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‘Indians taking over’: How hate campaigns are targeting diaspora from Singapore to US
Fp Explainers •Indians are at the centre of growing hatred for immigrants across parts of the world. From the US, Singapore to Ireland, the Indian community is being targeted, accused of changing the demography or ‘stealing’ jobs from natives. But what’s driving this animosity?
'Nothing like a hearty dosai': Singapore's top envoy enjoys South Indian breakfast in Tamil Nadu | Watch
Fp Staff •The diplomat's social media post celebrating a traditional South Indian breakfast comes as Singapore pursues deeper economic engagement with Tamil Nadu
Singapore blocks China-linked posts targeting Indian community, cites threat to racial harmony
•Singapore has ordered YouTube, Facebook and X to block 14 posts believed to have originated from China, saying the content targeted the Indian community, promoted racial divisions and threatened the city-state’s longstanding commitment to multiculturalism and social harmony.
Singapore blocks anti-Indian content online, says posts likely originated from China
Fp Staff •Authorities invoke the Online Criminal Harms Act to restrict access to posts targeting the Indian community, saying the content appears linked to narratives circulating in the Chinese information space.
Defence officials from Asia, US and beyond gather in Singapore for security summit
Fp Staff •Defence ministers, military officials and security experts from Asia, the United States, Europe and other regions are gathering in Singapore for the Shangri-La Dialogue, where discussions are expected to focus on Iran, Taiwan, the South China Sea and Indo-Pacific security challenges.
Globe at a glance: From Singapore’s Shangri-La Dialogue to Iran ceasefire negotiations
Fp Staff •Your window to world news: US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, Trump’s controversial $250 bill proposal to the Shangri-La security dialogue in Singapore, Ebola concerns in Kenya, and the sentencing over a foiled Taylor Swift concert attack — here’s your roundup for the day
Singapore Airlines-Air New Zealand alliance expands amid global aviation route disruptions
Fp Business Desk •Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand will expand their joint network from late October, adding 72,000 seats and boosting capacity by 17 per cent as global airlines adapt to rising travel demand and aviation disruptions linked to tensions in West Asia
The rise and fall of Byju Raveendran: How a $22-billion edtech empire collapsed
Fp Explainers •From becoming India’s biggest edtech success story to facing insolvency battles and a Singapore jail sentence, the dramatic fall of BYJU’S founder Byju Raveendran has shocked the startup world. Here’s a look at the rise, expansion, controversies, legal troubles, and collapse of the once-$22 billion company
Indian passport rank drops to 78th: Here’s what it means for your travel plans
Arpita Chowdhury2 •India’s passport has slipped to 78th place in the latest Henley Passport Index. This marks a drop of three positions from its 75th rank in February 2026 and has once again highlighted the differences in global mobility between countries. Here's what it means for Indian travellers
Mango diplomacy? Singapore festival rewards winners with Indian mangoes
Fp Lifestyle Desk •At a cultural festival in Singapore, performers received boxes of Indian mangoes instead of conventional prizes as India stepped up efforts to promote mango exports and cultural ties. The unusual rewards highlighted India’s growing use of food, festivals and soft power to introduce global audiences to the country’s famous mango varieties.