Rishi Sunak plays down chances of free-trade deal with India ahead of G20 summit The Prime Minister warned against ‘artificial deadlines’ for agreements. The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
UK-India trade deal ‘not guaranteed’, says Sunak before Modi meeting PM’s crunch meeting with Indian counterpart at G20 hoped to smooth way for free trade deal The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023
UK-India trade deal ‘not a given’, says Sunak ahead of Modi meeting PM says post-Brexit agreement with Delhi not guaranteed – as he refuses to commit to one before general election The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
India’s G-20 leadership extremely effective, even if Russia generally absent: Janet Yellen U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said India’s G-20 leadership has proven effective on several fronts, including the reforms of multilateral development banks and addressing the debt concerns of vulnerable countries. The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023
Colourful welcome in India for Rishi Sunak as he arrives for G20 summit The Prime Minister and his wife Akshata Murty were greeted by traditional dancers. The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
G20: Xi Jinping's snub of summit the latest in escalation of ambition between two assertive powers It might be tempting to connect Xi Jinping’s refusal to attend the G20 summit in India with continuing border tensions. These reached a peak recently when China released an “official map” claiming as its territory several areas that have long been a matter of contention between the two countries. The Conversation · Sep 8, 2023
View from The Hill: Australia's bid for Julian Assange's freedom presents formidable problems for Joe Biden In his relatively brief time as prime minister, Anthony Albanese has had very extensive contact with US President Joe Biden. According to the prime minister’s office, Albanese has had four formal meetings with him, plus two Quad meetings, and several other less formal discussions. They’ll rub shoulders again at the… The Conversation · Sep 8, 2023
On the first day of G-20 summit, Congress accuses Modi govt. of suppressing inconvenient data Attacking the Modi government on the first day of the G-20 summit, citing the more than three-year delay in conducting the census, the Congress called it “unprecedented failure”, and accused the government of “suppressing” data that it finds “inconvenient” The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023
Rishi Sunak says Russian leader ‘doesn’t want to be held accountable’ at G20 The Prime Minister said Vladimir Putin’s decision not to attend summit in India demonstrated his isolation in the global community. Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023
Why is Xi Jinping missing the G20? China’s leader will not attend the meeting in Delhi, prompting speculation over tensions with India, pressing domestic issues and a tactical retreat The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2023
Sunak says Russian leader ‘doesn’t want to be held accountable’ at G20 The Prime Minister said Vladimir Putin’s decision not to attend summit in India demonstrated his isolation in the global community. The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Rishi Sunak hopes for warm welcome at G20 as India’s ‘son-in-law’ British officials hope the UK prime minister’s star status in India will help in negotiations with Narendra Modi The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023
India ‘very near and dear to me’ says Sunak ahead of New Delhi summit The first British prime minister of Indian descent will spend the weekend at the G20 summit. The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
‘Ashamed of our presence’: Delhi glosses over plight of poor as it rolls out G20 red carpet Schools, offices, markets and restaurants have been ordered to close for three days as the city is cleaned up ahead of the arrival of world leaders The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2023
Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2023 G20 Summit: Is India breaking up with Russia? As Putin stays in Moscow, India-Russia ties are in decline, while New Delhi’s bond with the West gets tighter.
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 India seeking greater voice for developing world at G20, but Ukraine war may overshadow talks It’s never been easy for the leaders of the world’s largest economies to find common ground, but the global ramifications of Russia’s war on Ukraine mean even greater challenges for meaningful agreement at the Group of 20 meeting this year
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 Biden, Modi look to continue tightening US-India relations amid shared concerns about China President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are putting in plenty of time cultivating their relationship
Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 562 As the war enters its 562nd day, these are the main developments.
The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023 G20 Summit | Traffic curbs come into force in New Delhi, police urge people to use metro Delhi district designated Controlled Zone-I for G20 Summit; traffic regulations, online delivery services barred, Metro services from 4 a.m.
The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023 Morning Digest | African Union to join G-20 as Sherpas reach a deal; Delhi may turn venue for dialogue on reviving the Black Sea Grain Initiative, and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023 Rishi Sunak ready to discuss corporate visas deal with India, No 10 suggests PM travels to Delhi for G20 summit this weekend and is likely to discuss trade agreement with Narendra Modi
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023 Rishi Sunak to urge Narendra Modi to take stronger stance on Russia Two prime ministers to meet before G20 summit as India continues to import Russian oil and weapons
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023 UK to host global food security summit amid Russian blockade of Ukrainian grain Rishi Sunak said the G20 summit would respond to the ‘terrible global consequences of Putin’s stranglehold’ on food exports from the war-torn country.
The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023 High hopes for climate and energy outcomes at summit as India takes lead India hopes to get the governments to agree on a fossil phase down.
The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023 Building consensus: On the G-20 summit in Delhi, India’s presidency Despite many issues, India’s efforts to ensure the vitality of the G-20 process have been valiant and also a well-thought-out one