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PM's secy reviews G20 outcome follow-up, asks to prepare for virtual summit

Prime Minister's Principal Secretary P K Mishra on Wednesday reviewed the follow-up on the outcome of G20 Summit and asked officials to prepare for the G-20 virtual summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a virtual summit in November. Brazil will take over the influential bloc's presidency from India in December. Officials said G20 sherpa Amitabh Kant, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra and Department of Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth were among those who attended the high-level meeting chaired by Mishra. Mishra said that G-20 Summit was not a one-time affair and Indian presidency has delivered solid outcomes which are being followed-up and monitored closely. Ministries leading various working groups are being tasked to implement their sector-specific outcomes and a high-level monitoring group is also being set up, officials said. "During the meeting, P K Mishra asked officials to prepare for the G20 virtual summit which was announced by the prime minister earl

NDMC sets up panel to protect assets created during G20 summit from theft

The New Delhi Municipal Council has formed a dedicated committee to protect the assets created during the G20 Summit from theft and vandalisation. According to NDMC vice-chairman Satish Upadhyay, 70 fountains are now under the vigilant care of two executive engineers, each in charge of 35 fountains. "These engineers have been entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring the proper maintenance and functionality of these iconic fountains. NDMC has also renewed the annual maintenance contract for these fountains within its jurisdiction," he added. The NDMC has placed more than one lakh potted plants at various locations in its jurisdiction as part of the G20 beautification efforts. Upadhyay said that the plants will not be taken from their place at present and 30-35 security guards have also been deployed to take care of them. A total of 441 CCTV cameras have been installed within the area under NDMC and are integrated through the Command and Control Centre. These CCTV cameras are .

MDBs at the centre of any chance of meeting the climate challenge

Giving a lecture at a Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) event on 'The World is on Fire', Summers spoke about the challenges of overcoming poverty as well as climate change

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

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

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

We're all grateful to PM Modi for India's presidency of G20: White House

The US is grateful to India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the G20 presidency and President Joe Biden returned from the leaders' summit in Delhi feeling "very positive and optimistic", a senior White House official said. Biden "came away from the G20 feeling very positive and optimistic about the direction. I mean, there was an awful lot of great work done at the G20 and we're all grateful to Prime Minister Modi for his presidency, for India's presidency of it, but also for the way the agenda was executed," National Security Council (NSC) Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said at a press briefing in response to a question by PTI. "It was a very, very productive couple of days," Kirby said, referring to the G20 Leaders' Summit held in Delhi on September 9 and 10 under the Indian presidency of the grouping of the world's biggest economies. Kirby addressed reporters at the New York Foreign Press Center here Monday on US priorities for the high-level 78th session

Govt unveils 'People's G20' eBook, shedding light on G20 presidency

The launch took place in New Delhi and was attended by Manish Desai, Principal Director General of the Press Information Bureau, along with other senior officers

PM Modi to host dinner for 450 Delhi Police personnel on G20 security duty

Sanjay Arora, Delhi Police Commissioner, has noted down names of personnel from each district who were part of the security team during the Summit

Looking back, India has done magical work: G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant

Kant talks about the historic summit, the New Delhi Declaration, the challenges on the way and many sleepless nights to find the voice of moderation

'Very, very proud': Anand Mahindra on Araku coffee gifted to G20 leaders

Araku coffee was founded as an effort of the Andhra Pradesh government to help the underprivileged tribal farmers from the scenic Araku Valley

G20 Summit: Chinese delegations refuse to cooperate with security over bags

The Chinese delegations' refusal to have their bags checked by security led to a 12 hour standoff at the Taj Palace

Justin Trudeau's G20 visit: Plane troubles, diplomatic tension, & backlash

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's G20 visit to India was marred by a plane troubles, diplomatic tensions, and domestic criticism

G20 Summit: Startup Bridge between India and Saudi Arabia announced

Prince Fahad Bin Mansour Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia stated that Saudi Arabia wanted to keep the momentum of collaboration going while boosting entrepreneurship in both nations

Canadian opposition leader mocks Justin Trudeau's G20 visit to India

No one likes to see a Canadian prime minister repeatedly humiliated & trampled upon by the rest of the world, the opposition leader said

Mamata Banerjee attending G20 dinner: Matter of courtesy, says TMC leader

Santanu Sen said that Adhir Ranjan Choudhury will not decide when the chief minister of the state will go to attend a dinner on the occasion of G20 as part of the protocol

PM Modi meets Saudi Crown Prince, discusses trade and defence ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince discussed all aspects of bilateral relations, including political, security, defence, trade, economy, culture, and people-to-people ties

Chocolate tree, local produce: How hotels went all out for G20 Summit

ITC Hotels was entrusted with the task of catering for the presidential and prime minister's banquets

Happiest decision for Brazil: President Lula on Global Biofuels Alliance

While addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Lula emphasised that Brazil will continue to improve ethanol production

G20 Summit Day 1 key takeaways: From Biofuel Alliance & Russia-Ukraine Silence

G20 Summit: From the Global Biofuel alliance to avoiding condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine, here are the BIG takeaways from Day 1 of the Summit. >