The G20 summit, hosted by Modi, got no proposal on situation in Gaza but all leaders welcomed ‘humanitarian truce’, says foreign minister S Jaishankar. Putin, too, was present for the meet.
PM Modi also launched the 'Global Biofuels Alliance' in the presence of US President Biden, Brazilian President Inacio, Argentina President Fernández & Italy PM Meloni.
Indicating that BJP govt was 'extremely upset' with Opposition parties coming together, Delhi CM & AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal also criticises Centre's push for 'One Nation, One Election'.
The invitations, which were sent out Saturday, do not mention the word ‘India’. Some view this change as a means to avoid confusion with the Opposition alliance ‘INDIA’.
Gandhinagar meeting, held under India’s presidency, saw countries unanimously adopt a 25-point document, reaffirming commitment of G20 countries to strengthening ‘global health architecture’.
The trade ministers are likely to aim to build a consensus on the issue of reducing transaction costs through a paperless global trading system, the trade ministry said.
In his virtual address to the G20 anti-corruption event being held in Kolkata, PM Narendra Modi emphasised that highest impact of corruption is borne by 'poor & marginalised' people.
By organising events and activities alongside meetings, India is involving local communities, civil society organisations, and youth groups. The regional approach to hosting G20 meetings allows India to showcase its soft power.
Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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