For world leaders, international travel is part of the job – which begs the question, how do they cope with jet lag during diplomatic visits? Leaders from across the world have gathered in India for the G20 summit, which is currently underway in the national capital of Delhi. Among the political dignitaries who are present … Read more
In a major move, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday laid the foundation stone for various projects for Rs 941.39 lakh in the Bhalla Stadium complex in Haridwar, according to ANI. Some of the projects include the construction of a cricket pitch, and tennis courts, the repair of a badminton court at the … Read more
As leading dignitaries from across the globe convene in New Delhi for the G20 Summit, all eyes will rest on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bilateral talks with member nations, especially the US and the UK on AI and cyber terrorism. Apart from that, the world of tech news was dominated by a handful of developments … Read more
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NEW DELHI, Sept 6 (Reuters) – Invites sent by Indian President Droupadi Murmu calling herself “President of Bharat” for a dinner on the sidelines of the G20 summit have stirred speculation that the government may be about to change the country’s name. WHAT IS THE CONTROVERSY ABOUT INDIA’S NAME? By convention, invitations issued by Indian … Read more
G20 Summit 2023 Live Updates: Delhi airport to have dedicated corridor for delegates Delhi’s airport is preparing to provide a dedicated pathway for G20 delegates, aimed at ensuring smooth immigration clearance. The Delhi airport operator, DIAL, has revealed plans for this initiative, including the provision of sufficient parking slots for VVIP aircraft. Most summit attendees … Read more
On Monday, it was announced that President Xi Jinping will not attend an upcoming summit of the Group of 20 major economies in India. Premier Li Qiang will take his place. China’s President Xi Jinping (R) and Politburo Standing Committee member Li Qiang (L) (AFP Photo) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} This will be the first … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said his government’s “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas” approach has yielded great dividends domestically and that it was the guiding principle in global relations as well. Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (REUTERS) In an interview with CNBC TV18’s moneycontrol.com ahead of the meeting of heads of the governments … Read more
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[1/2]Fishing boats are anchored at a fishing port in Soma, about 45 km away from the tsunami-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant discharging treated radioactive water into the ocean, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, August 31, 2023. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon Acquire Licensing Rights TOKYO, Sept 5 (Reuters) – Japan has told the World Trade Organization (WTO) that China’s ban … Read more
The Heads of State and other top leaders will be greeted by an artificial intelligence-generated ‘avatar’ at the ‘Mother of Democracy’ exhibition which will be hosted at the Bharat Mandapam to mark the G20 Summit, official sources said on Monday. The exhibition will showcase India’s democratic traditions from the “Vedic period to the modern era”, … Read more
First, the good news. Extreme poverty has dropped sharply around the world in the past 30 years: Almost 40% of the global population lived in extreme poverty in 1990; now it’s less than 10%. That translates to hundreds of millions of people freed from hunger and severe deprivation. Yet, the future merits a higher bar. … Read more