India's Adani crisis spills over into street protests

Adani lost his crown as Asia's richest person and slipped down the global rankings of the wealthy.

7 February 2023

India lets banks use face recognition, iris scan

The Aadhaar card has a unique number tied to an individual's fingerprints, face and eye scan.

14 January 2023

Norway wealth fund has sold its stakes in Adani companies

Norway's sovereign wealth fund at the end of 2022 held a stake in Adani Total worth $83.6 million.

10 February 2023

Indian Supreme Court panel divided over school hijab ban

he BJP, which draws its support mainly from Hindus, says the ban has no political motive.

14 October 2022

Tax hike alone not enough, urgent cost cuts needed: World Bank

According to the World Bank, inflation in the Maldives, which is currently at 4%, is expected to rise to 5.7% this year.

7 May 2023

Twelve rescued after building collapses in India

Television channels showed piles of brick and concrete and police teams clearing the rubble to search for survivors.

25 January 2023

Instant payment system trials begin

The instant payment system is designed to make financial transactions easy and secure with the help of modern technology.

26 July 2023

2 more banks join MMA's instant payment system

The MMA said the banks will start pilot testing of 'Favara' from next Wednesday with the agreement signed on Sunday.

6 November 2023