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To prevent Elon Musks plan to buy Twitter the board of directors has adopted a strategy

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Twitter Inc. has adopted a safeguard that would protect it from hostile acquisition bids to resist attempts by billionaire investor-inventor Elon Musk to take control of the firm.

Two days after Elon Musk made a bid to buy 100% of Twitter Inc.’s stock to take the firm private and turn it into a stronghold of free expression, Twitter Inc.’s board has devised a new strategy to ensure that no one gains control of the company through open market stock accumulation.

The business has implemented a ‘poison pill’ approach, under which the rights will become exercisable if anyone purchases 15% or more of Twitter’s stock in an unapproved transaction. To shield itself against billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s $43 billion cash acquisition offer, the microblogging tech company devised a limited-duration shareholder rights plan.

The approach aims to ensure that anyone who gains control of Twitter through open market accumulation pays a reasonable control premium to all shareholders.

The firm stated that “the Rights Plan does not exclude the Board from negotiating with parties or accepting an acquisition deal if the Board feels it is in the best interests of Twitter and its shareholders.”

A poison pill defensive technique allows current shareholders to purchase additional shares at a reduced price, diluting the hostile party’s ownership interest. When confronted with hostile takeover circumstances, poison tablets are commonly used.

Twitter chose this method to purchase time to analyze and negotiate any agreement, according to Twitter officials. According to an insider, they could yet accept Elon Musk’s offer.

The Saudi Prince rejects Elon Musk’s bid to buy Twitter.

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc., made an offer to buy Twitter for $54.20 per share in cash on Thursday, valuing the firm at $43 billion. Musk had stated in his SEC filing that he had made his “best and last” offer after accumulating a stake in Twitter of more than 9% earlier this year.

As a result, Twitter’s board of directors convened on Thursday to assess Musk’s proposal to see if it was in the company’s and all of its shareholders’ best interests.

But, al-Waleed bin Talal, a Saudi Arabian billionaire businessman, refused to sell his 5.2 percent interest in Twitter just hours after Tesla CEO Elon Musk offered to buy all of the company’s shares. For turning down Elon Musk’s offer, Talal noted Twitter’s future growth possibilities and low stock valuation.

Amid the uproar, Vanguard funds, a Malvern, Pennsylvania-based investment manager, displaced Elon Musk as Twitter’s largest stakeholder on Friday. Vanguard funds upped their stake in Twitter to 10.3 percent, making it the company’s largest stakeholder.

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Navi Mumbai Police Arrest African National With Rs 1 Crore Worth Of Cocaine In Ulwe

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The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Navi Mumbai Police arrested Jeorge Ocante DaSilva, a 35-year-old native of Guinea, on Monday for possessing 410 grams of cocaine, allegedly intended for illegal sale. Acting on a tip-off, API Alka Patil of the AHTU led a raid at RM Heights Building in Ulwe, where DaSilva was found in possession of the narcotics.

Around 2:30 p.m. on October 28, officers discovered 410 grams of cocaine, valued at approximately Rs 1,02,50,000, hidden in DaSilva’s bedroom. Authorities also seized a mobile phone, a black Tabata weighing scale, scissors, plastic packaging bags, and a sky bag, bringing the total seizure value to Rs 1,02,55,610.

An FIR was filed at Panvel City Police Station under Sections 8(a) and 21(a) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Dasilva was presented in court and remanded to police custody until October 31, 2024. Investigations are ongoing, with the Crime Branch seeking potential accomplices and sources of the narcotics. Notably, Dasilva has a prior NDPS case registered at Nahar Police Station in Mumbai.

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Taloja Society Chairman Detained For Allegedly Abusing Residents And Objecting To Diwali Decorations

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The chairman of a housing society in Taloja Phase One has been detained by Taloja police following allegations of verbal abuse toward residents, including women, and objections to Diwali lighting in the complex. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, sparking outrage among residents.

According to the police, the chairman is accused of abusing a woman with intent to insult her modesty, provoking a breach of peace, and engaging in criminal intimidation. A formal complaint was filed, and the chairman was promptly taken into custody.

The situation intensified after a video of the incident went viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), showing a group of men, allegedly from the housing society, verbally abusing residents and threatening to halt Diwali decorations. The video received widespread attention, with users expressing shock over the treatment of residents.

Police officials confirmed that the chairman’s detention is part of an ongoing investigation into the incident. Residents are awaiting further action as authorities work to address the disturbance and ensure the safety of the community amid Diwali festivities.

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Thane Sees Surge of Nomination Filings for 2024 Vidhan Sabha Election

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The final day for filing nominations for the 2024 Vidhan Sabha General Election witnessed a surge of candidates in Thane district, with a total of 281 applications submitted across 18 assembly constituencies. This high turnout signals a competitive race for seats in the upcoming election.

Among the nominees, 114 candidates represent various political parties, while 167 have filed as independents, reflecting a diverse array of participants aiming to represent Thane’s voters. Nominations were filed throughout the day with election decision officers at each constituency, marking an essential step in the electoral process.

Collector and District Election Decision Officer Ashok Shingare announced that the scrutiny of these nomination forms is scheduled for October 30, 2024. Following this verification process, candidates who wish to withdraw their names from the race may do so until November 4, 2024.

As the election date approaches, Thane’s political landscape appears more dynamic than ever, with a record number of candidates ready to contest the assembly seats, making for an engaging electoral season for voters and candidates alike.

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