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.
British PM Rishi Sunak will travel to New Delhi to attend the G20 summit this weekend, marking his first official trip to India since assuming office last October.
Just like Phase 3, in this round too, the NDA stands to lose ground due to the sheer number of seats it had won the last time — 39 of the 49 seats, of which the BJP alone had won 32.
India’s defence sector is trying to penetrate the African market. But with China already extending significant influence, India must now play catch-up.
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'?
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