India’s new e-passports: Upgrade now for faster, safer travel in UAE

New e-passport: Why Indian expats in UAE should upgrade

Travel smarter: UAE Indians can enjoy safer, faster journeys with India’s e-passports

Too much chai pe charcha? Bengaluru cafés eye charges

Hoteliers discuss ₹500–₹1,000 table charge to curb long stays during peak hours

Across major cities worldwide, cafés and restaurants quietly manage lingering customers through time limits, minimum spends or staff discretion, rather than penalties.

Philippine Bank Secrecy: 1955 law, 2026 problems

RA1405, passed in 1955, was inspired by Swiss-style bank secrecy, absolute confidentiality

On November 28, 2025, Henry Alcantara, ex-DPWH-Bulacan engineer tagged in flood control anomalies, turned over ₱110 million cash to the Philippine government through his lawyer. He has since become a state witness on the multi-billion flood control scandal against key officials.

Manipur on edge as fresh Naga–Kuki clashes in Ukhrul

Internet suspended for five days after arson, firing leave over 30 houses burnt

Security personnel deployed after a violent clash between the Tangkhul and Kuki tribes at Litan village, in Ukhrul on Monday.

Europe looks East as old alliances strain

From India to China, diversification replaces dependence in a changing global order

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi with EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa.

114 Rafales, $39b: India’s biggest arms deal nears nod

Move seen as boosting India–France defence ties ahead of Macron visit

Rafales in Indian service have already seen combat. The jets were deployed during Operation Sindoor, India’s military response to the Pahalgam terror attack in May last year, and have also flown missions in Ladakh.

Pakistan rated less corrupt in latest global index

Index shows modest improvement for Pakistan amid worsening corruption worldwide

CPI shows modest improvement for Pakistan amid worsening corruption worldwide

Ind vs Pak: Do Pakistanis need visa to visit Sri Lanka?

Visa rules explained as India vs Pakistan T20 clash in Colombo triggers travel surge

Travelling for India–Pakistan at T20 World Cup 2026? Here’s the Sri Lanka visa rule

Kerala official arrested in Rs4.5 crore land grab case

Lakshmi, a native of the city, has been named as the ninth accused in the case

According to the police, a 14.5-cent plot of land and a residential house owned by Dora, a Jawaharnagar resident currently living abroad, were illegally taken over in January last year by preparing fake title deeds.

Pakistan’s January remittances surge 15% to $3.5b

Saudi Arabia tops remittance sources, followed by UAE and UK

Sana Tawfik, Head of Research at Arif Habib Limited, said remittances had never touched this level in any previous January, underlining the strength and durability of inflows.

Iconic Filipino group SB Girls to hit Abu Dhabi stage

This hit group entered the big league for their catchy songs and fan anthems

Facebook/Rochelle Pangilinan

Woman dating twin brothers at once: Internet loses it

She’s dating twin brothers — and both families are cool with it, socmed reactions run wild

Nong Fah, 24, from Thailand’s Nakhon Phanom province, has social media in a full meltdown after revealing she’s dating both twin brothers Suea and Sing at the same time. One love story, two identical leads — and the internet cannot cope.

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