India, June 24 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

The Competition Commission of India has approved the combination involving acquisition in Aakash Educational Services Limited by Manipal Health Systems Private Limited and Manipal Education and Medical Group India Private Limited.

Manipal Health Systems Private Limited (Acquirer-1) is a company registered in India and is owned and controlled by resident Indians. Acquirer-1 is engaged in the business of running / managing hospitals and providing healthcare services.

Manipal Education and Medical Group India Pvt Ltd (Acquirer 2) is a company registered in India and is owned and controlled by resident Indians. Acquirer-2 is engaged in the provision of management co...