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Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar's verdict in the Shiv Sena MLAs disqualification case, which went in favour of the faction led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, was «not at all surprising» but should be challenged in the Supreme Court by the rival group led by Uddhav Thackeray, NCP chief Sharad Pawar said on Wednesday. I n a huge relief to Shinde, Narwekar held that his Shiv Sena faction was the «real political party» when rival groups emerged in June 2022.

Antony Blinken spoke to President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday about reforming the Palestinian self-rule government, as part of US efforts to rally the region behind postwar plans for Gaza that also include concrete steps toward a Palestinian state. Blinken says he has secured commitments from multiple countries in the region to assist with rebuilding and governing Gaza after Israel's war against Hamas, and that wider Israeli-Arab normalization is still possible, but only if there is «a pathway to a Palestinian state.»

Yves Leterme said on Wednesday that the European Union is focusing on Free Trade Agreement with India in coming days and emphasized on inclusiveness in education and said that challenges of illiteracy should be addressed. Merchant Chamber of Commerce & Industries (MCCI) in association with Woxsen University in Hyderabad organised a National Round Table on “Glocalization in Education for the Future Businesses” on Wednesday in Kolkata. Former Prime Minister of Belgium Yves Leterme was the Chief Guest of the session. Leterme said that “glocalization is an approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of global and local contexts and seeks to create a more inclusive and culturally sustainable society.” MCCI President Namit Bajoria, in his welcome address, emphasized that in today's fast-paced and interconnected world, “the concept of glocalization has become increasingly relevant for shaping the education systems that would prepare future business leaders”. Bajoria noted that the adoption of global standards and benchmarks in local context and incorporating local perspectives into global frameworks is becoming increasingly important. Chahat Mishra emphasized on the need of establishing diplomatic relations by educational institutes.

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Arvinder Singh Lovely Wednesday said the key discussions on seat-sharing between his party and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to fight together from the national capital for the upcoming general election will take place in their next meeting likely to be held on January 12, news agency PTI reported. The Delhi Congress president said no discussion on seat-sharing took place in the first meeting held on January 8. "No discussion on seat-sharing has taken place yet.

Mohamed Muizzu is currently on a five-day visit to China, courting investors and trying to deepen bilateral ties. In an address at the Maldives Business Forum in Fujian Province, he termed China as the island nation's «closest» ally.

Bitcoin dropped to around $45,000 before paring losses after a false post on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s X account claimed that the agency had approved the issuance of ETFs holding the digital asset. 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a series of photos on social media last week showing him snorkeling, strolling on a white-sand beach and lounging in a chair next to turquoise waters in Lakshadweep, an island chain in the Indian Ocean. It was an “exhilarating experience," he wrote on X, formerly Twitter, as he peppered with praise the pristine lesser-known and remote Indian archipelago his government believes has untapped potential for tourism. The images were met with awe by Indians on social media, particularly Modi’s supporters.

ALSO READ: India-Maldives row: ‘China one of our best allies’, Maldives President Muizzu urges Beijing to send more tourists He reached Beijing last night after staying in the Chinese city of Fujian for two days. In an address to the Maldives Business Forum in Fujian Province on Tuesday, Muizzu appealed to China to "intensify" efforts to send more tourists to his country.

A strategic partnership has been announced between Smartleaf Asset Management, the RIA subsidiary of Smartleaf, and Clearstead Advisors.

special perfumes for Ram Lalla which will be sent to Ayodhya for the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple on January 22. These special types of perfumes and fragrant water will be presented to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Kannauj Attars and Perfumes Association president Pawan Trivedi said on Wednesday. «Perfumers have together prepared some special fragrances for Ram Lalla.

MAI Capital Management has acquired $1.4 billion Madison Wealth Management to enhance its presence in Ohio and Northern Virginia.

NTT Corporation has fully exited its 69.14% controlling stake in Pune-based IT consulting and services firm Nihilent Ltd selling it to the founder and promoter LC Singh. While the exact deal size was not disclosed, in mid-2022, NTT was seeking a valuation for Nihilent at around Rs 2,500 crore ($314 million then).

INDIA bloc partners should speed up their seat-sharing talks for the Lok Sabha elections in states such as Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Bihar, Tamil Nadu and Punjab where their prospects are better, National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters here, he said such talks for the seats in Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh have not started yet. «We are a part of the INDIA alliance.

Bitcoin dropped to around $45,000 before paring losses after a false post on the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s X account claimed that the agency had approved the issuance of ETFs holding the digital asset. 

BERLIN (Reuters) — German wholesalers expect their revenues to fall 2% in nominal terms this year, continuing a downward trajectory after a 3.75% decline last year, the BGA lobby group said on Wednesday, saying sentiment in Europe's biggest economy was «on the floor».

Investing.com — The U.S. dollar edged lower Wednesday, trading in a tight range with traders on edge before key U.S. inflation data that could influence the future path of interest rates.

Investing.com — European stock markets edged largely lower Wednesday amid caution ahead of key U.S. inflation data, even after the release of better-than-expected French industrial production. 

Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan addressed the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 on Wednesday. The President's speech signified UAE's strong ties with India and PM Modi. Following his speech, the Prime Minister in a post on social media platform X, lauded the UAE President and said that his statements were very encouraging.

The novelist Henry James said that Ralph Waldo Emerson—who was once the country’s beloved essayist-laureate, author of the iconic American effusion called “Self-Reliance" and the semiofficial philosopher of entrepreneurial individualism—suffered from a fatal flaw. Emerson’s disabling defect, James thought, was innocence: He had no “sense of the dark, the foul, the base." The novelist said of the essayist: “A ripe unconsciousness of evil is . .

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has been nominated once again by President Joe Biden to serve as the US's representative on the executive board of the World Health Organisation. The 46-year-old physician's nomination was re-sent as his confirmation to the position had been pending in the Senate since October 2022. He was confirmed by the US Senate in March 2021 to serve as the 21st Surgeon General of the country. He previously served as the 19th Surgeon General under President Barack Obama.