The group is deeply divided over the war in Ukraine, with Western nations pushing for strong condemnation of Russia while others are demanding a focus on broader economic issues.
The African Union, a continental body of 55 member states, now has the same status as the European Union. Its previous designation was "invited international organisation".
PM Modi also launched the 'Global Biofuels Alliance' in the presence of US President Biden, Brazilian President Inacio, Argentina President Fernández & Italy PM Meloni.
A joint statement was issued by the two countries after Friday's meeting. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan had earlier said 'this is not your typical bilateral visit to India'.
As many as 31 hotels across Delhi-NCR are preparing to host 10,000 guests arriving for two-day G20 Summit. They are set to cater to every taste to showcase India’s hospitality.
The US press corps was sequestered in a van, out of eyesight of the two leaders - an unusual situation for the reporters & photographers who follow the US President at home & around the world to witness and record his public appearances.
On Friday, the centre of the normally bustling & choked city of 20 million was deserted, with just a trickle of vehicles & scores of armed security personnel seen along the main streets.
The Press in a liberal democracy has to be a forum for the expression of different points of view. It must not suppress, taint or adulterate news, wrote Sachin Sen in 1960.
Research paper, however, finds lowest indebtedness level among Muslims at 12.3% & highest among Hindus at 14.9%. Overall national financial inclusion level at 87.2%, indebtedness at 14.7%.
Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.
On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.
COMMENTS