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PM Modi releases 4 books showcasing success of India's G20 Presidency

The book 'Showcasing Indian Culture at G-20 shows the range and diversity of Indian culture presented to the G20 delegates through the length and breadth of the country

'Our G20 Presidency is special,' says EAM during G20 University Connect

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that the G20 Summit under India's presidency is special and different

EAM meets UN leadership, discusses India's G20 Presidency, UNSC reforms

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres discussed India's G20 Presidency as well as situations in Afghanistan, Myanmar, and other global challenges during their meeting here Monday. Jaishankar posted on X that it was a pleasure to meet Guterres at the UN Headquarters. Discussed how India's G20 Presidency has contributed to strengthening @UN's sustainable development agenda. We have coordinated closely in this regard over the last year, Jaishankar said. He voiced appreciation for the Secretary General's strong commitment to reforming International Financial Institutions. A readout issued by the UN spokesperson's office of the UN Secretary-General's meeting with Jaishankar said that the UN chief expressed appreciation for India's cooperation with the UN and its leadership of the G20. The Secretary-General and the Minister discussed the situations in Afghanistan, Myanmar, and other global challenges. Jaishankar began his day with a meeting wit

Trudeau refused 'presidential suite' at hotel during G20 summit: Reports

Notably, presidential suites are specially designed by Indian security agencies as per security protocols and every global leader

G20 summit success given nation confidence to organise global events: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the G20 Summit's success has given the nation the confidence to organise such global events and urged those involved in the planning and execution of the summit to document their experiences. The G20 Summit, under India's presidency, was held here from September 9 to 10. Addressing those involved in organising of the summit at the event's venue, Bharat Mandapam, Modi also credited ground-level functionaries for the success. Drawing parallels between the organising of the G20 Summit and the Commonwealth Games, he said the sporting event in the national capital in 2010 got mired into things that brought disrepute to the country and infused a sense of despondency in the governing system. "On the other hand, the cumulative effect of the G20 Summit has been that of success in showcasing the strength of the country to the world. I am not concerned with the praise in editorials. For me, the real happiness lies in the fact that my country is now

PM Modi to engage with academic leaders at 'G20 University Connect'

PM Modi will engage in discussions and dialogues with these academic leaders, underlining the importance of higher education in India's growth and development

Fantastic job done on G20: Mexico Foreign Minister congratulates India

She also congratulated India on its successful lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 and stated that it is a great advancement

PM invites students, young professionals to G-20 University Connect Finale

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday invited people, especially university students and young professionals keen to pursue further education, to the G-20 University Connect Finale to take place at Bharat Mandapam on September 26. Bharat Mandapam had recently hosted the G20 Summit. Writing on LinkedIn, he said over the last one year, the G-20 University Connect programme brought together India's youth as the initiative, spanning the entire year, proved to be incredibly fulfilling, yielding highly satisfying outcomes. It showcased to the world how our youth have emerged as vibrant cultural envoys, who have cemented enduring connections with the G20 fraternity, he said. "It has also enabled the youth to know more about India's G20 Presidency, the themes we have worked on during our Presidency, igniting a spirit of collectiveness towards our planet and to prepare our youth to be active makers of a Viksit Bharat by 2047," the prime minister said. The G-20 University Connect initiative

G20 declaration should spur govt to give big push to MSMEs: Experts

The declaration of G20 nations under India's presidency should spur the government to give a big push to the MSME sector by simplifying the regulatory process and enhancing their access to affordable capital, say experts. The commitments made in the G20's New Delhi declaration with regard to the MSMEs ought to be followed by the member nations as the sector has the potential to generate employment and promote sustained growth. The New Delhi Declaration adopted early this month said the G20 recognise that startups and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are natural engines of growth. They are key to socio-economic transformation by driving innovation and creating employment. "We welcome the establishment of the Start-up 20 Engagement Group during India's G20 Presidency and its continuation," it said. Chairman of CII Delhi State Council and MD and CEO of Samtel Avionics Limited Puneet Kaura said the MSME is considered important the world over and the G20 declaration has once

G20 Presidency was challenging as it confronted East-West polarisation: EAM

India's G20 Presidency was challenging as it came amid a very sharp" East-West polarisation and very deep North-South divide, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said. The remarks by Jaishankar came at a special India-UN for Global South: Delivering for Development' side event he hosted here on Saturday on the margins of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. "We meet just a few weeks after the New Delhi G20 Summit, a summit which took place on the theme of One Earth, One Family, One Future'. Now, it was a challenging summit. It was actually a challenging presidency, he said The event saw participation from dignitaries at the UN as well as Foreign Ministers from Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and the Small Island States. It was challenging because we were confronting a very sharp East-West polarisation as well as a very deep North-South divide. But we were very determined as the presidency of the G20 to make sure that this organisation on which the world ..

India to be partner, collaborator in addressing development challenges: EAM

He emphasised that geopolitical calculations and geopolitical contests today are affecting the basic requirements of many nations, including their affordable access to food, fertilizers and energy

G20 presidency provided chance to showcase development undertaken: Goyal

He also underlined the Government's commitment to improving the ease of doing business in India, making it easier to start and run businesses

IBSA countries laud G20 summit in India, extend support to Brazil

The IBSA ministers reaffirmed G20's role as the premier forum for international economic cooperation

Weekend Bites: India-Canada-Khalistan, women's Bill, and drugs on drones

In which we munch over the week's platter of news and views

India ensured concerns of Global south were placed in G20 agenda: MEA

It further appreciated the efforts of the co-facilitators Namibia and Germany for the Summit of the Future, as it unfolds

Brics condemn terrorism in all forms; commend India's G20 presidency

The Ministers expressed their firm view that the G20 should continue to function in a productive manner and also commended the successful hosting of the 18th G20 Summit in New Delhi

Was best G20 Summit we've ever seen: US Ambassador on India's presidency

The US Ambassador also spoke about his experience while serving as US Ambassador to India and said that it was the most rewarding, exciting and fulfilling five months of his life

India reached moon, hosted G20 Summit, we are begging for funds: Sharif

Criticising the ongoing state of Pakistan's economy, Sharif said, "Those who did this to our country are the biggest criminals"

Final meeting of G20 Framework Working Group concludes in Chhattisgarh

In-depth deliberations on the global economic outlook and key risks were held at the fourth and final meeting of the G20 Framework Working Group (FWG) under the Indian Presidency of the influential forum as the two-day gathering concluded on Tuesday in Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur. In the spirit of the Indian G20 Presidency's theme of One Earth, One Family, One Future, the group agreed to work together to enhance international cooperation to effectively address macroeconomic challenges and build a more resilient and prosperous global economy for the benefit of all, a release by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) said. The meeting was co-chaired by Chandni Raina, Adviser to the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, and Sam Beckett, Chief Economic Adviser, HM Treasury, UK. Around 65 delegates from G20 members and invitee countries, international and regional organisations attended the meeting which marked the culmination of the work done by the FWG during India's Presidency of ..

In UNGA, Joe Biden highlights achievements at G20 Leaders' Summit

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday highlighted groundbreaking achievements -- including an economic corridor linking India, the Middle East and Europe; and admission of the African Union in the G20 grouping -- made at the G20 Summit in New Delhi, as he addressed world leaders at the high-level UN General Assembly session. The annual G20 Leaders' Summit was hosted by India under its presidency from September 9-10. In groundbreaking effort, we announced at the G20 to connect India to Europe through the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Israel, Biden said in his address to Heads of State and Government at the 193-member UN General Assembly on the opening day of the General Debate. He said this would spur opportunities for investment across two continents. This is part of our effort to build a more sustainable, integrated Middle East. It demonstrates how Israel has a greater normalisation and economic connection with its neighbours which will bring positive and practical impacts. The ambit