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G20 finance ministers meet as UNDP warns of 'human cost of inaction' on debt

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has called on rich countries to speed up debt relief to developing nations ahead of the G20 finance ministers' meeting in India this week. Her call comes as a new report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) shows that the number of countries that…

France 24 · Jul 17, 2023

In India, G20 finance chiefs set to address global challenges like climate change and rising debt

Finance ministers from the Group of 20 nations meeting in India are set to address critical global economic challenges, including the threat posed by climate change and rising debt among low-income countries

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023

India, U.S. commit to strengthening ties, look for alternatives to fund energy transition

India and the U.S. committed to strengthening bilateral ties and actively pursue the G20 agenda, as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen held bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

Jobs data will be big ticket item for rates outlook

The official jobless rate could start to show some signs of lifting, as domestic economic conditions continue to deteriorate and weigh on hiring decisions.

AAP · Jul 15, 2023

At G-20 meet, India presses for responsible use of AI technology

There is certainly some cause for concern about Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated cyber-attacks, malware, highly convincing information manipulation, and scams that can be deployed cheaply and at formidable scale using these tools, India said in a statement at the conclusion of the G20 conference on cyber security. 

The Hindu · Jul 15, 2023

Handloom art exhibition in Hampi

The JSW Foundation, a social development wing of JSW Group, organised “Woven Narratives”, a unique exhibition of Indian handlooms curated by textile designer, writer and curator Mayank Mansingh Kaul, at Hampi in Vijayanagar district on Friday.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

Analysis | India stakes its G20 legacy on Global South imprint

G20 negotiators led by Indian Sherpa Amitabh Kant continue discussions on draft “Leader’s Declaration” for Summit in Sept. India pushing for AU membership to expand Global South's imprint in G20, diverting attention from Ukraine war. G-7 countries adamant to include war in Ukraine in G20 document, while Russia and China…

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

Understanding time may be the key to the race against climate change

Something has to change. Politicians and environmental organisations have invested millions trying to influence people’s behaviour and tackle the climate crisis. But it’s not working. No G20 country is on track to meet their climate goals.

The Conversation · Jul 13, 2023

Cybercrimes pose a major threat to security of citizens globally: Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah says cybercrimes pose a major threat to global security. He will inaugurate a two-day G20 conference on July 13, 2023 to address cybercrime concerns and will also flag off cyber volunteer squads

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

G20 meetings helped placing culture at heart of policy-making: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

The G20 working group meetings have progressed from identifying and deliberating on four key priorities to seek consensus on action-oriented recommendations that would be a significant step in placing culture at the heart of policy-making, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on July 10.

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023