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Delhi govt to put vintage cars, motorcycles on display ahead of G20 Summit

Nearly 50 vintage cars, including a 1928 Rolls Royce Phantom I, and more than 20 classic motorcycles will be put on display at an event here on Sunday being organised by the Delhi government in the lead-up to the G20 Summit. The event, "Vintage for Life -- The G20 Vintage Vehicles Drive", is being co-hosted by the Delhi government's Transport Department in partnership with the Heritage Motoring Club of India (HMCI), and will be flagged off by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on February 26 from the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. "About 50 vintage cars, and 23 vintage motorcycles and bikes will be part of the event that also puts special focus on the G20. The oldest cars taking part in it is of 1928 vintage while the least old is of 1970s period," a senior official of HMCI told PTI. The 1928 vintage cars include a Rolls Royce Phantom I and a Model A Ford, he said. The rally seeks to shine a spotlight on the fact that India is chairing the G20 at present, as also to spread the ...

Travellers from G20 nations can avail UPI facility at 3 airports: RBI

The RBI on Tuesday said travellers from G-20 countries arriving at Bengaluru, Mumbai and New Delhi international airports can get Prepaid Payment Instruments wallets linked to UPI for making payments to over five crore merchant outlets across India. Earlier this month, the Reserve Bank made an announcement regarding allowing access to UPI to foreign nationals and NRIs visiting India. To start with, the RBI said, the facility is available to travellers from G-20 countries, at select international airports (Bengaluru, Mumbai and New Delhi). Eligible travellers would be issued Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI) wallets linked to UPI for making payments at merchant outlets. "Delegates from G20 countries can also avail of this facility at various meeting venues," the RBI said. Initially, ICICI Bank, IDFC First Bank and two non-bank PPI issuers, Pine Labs Private Limited and Transcorp International Limited will issue UPI-linked wallets. "Travellers visiting India can now experience the

India will be an effective voice of developing nations at G-20: DEA Secy

In a Q&A, Ajay Seth says while the global macro-economic situation has improved over the past few months, headwinds on inflation and other indicators persist

Why is India concerned about lending programme of IMF, WB for poor nations?

Eleven nations have signed a note where they have argued against the Bank taking on the responsibility to lend more, thereby raising interest costs for the borrowers

G-20: India taps soft power as it backs issues important to Global South

India is one of the fastest-expanding economies at a time of sluggish growth around the globe, luring companies like Apple Inc. to expand

EU trusts India's G20 Presidency to find a way in Russia-Ukraine war: Envoy

"We're not living in a business-as-usual situation. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is totally unjustified, a clear violation of the UN Charter," he said

India plans to focus on energy-related issues in its G20 Presidency

India during its ongoing G20 presidency has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle Joint Business Council

Why only George Soros? Expose all "foreign hands"

Successive Indian govts have remained mum about the round-tripping of black money through the well-established "Mauritius Route", which continues to pollute the Indian market

Accessible, fair logistics set to be discussed at G20 trade track

The focus will also be on how logistics costs can be reduced, as far as international trade is concerned

180 countries expect G20 countries to address their concerns: Jaishankar

While addressing the Raisina@Sydney event in Australia on Saturday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the members of the G20 have a huge responsibility

US to push debt relief, Ukraine aid at G20 finance meeting in India

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will join fellow G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Bengaluru on Feb 23-25, spanning the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

India has set new model of infra development, says PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi said there is unbelievable faith in India for the next 25 years

2023 significant year for Delhi Police in view of G20, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday asserted that 2023 will be a significant year for the Delhi Police as the force will have to stay alert since the national capital will be hosting international dignitaries for G20 summit. Speaking at the 76th Raising Day parade of the Delhi Police, he also paid tributes to ASI Shambhu Dayal, who was stabbed to death by a snatcher in west Delhi's Mayapuri last month. "2023 will be a significant year for the Delhi Police since India will be hosting the G20 summit. In terms of traffic and security, the city police will have to stay alert since heads of several countries will be here," Shah said. He added that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the humane side of Delhi Police was seen by everyone as the personnel helped the elderly and other vulnerable sections of the society. "During this time, many security personnel also lost their lives," the minister added.

G20 finance chiefs to meet in India next week to discuss debt troubles

The Feb. 22-25 meeting in the Nandi Hills summer retreat near Bengaluru is the first major event of India's G20 presidency and will be followed by a March 1-2 meeting of foreign ministers in New Delhi

PM Modi briefs his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez on priorities for G20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday had a telephone conversation with his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez wherein he briefed him about India's priorities for G20 Presidency

Need for behavioural changes to ensure utilisation of resources: Kant

India's G-20 sherpa Amitabh Kant on Wednesday said there is an "urgency of bringing in behavioural changes" at individual and community levels to avoid "destructive consumption" and ensure "mindful utilisation of resources". "...we wish to highlight the urgency of bringing in behavioral change in both individual and community so that there is a paradigm shift from mindless and destructive consumption to mindful and deliberate utilisation of resources," Kant said. Speaking at the launch meeting of G20 energy transitions and climate finance taskforce organised by Gateway House virtually, Kant said the theme of reducing mindless consumption is also a G-20 priority. He said chasing the net zero goal is net positive for India, pointing out that the country's growth has the potential to catalyse global economic resurgence. "...any achievement by India will have a multiplier impact in the achievement of UN SDGs (United Nations Sustainable Development Goals). India's G-20 presidency is an

G20 members stressed on raising climate finance to help farmers: Agri secy

The G-20 members stressed on the need to increase climate finance to help farmers take up adaptation measures in order to mitigate the climate change impact on the farm sector, agriculture secretary Manoj Ahuja said on Wednesday. Addressing media on the concluding day of the G20 first Agriculture Deputies' Meeting here, Ahuja said: "Climate finance was one of the issues which was discussed. The members felt that there was a need for an environment for increasing climate financing in terms of financing farmers for adaptation measures." The member countries also suggested that farmers can be incentivised if they are adopting climate friendly farming or green agriculture. One of the ways was carbon credit, he said. The G20 nations also shared their experience on the impact of climate change in agriculture, he added. Climate smart agriculture was one of the four priority areas discussed in the first Agriculture Deputies Meeting. The secretary said: "There was also discussion on the im

G20 an opportunity to shape agenda for sustainable growth: Amitabh Kant

India has taken over the G-20 presidency at a crucial time when the world is facing several challenges, including the Russia-Ukraine war, economic slowdown and the climate crisis, G-20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said on Wednesday, adding it is an opportunity for the country to shape the agenda for an inclusive and sustainable development. Speaking at an event at Hindu College here, Kant noted this is the first time that India is getting an opportunity to shape the agenda for the world instead of responding to the agenda set by other countries. Noting the importance of the G-20 forum, he said, "G-20 countries account for 85 per cent of the global GDP and 78 per cent of global trade.... They account for two-third population of the world." India assumed the yearlong presidency of G-20 on December 1. More than 200 meetings will be held in India across 55 locations. Many of them will be hosted in Delhi. The G-20 comprises Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, ...

India calls on China to take losses on loans in poor-nation debt rework

China needs to come out openly and say what their debt is and how to settle it," said Amitabh Kant, the sherpa for India during its presidency of the Group of 20 forum of the world's biggest economies

NDMC's tulip festival delights nature lovers, anthophiles with visual treat

The NDMC's 'Tulip Festival', beginning Tuesday, has garnered the attention of nature lovers and anthophiles, with lawns of Shanti Path and several roundabouts in its vicinity decked up with thousands of red and white tulips imported from the Netherlands. Those who wish to witness blooming of tulips may visit Shanti Path, Central Park, Children Park, Mandi House, 11 Murti, Windsor Place, Akbar Road, AIIMS Circle, and Palika Kendra, the civic body officials said. A total of 1.24 lakh tulip bulbs were brought from the Netherlands and planted in the first week of January in Shanti Path lawns by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). The blooming of tulips coincides with the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting to be held on March 1-2. Having said that, the major question arises that how can these spring flowers which require constant chilling temperatures survive in the fluctuating weather of the national capital. Growing tulips in Delhi remained a distant dream until 2016 when NDMC offici