PM Modi, British PM Sunak discuss free trade deal
New Delhi: The UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday held a 'productive conversation' about negotiations on a UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
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G20 members reaffirm commitment to zero tolerance for corruption
New Delhi: The G20 leaders on Saturday reiterated their commitment to zero tolerance for corruption as they adopted the New Delhi Declaration.
G20 bemoans Ukraine war avoiding accusations against Russia; Ukraine Slams G20
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message to Russian President Vladimir Putin concerning the ongoing Ukraine war found its place in the G20 declaration of 2023 on Saturday.
G20 members reaffirm commitment to zero tolerance for corruption
New Delhi: The G20 leaders on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to zero tolerance for corruption in the New Delhi Declaration.
PM Modi condoles loss of lives due to earthquake in Morocco; assures all possible aid
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed sorrow over the loss of lives due to an earthquake in Morocco, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.
Punjab drug peddler arrested with 15kg of heroin worth Rs 75 crore
Chandigarh/UNI: The Punjab Police have retrieved 15kg heroin having the market value of approximately Rs 75 crore, after arresting a drug trafficker, stated an officer on Sunday.
G20 dinner menu celebrates millets
New Delhi: India showcased unique Indian delicacies at the official G20 gala dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, with millets taking centre stage.
G20 nations agreed on effective CAF measures of MDBs which will produce US$200 billion in the next 10 years: Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi/UNI: The G20 members devised the roadmap for execution of an independent panel on Capital Adequacy Frameworks (CAF) of multilateral development banks (MDBs) stated the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday.
India-Middle East-Europe mega economic corridor launched; PM Modi calls it 'historic partnership'
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) with India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the European Union, France, Italy, Germany and the US as its members.
Delhi Declaration adopted at G20 Summit, big win as India brings consensus
New Delhi: After differences within the G20 bloc over a joint statement owing to the Ukraine War, the New Delhi Leaders' Summit Declaration was adopted on Saturday following a “100% consensus”.
Nepali politician demands expulsion of Chinese envoy over 'undiplomatic remarks' on New Delhi-Kathmandu relationship
A Nepali politician has demanded the expulsion of Chinese Ambassador Cheng Song for his alleged “undiplomatic remarks” on the relationship between Kathmandu and New Delhi.
India, Japan eager to enhance cooperation in connectivity, commerce and other sector: posts Narendra Modi after meeting Fumio Kishida
New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday discussed ways of enhancing cooperation in key sectors, including connectivity, and commerce, with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida on the sidelines of the G20Summit here.
G20: Participating leaders reach consensus, adopt New Delhi Declaration
In a big win for India's G20 Presidency, the leaders of the grouping on Saturday reached a consensus on the 'New Delhi Declaration.'
G20 Meeting: Rishi Sunak, Narendra Modi discuss ways to deepen trade linkages, boost investment
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met British PM Rishi Sunak at the sidelines of the ongoing G20 Summit when they discussed ways to deepen trade linkages and boost investment between the two nations.
Uttar Pradesh: Youth booked for objectionable post against Hindu gods
A case has been lodged against a person for making objectionable comments of the Hindu gods on a social media platform in Bairia area of Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said on Saturday.
World is looking to G20 to provide leadership: says Rishi Sunak on tackling challenges
British PM Rishi Sunak, who is currently in India to attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi, on Saturday, expressed hope that the bloc will provide leadership to the world when it is facing enormous challenges.
Jammu and Kashmir: Teacher suspended in Baramulla for sending 'indecent' text to girl students
A school teacher accused of having sent lewd text messages to his female students has been suspended in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
Kashmir: 2 men posing as journalist in Ganderbal for extortion
Srinagar/UNI Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two men posing as journalists for extorting money in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, officials said.
G20 Summit begins in New Delhi, bloc to discuss pressing global issues
New Delhi/UNI: Amidst the presence of a galaxy of world leaders, the 18th G20 Leaders' Summit began on Saturday at the Bharat Mandapam International Exhibition-Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan here aiming to address the pressing global issues.
Former Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu arrested in corruption case
Vijayawada/UNI: Former Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party national president N Chandrababu Naidu was arrested by the Andhra Pradesh police in Nandyal in the wee hours of Saturday.
G20 Summit: PM Modi announces African Union's permanent seat
New Delhi/IBNS: With all the existing members' approval, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed the 55-nation African Union to the G20, the members of which are here to attend this year's summit.
G20: Narendra Modi, Sheikh Hasina welcome commissioning of the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday met his visiting Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi when the two leaders welcomed the operationalization of the agreement on the use of the Chattogram and Mongla Ports and the commissioning of the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline.
New Delhi: More than 25 world leaders participate as G20 Summit begins today
More than 25 world leaders, including US President Joe Biden and UK PM Rishi Sunak, will be participating in the two-day G20 Summit at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre in New Delhi on Saturday.
India is ready to offer all possible assistance to Morocco: Narendra Modi posts on X following earthquake
India on Saturday offered all possible assistance to Morocco after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit the country, leaving at least 296 people dead.
Man arrested for killing air hostess found dead in Mumbai police custody
Mumbai/IBNS: A 40-year-old man, who was arrested for allegedly killing 25-year-old air hostess Rupal Ogrey, was found dead in Mumbai police's custody in the early hours of Friday, media reports said.
UN will 'accept' India's name change to 'Bharat' if formalities completed
New Delhi/IBNS: The United Nations Friday said it "will change India's name to Bharat in UN records" if New Delhi completes all the formalities for the same, a spokesperson for the global body told NDTV.
PM Modi holds 'productive' bilateral talks with US Prez Joe Biden; private dinner follows next
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday met United States President Joe Biden at his residence for bilateral discussions shortly after he landed in New Delhi for the G20 Summit scheduled to begin Saturday.
UN Secretary General António Guterres calls 'world a dysfunctional place', calls for UNSC reform
New Delhi: United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has called for reforms to the UN Security Council as he pointed out the widening rifts and growing tensions across the world.
BJP seals deal with JDS in south ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls, says NS Yediyurappa
New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Janata Dal (Secular) have an "understanding" for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha election, ex-Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said Friday morning.
G20: Joe Biden arrives in India first time after becoming US President, to meet PM Modi
New Delhi/IBNS: United States President Joe Biden arrived in Delhi for the first time Friday evening to take part in the G20 Summit to be held over the weekend.