Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 4)

Published Thu, Sep 4, 2025 · 06:30 PM
    • Singapore PM Lawrence Wong (left) and Indian PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Sep 4. PM Wong is on a three-day introductory trip to India to mark 60 years of bilateral relations.
    • Singapore PM Lawrence Wong (left) and Indian PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Sep 4. PM Wong is on a three-day introductory trip to India to mark 60 years of bilateral relations. PHOTO: ST

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