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Singapore: Investigation into SMRT train collision at Joo Koon points to fault in signaling system software

An investigation is now being conducted into whether the driver could have overridden the signaling software and applied the manual brake.

Nov 16, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

SMRT suspends train service between Joo Koon and Tuas Link stations

SMRT Corp on Thursday suspended train services between Joo Koon and Tuas Link stations following previous day's collision, which left nearly 29 people injured.

Nov 16, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

End to Mugabe's 40-yr regime, army coup Zimbabwe successful

Former ousted Vice President Mnangagwa was reported to be on his way back to Zimbabwe and tipped to be the country's new leader.

Nov 16, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Hindus, Christians under ISIS radar? Audio-clip in Kerala triggers row

A new Malayalam audio clip allegedly from ISIS is asking Muslims in India to wage a war against Hindus and Christians and is asking them to adopt a Las Vegas-style attack on Kumbh Mela and Thrissur Pooram

Nov 15, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Terrorism claims fewer lives globally in 2016, but spread in the West

The total number of deaths caused by terrorism around the world fell for the second straight year, even as 2016 was recorded the third deadliest year since 2000, according to a global study.

Nov 15, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Cab hailing firm Ryde offers carpool services for school children

Ride-sharing app Ryde is offering carpooling service to school children in an effort to reduce fuel costs.

Nov 15, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore train collides with stationary train leaving 23 injured

At least 23 people were injured when Singapore's mass-rapid rail system suffered a collision when a train operated by SMRT Corp hit another stationary one on Wednesday.

Nov 15, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

finance minister of india visit to singapore

Indian Finance Minister on 2-day visit to Singapore

India's Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will meet Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam to focus on bilateral issues while he he would discuss investment and other issues with his Singapore counterpart and the Finance Minister Mr Heng Swee Keat. Later, he is scheduled to meet the Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Lee Hsien Loong.

Nov 14, 2017

By Soorya Kiran NN

Taliban attack on Afghan court kills five people

22 policemen killed after Taliban attack Afghan checkpoints

The Taliban attack took place on Monday night in Maywand district.

Nov 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Ancient Assyrian clay tablet throws light on surrogacy, says slaves can be hired to bear child

The first historical comment on the prevalence of infertility and surrogacy was found in a trove in Turkey's Kayseri Province.

Nov 14, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Outgoing Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo stands on attention

Why Philippines is defending China at ASEAN meet?

Despite reported presence of naval assets within the disputed sea in the South China Sea, the Philippines has not made any official protest recently.

Nov 14, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Mayan pyramid's secret passageway discovery might unveil mysteries of ancient feathered snake God

At the Temple of Kukulkan situated in Mexico's Chichen Itza, a secret passageway has been discovered that is believed to lead to an underground water-filled cave or cenote.

Nov 14, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

MAS unveils new tie-ups as the world's largest fintech event kicks off in Singapore

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) unveiled new fintech initiatives as the second edition of the Singapore FinTech Festival began on Monday.

Nov 14, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Loved ones will greet you when you die, say Near-Death Experience sufferers

In all the accounts given by numerous NDE sufferers, a similar narrative emerges, wherein they speak of encountering their loved ones as a sort of guide during the experience.

Nov 14, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

What would war with North Korea look like?

American detained, bullets rained on fleeing North Korean soldier, tension escalates in DMZ border

An American has been detained for attempting to cross into the North, while a defecting North Korean soldier was shot after he successfully defected to the South

Nov 14, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

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