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How India turned payments into participation
13+ hour, 14+ min ago (1086+ words) UPI has emerged as a blueprint for digital economies worldwide A vegetable seller in a small town in Rajasthan scans a QR code taped to her cart, and the money reaches her account before the customer has even walked away....
Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi announces walk-in passport services for some Indian expats in UAE
18+ hour, 22+ min ago (439+ words) Five categories of applicants can now access walk-in slots at 16 ICAC centres by Alhind Abu Dhabi: The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has announced that walk-in appointments for select categories of passport, visa and attestation applicants will now be accepted…...
Kerala woman arrested for allegedly duping 51 job seekers with Oman offers
12+ hour, 21+ min ago (351+ words) Police say 51 victims paid up to Rs75,000 each for visas that never arrived A 59-year-old woman has been arrested by Kerala Police for allegedly cheating job seekers with promises of lucrative employment in Oman and collecting money for visa processing and…...
India's housing future lies in climate-smart design
12+ hour, 53+ min ago (629+ words) Building with nature is shaping India’s approach to sustainable homes “We’ve been living here since 2021, and we never had a reason to install ACs,” says Mathew. “Only during about a week of peak summer does it become slightly uncomfortable. Otherwise,…...
SBI: Digital first, customer first, nation always
13+ hour, 27+ min ago (325+ words) Seamless digital banking and tailored solutions for NRIs worldwide SBI endeavours to provide seamless banking experience to the Indian diaspora through its global network of 244 foreign offices spread across 29 countries. A host of banking services are available 24X7 through digital offering…...
Devdutt Padikkal marks comeback with classy 167 against Sri Lanka
13+ hour, 9+ min ago (512+ words) India finish day two on 460-9 after rain limits play to just 43 overs in Galle Galle: Comeback star Devdutt Padikkal hit a polished 167 as India scored 460-9 on a rainy second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on…...
Thumbay Group: Three decades of transforming healthcare and education
13+ hour, 19+ min ago (319+ words) Building a global network of academic hospitals, research hubs and training centres Thumbay Group, founded in 1997 by Dr Thumbay Moideen, enters its 30th year in the UAE, marking nearly three decades of growth from a pioneering medical education initiative into a…...
Strait of Hormuz standoff: Three vessels attacked in 72 hours as threat stays severe
13+ hour, 15+ min ago (465+ words) Unknown projectiles, drifting mines and GNSS jamming compound danger to vessels Three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz over a 72-hour period, with maritime authorities maintaining a severe threat level amid continuing regional tensions. The latest assessment…...
BRIDGE Summit 2027 set for Yas Island with year-round global platform planned
18+ hour, 43+ min ago (557+ words) Abu Dhabi: BRIDGE Summit will return to Abu Dhabi in late November or early December 2027, with the BRIDGE Alliance Board approving a new development road map aimed at turning the event into a year-round global platform. The second edition will…...
Nikai Group: Eighty years of freedom, one enduring spirit
13+ hour, 31+ min ago (152+ words) Nikai Chairman hails UAE–India bond and diaspora’s second home Today, as India marks 80 years of independence, there is a particular weight to this anniversary, not of burden, but of pride. Eighty years is not merely a milestone; it is…...