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Remit now? Rupee, peso exchange rates stay weak in UAE

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of January 5 - against the UAE dirham

Philippines corruption is brutal: New law could end it

New era for Philippine infrastructure: How ARROW Act is transforming ‘right-of-way' law

Over the next 15 years, the Philippines is set to be the fastest-growing construction market, averaging over 6 per cent growth per annum, according to Oxford Economics and Aon. SteelAsia is involved in significant projects – high-rises, bridges, and the $8.3-billion 33-km Manila Subway project (shown in photo).

Magnitude 5.4 quake hits northeastern India

Moderate shallow quake centred 3km near Dhing, close to India's border with Bhutan

5.4-magnitude quake hits northeastern India

How tip-off stopped an infant from being buried alive

A chilling superstition-linked ritual in Karnataka nearly claimed a toddler before rescue

The Karnataka case is being treated as both a child protection and criminal matter.

AI meets public healthcare in India’s 1st AI clinic

What the country’s first government-run AI clinic does, how it works, and why it matters

AI tools will assist in interpreting X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, MRI reports and laboratory investigations, helping doctors improve accuracy and speed of diagnosis.

Police outpost toilet linked to Indore water deaths

Sewage pit built above drinking water pipeline suspected to have poisoned residents

Security forces reach the spot as BJP workers, along with locals, hold a protest against the Congress delegation at the Bhagirathpura area on the water contamination issue, in Indore on Saturday.

Search for mobile signal ends in fatal high-rise fall

As his mobile phone had no network inside flat, he went to balcony to search for a signal

The deceased, Ajay Garg, was working as an executive director at IOC in Delhi and was staying with his wife at the ATS One Hamlet society.

Why FIA launches pre-departure desks for travellers

New service offers guidance on visas, immigration procedure aiming to prevent offloading

Passengers arrive at the immigration counter at the Islamabad International Airport. File photo

Watch: Pakistan Air Force tests Taimoor cruise missile

State-of-the-art missile enhances operational flexibility, and technological self-reliance

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor Weapon System

OFWs in Dubai: Don’t miss the Serbisyo Caravan 2026

Filipinos joining the OFW Serbisyo Caravan must pre-register online to secure slots

OFW Serbisyo Caravan at The Dubai World Trade Centre on Aug 3, 2025.

Fire destroys 500+ bikes at Thrissur railway station

Blaze breaks out at parking area near platform no. 2

Firefighters battled flames for half an hour before bringing the blaze under control.

Road accident in Medina kills four from Kerala family

Three daughters critical after vehicle collides with truck near Medina

The accident occurred while the family was returning to Jeddah after performing Umrah in Mecca. [Illustrative image]

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