Results for Pasir Ris-Changi GRC in GE2025 People's Action Party (PAP) 67.66% Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA) 32.34% The People's Action Party (PAP) has won Pasir Ris-Changi GRC with 67.66 per cent of votes over the Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA). PAP received 60,887 votes while SDA received 29,109 votes. The PAP's team for Pasir Ris-Changi GRC is led by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Leader of the House Indranee Rajah. Her team comprises of Senior Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office Desmond Tan, Sharael Taha and new face Valerie Lee. Indranee was previously MP for Tanjong Pagar GRC, a PAP stronghold. The SDA's team is led by party Chairman Desmond Lim and includes secretary-general Abu Mohamed, Harminder Pal Singh and new member Chia Yun Kai.
The People's Action Party (PAP) was voted back to power again, winning 51 of 97 parliamentary seats so far. The simple majority was secured after it won Pasir Ris-Changi GRC and Mountbatten SMC. Returning Officer Han Kok Juan announced the first poll results at about 11.10pm on Saturday (May 3), with PAP's Melvin Yong securing the party's first elected seat by claiming Radin Mas SMC. The ballot results for 12 SMCs including Jalan Kayu, Tampines Changkat, Jurong Central, Pioneer, Bukit Panjang and Potong Pasir as well as eight GRCs including the four-MP Marsiling-Yew Tee and five-MP Tanjong Pagar were subsequently announced, with all but Hougang SMC going to the PAP. WP's Dennis Tan successfully retained the party stronghold of Hougang SMC, securing one opposition seat in Parliament.
Results for Mountbatten SMC in GE2025 Gho Sze Kee (PAP) 63.84% Jeremy Tan 36.16% The People's Action Party's (PAP) Gho Sze Kee has won Mountbatten SMC against independent candidate Jeremy Tan with 63.84 per cent of the votes. Gho received 12,507 votes while Tan received 7,083 votes. Mountbatten SMC has 22,843 electors. In GE2020, PAP won Mountbatten SMC with a vote share of 73.82 per cent against People's Voice. Former MP Lim Biow Chuan retires from politics At a press conference on April 20, Manpower Minister Dr Tan See Leng announced that four-term MP Lim Biow Chuan — who represented Mountbatten SMC from 2011— will retire from politics. Dr Tan added that Gho, 46, will bring a «refreshing» look to Mountbatten.
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has accused the Centre of misleading the Supreme Court with inflated figures regarding Waqf properties. AIMPLB claims the government's affidavit manipulates statistics and falsely depicts a shocking increase since 2013.
The All India Patent Officers Association has petitioned the Supreme Court for a CBI investigation into the alleged unauthorized access granted to Kaizen Institute, a private multinational firm, to the Intellectual Property Office's internal data servers.
The Supreme Court is set to hear a plea on May 5 regarding BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's alleged derogatory remarks against the court and CJI. The petition seeks suo motu contempt proceedings, citing an attack on judicial dignity. Dubey criticized the Supreme Court's handling of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, claiming the court was overstepping its bounds and provoking religious discord.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, addressing the recent Pahalgam terror attack and its impact on Indo-Pakistani relations. Lavrov advocated for resolving disagreements bilaterally through political and diplomatic channels, referencing the Simla Agreement of 1972 and the Lahore Declaration of 1999.
Australia could get its own version of the UK's decorated Gurkha warriors under a new security treaty expected to allow PNG citizens to join the ADF.
The band has been accused of using IRA paraphernalia to make violent republicanism appear cool to a generation lucky enough to be born after the horrific slaughter of the Troubles.
Moscow has called the move “blasphemous” and “disrespectful” due to Kiev’s open glorification of Nazism Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia is waiting for Kiev to commit to deescalation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com
The refusal to honor the Victory Day truce exposes Kiev’s “neo-Nazi essence,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has spoken to his Indian counterpart amid rising tensions between the South Asian neighbors Read Full Article at RT.com
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Intelligence agencies warned of a potential attack on tourists near Srinagar before the Pahalgam massacre, prompting increased security measures. Despite these efforts, terrorists struck, aiming to disrupt a symbolic event and instill fear. The attack also highlighted concerns about advanced weaponry and the need to avoid equating tourism with peace, while authorities addressed public concerns and halted controversial counter-terror tactics.
The Central government has approved a grant of Rs 291.15 crore for Uttarakhand to bolster disaster mitigation in Joshimath, following Chief Minister Dhami's request. This financial aid aims to support reconstruction and safety measures in the subsidence-affected Himalayan town.
CRPF jawan Munir Ahmed has been dismissed for concealing his marriage to a Pakistani national, a move considered a threat to national security. Ahmed, serving with the 41st battalion, was terminated without inquiry after it was discovered he married Menal Khan via video call and failed to report her visa overstay.
The Uttarakhand government, under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, has established the «District Disaster Resource Network» to enhance the Char Dham Yatra experience. Rudraprayag is the first district to have its own mobile network, offering free WiFi to devotees. This network proved crucial during a disaster in July 2024, aiding rescue efforts and communication when other networks failed.
Britain is now a five-party state, a polling guru said yesterday as the Liberal Democrats and Greens gained scores of councillors in the local elections.
Nearly 260 newly built apartments on densification plots across Reykjavík remain unsold, with only around 40 units sold since the beginning of the year, according to recent data.
The man suspected of holding a tourist hostage on Hverfisgata had been repeatedly flagged as a danger following his release from prison in mid-September last year. He has multiple prior convictions, including for rape and unlawful deprivation of liberty, and served his entire sentence in prison—not released on parole due to concerns about his mental health and behavior.
The right-wing Reform UK has won control of ten of 23 local authorities up for grabs Read Full Article at RT.com
Refinery expansions and diversification efforts may reshape India’s crude sourcing in coming years Read Full Article at RT.com
The limited deployment of Pyongyang’s soldiers in Kursk has managed to avoid a lot of potential pitfalls Read Full Article at RT.com
Officials have said the Abdali Weapon System, which has a range of 450km, is meant to safeguard Islamabad “against any aggression” Read Full Article at RT.com
Dmitry Medvedev has called Trump’s WWII victory claim “pompous nonsense” in response to his May 8 ‘Victory Day’ plan Read Full Article at RT.com
According to Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Zelensky's comments further expose the neo-Nazi nature of the Kiev regime, «which has become a terrorist cell»
«American media are currently publishing all sorts of reports, and sometimes you just can’t make heads or tails of what they’re talking about», Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said
