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India to host G20 speakers for Parliament-20 meeting from October 12 to 14

India will host the speakers of parliament of G20 countries next month in the new Parliament building here in a bid to build political support for international commitments. The Parliament-20 meeting will be held from October 12 to 14 and presiding officers of the G20 countries and invitee nations will participate in the deliberations, Muktesh Pardeshi, Special Secretary, G20 India, told PTI here. "This is a meeting relating to speakers and presiding officers of the parliament from all over G20 countries and invitee countries. This will happen between Oct 12 and 14 at the new parliament building," he said. "One of the key narratives is India as the mother of democracy. So, when we have speakers of parliaments descending in Delhi during those days that key message will be re-affirmed through our deliberations," Pardeshi said. He added that an exhibition showcasing India as the mother of democracy will also be organised to coincide with the Parliament-20 meeting. "It is a matter of

All arrangements in place to receive G20 guests: CM Arvind Kejriwal

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said all arrangements have been made to receive G20 guests in Delhi and Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena is leading the efforts. India will host the G20 summit in Delhi on September 9 and 10 in its capacity as the current president of the grouping. "All arrangements have been made to receive G 20 guests. All ministers are themselves on the ground. Hon'ble LG himself has been leading the efforts," Kejriwal said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. Ahead of the G20 summit, which will be held at the newly built international convention centre at Pragati Maidan, several arterial roads and other important areas in the city have been given a facelift.

China yet to confirm President Xi's in-person participation in G20 summit

India has not yet received any confirmation on Chinese President Xi Jinping's in-person participation at the upcoming G20 summit, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday amid reports that he is unlikely to travel to New Delhi for it. A majority of G20 leaders, including US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Japanese premier Shinzo Abe and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, have already confirmed their participation at the summit. Russian President Vladimir Putin has already conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that it will not be possible for him to travel to India to participate in the summit. India is hosting the G20 summit in New Delhi on September 9 and 10. The people cited above said China has not yet confirmed Xi's in-person participation at the summit. Asked about a media report that said Xi is likely to skip the upcoming G20 summit in India, Foreign Minis

G20 India mobile app is a pocketbook of events leading to the summit

The Android app has recorded more than 10,000 downloads since its release by the Ministry of External Affairs in November last year

US Envoy Garcetti, Mandaviya discuss US-India health G20 priorities

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Tuesday held a meeting with Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and discussed US-India health G20 priorities. In a post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, Garcetti stated that the health collaborations in Research and Development (R & D), artificial intelligence and increasing health access and equity will be key in advancing health partnership between India and the US for a healthier and prosperous world. "Health Minister @Mansukhmandviya and I discussed #USIndiahealth G20 priorities today. Health collaborations in R & D, AI, and increasing health access and equity, will be key in advancing the #USIndiaHealth partnership for a healthier and prosperous world," Garcetti wrote in a post on X.Garcetti made the statement in response to Mansukh Mandaviya's post shared on X. Mandaviya stated that they discussed health priorities of India's G20 Presidency. The two sides also discussed ways to better deal with mental health, cancer ...

Bharat Mandapam designed as window to India: Architect Sanjay Singh

Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the G20 Summit scheduled next month, is designed as a window to India, displaying the country's rich heritage and cultural diversity to the world. Located in the heart of the national capital, the state-of-the-art international convention-cum-exhibition centre embraces the fluidity of river Yamuna, which flows through the city, in its elliptical design devoid of any sharp edges -- a theme that also reflects in the pavilions and the galleries. "Hundreds of years back, the Yamuna flowed through this site. If you look at the convention centre, we have created it in very fluid lines. Fluidity is the nature of water. Similarly, the convention centre does not have any sharp edges. It is elliptical, there are two ramps which come down," Sanjay Singh, Director, Arcop Associates, and the architect of the project told PTI. "If you look at the podium, there are these structures that are rising up which are the retreat lounge on one side and the tea house on the ..

UAE participates in G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting, praises India

Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications

HIT squads, sniffer dogs, beautification: Delhi gets ready for G20 Summit

The HIT squad will play a key role in the G20 security apparatus and will be strategically placed inside hotel buildings to counter hostage situations or lone-wolf attacks

50 ambulances on standby at main venue, hotels, airport in Delhi for G20

Over 50 ambulances with adequate medical staff will be stationed at the G20 Summit main venue, hotels and the airport here to deal with any medical emergency, official sources said on Monday. Adequate arrangements have been made at Ram Mahohar Lohia Hospital and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in case of any exigency, they said. A state-of-art medical emergency facility with ICU services have been set up within the premises of the Bharat Mandapam (G20 Summit venue) to attend to any emergency. Health officers, including specialist doctors and nurses, chosen from various public hospitals will be deployed there, the sources said. The G20 summit will be held in Delhi on September 9 and 10. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is likely to take stock of the preparations for the Summit on Tuesday.

Need to boost crop productivity with new technologies: Amitabh Kant

India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant on Monday stressed on the need to boost crop productivity through adoption of new cutting-edge technologies and said the farm sector should be made smart and adaptive to climate change. Kant was speaking at the G20 India Agri-tech Summit 2023 held here. For higher economic growth of India, he said, "India needs to grow in the agriculture sector. Its productivity must enhance rapidly. That would mean that we will require a lot of new cutting-edge technologies". Digitisation of agriculture, the technological transformation and innovation in the farm sector has been the central priority pushed in the Indian presidency in the GCO this year, he added. "Transforming the agriculture sector into a data-driven, smart and adaptive to climate change is integral to the transformation of the agriculture sector," Kant said, adding that this would entail focus on aspects like open access agricultural data platforms and recognising them as global public goods. He a

Retailers' body asks Delhi govt to reconsider total shutdown for G20 summit

Retailers Association of India on Monday asked the Delhi government to reconsider the total shutdown for retail stores, malls, and restaurants from September 8-10 in view of the G20 Summit. The move would deprive international visitors of experiencing India's unique shopping and culinary scenes, Retailers Association of India (RAI) said in a statement voicing concerns about the proposed blanket suspension of operations for retail stores, malls, and restaurants during the G20 Summit. "Retail is integral to Delhi's cultural identity. Entirely shutting down retail and food and beverage establishments during the G20 Summit would deprive international visitors of experiencing India's unique shopping and culinary scenes," RAI CEO Kumar Rajagopalan said. He asked the Delhi government to allow "at least partial retail operations to promote the 'Sell in India' initiative in tandem with Make in India". The retail industry body said a three-day total closure would significantly impact the ret

Wait for official word on Russian participation in G20 Summit: Envoy Alipov

Russian envoy to India Denis Alipov on Monday said that the Presidential office will soon announce who will represent his country

Ahead of G20, 160 domestic flights likely to be cancelled at Delhi airport

It would have been a challenge to cater to the parking demands of commercial flights and the flights of G20 delegates from September 8 to 10

PM Modi to address B20 Summit India 2023 today in national capital

Prime Minister Modi said that B20 is among the most important G20 Groups, with a clear focus on boosting economic growth

Yogi Adityanath, Lekhi attend cultural event at G20 programme in Varanasi

Meanwhile, CM Yogi also handed over the G20 Orchestra Baton to Brazil, the country that will hold the next leadership of G20

Work of G20 culture ministers holds significance for humanity: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said culture has an inherent potential to unite, while asserting that the work of G20 culture ministers holds immense significance for entire humanity. The G20 Culture Ministers' Meeting ended today after day-long deliberations following which a ministerial Outcome Document and Chair's Summary was issued. Earlier in the day, before the crucial meeting began, Modi, in a recorded video message to the delegates attending the G20 Culture Ministers' Meeting here, said Varanasi is a treasure chest of knowledge, duty and truth, and it is "indeed the cultural and spiritual capital of India". He also urged them to see Ganga aarti and enjoy the delicacies of Kashi. "Culture has an inherent potential to unite and it enables us to understand diverse backgrounds and perspectives. And, therefore your (G20 ministers) work holds immense significance for entire humanity," Modi told the gathering of G20 ministers. "We in India are very proud of our eternal a

Work of G20 culture ministers holds significance for humanity: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said culture has an inherent potential to unite, while asserting that the work of G20 culture ministers holds immense significance for entire humanity. In a recorded video message to the delegates attending the G20 Culture Ministers' Meeting here, the prime minister said Varanasi is a treasure chest of spirituality, knowledge and truth. "Culture has the inherent potential to unite... your work holds immense significance for entire humanity," Modi told the gathering of G20 ministers.. He also said that the prime ministers' museum in Delhi "showcases India's democratic heritage". "Heritage is a vital asset for economic growth and diversification," Modi said and added that India's mantra is 'Virasat Bhi, Vikas Bhi'. The prime minister also said that India is "using technology to ensure better preservation of our cultural heritage". In the nearly nine-minute-long video the prime minister extended his greetings to the ministers and other delega

SC issues circular declaring holiday on September 8 in view of G20 Summit

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a circular stating that it will remain closed on September 8 in view of the G20 Summit in the national capital

Free trade based growth, climate action key priorities for India: Kant

Speaking at the B20 Summit India 2023 organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Kant said India's developmental philosophy rests on having a human centric approach

Sustaining economic recovery a challenge in coming years: Sitharaman at B20

The FM said using only interest rates to control inflation might have a downside, and supply-side issues also need to be managed