India

Trees adorned with garlands to welcome G20 leaders

09 Sep 2023 09:47 AM IST

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,

G20 Summit: Delhi govt deploys teams to monitor air quality

09 Sep 2023 09:43 AM IST

The Delhi government has formed special teams to ensure that the city’s air quality remains at a satisfactory level during the G20 Summit, which will witness several world leaders take part, officials said on Friday. The 11 teams formed for each district, comprising the district magistrate concerned, Municipal Corporation of

Digital India Experience Zone

09 Sep 2023 09:42 AM IST

Digital India Experience Zone, being set up in Hall 4 and Hall 14, will offer visitors a unique opportunity to experience the power of technology being implemented by India first-hand. The Zone will provide key insights into the crucial initiatives of Digital India. Initiatives being showcased include Aadhaar, DigiLocker, UPI,

Unique experiences for visitors at Bharat Mandapam, culture corridor

09 Sep 2023 09:41 AM IST

Various exhibitions are being set up at Bharat Mandapam during the G20 Summit to showcase India’s technological prowess and innovation. These exhibitions will offer a multitude of unique experiences for the visitors. Cultural Corridor Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the G20 summit, will showcase a unique international project – ‘Culture

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in Delhi for G20

09 Sep 2023 09:39 AM IST

Saudi Arabian Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud arrived at Delhi Airport on Friday as the G20 Summit gets underway in New Delhi today. India and Saudi Arabia enjoy cordial and friendly relations reflecting the centuries old economic and socio-cultural ties. The establishment of diplomatic relations

PM Narendra Modi arrives at Pragati Maidan’s Bharat Mandapam

09 Sep 2023 09:36 AM IST

Ahead of the G20 Summit’s start on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan, the location of the Summit. PM Modi was greeted at the G20 venue by Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. In the midst of disagreements

Spouses of G20 leaders to explore National Gallery of Modern Art

09 Sep 2023 09:20 AM IST

Spouses of G20 leaders who are actively participating in the upcoming Summit will have the opportunity to explore the rich cultural heritage of India by visiting the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in New Delhi. The city witnessed the arrival of numerous world leaders on Friday, all converging in

MEA emphasizes India’s golden opportunity as G20 President

09 Sep 2023 09:19 AM IST

India holding the G20 Presidency at this time is a “golden opportunity” and it is ready to make a mark on the global stage, a top official in the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday, asserting that the country is all set for the summit. G20 India Special Secretary

India’s digital infrastructure earns praise from World Bank for transformative impact

09 Sep 2023 09:18 AM IST

Advocating DPI’s potential in helping nations leapfrog digital transformation, a G20 document prepared by World Bank has praised India’s approach in unlocking the power of digital public infrastructure, including Aadhaar and UPI, for financial inclusion. The impact of DPI goes beyond inclusive finance, to supporting health, education, and sustainability, says

Kashyap Balakrishnan opens UPI’s doors to international visitors

09 Sep 2023 09:07 AM IST

Kashyap Balakrishnan, the General Manager of the Department of Payment and Settlement Systems at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has lauded India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system as a global standard for secure digital transactions. With India playing host to the G20 Summit, the spotlight isn’t just on international

EU eager to welcome African Union as permanent G20 member

09 Sep 2023 09:05 AM IST

The European Union expressed its anticipation of welcoming the African Union as a permanent member of the G20 following an agreement reached by the G20, a group consisting of the world’s wealthiest and most influential nations. Charles Michel, the President of the European Council, conveyed this sentiment just a day

India announces progress: New Delhi Leaders’ declaration almost ready

09 Sep 2023 09:03 AM IST

Ahead of the G20 Summit, India, on Friday, said the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration was “almost ready” and the negotiators were moving towards a consensus. Refusing to get into the specifics of sticking points such as the Russia-Ukraine war and climate-related issues, India’s top G20 officials told a pre-summit press