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India or Bharat? G20 invitations throw up question dating back centuries

Some say use of ‘Bharat’ is move to finally throw off colonial chains, others call it disastrous Narendra Modi vanity project

The Guardian - UK

PM Modi arrives in Indonesia to attend ASEAN-India, East Asia summits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Indonesia on Thursday morning to attend the ASEAN-India and the East Asia summits during which he will discuss the future contours of India’s partnership with the countries in the strategically important region.

The Hindu

India, Bharat and a host of implications

Keeping politics aside it would be useful to examine some aspects to arrive at a degree of clarity on Bharat and India

The Hindu

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The Guardian view on India’s G20 summit: a backsliding democracy gets to play host

Editorial: Western democracies are wrong to overlook a country’s descent into electoral autocracy because they believe they need it to contain China

The Guardian - UK

Vishwakarma Yojana is being used as pretext for Varnashrama Dharma, says Thirumavalavan

VCK founder Thirumavalavan charges Viswakarma Yojana of being disguised as loan scheme to implement Varnashrama Dharma. Dravidar Kazhagam and CPI leaders support him, saying it is a ploy to discourage certain castes from education. They call for eradication of RSS to ensure peace in India. #VCK #DravidarKazhagam #CPI #RSS #VarnashramaDharma…

The Hindu

Taking G-20 to the last mile, leaving none behind: Narendra Modi

The phrase Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family) has translated into a call for human-centric progress during India’s G20 Presidency, writes Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Hindu

Sanatana Dharma | Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remarks require proper response, PM Modi tells Ministers at informal meeting

PM Modi urges proper response to Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks on Sanatana Dharma, emphasising Constitution does not allow abuse of any religion. FIR registered against Udhayanidhi and Priyank Kharge for allegedly outraging religious feelings.

The Hindu

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Engagement with ASEAN is an important pillar of India’s ‘Act East’ policy, says PM Modi

PM Modi, who is visiting Indonesia to participate in the ASEAN-India Summit and the East Asia Summit, said the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and the ASEAN has injected new dynamism to the group’s ties with New Delhi

The Hindu

PM sets out do’s and don’ts to Ministers before G-20

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra made a presentation on protocol and other issues related to the G-20 Summit and the scale at which things were being organised.

The Hindu

India or Bharat? G20 invitation fuels speculation over name change

The nation of India could be preparing to change its name, according to rumours that have been fuelled by invitations for the G20 summit that asked people to join the “President of Bharat” for dinner.

The Week

India or Bharat: What’s behind the dispute over the country’s name?

A change to the Sanskrit name is backed by PM Modi’s BJP, which says the word ‘India’ is a symbol of colonial slavery.

Al Jazeera

Sunak urged to lobby Indian PM over release of jailed British blogger

The Sikh Federation said more than 70 MPs have written to Mr Sunak over the detention of Jagtar Singh Johal in India.

The Independent UK

Special session of Parliament has been convened without consulting Opposition parties, Sonia Gandhi says in letter to PM

Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Modi to list nine issues for discussion in special Parliament session, incl. Centre-State relations, communal tension, China border transgressions, caste census, price rise, unemployment, MSME distress & MSP commitment.

The Hindu

More than 70 MPs call on Rishi Sunak to demand Jaggi's release at G20 in India

A CROSS-PARTY group of more than 70 MPs has written a letter to the Prime Minister demanding he raise the case of a Scot facing the death penalty in…

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Al Jazeera

India’s manufacturers cash in as brands seek refuge from US-China tensions

Indian firms are capitalising on a push by leading brands to diversify their suppliers away from China.

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Can a divided G20 summit in India still set the global agenda?

It represents 85 percent of global GDP. But deep fissures and absent leaders raise questions about its future.

The Independent UK

India's prime minister uses the G20 Summit to advertise his global reach and court voters at home

The Indian government has seized upon its role as host of this year’s G20 summit and mounted an advertising blitz that stresses India’s growing clout under Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The Hindu

U.S. President Biden to follow CDC guidelines during India visit for G20 Summit: White House

White House confirms President Joe Biden will follow CDC guidelines during India/Vietnam trips. He has tested negative twice and will test regularly. All senior staffers will test for COVID-19 when around President Biden. No changes to his travel plans.

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Morning Digest | ‘India’ and ‘Bharat’ can be used in invitation, say legal experts; Indo-Pacific, China map on agenda as PM Modi leaves for Jakarta, and more

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The Guardian - AU

In newly gleaming Delhi, Modi hopes G20 will cement India as a major global player

Despite absence of Putin and Xi and fears countries could fail to agree a joint communique, summit affords president valuable geopolitical clout

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 Times of India

US President Joe Biden tests negative for Covid-19, will travel to India for G20 Summit: White House

WASHINGTON: The White House confirmed on Tuesday that US President Joe Biden has tested negative for Covid-19 and is scheduled to travel to India on Thursday to participate in the G20 Summit. During this summit, President Biden will engage in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Hindu

What is the agenda for Special Session of Parliament, INDIA parties ask govt.

Opposition parties demand Modi government spell out agenda for special session of Parliament; Congress decides Sonia Gandhi will write to PM on issues to be raised; 24 parties of INDIA bloc to take part; issues of price rise, unemployment, Chinese transgressions, Sanatana Dharma, floods in Himachal and Northeast to be…

The Hindu

‘India’ and ‘Bharat’ interchangeable, can be used in official invitation, say legal experts

There is ambivalence within the legal fraternity on whether a constitutional amendment is required for a change of name, after an official invitation described President Murmu as the “President of Bharat” triggered speculation that the Centre could officially change the name of “India” to “Bharat”

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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