In 2019, India's carbon dioxide emissions grew 3.7%, the corresponding increase for China and Russia was 0.7%
The PM said India would have 500 Gw of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and that 50 per cent of the country's energy demand would be met from non-fossil fuel sources by that year
India's 2030 climate targets more relevant than 2070
No mention of 2050 as deadline; leaders agree to end finance support for dirty coal plants by December-end
The Group of 20 countries, which represent more than three-quarters of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, are looking for common ground on how to reduce emissions
Country can produce more than 5 billion doses for the world next year to contain the coronavirus, he says.
The prime minister will be participating in the G20 Summit in Rome from October 30-31 at the invitation of Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi
The meeting comes more than a month after the two leaders held a telephonic conversation, amidst Paris' strong criticism of the AUKUS (Australia-UK-US) security partnership
The conclusions are to be formally adopted on Sunday
Italy is hoping the G-20 will secure key commitments from countries representing 80% of the global economy and responsible for around the same amount of global carbon emissions
In Rome summit, topic of coal is also proving extremely tricky
The previous goal had eyed vaccinating 70 per cent of the world's population by the autumn of 2022
India says hopeful of getting WHO approval for Bharat Bio's Covaxin soon
Countries asking UN to play down the need to move rapidly away from fossil fuels
India's efforts in mainstreaming sustainability and reducing carbon footprint should inspire countries across the world, Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said
Finance leaders from the G20 major economies keeping a close eye on inflation
Ensuring equitable vaccines for all is a key to the global economic recovery but it faces a significant challenge, Union FM Nirmala Sitharaman told her G-20 counterparts on Wednesday
PM Modi launched PM GatiShakti-National Master Plan for multi-modal connectivity at Pragati Maidan in the national capital.
Leaders of the G-20 countries on Tuesday discussed the situation in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, including the critical need to maintain a laser-focus on counterterrorism efforts
The meeting comes at a time when India is trying to ink free trade agreements (FTAs) with countries such as Australia, UK, EU, and UAE