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Security agencies deploy Optical Target Locator to protect G20 delegates

The device, which has been developed by the DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation), can also detect and locate commonly used active and passive surveillance devices

G20 Summit will chart new path in human-centric development: PM Modi

Invoking Mahatma Gandhi, he said on X that it is important to emulate his mission of serving the underprivileged, the very last person in the queue

India's G20 Presidency coincides with space achievements: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh has emphasized the synchronicity between India's G20 Presidency and the nation's illustrious accomplishments in space exploration.Speaking ahead of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, Singh remarked that "G20 Summit is happening in India at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as the tallest leader of the world"."The Summit is taking place at a time when India's flag is flying on the South Pole of Moon, the first time any spacecraft has landed on the farther side of the Moon, and the nation's achievements in Science and Technology, including the pioneering R & D success story in Covid vaccines, are being hailed across the globe", said Singh.He underscored that this significant global event coincides with India's achievements in the field of space and technology.Singh also highlighted India's noteworthy advancements in science and technology, including the pivotal role it played in the development of COVID-19 vaccines, which garnered ...

G20 Summit: Cong chief Mallikarjun Kharge not invited to President's dinner

The heads of other Opposition parties as well as floor leaders in Parliament have also not received invitations for the President's G20 dinner

It's special as son-in-law of India: Rishi Sunak on visit to Delhi for G20

Rishi Sunak said on Friday that his visit to New Delhi for the G20 Leaders' Summit is "obviously special" as he joked about being referred to as the "son-in-law of India" as the first British Prime Minister of Indian heritage and married to an Indian in Akshata Murty. Speaking to reporters in a huddle on his flight to New Delhi, the 43-year-old British Indian leader said he was excited to be back in India, "a country that is very near and dear to me". He is joined on the visit by his wife, the daughter of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, and is scheduled for bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the summit. I'm heading to the G20 Summit with a clear focus. Stabilising the global economy. Building international relationships. Supporting the most vulnerable, tweeted Sunak as he embarked on the three-day tour. It's obviously special. I saw somewhere that I was referred to as India's son-in-law, which I hope was meant affectionately," he told reporters

Marigold touch: Trees decorated with garlands to welcome leaders for G20

In a riot of brown, green and shades of vivid orange, hundreds of trees lining roads through which heads of states and foreign delegates will travel during the G20 Summit have been adorned with garlands of marigold. Tree trunks wrapped with marigold can been seen in the Palam technical area, Sardar Patel Marg, Rajghat and other important intersections. This has been carried out on the directions of Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, officials said. "This is the Gujarati tradition of welcoming guests. This is an eco-friendly way and marigold flowers also add aesthetic value," Saxena told PTI last week. Various agencies have pitched in. While the Delhi Cantonment Board has decorated about 400 trees around the Palam technical area (Thimayya Marg and Parade Road), the Public Works Department has done the job for around 200 trees and 100 poles near Rajghat, according to officials. Besides, about 1,200 trees on Sardar Patel Marg and important intersections have been decorated by the

Not inviting Oppn to G20 reflects govt doesn't value leaders: Rahul Gandhi

Taking a dig at the government for not inviting Opposition leaders to the G20, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said it shows that the current leadership doesn't value the leaders of 60 per cent of India's population and the people should think about it. Congress Party chief and the leader of the opposition in Rajya Sabha Kharge has not been invited to the G20 gala dinner being hosted by President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday, media reports said. Interacting with the media at Brussels Press Club in Brussels, Gandhi said the government's action tells about its thinking. "It tells you it tells you something," Gandhi said in response to a question. "They have decided not to invite the Leader of the Opposition (Mallikarjun Kharge). It tells you it tells you something. It tells you that they don't value the leader of 60% of India's population," he said. "It is something that people should think about why they are feeling the need to do that and what is the type of thinking that goe

India gets ready to host G20 amid fragmented geopolitical environment

India is set to make a dash for a goal line at the two-day G20 summit beginning Saturday in addressing some of the complex global challenges such as concerns of the Global South, consequences of the Ukraine conflict, gloomy economic scenario, and fostering inclusive growth amid a fragmented geopolitical environment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron and other leaders of the G20 grouping as well as chiefs of many leading world bodies like the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) are converging in the national capital for the summit. It is for the first time that India is hosting the annual summit of the G20 and New Delhi has pulled out all the stops in rolling out a grand welcome to the leaders and making the summit a success. The city has also undergone a major makeover to host such a high-profile event in decades. However, the ...

PM Modi changes cover image on X to Nataraja Statue at Bharat Mandapam

Ahead of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi changed his X cover photo. Take a look at what it is

Heading to India with a clear focus, says Rishi Sunak ahead of G20 Summit

Ahead of his visit to New Delhi for the G20 Summit, UK PM Rishi Sunak said that he is heading to India with a clear focus. He also blasted Vladimir Putin for failing to show up for the mega-event

G20 Summit in New Delhi: Where and how to watch the mega event LIVE

New Delhi G20 Summit 2023: New Delhi is all set to take global stage as the city hosts world leaders from September 9 to September 10. Read on to find out where you can watch the event LIVE

In G20 document, World Bank lauds India's digital public infrastructure

India's JAM Trinity has propelled financial inclusion rate from 25 per cent in 2008 to over 80 per cent of adults in last six years, a journey shortened by up to 47 years owing to DPIs: WB

G20 Summit: What is open and closed in Delhi? Here's all you need to know

As the G20 Summit approaches, there will be public holidays in New Delhi to ensure the safety and smooth proceedings from 9 to 10 September

European Commission Prez Ursula von der Leyen arrives in Delhi for G20 meet

She was received at the airport by the Minister of State (MoS) in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Anupriya Singh Patel

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G20 meeting: All you need to know about the restrictions in New Delhi area

Delhi's Traffic police have said, 'Whole Delhi is open. Restrictions are only imposed in a small portion of NDMC area.'

Govt to gift two booklets to G20 delegates on Indian democracy, elections

The booklets, titled "Bharat, The Mother of Democracy" and "Elections in India", will be presented to the visiting dignitaries during the G20 Summit

G20 Summit: Where are world leaders staying during their time in New Delhi

This will be the first time since 2008, the first edition of the G20 meeting, that the Chinese President will miss the G20 leaders' Summit

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

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