Japan ends 80-year-old self-imposed rule to sell weapons abroad — what does it mean for India

Japan, shifting from its pacifist constitution, is now poised to export lethal weapons. This significant policy change, driven by regional security concerns, allows Tokyo to leverage its advanced defense technology. The move opens new avenues for its burgeoning defense industry, potentially transforming Japan into a major global arms supplier. The Japanese government under Prime Minister…

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Moody’s cuts India FY27 growth forecast to 6%, cites energy shocks and weaker consumption

Moody’s Ratings has lowered India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6%, down from an earlier estimate of 6.8%, citing weaker consumer demand and slower industrial performance amid rising energy and input costs linked to the West Asia conflict.For FY26, the agency expects India’s GDP growth to be 7.6%, according to official estimates, as reported by ET.The…

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US stocks today: Wall Street inches higher as markets eye ceasefire deadline; Dow jumps 300 points, S&P 500 remains flat

US stocks moved higher on Tuesday, as investors remained optimistic over a possible extension of the US-Iran ceasefire. Markets showed early strength, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.56% or 279 points to 49,721.56 around 8 pm IST. The S&P 500 inched up 0.2% to 7,129, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 96 points or…

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76% of UK universities report drop in Indian students as international enrolments fall 31% ahead of new visa rules | World News

Indian student enrolments fall across 76% of UK universities, survey reveals. Indian student enrolments at UK universities have declined, with new data showing a broader fall in international postgraduate intake ahead of tighter visa rules.A survey by the British Universities International Liaison Association found that 70% of UK universities reported fewer international students joining courses…

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