‘Diplomatic World Cup’: In G20 summit, India looks for moment in the sun It’s the biggest diplomatic extravaganza India has hosted in 40 years. The Modi government is soaking in the attention. Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2023
Morning Digest | PM Modi, President Biden welcome progress in defence ties; Ukraine war unlikely to end in immediate future: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023
Sunak hails ‘enormous’ UK-India trade deal progress ahead of Modi meeting The Prime Minister said he and his Indian counterpart both agreed that a ‘comprehensive and ambitious trade deal’ could be within reach. The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Joe Biden, Narendra Modi reaffirm cooperation on defence, tech ahead of G20 Shortly after touching down in New Delhi for the G20 summit, US President Joe Biden met with Narendra Modi for just under an hour of talks. The two leaders released a statement reaffirming cooperation on issues ranging from semiconductor chips to nuclear energy. Biden also welcomed a request for New… France 24 · Sep 8, 2023
India committed to Global South, says PM Modi after talks with Mauritian leader PM Modi & Mauritian PM Jugnauth held talks in Delhi, reaffirming India's commitment to Global South. Commemorating 75th anniv. of bilateral ties, they discussed cooperation in infra, FinTech, culture & more. Modi to hold 15 bilateral meetings over 3 days at G20 Summit. The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023
Will hold free, inclusive and credible election: Bangladesh Minister Bangladesh will hold a “free, inclusive and credible election”, assured Foreign Minister A.K. Abdul Momen here on Friday. The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023
Eastern hedge: On the need for India to stay closely engaged with ASEAN members India needs to stay closely engaged with the ASEAN members both as a trade hedge against the slowdown in its main western markets and to highlight its significance as an all-weather ally The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023
Biden renews effort to woo India’s Modi in talks before G20 summit Meeting in Delhi overshadowed by press freedom questions as US journalists kept away The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023
Why India Could Be Renamed ‘Bharat’: A History Of The Sanskrit Word And Its Hindu Ties Modi’s government replaced the name India with a Sanskrit word Zenger · Sep 8, 2023
PM Modi, President Biden welcome progress in defence ties Joe Biden arrived in New Delhi on September 8 evening, in his maiden visit to India as U.S. President, to attend the G-20 summit and held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023
PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina hold talks on diversifying India-Bangladesh cooperation PM Modi held talks with Bangladeshi PM Hasina on diversifying bilateral cooperation, covering areas such as connectivity, commercial linkages, culture, and people-to-people ties. PMO said the talks were productive and PM Modi is scheduled to hold 15 bilateral meetings over the next two days. G20 Summit will discuss pressing global… 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
Amit Shah to hoist tricolour at Parade Grounds on September 17 Union Home Minister Amit Shah to hoist tricolour in Telangana on Sep 17. TS BJP to hold bike rallies, demonstrations, public meetings & 24-hr protest to highlight issues. Culture Minister Kishan Reddy to lead bus tours to highlight Modi govt's funds disbursal to TS. 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
The Guardian - US · Sep 8, 2023 Mark Meadows loses bid to transfer Georgia election interference case to federal court – as it happened Meadows faces two felony charges, including racketeering and solicitation of a violation of oath by a public officer
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 How India welcomed ‘son-in-law’ Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty: ‘Both are Desi!’ Sunak earlier spoke how ‘special’ it was to return to a country that is ‘very near and dear’ to him
Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2023 Arundhati Roy: ‘Biden, Macron know what’s going on in India but won’t talk’ From her New Delhi home, acclaimed Indian writer and activist talks about G20 summit and state of India’s minorities.
Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023 India or Bharat? Why the G20 is causing a row over country’s name The names India and Bharat both have a rich history
Newslaundry · Sep 8, 2023 US requested for more press access during G20: White House The US government has told the media that despite requests from the administration for more press access, journalists traveling with US President Joe Biden to India for the G20 summit will not get a chance to pose questions to either him or Prime Minister Narendra Modi when they meet in…
The Guardian - US · Sep 8, 2023 The US should not normalize Modi’s autocratic and illiberal India at the G20 Despite his lip-service to democracy and human rights, Biden keeps embracing autocrats and would-be autocrats
The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2023 Rishi Sunak dodges commitment to raise case of detained Scot to Indian PM RISHI Sunak said he wants to ensure “justice is done” in the case of detained Scot Jagtar Singh Johal - but refused to commit to lobbying the…
Newslaundry · Sep 8, 2023 ‘Debate involves 2 living persons’: After backlash, India Today changes Pattanaik vs Sanyal show After renaming towns and public places, the Narendra Modi government is at the centre of a storm for ostensibly pushing its first international name change idea – India to Bharat. And amid a political war of words, Newstrack – which is one of India Today’s flagship shows hosted by the…
Newslaundry · Sep 8, 2023 Backsliding democracy as host, deepening divide, impact on poor: Global media’s G20 scepticism Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. The world is one family.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 8, 2023 G20 leaders gather in India minus China's Xi and Russia's Putin G20 leaders began to descend on New Delhi Friday, hoping to make progress on trade, climate and a host of other global problems despite the Chinese and Russian presidents skipping the summit.
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 Rishi Sunak plays down chances of free-trade deal with India ahead of G20 summit The Prime Minister warned against ‘artificial deadlines’ for agreements.