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BFI Squabble Deepens As State Associations Call For Elections While Interim Committee Lays Downs Nationals Marker

Last Updated:April 15, 2025, 19:08 IST The Himachal Pradesh High Court directed the Sports Ministry observer and the Returning Officer to issue a fresh election schedule before April 28, when the case is set to be heard again. Boxing Federation Of India. ( …

BFI state units call for urgent election after World Boxing puts Ajay Singh in charge of interim body

Days after World Boxing announced an interim committee to run the operations of the Indian federation under its most recent president Ajay Singh, 27 of 37 affiliated units on Tuesday called for an election on an urgent basis.The tenure of the elected body …

US postponing tariffs sounds like a reprieve, but people should be bracing for stronger measures, warns Singaporean SM ...

Lee Hsien Loong speaks during an interview at the Bloomberg New Economy Gala Dinner in Singapore, on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. Photo: VCG The US postponing its tariffs on other countries for 90 days might sound like a reprieve, but people should be bracing …

Minority shareholders question OCBC CEO Helen Wong’s re-election as director of Great Eastern

SINGAPORE - Tensions surfaced at Great Eastern’s (GE) annual general meeting (AGM) on April 14 when minority shareholders questioned the re-election of OCBC Bank chief executive Helen Wong to the insurer’s board, amid the bank’s ongoing efforts to take GE …

Singapore president dissolves parliament, sets election date

Singaporeans will head to the polls to elect a new parliament following the dissolution of the legislature by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Tuesday. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced he advised the president to dissolve parliament while alluding …

GE2025: CSA urges vigilance against scams and misinformation during election period

SINGAPORE: The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) on Tuesday (Apr 15) cautioned voters on the need for vigilance against cyber threats amid the upcoming General Election. Singapore's parliament was dissolved on Tuesday afternoon, with voters …

[JUST IN] GE2025: Parliament’s dissolved, Singaporeans will go to the polls on May 3

Parliament was dissolved today (April 15), and the Writ of Election was issued by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the request of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Nomination Day will be next Wednesday (April 23), and Polling Day is set for Saturday (May 3 …

GE2025: President Tharman has issued the Writ of Election, but what does it even mean?

Political lingo can be confusing, especially if you’re not someone who regularly keeps up with the topic. But with Singapore officially heading to the polls, now’s a good time to demystify some of that jargon. Today (April 15), President Tharman …

S'pore GE2025: Parliament dissolved, Nomination Day on Apr. 23

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam dissolved Parliament today (Apr. 15), setting the stage for the 2025 General Election. A Writ of Election is expected to be issued shortly. This specifies the date and location where the nomination of candidates will take …

Singapore announces general election on May 3, dissolves parliament

singapore GE2025: Parliament dissolved; Nomination Day on April 23, Polling Day on May 3

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has dissolved Parliament at 3pm today (April 15) on the advice of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, officially kickstarting the election proceedings. In a Facebook post on Tuesday (April 15), PM Wong said that he advised the …

singapore Loss of global stability means unprecedented uncertainty for Singapore: SM Lee

The recent US-imposed tariffs have caused an unstable external environment, which has led to unprecedented uncertainty for Singapore, according to Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong. On Monday (April 14), SM Lee addressed the tariffs' impact on Singapore …

singapore General Election 2025 to fall on May 3

The writ of election for 2025 General Election has been issued today (April 15), with Polling Day to fall on May 3.  President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, on the advice of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, issued the writ today, soon after Parliament was dissolved …

Singapore announces general election on May 3, dissolves parliament

Singapore, city skyline and The Merlion, dusk Walter Bibikow | Stone | Getty Images Singapore will head to the polls on May 3, after President Tharman Shanmugaratnam dissolved the city-state's parliament on Tuesday. The Nomination Day will be on April …

Singapore president dissolves parliament, slates elections

April 15 (UPI) -- Singaporeans will need to vote for a new parliament after the nation's president, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, dissolved it Tuesday. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced he advised the president to dissolve parliament while alluding to …

GE2025: Workers' Party launches slogan; some opposition parties criticise timing of election

SINGAPORE: Shortly after the Writ of Election was issued on Tuesday (Apr 15), the Workers' Party (WP) launched its campaign slogan while other opposition parties, including the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) criticised the timing of the election. In …

Singapore’s PM Wong and FM extend condolences on the passing of former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah.

SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has extended his deepest condolences to the people of Malaysia following the passing of its fifth prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on Monday. Wong described Abdullah, who served as prime minister …

Singapore Airlines begins $34 million lounge refurbishment at Changi’s Terminal 2

Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced that it has started renovation and upgrade works on its SilverKris and KrisFlyer Gold lounges at Changi International Airport (SIN). The refurbishment, valued at SGD 45 million (US$34 million), officially began on April …

Singapore calls for May polls as Wong seeks mandate to tackle high living costs

Singapore’s government called for a May 3 election as Prime Minister Lawrence Wong seeks a mandate to tackle cost-of-living concerns and lead a nation that has long benefitted from global trade into a complicated new era. Wong called on President Tharman …

North Carolina's House Bill 780 – 'The Good Dad Act' – Set to Launch July 1, 2025

A nationwide movement is well underway! RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Good Dad Act Committee proudly announces the upcoming implementation of North Carolina House Bill 780, known as the "Good Dad Act,…

Sixth Ukraine Action Summit Drew Over 600 Advocates to Support Peace for Ukraine

Organized by the American Coalition for Ukraine, the Summit featured 450 Capitol Hill meetings and direct engagement with top U.S. lawmakers from all states. WASHINGTON DC, MD, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The sixth …

'Flowers of Ukraine' a Rare Russian Perfume Bottle from 1914 to be Auctioned

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, April 19 a lifetime collection of distinctive 1920’s commercial and Czechoslovakian perfume bottles will land in new collections when it is sold by the Perfume …

MITI Partners to Elevate Aeronautical Futures for Students Across Texas

Advance Air Mobility for Future Jobs SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- McQueen Innovative Transport Inc. (MITI), a trailblazer in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with …

U.S. Government Receives Failing Grade Amid Growing $158.6 Trillion Debt

Truth in Accounting releases its annual Financial State of the Union on Tax Day CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Americans file their taxes, Truth in Accounting (TIA) has released its latest Financial State of …

Women Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Travel to Meet Palestinian Women

Nobel Peace Prize laureates Jody Williams, Tawakkol Karman and Shirin Ebadi travel to Jordan and the West Bank to meet women resisting violence and occupation AMMAN, JORDAN, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid the growing humanitarian …

Custom Apparel and Tariff Uncertainty: Bolt Printing’s Perspective

Bolt Printing addresses the challenges posed by shifting global trade policies and tariffs, emphasizing their significant impact on the custom apparel industry. BROOKFIELD, CT, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …

Edward DuCoin Joins ABA Criminal Justice Section to Support Justice Reform

LAUREL SPRINGS, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Edward DuCoin, entrepreneur and author of the forthcoming book Indicted Loyalty, Convicted Logic, has joined the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Criminal Justice Section. …

AIDA Country Report on Cyprus – 2024 Update

|Published on: 15th April 2025|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on Cyprus provides a detailed overview on legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum seekers and content of …

The Last Untapped Power Source in America

WASHINGTON, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For decades, the United States has outsourced its strength—its manufacturing, its energy, its materials. But according to Jim Rickards, a former advisor to the U.S. Treasury and intelligence community, the …

MENA Energy Recap, Q1 2025: Tariffs and Sanctions Loom Large as Trump Returns

The MENA Energy Recap is a quarterly review of key energy developments that took place in the Middle East and North Africa region from January to March 2025 and what they signal for the months ahead. The recap views these developments through the lenses of …

Harris At Least Mentioned Fed Contracts to Small Businesses in 2024, Says Bruce de Torres, ASBL Communications Director

But the media seems to have exaggerated her statement de Torres adds PETALUMA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “On September 4, 2024, Kamala Harris told North Hampton, New Hampshire, ‘We will increase federal contracts …

‘The American Lockbox’: Long-Sealed Federal Asset May Finally Be Unlocked

WASHINGTON, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to national security advisor and legal strategist Jim Rickards, America may be days away from opening what he calls the country’s “greatest financial lockbox”—a trove of physical wealth that has …

NPAC Launches National Accreditation Program to Advance Excellence in Nurse Practitioner Education and Training

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada (NPAC) is proud to announce the official launch of its National Accreditation Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative dedicated …

Policy Earthquake: Supreme Court Ruling Reignites Debate Over America’s Untapped Natural Reserves

WASHINGTON, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A quiet legal shift could have seismic consequences for the U.S. economy and national policy. According to Jim Rickards, former advisor to the CIA and U.S. Treasury, the Supreme Court’s recent dismantling of …

Icelandic Art Student’s ‘Living’ QR Code Mural Debuts at Bergen Kunsthall After Free Expression Dispute

Bergen Kunsthall reinstates controversial MFA mural linking to a live digital artwork after institutional pushback raises free expression concerns. BERGEN, NORWAY, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An artwork that was nearly censored ahead of …

Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative 1977 Perfumes Hit the Auction Block

Only 25 Sets of these perfumes were created by Stuart Devlin and Stanley Hall LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, April 19 a lifetime collection of distinctive 1920’s commercial and Czechoslovakian perfume …

U.S. Representative Greg Landsman Honored with 2025 Friend of CACFP Award

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National CACFP Association proudly announces U.S. Congressional Representative Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) as the recipient of the 2025 Friend of CACFP Award. This prestigious …

Children affected by war receive support in new OSCE-equipped spaces in Ukraine

Three dedicated centres equipped to provide psychological assistance to children affected by war and their caregivers were opened on 15 April — two in Vinnytsia and one in Pohrebyshche. The initiative is implemented by the OSCE Support Programme for …

Albanian authorities make social media work for youth crime prevention at OSCE workshop

Representatives from Albanian authorities joined child-protection specialists and young people in Tirana on 14–15 April to explore how social media can be used to prevent youth involvement in crime. The workshop was organized by the OSCE Transnational …