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New Delhi declaration ‘almost ready’, says India’s G-20 Sherpa, as Ukraine para remains sticking point

G-20 Sherpa Kant says joint declaration "almost ready"; India able to bring all countries on board with its priorities. Negotiations on finance, climate action, phasing out fossil fuels, and debt restructuring have seen considerable movement. Leaders to discuss declaration and other issues on September 9 and 10; if no agreement,…

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

U.S. Open | Bopanna creates history as the oldest doubles finalist in Open Era

India’s doubles ace Rohan Bopanna, who is playing some of the best tennis of his career, became the oldest Grand Slam doubles finalist in the Open Era.

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

Biden and Modi pledge to deepen ties in talks ahead of G20 summit

US and Indian leaders promise support for ‘free, open’ Asia-Pacific region as countries seek to counter rise of China.

Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2023

We have a lot to bring to G-20 table, says African Union chief Azali Assoumani

African Union Chairperson Assoumani confident of G-20 membership; urges members to invest in African industrialisation. Assoumani calls for world to help Africa with drought, conflicts, immigration crisis and Ukraine war. India can help Africa with capacity building and food supplies. AU to talk to Indian authorities to resolve rice export…

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

INDIA wins four seats, BJP three in Assembly bypolls

INDIA bloc of Opposition parties wins four seats in first bypolls; BJP wins three. TMC, CPI(M) and JMM win one each. BJP retains Bageshwar and Dhanpur, wrests Boxanagar from CPI(M). SP wins Ghosi, JMM retains Dumri. Congress-UDF wins Puthuppally, TMC wins Dhupguri. BJP, INDIA bloc evenly divided; BJP loses Dhupguri…

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

Chinese Premier Li Qiang lands in India facing first international test

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Li Qiang will have the opportunity for informal interactions along the sidelines of G-20

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

Trinamool’s Dhupguri win is historic, says Mamata

TMC wins Dhupguri by-poll in WB, defeating BJP by 4,309 votes. INDIA team wins big, with BJP losing in four of seven by-elections. TMC's success attributed to "patron-client" model and cash incentive schemes. Poor performance of Left-Congress alliance indicates bipolar contest in 2024 LS polls.

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

‘Bharat’ is our cultural identity, asserts BJP-Andhra Pradesh vice-president

BJP VP Reddy accuses opp. of needless controversy over 'Bharat' name. Refers to Constitution, voter ID, Aadhaar, passport, currency notes. Accuses opp. of hypocrisy over INDIA alliance name. Says Bharat from legendary King Bharata. Takes strong exception to TN Minister's remarks on Sanatana Dharma. Accuses YSRCP govt of failing on…

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

Bharat: why the recent push to change India's name has a hidden agenda

The invitations to a state dinner to mark India’s hosting of this year’s G20 came not, as you’d expect, from the office of the president of India, but from the “president of Bharat”. This has prompted speculation from observers both at home and abroad about whether this signifies an official…

The Conversation · Sep 8, 2023

Exhibitions at G-20 venue to showcase India’s culture, art and technological advancements

G-20 Summit's Bharat Mandapam to host exhibitions showcasing India's culture, art, technology and shared heritage of G-20 nations. Digital Museum to feature iconic masterpieces from G-20 countries. Digital India Experience Zone to showcase tech advancements and RBI's Innovation Pavilion to display financial tech.

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023