Dissident Trinamool Congress MPs announced a merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party, seeking recognition as a separate group in Parliament. The Mamata Banerjee-led faction urged the Lok Sabha Speaker not to recognize the split, citing anti-defection laws, while legal experts criticized the move.
The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) has categorically rejected speculation about a potential merger with the Congress, with party leader Derek O'Brien calling the reports "fake news" and "baseless." The clarification follows meetings between top leaders of both parties, aimed at strengthening coordination within the INDIA bloc.
Derek O'Brien, National Joint Secretary of Trinamool Congress, has refuted reports of a party merger, calling them 'fake news'. This comes amid speculation fueled by recent meetings between TMC and Congress leaders, including Mamata Banerjee with Sonia Gandhi and Abhishek Banerjee with Rahul Gandhi, which both parties state are for strengthening opposition coordination.
US investment groups are racing to capitalize on Venezuela's oil sector reopening, with firms like Lionheart Capital targeting underinvested fields. A proposed merger could create the first Nasdaq-listed company offering direct access to Venezuelan oil assets, signaling renewed international interest amid political shifts and Middle East instability.
The US Justice Department has approved Skydance's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing a major regulatory hurdle. The DOJ concluded the merger is unlikely to harm competition or consumers, potentially increasing competition in the media ecosystem. However, state regulators and industry professionals still voice concerns.
The US Department of Justice has approved Skydance's $111bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, a move that could reshape the media landscape. While the DOJ found the deal unlikely to harm competition, California's Attorney General is still reviewing it, citing concerns about industry consolidation and job losses.
Il Dipartimento di Giustizia USA ha approvato l'acquisizione di Warner Bros Discovery da parte di Paramount per 110 miliardi di dollari, senza condizioni. L'accordo, che attende l'approvazione europea, è visto come una vittoria per Paramount e potrebbe ridisegnare il settore dell'intrattenimento.
The US Justice Department has approved Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, finding no evidence it would harm consumers. While Paramount argues the merger will increase competition and offer more value, opponents cite concerns over industry consolidation and political ties.
The U.S. Department of Justice has approved the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount, clearing federal antitrust concerns. While this is a significant step, state attorneys general, including California's, continue their investigations, and European regulatory approval is still pending.
The US Justice Department has approved the $111 billion merger of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance, citing potential benefits for competition and consumers. While the department believes the merger will increase competition, some in Hollywood fear job losses. Antitrust lawsuits are still possible from US states and European regulators.
The Justice Department has closed its antitrust investigation into the proposed $111 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, finding no threat to competition. This decision clears the way for the merger of the two historic studio rivals, despite ongoing antitrust concerns from several states and the European Union.
The US Department of Justice has approved the $111bn merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, citing no harm to competition. However, regulatory reviews continue in the UK and Europe, with concerns about media consolidation and potential job cuts.
The US Justice Department has approved the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance for approximately $111 billion. The antitrust division concluded the deal is unlikely to harm competition or US consumers in streaming, television, or film production and distribution.
Speculation is mounting over a potential merger between SpaceX and Tesla, with SpaceX's IPO on the horizon. SpaceX's amended S-1 filing includes language about future equity issuance, fueling rumors of a deal with Tesla, which Musk leads and envisions as an AI/robotics firm.
SpaceX COO Gwynne Shotwell commented on a potential merger with Tesla, stating it 'might make Elon's life a little easier.' SpaceX's market cap opened above $2 trillion, surpassing Tesla. Shotwell emphasized her current focus on SpaceX's operations.
Quantum Space, a startup developing maneuverable spacecraft for the U.S. military, plans to go public through a $1.2 billion merger with a SPAC. The company aims to capitalize on increased defense spending and the need for advanced orbital capabilities, with its Ranger spacecraft designed to counter rivals like Russia and China.
CNN denies reports it sidelined top fact-checker Daniel Dale to avoid antagonizing Donald Trump, amid Paramount's $110B merger with CNN parent Warner Bros. Discovery. Dale's reduced TV airtime has raised questions, though CNN states his role is multiplatform and dictated by news.
Vedanta's demerger exercise concludes as four entities—Vedanta Aluminium Metal, Vedanta Oil & Gas, Vedanta Power, and Vedanta Iron & Steel—begin trading on Indian stock exchanges on June 15. This move aims to unlock shareholder value and allow each business to pursue sector-specific opportunities with greater flexibility.
Congress has dismissed reports of a merger with Mamata Banerjee's TMC as "totally baseless." General secretary KC Venugopal accused the BJP of "seat chori" amid TMC's internal discord and resignations, while confirming "talks between TMC and Congress leadership on strengthening INDIA alliance."
Trinamool Congress has denied any proposal or discussion about merging with the Congress following a meeting between Rahul Gandhi and Abhishek Banerjee. Sources from both parties dismissed merger rumors as "bogus" and "baseless." The meeting focused on coordinating efforts in West Bengal and strengthening the INDIA bloc for the 2029 Lok Sabha polls.
India's President has approved the merger of REC Ltd into Power Finance Corporation (PFC), following PFC's 2019 acquisition of a majority stake in REC. The Ministry of Power conveyed the approval, and REC will be dissolved post-merger with its assets and liabilities transferred to PFC.
Unipol plans to merge its Bper bank with Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) by late 2027, creating Italy's second-largest banking group. The deal involves Unipol acquiring half of MPS's network from Intesa Sanpaolo and integrating it into Bper, aiming for significant synergies and increased profits.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby dismisses potential mergers, citing economic and regulatory hurdles, after American Airlines rejected a proposed combination earlier this year.
Japan's top appliance retailer Yamada Holdings is in merger talks with Edion, another major player. The combined entity would surpass Nojima, the current second-largest, in scale, though profitability remains a challenge.
