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Climate change, Covid pandemic in focus as PM Modi meets world leaders at G20 Summit

PM Modi met world leaders during his three-day visit to Rome for the G20 Summit. He will now attend the COP26 Summit in Glasgow and also meet UK PM Boris Johnson.

Narendra Modi arrives in Glasgow for COP26 summit, bilateral talks with UK PM Boris Johnson

The talks between the two leaders are expected to focus on the UK-India climate partnership and a stock-take of the 2030 Roadmap for a stronger strategic partnership.

G20 make commitments to reach carbon neutrality, end coal financing abroad

The G20 reaffirmed past commitments by rich nations to mobilize $100 billion annually to help poorer countries. However, it failed to set a target for phasing out domestic coal use.

PM Modi’s plane flies over Pakistan airspace to reach Italy after getting official nod

Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave permission to Indian authorities to use the airspace for PM Modi's special flight, which will also be used during his return journey.

PM Modi to arrive in Glasgow Sunday for COP26 summit, bilateral talks with UK PM Johnson

During his three-day visit to the UK, PM Modi is listed to address the COP26 summit about India's climate action plan in the afternoon session Monday.

Jaishankar discusses ‘important regional concerns’ with US’ Blinken on sidelines of G20 Summit

The meeting between the Minister of External Affairs and US Secretary of State took place amid growing international concern over China's aggressive moves in the Indo-Pacific region.

India ready to produce 5 billion Covid vaccines by end of 2022: PM Modi at G20

Modi also highlighted India's medical supply to over 150 countries and contribution in maintaining the global supply chain during the pandemic.

PM Modi meets French President Macron on sidelines of G20, discusses bilateral issues

Modi was accompanied by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during his meeting with Macron.

PM Modi meets Pope Francis at Vatican, invites him to visit India

Modi discussed a wide range of issues with the Pope, aimed at making the planet better by fighting climate change and removing poverty during their first-ever one-on-one meeting.

Afghanistan crisis can not be seen in isolation, says PM Modi in Italy

PM Modi said any form of intimidation or threat that would emerge out of Afghanistan is something that the international community would have to watch out very carefully for.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?