To create world’s largest seed and pesticide firm, German chemical and pharma giant, Bayer AG acquired global biotech major Monsanto for $66 billion.
The deal is expected to be close by end of 2017.
Strongest Typhoon in 21 years hits Taiwan
Strongest typhoon in last 21 years, Meranti hits southern tip of Taiwan. Though it did not make landfall, it brought violent winds and torrential rainfall to eastern and southern Taiwan.
The deal will represent the biggest pledge of U.S. military assistance made to any country.
Dhaka streets turn in Blood Rivers
Large-scale animal sacrifices on the festival of Eid al-Adha combined with heavy rains turned the streets Bangladesh’s capital into rivers of blood.
Muslims traditionally mark Eid al-Adha, by slaughtering livestock. Usually a goat, sheep or a cow is killed to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim's test of faith.
Anil Ambani’s Reliance Communications agreed to merge its wireless telecom business with Aircel. After the merger, the new entity will become India’s fourth largest mobile phone operator. The merged entity will have second largest spectrum holding among all operators.
RCom and Maxis Communications Berhad (MCB) will each hold 50% stake in merged entity, with equal representation on the Board of Directors and all committees.
On the opening day of Track Asia Cup, India’s Deborah Herold won two gold medals – one in the women’s elite 500m and the second in the team sprint elite event.
India put up a commendable show by bagging six medals – three gold, two silver and one bronze.
Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu formally resigned from BJP by submitting his resignation to BJP chief Amit Shah. He will fight the Punjab Assembly elections under his newly floated political outfit, Awaaz-e-Punjab.