G20 Summit: News

Delhi: 6 metro stations defaced with pro-Khalistani slogans

In a shocking incident, the walls of at least six metro stations in Delhi on Sunday were reportedly found defaced with pro-Khalistani graffiti.

B20 Summit: PM Modi lauds industries for Chandrayaan-3 success 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday credited Indian industries, private companies, and the MSMEs for the success of the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission.

PM Modi to address B20 Summit India 2023 today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the Business 20 (B20) Summit India 2023 in New Delhi on Sunday, marking the final day of the crucial three-day program.

Modi-Xi BRICS meeting: Differing statements cast doubts over LAC de-escalation 

India and China issued conflicting statements about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping's meeting at the BRICS Summit, raising doubts about the progress made in de-escalating tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), The Indian Express reported.

G20 Summit: Delhi declares holiday from September 8 to 10

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that all government, municipal corporation, private offices, banks, financial and educational institutions, and shops in Delhi will be closed from September 8 to 10 for the G20 Summit.

G20 preps: 35 hotels booked, cleanliness drive begins today

As the G20 Summit is set to take place on September 9 and 10 in Delhi, 35 hotels have been booked across the city to host global dignitaries, News18 reported.

I-Day: 10,000 cops, facial recognition cameras at Red Fort

With the national capital gearing up to celebrate India's 77th Independence Day, foolproof security arrangements have been made across Delhi and especially at the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Tuesday.

Delhi drops street dog 'removal, sterilization' plan before G20 Summit

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has allegedly dropped its plans to catch and hide thousands of street dogs before world leaders visit the national capital for the much-anticipated G20 Summit next month, per reports.

'Pather Panchali' to 'The Cathedral': First-ever G20 Film Festival's lineup

Keeping in mind the approaching G20 Summit, the government is organizing a film festival that is set to unite the world of cinema.

What Modi, Jinping discussed at Bali G20 meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China's President Xi Jinping talked about the need to stabilize bilateral relations at the conclusion of the dinner hosted by the Indonesian president during the G20 Summit in Bali in November last year.

All about revamped ITPO complex at Pragati Maidan opening tomorrow 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the redeveloped India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) complex at New Delhi's Pragati Maidan on Wednesday.

What is G21 that PM Modi is pushing for

As India chairs the G20 this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed that the G20 become the G21 to include the African Union (AU), a continental body of 55 countries.

Putin, Jinping, Sharif to attend Modi's virtual SCO Summit today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to host the virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Tuesday.

PM Modi arrives in Egypt to elevate trade, defense ties 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cairo, Egypt, on Saturday for a two-day state visit to the country after his maiden state visit to the United States concluded.

Delhi: Civil20 empowers disability advocacy with conference 

The 'Disability, Equity, Justice' working group of Civil20 (C20) organized an international conference in Delhi.

Section 144 enforced in northeast Delhi ahead of G20 events

The Delhi Police have imposed Section 144 in northeast Delhi ahead of the G20 Summit, reported ANI.

G20 tourism meet in Srinagar today under tight security

Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) will host the third tourism working group meeting of G20 countries from Monday in Srinagar under tight security, according to the news outlet The Indian Express.

China boycotts G20 meeting in Kashmir, Turkey may follow suit 

China said on Friday it would skip a crucial G20 meeting in Jammu and Kashmir's capital Srinagar which will reportedly be attended by over 60 international delegates, including those from the United States.

J&K: Know how Srinagar is preparing for G20 meet

The administration of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has implemented high-profile security measures ahead of the three-day G20 tourism meeting, which begins on May 22. Around 1,000 CCTV cameras have been installed, and specialized forces such as the National Security Guard (NSG) have been deployed in the summer capital of Srinagar.

Tripura government slammed for G20 dinner at 'sacred' Durbar Hall

The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), the country's flagship non-governmental organization for heritage conservation, has criticized the government of Tripura for hosting a G20 dinner meeting earlier this week at the Durbar Hall of Ujjayanta Palace.

China skips G20 meeting in Arunachal Pradesh amid LAC row 

China on Sunday reportedly skipped a critical G20 meeting in Arunachal Pradesh's capital, Itanagar, which was attended by nearly 100 international representatives, including those from the United States.

BJP MPs, Rahul Gandhi lock horns at G20 presidency meet

Even as Congress MP Shashi Tharoor described Saturday's parliamentary consultative committee meeting regarding India's G20 presidency as "amicable," reports say Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders allegedly traded charges, accusing each other of attempting to undermine the country.

Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart Qin Gang on G20 meet sidelines

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Minister's Meeting in New Delhi on Thursday.

Global governance failed, says Modi at G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting

While emphasizing the failure of global governance to avert wars, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday told the foreign ministers of G20 nations that they are meeting at a time of serious "global divisions" where talks are "affected by the geopolitical tensions of the day."

Jaishankar replies to UK counterpart's BBC I-T 'survey' query 'firmly'

The Minister of External Affairs (MEA) S Jaishankar "firmly" responded to his United Kingdom counterpart, James Cleverly, on Wednesday when he brought up the "survey" at British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) offices in Mumbai and Delhi by the Income Tax Department.

Man who stole flower pots from G20 venue arrested

A man was arrested by the Gurugram Police on Wednesday for stealing after a viral video showed two men in an SUV stopping and taking away flower pots set up for the G20 event.

US 'deeply concerned' over China's loans to Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Ahead of United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken's three-day India visit for the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, the US expressed grave concern over China's loans to India's immediate neighbors, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Now, India reveals spotting 'flying object' above crucial island chain

Weeks after the United States downed a suspected Chinese spy balloon, Indian officials have revealed that locals in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, too, reported seeing a similar, unusual "flying object" last year.

Host India doesn't want G20 to discuss Russia sanctions: Reports

India, which is hosting the G20 this year, reportedly does not want the forum's member nations to discuss additional sanctions by Western countries on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

PM Modi, El-Sisi discuss trade, defense ties amid global concerns 

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday amid the changing global dynamics following the Russia-Ukraine war and COVID-19 pandemic, ANI reported.

Indians no longer need police clearance certificate for Saudi visa

Education is a priority area of G20: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a meeting on Wednesday ahead of the preparations for the G20 summit scheduled to take place next year in India.

Will focus on 'data for development' during G20 presidency: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that digital transformation should not be limited to a few, but rather benefit the whole world.

Return to path of peace in Ukraine: Modi at G20

As the 17th G20 Summit kicked off in Bali, Indonesia, on Tuesday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a ceasefire in the Ukraine war, saying that the world must find a way to return to peace.

G20 Summit: PM Modi's packed 45-hour schedule in Indonesia

PM Narendra Modi will arrive in Indonesia on Monday for the 17th G20 Summit in Bali, where he has 20 engagements apart from bilateral meetings with 10 world leaders.

BJP, Congress exchange barbs over G20 logo having 'lotus'

India is all set to host the G20 leaders' summit on September 9 and 10 next year in New Delhi under its presidency, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed in September.

ED completely independent, not used as political tool: Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Saturday that the Enforcement Directorate (ED), India's main government investigation agency, is "completely independent" in its approach and work.

India to assume G20 Presidency, host summit in September 2023

India is all set to assume the Presidency of the G20 for one year from December 1, 2022, succeeding Indonesia, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press release on Tuesday.

PM Modi at G20 Summit: All you need to know

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a two-day visit to Rome to attend the G20 Summit, which aims to discuss the issues of climate change, COVID-19, and economic recovery.

PM invites Pope Francis to India during meet in Vatican

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Pope Francis in Vatican City and invited him to visit India.