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PM spells out dos and don'ts for ministerial colleagues during G20 meet

Modi spoke on the issues during his interaction with the Union Council of Ministers in which he laid down the dos and don'ts to be observed by them during the upcoming G20 summit

Nothing unusual, says Jaishankar on Xi, Putin skipping G20 summit

China will be represented by Premier Li Qiang at the summit and Jaishankar noted that a country's position is obviously reflected by whoever is the representative

Only authorized minister should speak at G20: PM Modi at ministerial meet

The Chief Ministers invited for the dinner will also reach the Parliament House complex in their vehicles and will go from there by bus to the venue, they added

PM spells out dos and don'ts for ministerial colleagues during G20 meet

Modi spoke on the issues during his interaction with the Union Council of Ministers in which he laid down the dos and don'ts to be observed by them during the upcoming G20 summit

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India's G20 millets initiative MAHARISHI faces roadblock from China

'China has raised objection to the Sanskrit short form of the millets initiative though they don't have a problem with the proposal per se'

G20 Summit: MCD puts up banners bearing images of Delhi's heritage sites

Nearly 450 large banners bearing images of Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple and other iconic heritage sites in Delhi have been put up across the city by the municipal corporation to welcome heads of state and other international guests who will arrive here for the G20 Summit. As part of a city beautification drive by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), new murals have also been painted on public walls depicting the cultural heritage of India, as well as the successful soft-landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon. These large banners also bear the G20 logo, the theme 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', 'One Earth. One Family. One Future' with a welcome message, and have largely been put up on unipoles which usually carry advertisements. "We had decided to put up welcome banners in the city for the G20 Summit. As it is a landmark occasion for the country and Delhi is at its epicentre, we chose to showcase our built heritage. So, the banners depict monuments like Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb

Delhi Police conducts flag marches, picket checking for law & order for G20

Flag marches, enhanced patrolling and picket checking are among the measures taken by the Delhi Police to maintain law and order in the national capital for the G20 Summit, officials said on Wednesday. The G20 Leaders' Summit will be held in Delhi from September 9-10. A senior police officer said they are conducting flag marches in their district every day. "Picket checking has been increased in the area and communication is being established with locals to give them a sense of confidence. Traffic arrangements have been put in place. The areas near Yamuna Khadar are being checked regularly. Mounted morchas have also been pressed into service," the officer said. Apart from the local police, paramilitary personnel are also conducting flag marches. The forces continue to remain on high alert to thwart any untoward incident. The police have intensified patrolling and deployed extra pickets at vital installations, the officials said. Thorough checking is being carried out at the borde

G-20 presidency reinforces position as best investment hub: Ashok Leyland

The G20 Presidency further enhances focus on India which has become one of the best destinations to invest globally, Ashok Leyland Executive Chairman Dheeraj Hinduja said on Wednesday. The Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland is the second largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in the country. The Chennai-headquartered USD 4.5-billion firm is the fourth largest manufacturer of buses in the world, and the 19th largest manufacturers of trucks. In an interaction with PTI, Hinduja said the current leadership of the country has put India on the global map. "India has become the destination that many global investors are looking at and having the presidency of G20 further puts highlight on the country," he noted. Hinduja stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has put the country on the forefront of welcoming investors into the country. "India is today one of the best destinations for investments. When you see around the world it is either recessionary trends or very low growth rates

19 markswomen, special CPs at venue part of Delhi Police's security for G20

Multiple security agencies, 19 markswomen, and special commissioner of police-rank officers as venue commanders are part of the "foolproof" security arrangements put in place by the Delhi Police for the G20 Summit in the city. According to officials, police will be maintaining a hawk-eye vigil during the summit, with the assistance of over 50,000 personnel, K9 dog squads and mounted police. "From the airport to hotels and from hotels to the venues for the G20 Summit, foreign delegates will be provided foolproof security by the Delhi Police during the prestigious summit," a senior official said. In order to strengthen the arrangements, the Delhi Police is also being assisted by the Indian Air Force and specialised central agencies like the National Security Guard (NSG) and some of the central armed police forces (CAPF). A total of 19 markswomen, who have completed a four-week specialised training session conducted by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) at its training centre in ..

Hectic schedule for PM Modi in the next 3 days leading up to G20 Summit

The Prime Minister chaired a meeting of the Council of Ministers as well as a cabinet meeting earlier on Wednesday. He will hold back-to-back meetings till 7:30 pm, government sources said

27-foot tall 'Nataraja' statue installed at G20 venue. Details here

The 'Nataraja' statue has been made using the ancient lost-wax technique which was used for making famed Chola bronze statues

India 'right country' at 'right time' to hold G20 presidency: UK PM Sunak

We will also work closely with India through their Presidency of the G20 to address the biggest challenges the world is facing, said the British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

80 medical teams, 130 ambulances will be deployed for G20 Summit in Delhi

Eighty teams of medical personnel, 130 ambulances, and advanced life support teams to escort VVIP carcades will be deployed as part of preparations to handle medical emergencies during the G20 Summit here. Besides these, five government hospitals and three private medical facilities have been put on "high alert" in view of the summit, officials said. The mega event is slated to be held from September 9 to 10 at the newly built international convention and exhibition centre -- Bharat Mandapam -- at Pragati Maidan. It is likely to be attended by more than 30 heads of state, top officials from the European Union and invited guest countries, and 14 heads of international organisations. During a press conference on on Wednesday, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said that the city government has extended all support to the Centre and has made all the arrangements. "The advanced life support (ALS) system will accompany all carcades. It will have senior resident (doctors) to address

Nataraja statue at G20 venue testament to India's age-old artistry: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the Nataraja statue installed at Bharat Mandapam, the convention centre which will host key G20 summit meetings, will stand as a testament to India's age-old artistry and traditions. He was responding on X to the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts's post about the statue which, it said, is made of Ashtadhatu. "The 27 feet tall, 18-ton-weight statue is the tallest statue made of Ashtadhatu and is sculpted by the renowned sculptor Radhakrishnan Sthapaty of Swami Malai in Tamil Nadu and his team in a record 7 months. 34 generations of Radhakrishnan have been making idols since the Chola Empire period. This statue of Nataraja, an important symbol of cosmic energy, creativity,and power, is going to be an attraction at the G20 summit," it said. Modi posted, "The magnificent Nataraja statue at Bharat Mandapam brings to life aspects of our rich history and culture. As the world gathers for the G20 summit, it will stand as a testame

Foreign Secretary Kwatra briefs Union Council of Ministers on G20 Summit

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra and other officials on Wednesday briefed the Union Council of Ministers on the G20 Summit being held here later this week, sources said. The informal interaction, held before the meeting of the Union Cabinet here, lasted for nearly one hour during which the ministers were informed how important the summit was for India and its global image. The ministers were also requested to download the G20 mobile application.

G20: Delhi traffic police appeals to avoid walking, cycling at India Gate

In a message to commuters, the Delhi traffic police said that bus and metro services, with partial restrictions, will be available during the mega summit

G20: India brings food safety net programs to forefront more effectively

India on Wednesday said it has brought food safety net programs to the forefront even more effectively under its G20 Presidency and that the agriculture working group has come up with a "historic consensus" on two aspects including millets. A top official of the Union Agriculture Ministry said it is historic because ever since agriculture working group was formed, food security and nutrition has always been a key priority agenda, but never ever agriculture ministers have come up with a standalone kind of declaration over and above the ministerial communique. "This is really a historic moment where agriculture ministers have come up together to deliberate on the issue of food security and nutrition. "It has come up with seven principles and agreed to champion these principles," Smita Sirohi, Joint Secretary in charge of G20-related matters in the Ministry of Agriculture, told PTI just ahead of the September 9-10 Summit here in Delhi. She said the historic consensus on two aspects ..

Billionaires Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani set to attend G20 summit dinner

Among the 500 businessmen invited are Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran, billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla, Bharti Airtel founder-chairman Sunil Mittal

G20: Delhi Metro services to start from 4 am on all lines from Sep 8-10

Delhi Metro services will start from 4 am from terminal stations on all lines of the network on September 8, 9 and 10 in view of the G20 Summit, officials said on Wednesday. Besides, parking facilities at Supreme Court, Patel Chowk and RK Ashram Marg metro stations will be closed from 4 am on September 8 till noon of September 11, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said. The move to start metro services early is to facilitate movement of people, and police personnel and staff from other assisting agencies deployed to maintain security, law and order, traffic arrangements, for the upcoming G20 Summit, it said. The mega event is slated to be held from September 9 to 10 at the newly built international convention and exhibition centre -- Bharat Mandapam -- at Pragati Maidan. Delhi Metro train services will start from 4 am from terminal stations of all lines for three days -- September 8, 9 and 10, the DMRC said in a statement. The trains will run with a frequency of 30 minutes o