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Mamata pitches into ‘India vs Bharat’ row, claims it is blatant attempt to distort history

Reacting to the controversy over a G-20 dinner invite in the name of ‘President of Bharat’, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday questioned the need to “suddenly use only Bharat” while referring to India in official communiques.

The Hindu

PM Modi and President Biden to meet on September 8, says White House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Biden to hold bilateral talks in New Delhi on Sep 8. Focus on climate, tech, debt relief, AI, digital transformation, peace for Ukraine and respecting UN Charter. G20 statement on Russia-Ukraine challenging due to Beijing & Moscow's objections. US press assured of access.

The Hindu

Indo-Pacific, China map and trade on agenda as PM leaves for Jakarta

PM Modi to attend ASEAN-India Summit, East Asia Summit in Jakarta on September 6-7; issues like Indo-Pacific, trade, Myanmar, China's map likely to be discussed. PM not to hold any bilateral meeting due to shortage of time. PM to return same day ahead of G-20 arrivals. PM's visit seen as…

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Placing spotlight on sustainable development is priority for Brazil’s G20 Presidency: envoy

Brazil which will take over presidency of the G20 from India would like to bring back to centre stage discussions on the concept of sustainable development in all its three dimensions – environment, social and economic

The Hindu

Spouses of G20 leaders to inaugurate 'Roots and Routes' exhibition at NGMA

Spouses of G20 leaders participating in the New Delhi Summit will inaugurate an exhibition dedicated to India’s civilisation prowess and artistic excellence, titled ‘Roots and Routes: Past Present and Continuous' on September 9 in the National Gallery of Modern Art, said official sources. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India’s Modi gov’t replaces country’s name with Bharat in G20 dinner invite

Uproar after government replaces India with a Sanskrit word in dinner invites sent to guests at this week’s summit.

Al Jazeera

Jill Biden tests positive for Covid-19 but president’s test is negative

First lady ‘experiencing only mild symptoms’ amid late-summer rise in coronavirus infections in US

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India's government replaces 'India' with ancient name 'Bharat' in dinner invitation to G20 guests

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has replaced the name India with a Sanskrit word in dinner invitations sent to guests attending this week’s Group of 20 summit, in a move that reflects his Hindu nationalist party’s efforts to eliminate what it sees as colonial-era names

The Independent UK

‘Bharat’ replaces ‘India’ in G-20 invite from President

Government sources told The Hindu that all talk of a formal action in the upcoming session of Parliament to change the name of India was “rubbish”.

The Hindu

G20 in India: When will 2023 New Delhi summit be held and who is attending?

The two-day summit will see leaders of the world’s richest and most powerful countries meet over a range of issues.

Al Jazeera

First Thing: Burning Man revelers begin to leave festival after road reopens

Organisers of event in Nevada desert have asked people to stagger their departure after thousands were stranded over weekend. Plus, has US learned to cope with extreme heat?

The Guardian - UK

Despite Xi's decision not to attend G20 in India, China says bilateral ties are 'generally stable'

China is downplaying President Xi Jinping’s decision not to attend this week's Group of 20 summit in New Delhi

The Independent UK

Congress slams Centre over 'President of Bharat' G20 dinner invite

Party leader Jairam Ramesh accused PM Modi of “distorting history and dividing India” and said the objective of parties in the INDIA bloc is also "BHARAT-Bring Harmony, Amity, Reconciliation". Read further on Dynamite News:

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French President Emmanuel Macron to attend G20 Summit in Delhi, travel to B'desh next for bilateral visit

French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Delhi to participate in the G20 Summit taking place under India's presidency on September 9-10, and will then travel to Bangladesh for a bilateral visit. Read further on dynamite News:

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Afternoon Update: unions welcome Joyce’s early exit; Australia tops G20 coal emissions; and the Rolling Stones’ new album

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The Independent UK

First lady Jill Biden tests positive for Covid days before president due to attend G20 summit

Joe Biden has tested negative, White House confirms

The Guardian - UK

G20 must forge agreement to increase tax on rich, say campaigners

Letter from almost 300 millionaires, economists and politicians says urgent action needed to prevent extreme wealth

The Conversation

Every country can make a difference – but carbon reductions need to be realistic and fair

This weekend, the world’s major economies will convene in Delhi for the G20 summit. On the table will be the common goal of limiting global temperature rise as climate chaos becomes ever more evident.

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Australia has highest per capita CO2 emissions from coal in G20, analysis finds

Australia used twice as much electricity as China on a per capita basis and 48% of it came from coal plants, thinktank says

The Guardian - AU

Australia to roll out new south-east Asia trade strategy to hedge against China

Anthony Albanese is expected to announce the new economic blueprint during his trip to the Indonesian capital Jakarta

The Hindu

Climate change may impact foodgrains production up to 47% by 2080: ICAR-DG

Union Min. Shobha Karandlaje urges addressing climate risks through adaptation to bring immediate benefits. ICAR Director General & Secretary of DARE Himanshu Pathak says agriculture in India is highly vulnerable to climate change & govt. has initiated schemes to promote adoption of climate resilient technologies. 1,600 scientists, research scholars &…

Dynamite News

G20 Summit: Looking forward to India trip, disappointed Xi Jinping not attending, says President Biden

Ahead of his trip, reporters asked Biden on Sunday whether he was looking forward to his visits to India and Vietnam. “Yes, I am," Biden replied. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

China signals Xi Jinping will not attend G20 summit in India

Analysts say absence could be snub to Delhi or part of apparent push by Beijing to elevate blocs not regarded as US-dominated

Newslaundry

‘Humayun’s Tomb a spiritual landmark for Hindus’: Sunday Times piece on UK politics

It seems to be the season for G20, foreign dignitaries and Western media faux pas.

The Independent UK

Biden says he is ‘disappointed’ at Xi Jinping skipping India’s G20 summit

US president to raise issue of Putin’s war in Ukraine during G20 summit in India

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