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Bank Holiday Today: Banks Closed in Most States on Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima | Udaipur Kiran

New Delhi, November 5 (Udaipur Kiran): Today, Wednesday, November 5, 2025, several states across India are observing a bank holiday on account of Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartik Purnima, and Raas Purnima. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has included this date in its November 2025 bank holiday list, meaning that most public and private sector […]

Hurricane Melissa: 25 dead in Haiti floods; river bursts banks, homes swept away

Hurricane Melissa impact (AP) At least 25 people died in the southern coastal town of Petit-Goave, Haiti after severe flooding from Hurricane Melissa swept through the area, local officials said Wednesday.Mayor Jean Bertrand Subrème told The Associated Press that the La Digue river burst its banks and flooded nearby homes. Dozens of houses collapsed, and […]

Could recent in-flight fire incidents prompt UAE carriers to restrict power banks and lithium-ion batteries? | World News

Aviation experts suggest recent flight fires could impact UAE carriers to restrict power banks, devices with lithium-ion batteries on board. Image: Representative Image The recent lithium battery fire aboard an Air China flight on October 18 has once again spotlighted the growing aviation safety concerns related to power banks and lithium-ion batteries. Flight CA139, traveling […]

Reminder for travelers: No power banks allowed on Emirates flights from October 1 | World News

Emirates bans in-flight use of power banks from October 1, citing safety risks and industry incidents/Image: Emirates Starting October 1, 2025, Emirates will strictly ban the use of power banks on all its flights. Passengers can still carry one power bank under 100Wh in their carry-on but are prohibited from using or charging it during […]

Is UPI available in Gulf countries? How Indian expats can use UPI across banks and apps: All you need to know | World News

Since 2022, UPI has expanded to the GCC, with Qatar and Oman becoming the latest countries to join/ Representative image The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has rapidly gained global attention for revolutionizing digital payments in India, and its expansion is now making waves in the Middle East, especially across the GCC nations. UPI, which allows […]

US dollar holds steady against Egyptian pound across major banks on September 1 | World News

The US dollar remained steady at EGP 48.54 for buying and EGP 48.64 for selling across major Egyptian banks/Representative Image The US dollar exchange rate remained stable against the Egyptian pound during midday trading on Monday, September 1, 2025, reflecting a consistent trend across major state-owned and private sector banks. No fluctuations were recorded compared […]

Hurricane Erin nears US East coast: North Carolina’s outer banks hit; NHC warns of ‘life-threatening surf and currents’ | World News

Hurricane Erin nears US East coast: North Carolina’s outer banks hit; NHC warns of ‘life-threatening surf and currents’ (Pic credit: AP) The National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned of “life-threatening surf and currents” along much of the US East coast as Hurricane Erin’s outer bands brushed North Carolina on Wednesday evening.A storm surge warning was issued […]

UAE: No more power banks on Emirates flights? What to know about new policy starting October 1 | World News

Power banks use lithium-ion batteries where ions move between electrodes; overheating or damage can cause thermal runaway, leading to fires/ Image generated using AI for illustrative and creative purposes Starting October 1, 2025, Emirates will implement a strict new safety policy prohibiting the use of power banks on all its flights. The measure aims to […]

UAE banks are ditching SMS OTPs? Here’s what to know about app-based verification | World News

Mobile authentication is set to replace SMS OTPs as UAE banks tighten digital security/ Representative Image TL;DR UAE banks will stop using SMS and email OTPs for online and money transfer verifications In-app authentication will be the new standard for confirming transactions The shift begins July 25, 2025, with full rollout required by March 31, […]

Boom boom Bibi: Netanyahu banks on Iran war for comeback- but would it be his ‘phoenix’ moment?

In the immediate aftermath of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared politically and personally battered. Long known for projecting strength and security, Netanyahu looked like a diminished figure, blindsided by the deadliest assault in Israel’s history and engulfed in public outrage. His approval ratings plummeted, and many began […]