Defefence Ministry Clears Defence Procurement Worth Rs 2.38 lakh crore

MoD clears additional S-400 air defence missiles for IAF, Dhanush Artillery for Army: New Delhi, March 27, 2026 — In a major boost to India’s defence capabilities, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Friday approved Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for a series of defence procurements worth approximately $25.3 billion USD... Read More

March 19, 2026

SAMHI Hotels Will Acquire 70 Percent Stake in RARE India

SAMHI Hotels Limited has announced its plan to acquire a 70% majority stake in RARE India, marking a significant expansion into the experiential leisure segment. The acquisition represents a strategic move by SAMHI Hotels to diversify its portfolio and tap into the growing demand for heritage hotels, retreats, and experiential stays. Antares Legal’s Role in... Read More

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, India.

March 17, 2026

Petroleum Ministry Drafts Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules of 2025

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) has played a key role in advising the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on the drafting of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2025 (“Rules”), following the introduction of the Oilfield (Regulation and Development) Amendment Act, 2025. The new legislation introduces significant changes to the petroleum sector, including the requirement... Read More

March 5, 2026

President Appoints New Governors for West Bengal, Delhi, and Bihar

The reshuffle was triggered by the resignation of Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose, the Governor of West Bengal, which has been formally accepted by the President. In his place, R.N. Ravi, who previously served as the Governor of Tamil Nadu, has been moved to take charge of West Bengal. Read More

Exponent Energy Funding Sandeep Divakaran.

February 21, 2026

Exponent One Energy Founder Sandeep Divakaran Raises Pre-seed Funding

The SKS Advisor team, led by Navjot Nagure, Senior Associate, and Sandeep Kumar Singh, Managing Partner, guided Divakaran through every phase of the transaction — from term sheet negotiations to closing the deal. Read More

February 17, 2026

Prime Minister Modi, French President Macron Open Tata-Airbus H-125 Helicopter Assembly Line

Tata Airbus H-125 Helicopter Plant India: On February 17, 2026, a significant chapter in the evolving India-France defence partnership was marked with the virtual inauguration of the final assembly line for the Airbus H-125 Light Utility Helicopter. The event, streamed from Mumbai, saw Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron joining virtually,... Read More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Seva Teerth Kartavya Bhavan on Friday (13 Feb, 2026) in New Delhi, India.

February 13, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan, Calls It a New Chapter in India’s Governance Journey

PM Modi Inaugurates Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the inaugural event of Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan-1 & 2 in New Delhi, describing the occasion as a historic milestone in India’s development journey and governance transformation. Read More

February 12, 2026

Govt Clears Rs 3.6 Lakh Crore Defence Deals for 114 Rafale Jets, P-8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft

India’s Defence Acquisition Council Clears $43 Billion Deal for Rafale Fighters, P-8I Maritime Aircraft: New Delhi: In a major push to bolster India’s air and maritime combat capabilities, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on February 12, 2026, approved capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹3.60 lakh crore (₹360,000 crore) — roughly $43 billion USD at current exchange rates. Read More

Singtel-KKR acquire ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC).

February 6, 2026

$10.9 Billion Mega Data Centre Deal: KKR & Singtel Acquire ST Telemedia

Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel) and a KKR-led consortium have acquired ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) in a landmark transaction valued at USD 10.9 billion. The consortium will acquire an 82% stake in STT GDC from parent ST Telemedia for USD 5.1 billion. Upon completion, KKR will hold a 75% stake, while Singtel retains 25%, factoring in the conversion of existing redeemable preference shares. Read More

December 18, 2025

‘Sar tan se juda’ slogan challenges India’s integrity, incites rebellion: Allahabad High Court

Allahabad High Court News: Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has held that the slogan “gustakh-e-nabi ki ek saza, sar tan se juda” (for insulting the Prophet, there is one punishment: beheading) amounts to a challenge to the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India, as it incites people to armed rebellion and undermines the authority of the... Read More