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Singapore earns SGD 32.8 billion from tourism in 2025

India, May 9 -- Singapore saw the arrival of 16.9 million tourists in 2025, with the city-state earning a record SGD 32.8 billion (USD 25.9 billion) from tourism, officials said on Friday. Minister-i... Read More


Former CEO of Sri Lankan Airlines found dead at home

India, May 9 -- Former CEO of Sri Lankan Airlines Kapila Chandrasena was found dead at his home in suspicious circumstances on Friday, days after he secured bail in a corruption case, police said. Ch... Read More


3 hikers killed by volcano eruption in Indonesia

India, May 9 -- An explosive eruption of Mount Dukono on a remote Indonesian island killed three hikers, authorities said on Friday. About 20 climbers set out Thursday to ascend the nearly 1,355-mete... Read More


India's new envoy to China presents credentials to Assistant Foreign Hong

India, May 9 -- India's new envoy to China, Vikram Doraiswami, has presented a copy of his credentials to Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei. Doraiswami also took part in the commemoration ceremony ... Read More


Grass installation starts at MetLife Stadium ahead of FIFA World Cup

India, May 9 -- Workers have begun installing the grass field at MetLife Stadium, site of eight World Cup matches, including the final in July 19. FIFA is using two types of surfaces for the expanded... Read More


FIFA triples price to USD 32,970 for its best available tickets to the World Cup final

India, May 9 -- FIFA tripled the price of its best available tickets to the World Cup final, making USD 32,970 seats available for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. ... Read More


Liverpool scales back plans for ticket price increases after protests from fans

India, May 9 -- After facing a call to sell the Red Sox, Fenway Sports Group moved to quell protests from Liverpool fans by backing down over planned ticket price increases. Liverpool said Thursday i... Read More


Lee finishes for 66 to lead Mizuho Americas Open

India, May 9 -- Andrea Lee surprised even herself when she walked off the 18th green at Mountain Ridge with four birdies over her last five holes for a 6-under 66, giving her a one-shot lead over Jeen... Read More


Basketball has potential in India, says Vlade Divac

India, May 9 -- He is well aware that cricket is India's "number one sport" but NBA great Vlade Divac is nonetheless hopeful that basketball too will find its space in the country. The 7'1" tall Sacr... Read More


CM flags poor facilities, Delhi to audit all Government schools

India, May 9 -- The Delhi Government has decided to conduct structural audits of all Government schools after Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's surprise inspection in North Delhi's Rupnagar, and noticed a ... Read More