year-olds with obstruction in the referendum process

Thai police charge eight-year-old girls with obstruction in the referendum process

The girls were charged of destroying public property by tearing down the lists which were posted outside a school.

Jul 24, 2016

Kabul attack: ISIS claims responsibility for twin explosions killing 80 people

The IS-linked Amaq news agency carried an ISIS statement, calling it an attack on Shi'ites.

Jul 24, 2016

Samsung chairman Lee Kun Hee caught up in sex scandal

The Korean news outlet, NewsTapa reported each woman was paid around 5 million won (S$5,979) by Lee.

Jul 23, 2016

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Heavy rainfall and flood in China kills at least 87, thousands evacuated

The central bank of China issued a statement on Friday declaring it would provide financial support for flooded areas.

Jul 23, 2016

Malaysia detains another 14 ISIS militants

Detainees are suspected of taking orders from Muhammad Wanndy Mohamed Jedi to launch attacks.

Jul 23, 2016

Kabali draws huge crowds in Singapore; fans celebrate Rajinikanth's return to silverscreen

Both Rex Cinemas and Cathay Cinemas have priced Kabali per show tickets at $18.

Jul 23, 2016

Australia: Body unnoticed in Hungry Jack's outlet for days

Australia: Corpse lay undiscovered in Hungry Jack's outlet for days

The body was discovered on Monday in a locked cubicle at the Hungry Jack's outlet in a suburb of Perth.

Jul 23, 2016

Munich shooting: German-Iranian attacker kills at least nine in Munich shopping mall

Munich shooting: German-Iranian gunman kills 9 in shopping mall, commits suicide

The authorities say the attacker was believed to have staged the attack alone.

Jul 23, 2016

North Korea Air Koryo flight makes emergency landing in China

North Korean Air Koryo flight makes emergency landing in China

The plane enroute to Beijing from Pyongyang was forced to land after smoke appeared in the cabin.

Jul 22, 2016

Indian Air Force flight goes missing with 29 on board

Indian Air Force plane with 29 on board goes missing, massive search operation launched

AN-32 departed from Chennai's Tambaram air base on a routine weekly flight for Air Force personnel.

Jul 22, 2016

Pokémon Go: Indonesians ignore government's Pokémon ban, continues to enjoy the game

PT XL Axiata Tbk, Indonesian telecommunication service provider is offering a 20 percent discount for 4G data packages to "take advantage of the Pokemon GO trend".

Jul 22, 2016

Bangladesh police storm Dhaka restaurant, 8 hostages rescued

Dhaka cafe attack: Head of JMB militant group along with 3 others arrested in Bangladesh

Police recovered handmade bombs and bomb-making materials from the house, indicating "an act of sabotage".

Jul 22, 2016

Kabali set for grand release overseas: Creates new record in Singapore

Rajinikanth's Kabali gets a grand premiere in Singapore and Malaysia

Hundreds of Rajinikanth fans turned up outside the theatre on their superbikes to show their love and support.

Jul 22, 2016

Rajinikanth movie Kabali set for grand release in Singapore; set to shatter records

A leading theatre in Singapore charges $39.90 for Kabali first day first show ticket.

Jul 21, 2016

PM Najib describes Dr Mahathir's call as 'unreasonable'

Malaysia: Opposition presses harder for Najib's scalp after US lawsuit over 1MDB scandal

The US Justice Department seized more than US$1 billion (S$1.35 billion) worth assets, including luxury real estate and a jet.

Jul 21, 2016

China to offer trips to the South China Sea

South China Sea: China to promote tourism in disputed waters, to buy 8 cruise liners

Eight Chinese ships would travel to the Crescent group of islands which are a part of the Paracels.

Jul 21, 2016

Wary of spying, Indonesia bans police and military from playing Pokemon Go

Officials say the high-tech capabilities of Pokemon Go could be used in spying.

Jul 21, 2016

Singapore: Temasek offers to buy SMRT private for $1.18 billion

Singapore: Temasek makes $1.18 billion buyout offer for SMRT

Temasek and SMRT say they have accepted the New Rail Financing Framework as part of a regulatory transition.

Jul 21, 2016

Hong Kong student leader Joshua Wong convicted for democracy protests

Hong Kong student leader Joshua Wong convicted over 2014 democracy protests

The court releases Joshua Wong on bail till the final verdict on August 15.

Jul 21, 2016

Seaplane crashes into highway bridge in Shanghai, killing five

The Cessna 208 was taking off on a demonstration flight with 10 people on board.

Jul 20, 2016

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