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Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced that strict action will be taken against the WCD Department for issuing a public notice against the AAP's Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana. The WCD Department stated that the scheme was not officially notified, cautioning citizens against sharing personal information. WCD termed any form collection for the scheme as fraudulent.

Arvind Kejriwal claims BJP is attempting to arrest Delhi CM Aitishi in a fake case concerning free bus rides for women. He says this is to divert AAP from their poll campaign. Kejriwal accuses BJP of not working in Delhi and seeking votes by criticising him. AAP highlights their schemes for women and senior citizens.

Sanjay Raut called late BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee the 'second Nehru' of Indian politics. Raut appreciated Vajpayee's inclusive approach and stated that the country will remember him whenever 'raj dharma' is at risk. The Shiv Sena (UBT) is preparing for upcoming local elections, aligned with the Maha Vikas Aghadi.

Shares declined in Tokyo and Shanghai while oil prices increased. The US stock market remained strong with gains in Big Tech stocks. American Airlines and US Steel rose, while NeueHealth surged after a buyout agreement. The S&P 500 is up 26.6 per cent this year, close to its all-time high.

Sheikh Hasina’s son, Sajeeb Wazed, labels the allegations of corruption linked to the $12.65 billion Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant contract as baseless and politically motivated. The Bangladesh Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an inquiry into financial irregularities involving Hasina and her relatives. Wazed denies involvement, citing no offshore accounts or illicit dealings.

India is set to maintain robust FDI inflows in 2025, bolstered by investor-friendly policies, infrastructure development, and targeted sectoral reforms. With a focus on boosting manufacturing and easing regulatory processes, the government continues to attract substantial foreign investment, surpassing USD one trillion in cumulative FDI inflows since April 2000.

Arindam Mandal of Marcellus suggests Nasdaq could see higher EPS growth than Nifty50 in 2025, emphasizing quality stocks outside Big Tech. He advises Indian investors to diversify with 15-30% in international markets, focusing on themes like Technological Disruption, Industrial Revival, and Aging Demographics.

India's insurance penetration dipped to 3.7% in FY24. Life insurance penetration declined to 2.8%, while non-life insurance remained at 1%. Global insurance penetration rose to 7% in 2023. Life insurance premium income grew 6.1%, led by the private sector. Non-life insurance saw a 12.8% increase, driven by health and motor insurance.

Eastern India's development gains momentum through infrastructure projects, educational initiatives, and strategic policies like the Purvodaya plan. Recent focus aims to leverage the region's resource wealth and cultural heritage, positioning it as a key player in India's economic and global engagement.

Family-owned businesses in India are critical to the economy but often face serious inheritance and control disputes. Recent notable family feuds include those among the KK Modi, Oberoi, Kalyani, and Murugappa families, highlighting the challenges of managing multi-generational wealth and maintaining family unity.

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India won the 2024 T20 World Cup, bidding farewell to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Gautam Gambhir replaced Rahul Dravid as head coach. India experienced leadership changes with Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20 captain. The Test series loss against New Zealand marked a challenging period. Jay Shah became the youngest ICC chairman. The women’s cricket team had mixed results.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Pakistani air force has struck Afghanistan’s western province Paktika, which resulted in at least 15 civilian casualties, Afghan news outlet Khaama press reported on Wednesday.

Nigel Farage said 10 people a minute were signing up at one point yesterday evening.

A serial killer, who allegedly murdered 11 people within a span of 18 months in Punjab after offering lifts and then robbing them, was arrested on Tuesday from Rupnagar district.

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TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japan’s core budget for the 2025 fiscal year that starts on April 1 is projected to reach a record 115 trillion Japanese yen ($732 billion), while the defense budget may surpass 8 trillion yen for the first time, Japanese media reported on Wednesday.

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Private equity firms KKR and Bain Capital made offers for the non-core assets of Japan's Seven & i Holdings. KKR offered around 800 billion yen while Bain offered about 1.2 trillion yen. Japan Industrial Partners also participated with a 750 billion yen bid. The bids were for the supermarket assets of the 7-Eleven operator.

The US Coast Guard/US Navy Integrated Program Office has received approval for the construction of the nation's first polar security cutter (PSC). 

As on date, there are over 16.75 lakh card holders with over 47 lakhs beneficiaries. The CGHS headquarter under the Health Ministry has issued 15 point guidelines.

Ro Khanna defends Indian-born Sriram Krishnan's appointment as senior policy advisor for AI by President-elect Donald Trump, emphasizing America's ability to attract global talent. He highlights Krishnan's distinguished career and the importance of continued American leadership in AI. Khanna criticises the remarks targeting Krishnan's origin.

Heavy snowfall blocked 223 roads, including three highways, in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, with around 1,000 tourist vehicles stranded near the Atal Tunnel. The state experienced significant snowfall and rainfall, leading to power outages and a drop in temperatures. Authorities rescued stranded tourists, and cold weather is expected to continue.