India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of 23% equity shareholding of TM International Logistics Ltd. by Tata Steel Ltd. The proposed combination pertains to the acquisition by Tata Steel Ltd. (Tata Steel) of the entire shareholding comprising 23% equity shares held by one of the existing joint venture partners, i.e., IQ Martrade Holding Und Management GmbH (IQ Martrade) in TM International Logistics Lim...
India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of additional shareholding of Acko Technology & Services Private Limited by General Atlantic Singapore ACK Pte. Ltd. The Proposed Combination envisages acquisition of additional shareholding of Acko Technology & Services Private Limited (Target) by General Atlantic Singapore ACK Pte. Ltd. (Acquirer) on a fully diluted basis, crossing the threshold of 25%, pursu...
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The UDISE+ Report 2025-26 presents a comprehensive assessment of school education in India, covering 14.67 lakh schools, 1.03 crore teachers, and 24.72 crore students. It highlights improvements in enrolment, Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER), teacher availability, pupil-teacher ratios, retention and transition rates, alongside reduced dropout rates. The report also records progress in digital and physical infrastructure, greater partici...
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today graced the Ruby and Silver Jubilee Valedictory Celebrations of SASTRA Deemed University at its campus in Thanjavur and congratulated the University on completing important milestones in its journey of academic excellence. Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan wished SASTRA continued success in all its endeavours and expressed confidence that it would grow further as a "temple of learning and excell...
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today graced the 11th Convocation of the Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) at Thiruvarur and congratulated the graduating students on reaching an important milestone in their lives. Addressing the graduates, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan said a convocation celebrates not merely the award of degrees but the transformative power of education, the pursuit of knowledge and the dedication, perse...
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has announced an ex-gratia from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) of Rs. 2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased, along with Rs. 50,000 for those injured in the mishap in Birbhum, West Bengal. In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office shared: "In the wake of the mishap in Birbhum, West Bengal, PM @narendramodi has announced Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each dec...
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has announced an ex-gratia from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) of Rs. 2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased, along with Rs. 50,000 for the injured in the unfortunate incident in Lakhisarai, Bihar. In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office shared: "PM @narendramodi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF to be given to the next of kin of each deceased in the un...
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed deep anguish over the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy in Birbhum, West Bengal. The Prime Minister extended his condolences to those who have lost their loved ones and prayed for the early recovery of the injured. He added that the local administration is actively assisting those affected in the mishap. In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office shared: "Anguished to hear abo...
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, today met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office shared: "Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri @Dev_Fadnavis met Prime Minister @narendramodi. @CMOMaharashtra" Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a stampede in Lakhisarai, Bihar. The Prime Minister stated that his thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief and prayed for the earliest recovery of the injured. He added that the local administration is actively assisting those affected. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote: "Pained by the loss of lives due to a st...