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MANUFACTURING
Airbus Eyes Eight Indian Locations for Final Assembly Line

One Liner: Airbus narrows down to eight potential sites for its first-ever final assembly line in India, signaling a major boost for local aerospace manufacturing.

Airbus has shortlisted eight locations across India to establish its final assembly line, a first for the aerospace giant in the country. This move is part of Airbus's strategy to expand its manufacturing footprint and tap into India's growing aerospace market. The final decision on the location will consider factors like infrastructure, logistics, and talent availability. Setting up this assembly line is expected to create thousands of jobs and enhance India's position as a key player in the global aerospace supply chain, aligning with the country's "Make in India" initiative.

ELECTRONICS
India's Path to 'Viksit Bharat' Faces Unique Challenges Compared to China's Rise

One Liner: India's journey to becoming a developed nation faces unique hurdles, setting it apart from China's rapid ascent.

The Economic Survey 2023-24 highlights that India's quest to become a developed nation, dubbed 'Viksit Bharat,' presents distinct challenges that differ from China's past economic rise. Unlike China, India must navigate a complex democratic system, diverse social landscape, and infrastructure limitations. While China's growth was fueled by state-driven industrialization and export-led policies, India must focus on balancing economic reforms, social welfare, and political consensus. The survey underscores the importance of innovative policy solutions and structural reforms to propel India toward its ambitious development goals, recognizing the need for a tailored approach to overcome its unique obstacles.

TECHNOLOGY
French Developer Capgemini Eyes Growth in India’s Booming Tech Scene

One Liner: Capgemini plans to triple its India workforce by 2025, embracing the nation's tech boom.

Capgemini, a French tech services and consulting giant, is gearing up to significantly expand its workforce in India, aiming to triple its number by 2025. With India's IT sector experiencing rapid growth, the company sees enormous potential in tapping into the country's vast pool of tech talent. This expansion aligns with Capgemini's strategy to enhance its global delivery capabilities and meet the increasing demand for digital transformation services. The move highlights India's importance as a key player in the global technology landscape and Capgemini's commitment to investing in its future.

WORLD

Developments in the fiscal year’s tax budget, coupled with the Supreme Court’s judgment on reserved seats, have cast a shadow on Pakistan’s ability to meet the IMF conditions for a staggering $7 billion loan, as per a statement released by Dawn. The government is presently turning to China’s generosity to help restructure its towering $28 billion debt, which China will likely refuse due to a potential flood of similar requests from nations such as Sri Lanka.

Reliance Industries and Walt Disney Union are bombarded with a barrage of questions from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) regarding a deal worth $8.5 billion in media assets in the home nation, followed by inquiries about its tantalising sports rights. The partnership will undergo thorough scrutiny as the alliance is slated to form an indomitable powerhouse in the entertainment industry. To top it off, it also possesses highly coveted cricket broadcasting rights, strutting 120 TV channels and two streaming avenues.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc., as part of rebooting its South Korean base, has recruited former Morgan Stanley expert Jaehoon Ahn to helm its investment banking business. Ahn will soon be welcomed on board as the managing director in the coming month from SK Bioscience Co., where he formerly added tremendous value as vice president and played a strategic leadership role in its corporate wing. This new onboarding transpires after the former banking head, David Chung, threw in the towel after two decades of excellence.

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Riddle

What word becomes shorter when you add letters to it?

ANSWER TIME!!

Answer(Trivia): Sweden

Answer(Riddle): Short