Biden hopes Xi Jinping will attend G20 amid reports Chinese president will skip Delhi summit Analysts suggest Chinese leader may be reluctant to give neighbouring rival India the spotlight The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2023
Chinese President Xi Jinping yet to confirm presence at G-20 summit in Delhi G-20 Summit in Delhi nears, Chinese President Xi Jinping yet to confirm attendance; other leaders, including U.S. President Biden, U.K., France, Germany, Canada, Japan, Brazil, Indonesia, Saudi Prince MbS, have confirmed; Russian President Putin and Mexican President Obrador to send representatives. If Xi Jinping doesn’t attend, it is reported that… The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023
“Why PM is not forcing investigation, why is he quiet,”: Rahul Gandhi seeks JPC probe into allegations against Adani group Targeting the BJP-led government over allegations concerning the Adani group, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused the Prime Minister of “being quiet” and said the least that should be done is a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Aug 31, 2023
Will work on action-oriented efforts to improve global culture: Brazil minister on nation's G20 presidency This year’s G20 Summit will be held on September 9 and 10 in New Delhi under India’s presidency The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023
Delhi G20 summit: Chinese president Xi Jinping likely to skip NEW DELHI: Chinese president Xi Jinping is likely to skip the G20 summit being held in India next week, news agency Reuters reported quoting sources in China and India on Thursday. The Times of India · Aug 31, 2023
G20 summit: India steers focus to bloc’s economic mandate, resists geopolitics on Ukraine About two weeks ahead of the G-20 summit in New Delhi, Russian president Vladimir Putin spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convey his inability to attend the meet. He will be represented by Russia foreign minister Sergey Lavrov. This wasn’t unexpected – Putin skipped the recent BRICS meet in… Newslaundry · Aug 31, 2023
Morning Digest | Indians more likely to believe nation’s influence is growing, says survey; MGNREGS deadline for mandatory Aadhaar-based wage payments extended, and more Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023
G-20 must help deal with glaring inequities revealed by COVID-19: WHO special envoy COVID-19 pandemic exposed inequity of access to vaccines/treatments, must bridge gap before another outbreak. G-20 must help develop "new global playbook" for regional self-sufficiency & equitable allocation/access. India's G-20 Presidency launched WHO digital health network, setting exemplary standard for digital health access. Need "new global playbook" to ensure equitable access… The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023
India protests China's land claim ahead of the G20 summit President Xi Jinping is expected to attend An Indian foreign ministry official says New Delhi has lodged a protest over a new Chinese map that lays claim to India’s territory The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023
Right wing social media accounts ignore Biden plans to mark 9/11 and spin into outrage over supposed snub President will travel to India for G20 summit The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
All for small: On focus on the small enterprises G-20 Ministers must strive to help MSMEs and integrate with global value chains as empowering them translates to societal empowerment The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023
Culture corridor at G-20 leaders summit in Delhi The G-20 nations had arrived at a consensus on cultural issues such as the need to address the destruction of cultural heritage. The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023
Data | The problems with the Prime Minister’s economic claims India to become $5trillion economy soon: PM Modi; however, nominal GDP, exchange rate conversions, and skewed income distribution complicate the narrative. In terms of PPP-based GDP, India is already the 3rd largest economy in the world. To attain a dignified living standard for its people, India needs to augment resource… The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023
India lodges ‘strong protest’ with China over new map; ‘absurd claims’, says Minister The publication of the map was met with outrage by experts on social media, and criticised by the Opposition Congress party. Read more on The Hindu The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023 Vladimir Putin ‘too busy’ to face world leaders at G20 Russia will instead be represented by the country’s foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov
The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023 IMF managing director to attend G20 summit in Delhi after trips to China and Indonesia IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva to visit China, Indonesia, India for ASEAN & G20 summits. She'll meet with top leaders & discuss global growth outlook. She will be in Jakarta from September 4 to 7 and in New Delhi from September 8 to 10
The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023 At Delhi summit, demonstrate climate leadership The G-20 summit in New Delhi is a crucial moment for the Heads of State and Government as far as climate change actions are concerned
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2023 The Guardian view on Brics: demand for membership is a symptom of global disorder Editorial: As the world grows more fractured, developing countries are looking for new coalitions to stay out of a possible cold war
The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023 Putin to skip G-20 summit, Lavrov to lead Russian delegation Russia's President Putin informed PM Modi of his inability to attend G-20 Summit in Delhi on September 9, 10 Sept. 2023. PM Modi thanked Putin for Russia's support to India's G20 Presidency.
The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023 G20 Summit: 6.75 lakh pots of flowering plants, foliage to adorn Delhi roads The major locations that have been beautified with potted plants include the Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Dhaula Kuan-IGI Airport Road, Palam Technical Area, India Gate C Hexagon, Mandi House, Akbar Road roundabout, Delhi Gate, Rajghat and the ITPO, officials said
The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023 70 groups hold ‘We 20’ summit, oppose G-20 ‘We 20’ has drafted 13 working papers on agriculture, climate change, banking, finance, labour, employment and shrinking democratic places.
The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023 Talking about talking: On an India-China dialogue A structured dialogue at the G-20 in New Delhi, would give the Prime Minister the opportunity to firmly underline India’s stand, that India-China relations are predicated on peace
Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2023 Indian PM Modi proposes full G20 membership for African Union India’s offer to South Africa is part of its attempt to raise issues concerning the so-called Global South.
Dynamite News · Aug 27, 2023 Ahead of G20 summit, Delhi Metro stations defaced with pro-Khalistan slogans Fuelling security concerns ahead of the G20 Summit, which is set to be hosted in the national capital next month under India's presidency, suspected activists of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), a front for the separatist Khalistan Group, defaced more than five Metro stations with pro-Khalistan slogans. Read further on dynamite…
The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023 Modi says India as G20 host will be inclusive and invites African Union to become permanent members Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says his country’s role as the G20 host this year would focus on highlighting the concerns of the developing world, and has proposed the African Union to become permanent members of the forum