Bangladesh Chief Adviser "deeply saddened" over death of ex-PM Khaleda Zia, calls her a guardian of democracyChief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, on Tuesday expressed his profound grief over the death of former Pri...
30 Dec, 2025, 09.57 AM IST
Israel attacks Iran's South Pars gas field which holds world's largest gas reserve - why does it matter?Tensions escalate as Israel strikes key Iranian oil and gas sites, including the South Pars field, a first in decades of conflict. This act...
16 Jun, 2025, 06.36 PM IST
Pager blasts: Will the dramatic attacks trigger a bigger war?Pager explosions: Hezbollah has accused Israel of a coordinated attack after pagers used by its members exploded in Lebanon and Syria, kill...
18 Sep, 2024, 02.14 PM IST
Aster DM completes separation of Gulf business, plans to add 1,700 beds in India in next 3 yearsAster DM Healthcare has finalized the separation of its India and Gulf (GCC) businesses. A consortium led by Fajr Capital acquired a 65% st...
03 Apr, 2024, 03.43 PM IST
Aster DM in final stage of Gulf business saleAster is planning to add 1500 beds by FY27 and aims to be among the top 3 hospital chains in India. The expansion plan will encompass a mix...
20 Mar, 2024, 08.03 PM IST
Hospital chain Aster DM says deal to sell major stake in Gulf business nearing completionHospital chain Aster DM says deal to sell major stake in Gulf business nearing completion. The company last year agreed to sell a majority ...
20 Mar, 2024, 03.36 PM IST
Aster DM shareholders approve sale of Gulf businessAster DM Healthcare last week said its board is considering plans to distribute to shareholders about 70-80% of the $903 million it will ge...
23 Jan, 2024, 10.37 PM IST
Aster DM wins over Street with a big payout plan“Following deliberations regarding future expansion plans, capex requirements, and cash reserves, the board is desirous to consider the dis...
17 Jan, 2024, 06.14 AM IST
Proxy advisor against Aster DM Healthcare's gulf dealAster DM has proposed two resolutions - the sale of its GCC business to Alpha GCC, a related party transaction, and the sale of subsidiary ...
11 Jan, 2024, 06.21 AM IST
Aster DM to tap private equity investors for its India business"We are getting a lot of inbound interest from investors in the last six months; now it has increased," Dr. Azad Moopen, chairman of Aster ...
01 Dec, 2023, 12.51 AM IST
Aster DM Healthcare shares zoom 15%, hit 52-week high on sale of Gulf business for $1.01 billion“The board of directors of Affinity approved the sale of shares held by Affinity in Aster DM Healthcare FZC to Alpha GCC Holdings Limited a...
29 Nov, 2023, 11.41 AM IST
Aster DM Healthcare sells majority in Gulf business to Alpha for $1.01 billionOut of the total consideration, $903 million is payable at closing of the deal and up to $98.8 million may be received subsequently, subjec...
29 Nov, 2023, 12.31 AM IST
Aster DM sells stake in its Gulf business for $1.01 billionAster DM Healthcare plans to sell its stake in its Gulf business to Alpha GCC Holdings for $1.01 billion, aiming to separate its operations...
28 Nov, 2023, 08.29 PM IST
Aster’s India unit draws suitors valuing business at $1.5 billionPrivate equity firms BPEA EQT and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board are considering acquiring Aster DM Healthcare Ltd.'s assets in India...
11 Oct, 2023, 04.52 PM IST
Aster Healthcare's promoters in talks with private equity groups, look to sell India businessAster DM Healthcare’s founder Azad Moopen is in talks to sell a controlling stake in the India-listed hospital company to private equity fi...
07 Jul, 2023, 06.11 AM IST
- Kashmir still on the boil over terror mastermind
Protests related to Mohammed Afzal continue in Kashmir but not every protestor demands presidential pardon or clemency.
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