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Crypto wrap: Israel-Hamas war ignites sell-off, Ethereum lowest since March

Cryptocurrency news: A higher-than-expected US inflation in September also resulted in a sell-off pressure in the market

Discussion on development goals impossible without peace: Inter-Parl Union

His concerns assume relevance amid a new war that started last weekend between Israel and Hamas, with already conflict stretching for over 19-20 months between Russia and Ukraine

Sharp rise in companies' climate-related risk disclosure: G20 report

A new report from a G20 advisory body highlights significant growth in companies' disclosure of climate-related risks and opportunities between 2020 and 2022. The report, based on Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations, reveals a 26 per cent increase in companies disclosing their climate-related risks and opportunities, while oversight by company boards in this regard rose by 25 per cent. The Task Force assessed the current state and evolution of climate-related financial disclosures using artificial intelligence technology. It reviewed reports of more than 1,350 public companies over a three-year period fiscal years 2020, 2021 and 2022. Climate-related metrics disclosure led the way with over 70 per cent of companies disclosing the metrics they use. Reporting on greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related targets also showed considerable progress (both at 66 per cent), with a 24 per cent increase in companies reporting on their climate-related

FM Sitharaman meets Brazil's minister, discusses issues of mutual interest

The minister met with Brazil's economy minister Haddad Fernando on the sidelines of the fourth G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting

PM Modi to inaugurate 9th Parliamentary Speakers' Summit in Delhi on Oct 13

According to the statement, the summit is being hosted at Yashobhoomi by the Parliament of India under the broader framework of India's G20 Presidency

The essentials of G20's corridor initiative

From trade to diplomacy, there is much to commend in the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor

India's election-year challenge

Fiscal consolidation must take precedence in the upcoming Budget, even if it's an interim one

G20 a glimpse of what future of India-UK ties can be: Rishi Sunak

Recalling his recent India visit for the G20 summit, Sunak said it was a special one, given the strong ties between the two countries

High on G20 bonhomie, India readies 4th summit with African Union

First held in New Delhi in 2008, the second and third summits were held in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa in 2011 and New Delhi in 2015

ADB unlocks $100 bn funding capacity with capital management reforms

The reforms, carried out through an update of ADB's Capital Adequacy Framework (CAF), would expand the bank's annual new commitments capacity to more than $36 billion

A new great game is afoot: India-China rivalry to lead Global South

Leadership of the developing world could well become a defining characteristic of the 21st century

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