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₹200 crore per engine: The price tag stalling a landmark India-US defence pact
The India-US GE F414 engine deal has hit a roadblock after steep price escalation pushed costs beyond ₹200 crore per engine. DRDO is now evaluating alternative engine options for the AMCA fighter ...
India panel proposes simulator-heavy pilot licence to ease crew shortage, document shows
By Abhijith Ganapavaram NEW DELHI, June 24 (Reuters) - An Indian government panel has proposed a new pilot licence option that would shift more training into simulators and cut the time cadets spend ...
Walmart’s Flipkart plans India quick commerce expansion ahead of IPO
By Dhwani Pandya MUMBAI, June 24 (Reuters) - Walmart's Flipkart is speeding up expansion of its "quick commerce" business in India, with plans to add 500 more neighbourhood warehouses across the ...
CNBC Daily Open: Tech rout, MSCI moves on Indonesia and South Korea in focus
Global sell-off in tech stocks continues to rattle markets which spilled over to precious metals amid worries of higher interest rates.
Indonesia wins time, not trust, as MSCI extends emerging-market review
Indonesia has retained its emerging-market status for now after MSCI extended its review until November, but concerns over transparency, market accessibility and investor confidence continue to cast a ...
MSCI Keeps Indonesia as Emerging Market, Warns of Concerns
MSCI will continue to assess the effectiveness and sustainability of Indonesia's capital market reform until November 2026.
MSCI keeps close watch on Indonesia as emerging market, downgrade possible
The global index provider has decided to maintain Indonesia's status as an emerging market in view of ongoing reforms, but says a downgrade is still possible if "sufficient progress" is not made by ...
China shows aircraft carrier’s “dangerous” encounter with Japanese warship
China accused Japan of provocative maneuvers during the carrier group's deployment.
Lebanon will offer ‘golden visa’ for six-figure investors, amid economic crisis
In addition to the half a million dollars injected into the Lebanese economy, the process would also require prospective visa recipients to pay a $50,000 fee to the government.