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Rajnath Singh-Led Top Defence Body Likely To Clear Acquisition Of 114 Rafale Jets, Key Meeting Tomorrow | India News

Rajnath Singh-Led Top Defence Body Likely To Clear Acquisition Of 114 Rafale Jets, Key Meeting Tomorrow | India News

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Last Updated:February 11, 2026, 21:44 IST The Rafale proposal was cleared by the Defence Procurement Board last month and is expected to be taken up before moving to the PM-led cabinet committee on security for a final nod The planned Rafale acquisition aims to address the steep decline in the squadron strength of the Indian Air Force. (Image: PTI/File) India’s Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is likely to approve 114 additional Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force as it holds a key meeting on Thursday (February 12). The meeting will have major decisions on critical military platforms, with the agenda including proposals that could reshape combat capabilities of the armed forces amid growing security concerns. At the forefront is the likely approval of 114 additional Dassault Rafale jets for the Indian Air Force under the Medium-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme. This proposal – cleared by the Defence Procurement Board last month – is expected to be taken up by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) before being forwarded to the …

Chhattisgarh: ED conducts raids in Bharatmala project land acquisition case

Chhattisgarh: ED conducts raids in Bharatmala project land acquisition case

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The Enforcement Directorate on Monday (December 29, 2025) raided multiple locations in Chhattisgarh as part of investigation into Bharatmala project land acquisition case. The Enforcement Directorate on Monday (December 29, 2025) raided multiple locations in Chhattisgarh as part of an investigation into alleged irregularities in the payment of land acquisition compensation for a Bharatmala project road between Raipur and Vishakapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, official sources said. At least nine premises in the State capital, Raipur, and Mahasamund are being searched, they said. The case pertains to alleged irregularities in the payment of compensation for the acquisition of land for the Raipur-Vishakhapatnam economic corridor under the Bharatmala Project. Premises linked to individuals like Harmit Singh Khanuja, his alleged associates, some government officials and landowners are being covered as part of the operation, the officials said. The ‘Bharatmala Pariyojana’ envisages the development of about 26,000 km of economic corridors, which, along with the Golden Quadrilateral and North-South and East-West Corridors, are expected to carry the majority of the freight traffic on roads. Published – December 29, 2025 …

17 years on, Karnataka HC quashes land acquisition originally obtained for Bengaluru-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor Project | Legal News

17 years on, Karnataka HC quashes land acquisition originally obtained for Bengaluru-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor Project | Legal News

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The Karnataka High Court recently quashed the acquisition of a one-acre land parcel in Bengaluru South’s Thalaghattapura, originally acquired 17 years ago for the Bengaluru-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor Project (BMICP). The order was passed by a single-judge bench of Justice KS Hemalekha on December 5 and made public Wednesday. In this case, the owner, one Rathna Reddy, had approached the court against the acquisition, claiming to be the owner who was still in possession of the property. The petitioner claimed that despite 17 years passing since the final acquisition notification in 2008, the state had neither awarded compensation nor taken possession; moreover, there was a June 2025 order from the Planning Office of the BMICP which stated that no ramp/link interchange, etc, was planned on that particular survey number property. The petitioner also pointed to proceedings before the Supreme Court, where the Karnataka government had filed an affidavit stating that 554 acres of excess land had been handed over, with no further land to be delivered. Before the bench, Reddy’s counsel argued that the acquisition proceedings …

Kerala HC quashes key stages in Sabarimala greenfield airport land acquisition

Kerala HC quashes key stages in Sabarimala greenfield airport land acquisition

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Kochi, The Kerala High Court has set aside crucial stages of the land acquisition process for the proposed Sabarimala greenfield airport, holding that the state failed to properly assess the minimum land actually required for the project. Kerala HC quashes key stages in Sabarimala greenfield airport land acquisition On December 30, 2022, the state government issued an order granting sanction for the acquisition of 2,570 acres of land, comprising the Cheruvally Estate and an additional 307 acres located outside it. Justice C Jayachandran, delivering the judgment on a writ petition filed by Ayana Charitable Trust and its managing trustee Dr Siny Punnoose, ruled the decision-making process under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, was legally flawed. The court, in its December 19 order, directed the state to restart the process by conducting a fresh social impact assessment limited to examining the minimum land requirement, followed by a fresh appraisal by the expert group and reconsideration by the government. The petitioners had challenged several government actions, including …

Is Crunchyroll in Trouble? Netflix’s Warner Bros Acquisition Could Change Everything for Anime Fans

Is Crunchyroll in Trouble? Netflix’s Warner Bros Acquisition Could Change Everything for Anime Fans

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Netflix’s Warner Bros Acquisition Could Change Crunchyroll’s Streaming Fate (Photo Credit –Crunchyroll/Facebook) Warner Bros. just became the center of a very loud streaming whisper after Netflix announced its multi-billion-dollar acquisition, a move that could quietly flip the anime streaming scene on its head. With Warner Bros. comes HBO Max, a platform already packed with major anime titles, pulling Netflix even closer to the top of the anime food chain. Crunchyroll’s Position In The Anime Streaming Market Now, even though at first glance, this looks like a win for viewers, due to fewer subscriptions, more shows in one place, and less jumping between apps, there is still a soft worry under the excitement. When Netflix owns more anime instead of funding new ones, the future output could slow down. Just a decade ago, anime streaming in America lived in one house as Crunchyroll stood alone. Netflix carried a few big names like Attack on Titan, but Crunchyroll had those and far more. It mixed major hits, and serious fans stayed there without thinking twice. However, that …

Multiplex Association of India fears Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros threatens India’s theatrical releases

Multiplex Association of India fears Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros threatens India’s theatrical releases

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The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) on Saturday raised concerns over Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, stating that it poses a direct competition and economic threat to India’s theatrical and broader film industry. Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. have announced an $82.7 billion deal for Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. film and TV studios, HBO Max, and HBO. Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) The Acquisition of Warner Bros, one of the world’s leading studios, by a dominant streaming platform that has historically deprioritised theatrical releases, poses a direct economic threat to India’s broader film economy, MAI said in a statement. On Friday, Netflix said it has struck a deal with Warner Bros Discovery to buy the legacy Hollywood giant’s studio and streaming business for USD 72 billion. The cash-and-stock deal also includes its namesake television and motion picture division, Warner owns HBO Max streaming services and DC Studios. The transaction is expected to close after Warner separates …

Adobe Aims at Via Semrush Acquisition

Adobe Aims at Via Semrush Acquisition

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Source: Adobe Adobe is making a $1.9 billion bet that AI-driven discovery is the new battleground for brand visibility. The company is moving to acquire Semrush, aiming to strengthen its edge as search shifts toward LLM-powered recommendations. In its announcement, Adobe said the all-cash deal will bring Semrush’s advanced tools into its marketing stack to help brands stay visible across traditional search and AI-driven channels. Shareholder commitments smooth the way Adobe said its boards and Semrush’s have signed off on the agreement, clearing a major hurdle for the acquisition. The deal is slated to close in the first half of 2026, pending regulatory review and a final shareholder vote. Semrush’s founders and key investors, who control more than 75% of voting power, have already committed their support. Market reaction was swift. Semrush shares jumped 74% for their biggest single-day gain on record, while Adobe slipped about 2% following the announcement. AI search is changing the rules of visibility Adobe said customer behavior is shifting as people rely more on AI systems for recommendations and purchasing …

Agra has 19 shows against 2400 shows of De De Pyaar De 2, Kanul Behl and 49 other filmmakers demand transparency in programming, fair OTT acquisition policies | Bollywood News

Agra has 19 shows against 2400 shows of De De Pyaar De 2, Kanul Behl and 49 other filmmakers demand transparency in programming, fair OTT acquisition policies | Bollywood News

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Days after Kanu Behl’s Agra finally released in theatres, it appears the film is not receiving a fair number of screens or showtimes. In response, more than 50 members of the film fraternity—including Behl, Nandita Das, Rima Das, and Varun Grover—have issued a joint statement calling for equitable showtimes, transparency in programming, independent film showcase cycles, public-private exhibition support, and fair OTT acquisition policies. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The joint statement read: “Over the last decade, Indian independent cinema has carried the country’s creative identity to the world—premiering at Cannes, Venice, Berlin, Sundance, Locarno, Rotterdam and Busan. These films have expanded the idea of what Indian stories can be. They have been celebrated globally for their honesty, courage and craft.” The statement continued, “And yet, within India, these films continue to fight simply to be seen.” Citing the current struggle of Agra, the signatories said that despite the film’s international acclaim, awards, extensive media coverage, and evident audience interest, it is still struggling to secure fair and accessible showtimes across multiplexes. Story continues below this …

AC Milan and Inter complete acquisition of San Siro for new stadium project | Football News

AC Milan and Inter complete acquisition of San Siro for new stadium project | Football News

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AC Milan and Inter Milan have teamed up to complete the acquisition of the San Siro stadium and surrounding land from the city authorities, in a further step towards demolishing the venue and building a new one, the two clubs said on Wednesday. AC Milan and Inter, owned by US investment funds RedBird and Oaktree respectively, have hired architectural firms Foster + Partners and Manica to work on a new stadium with a capacity of 71,500, part of a broader redevelopment of the area with commercial and residential buildings. The old ground, which the clubs share, will be demolished except for a heritage section comprising part of its second tiers. Story continues below this ad Prosecutors in Milan have opened an investigation into alleged bid-rigging in the deal, judicial sources said on Wednesday, following a complaint from another group who said they wanted to make an offer but did not have sufficient time. The complaint is not expected to block the deal. Italy is under pressure to upgrade its soccer stadiums, driven by foreign investors …

PMC reserves ₹500 cr for land acquisition for Katraj – Kondhwa Road widening

PMC reserves ₹500 cr for land acquisition for Katraj – Kondhwa Road widening

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In a bid to ease traffic congestion on the busy Katraj-Kondhwa road, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has fast-tracked construction of an alternative route. Municipal commissioner Naval Kishore Ram conducted an on-site inspection of the work near Shatrunjay Temple on Saturday afternoon and directed officials to ensure speedy and high-quality completion. The civic body has already made financial provisions for land acquisition to widen the main road to 50 metres, with plans to take up full-scale development once land possession is completed. (HT) “The alternative route must be completed quickly and with the best quality so that citizens can benefit at the earliest,” Ram said during the visit, where he reviewed progress with officials from the roads department, project consultants, and other stakeholders. The alternative road is being developed to divert vehicular load from the existing Katraj-Kondhwa road until the main stretch is fully upgraded. The civic body has already made financial provisions for land acquisition to widen the main road to 50 metres, with plans to take up full-scale development once land possession is …