September 8, 2026

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India-Singapore Trade Set for Fresh Momentum as Leaders Push Investment, Digital and Technology Cooperation

India and Singapore are set to deepen their economic partnership as senior leaders push for stronger cooperation in trade, investment, AI, semiconductors, digital technology and advanced manufacturing. Bilateral trade reached $36.1 billion in FY2025-26, while Indian exports to Singapore surged more than 100% in the first quarter of FY2026-27.

Back-to-back floods push Odisha disaster management to limits

Odisha's disaster management infrastructure is being severely tested by back-to-back floods as a second wave of heavy monsoon rains submerges areas still recovering from the initial surge. The consecutive deluges have devastated Kharif crops, damaged urban and rural infrastructure in districts like Balasore and Cuttack, and led to a spike in health crises, leaving officials and residents struggling to cope with the relentless pressure.