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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: Acquisition

How SC interpreted key constitutional provisions while curtailing state acquisition of private property

SC said the intention behind placing directive principles of state policy in the Constitution was not for them to be rigid but for them to change with the circumstances and times.

India is the next target for global acquisition companies, Nomura says

In India, Nomura expects equal revenue contributions from equity capital markets, mergers, acquisitions & financing. More initial public offerings are also expected this year.

Vaccine solidarity? How rich nations used political, economic clout to get ahead in queue

A look at the vaccine acquisition numbers raises serious doubt about global solidarity in Covid-19 resistance.

15th Finance Commission to set up expert panel to look at roll-on fund, cess for defence

Defence ministry has demanded a fund for purchases that would roll on to the next fiscal if not utilised. But finance ministry has been against it.

L&T’s $1.6 billion hostile acquisition plan faces criticism from takeover target

Software developer Mindtree said Larsen & Turbos' hostile bid was jeopardising its company's success and could have damaging consequences for the business.

Billionaire Adani nearing acquisition of GMR power plant

Adani Power Ltd will reportedly take over about 38 billion rupees of loans out of a total of 58 billion rupees that GMR Chhattisgarh Energy Ltd owes.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.