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UAE Dirham Slightly Drops to 76.53 PKR, Benefits Pakistani ExpatsPublished on: October 17, 2025 2:20 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- ISLAMABAD - The UAE Dirham (AED) fell slightly to 76.53 PKR on October 16, 2025, down 0.02 PKR from yesterday's 76.55 PKR, according to financial sources. The Dirham's value is ti... Read More


Indonesia strengthens halal ecosystem to drive economic growth

Jakarta, Oct. 17 -- The Head of the Halal Product Guarantee Agency (BPJPH), Ahmad Haikal Hasan, emphasized the importance of Indonesia's efforts to harness the potential of both the national and globa... Read More


Want confirmed train ticket for Diwali or Chhath Puja? Try IRCTC's Vikalp Scheme

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Booking train tickets during peak festive seasons like Diwali or Chhath Puja is often a daunting task. With tickets getting snapped up well in advance, waiting lists can become l... Read More


BOOK REVIEW: Inside Senator Effiong Bob's "The Burden of Legislators in Nigeria"

Nigeria, Oct. 17 -- Senator Effiong Bob's new book, "The Burden of Legislators in Nigeria" serves as an insightful follow-up to Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia's 2009 work "Banana Peel: The Burden of Legislat... Read More


MHA orders judicial inquiry into Leh law and order incident

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday ordered a judicial inquiry into the law and order incident that occurred in Leh town on September 24, which led to police action and ... Read More


Restaurants give Diwali a matcha needed twist

India, Oct. 17 -- The matcha mania isn't dying down anytime soon. Cafes and restaurants across cities are giving matcha an ethnic twist by introducing Diwali specials that include festive flavours. A... Read More


Vietnam boosts tourism cooperation with RoK, Philippines

Ninh Binh, Oct. 17 -- The Department of Tourism and the Tourism Association of the northern province of Ninh Binh, in collaboration with the Vietnam Tourism Association (VTA), held a tourism business ... Read More


Delhi to host 30 major music, cultural festivals in 80 days as city eyes 'Creative Capital' tag

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Delhi is set to groove and rock this festive season. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced that the national capital will host more than 30 major national and internat... Read More


Asian Rowing Championships 2025 open in Hai Phong

Hai Phong, Oct. 17 -- The 2025 Asian Rowing Championships kicked off on October 17 at the Hai Phong Rowing Training Centre, the region's largest rowing event organised by the Asian Rowing Federation (... Read More


The Swadesh Store At Eros Theatres Is Mumbai's Premier Gateway To India's Handmade Heritage

India, Oct. 17 -- Some days, Mumbai can be a bit too much. Grating on your nerves with its oppressive heat, the honking taxis, and the endless pace of people always in a rush to get somewhere. And eve... Read More