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G20 Summit in New Delhi on September 9 and 10. The arrangements will be a showcase for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India's growing presence on the world stage. The two-day summit will have the most high-profile guest list India has ever welcomed, from US President Biden to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Bin Salman.

Narendra Modi whose only motto is to «lie to the people, get their votes and rule over them». The remarks by the AAP, a constituent of the opposition INDIA alliance, came after PM Modi, in an interview with PTI, said, «For a long time, India was perceived as a nation of over one billion hungry stomachs. But now, India is being seen as a nation of over one billion aspirational minds, more than two billion skilled hands, and hundreds of millions of young people.» Reacting to the prime minister's comments that fake news and deep fakes can cause chaos and loss of credibility of news sources and can be used to fuel social unrest, the AAP accused the Union Cabinet of being «responsible for most of the fake news». AAP's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said the prices of fuel and medicines have gone up considerably under Prime Minister Modi. «Under PM Modi, unemployment became the highest in 42 years.

BJP and the opposition traded barbs on Sunday over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks in an interview to PTI ahead of the G20 summit, with the ruling party leaders hailing his vision for the country and INDIA bloc parties raising questions on «rising» prices and unemployment. In the interview, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' model can be the guiding principle for the welfare of a world shifting from a GDP-centric approach to a human-centric one. Irrespective of the size of the GDP, every voice matters, Modi told PTI in an exclusive interview conducted late last week at his Lok Kalyan Marg residence. Prime Minister Modi said that India's economic growth is a natural by-product of his nine-year-old government's political stability, as he expressed optimism that it will be a developed nation by 2047 with «corruption, casteism and communalism» having no place in our national life. His remarks evoked contrasting reactions from the ruling party and opposition leaders. «There is no doubt in anyone's mind that India under PM Modi over the last nine years and India's G20 presidency are big milestones in the country's rise on the global stage,» Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Prime Minister Modi's 'India soon to be in top three world economies' remark.

INDIA alliance, but if it manages to do so, the BJP will be defeated in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj said on Sunday. Attending a debate at an event organised by the Indian School of Democracy here, Bharadwaj claimed that many parties which are part of the BJP-led NDA, will also join the opposition's INDIA grouping in the days to come. BJP leader Jaiveer Shergill, however, claimed that the constituents of the INDIA bloc are together because of their «hatred» for Prime Minister Narendra Modi even as they differ on several issues. The opposition alliance would not last, he said. In response, Bharadwaj said all parties in the INDIA grouping will have to make sacrifices.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a renewed pitch for diversity in the energy mix, saying there is no one-size-fits-all solution for a world looking to transition from fossil fuels to cleaner sources like solar and hydrogen. India, the world's third-largest energy consumer, has repeatedly stressed on energy transition being just and orderly and nations having a free hand in decisions on the pathway based on the availability of resources. «Our principle is simple — diversity is our best bet, whether in society or in terms of our energy mix,» he told PTI in an exclusive interview here ahead of the G20 summit. «There are no one-size-fits-all solutions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Editor-in-Chief Vijay Joshi and senior editors late last week at his Lok Kalyan Marg residenceQ: The G-20 Presidency has given India the opportunity to promote its vision for a sustainable, inclusive and equitable world, and to raise its profile as a leader in the Indo-Pacific region. With just days left for the summit, please share your thoughts on achievements of Indian Presidency.A: To answer this question, we need to set the context on two aspects. The first is on the formation of the G20. Second is the context in which India got the G20 Presidency. The genesis of the G20 was at the end of the last century. The major economies of the world got together with a vision of a collective and coordinated response to economic crises. Its salience grew even more during the global economic crisis in the first decade of the 21st century. But when the pandemic struck, the world understood that in addition to the economic challenges, there were also other important and immediate challenges impacting humanity.

Debt crisis is a matter of great concern for the world, especially developing countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, as India looks at building consensus at the upcoming G20 summit to evolve a tangible framework to help the debt-ridden low income economies. In an exclusive interview to PTI late last week, Modi said India's G20 presidency has placed a significant emphasis on addressing the global challenges posed by debt vulnerabilities, especially for nations in the Global South. «The debt crisis is indeed a matter of great concern for the world, especially developing countries. Citizens from different countries are keenly following the decisions being taken by governments in this regard. There are some appreciable results too,» Modi said. «First, countries that are going through debt crisis or have gone through it, have begun to give greater importance to financial discipline,» Modi said. «Second, others who have seen some countries facing tough times due to the debt crisis are conscious of avoiding the same missteps,» Modi said. Under its G20 presidency, India has been consistently highlighting the need for a framework on debt restructuring to help countries facing mounting debt problems.

G20 Summit in India on September 9-10, they will have the opportunity to indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Indian street food and savor innovative millet dishes. This culinary extravaganza is set to take place at the Bharat Mandapam, where an array of climate-resistant and highly nutritious millet recipes, grown across the country, will be on display. Not only will this summit address crucial global issues, but it will also offer a unique gastronomic experience.

Spouses of heads of state from around the world, who will gather for the upcoming G20 Summit, are in for a treat as they will be hosted to a special lunch at the historic Jaipur House. This exclusive event is set to take place on the sidelines of the main summit, providing a unique cultural and culinary experience. The G20 Leaders' Summit, a pivotal global event, is scheduled for September 9-10 at the newly-constructed Bharat Mandapam, located within the Pragati Maidan complex.

Namibia to India to India Gabriel Sinimbo on Saturday said that the deaths of several cheetahs brought from his country and South Africa to Madhya Pradesh are «normal» as the project involves introducing animals to a new environment. He expressed hope that the felines will be able to fully adapt to India's environment. «When you are introducing animals to a new environment, there could be some challenges like fatalities. It's a part of any project of this nature,» said Sinimbo. Since March this year, nine of the 20 cheetahs brought from the two countries have died.

G20 Summit in India next week, instead of President Xi Jinping who is going to skip the conclave, said people familiar with the development on Saturday. “The Chinese President is not traveling to India for the G20 Summit. Premier Li is likely to represent China at the Summit," said one of the people cited above on the condition of anonymity.

Following its take-off at noon from the spaceport at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, the satellite successfully separated from the launch vehicle a while later. Soon after, Isro chief S Somanath confirmed that the satellite had been “injected in an elliptical orbit and is on its way to the Sun on its four-month long journey”.

Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, the bulletin informed. The session will have five sittings and members will be informed about the provisional calendar separately, the secretariats said, according to a report by PTI. "Members are informed that the Thirteenth Session of the Seventeenth Lok Sabha will commence on Monday, the 18th September, 2023," the Lok Sabha Secretariat said in a bulletin on Saturday. "Members are informed that the Two Hundred and Sixty First Session of the Rajya Sabha will commence on Monday, the 18th September, 2023," the Rajya Sabha secretariat said.

Congress dispensation in Rajasthan over crime against women, corruption and other issues, BJP national president J P Nadda on Saturday called upon the people to remove the government if they want to change the situation in the state. He accused the Ashok Gehlot-led government of being a 'Grih-loot sarkar' that loots houses of people, and alleged that the ruling Congress in the state has given a free hand to its MLAs to indulge in corruption and fill the pockets of their party «bosses» in Delhi. Targeting the opposition INDIA alliance, the BJP chief said the grouping «does not care for the people».

Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the BJP-led Centre of working for the welfare of 2-3 billionaires of the country and said states governed by his party will have the «government of the poor» and not the 'government of Adani.' Addressing a convention of Rajiv Yuva Mitan Club at Mela Sthal in poll-bound Chhattisgarh's Nava Raipur, Gandhi said the country cannot progress with hatred and violence.

Rahul Gandhi on Saturday at an event in poll-bound Chhattisgarh hit out at Prime Minister and Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Narendra Modi regarding the Adani group stock manipulation charges. He said, "India's PM can't make an inquiry on the Adani. Because after the inquiry the loss will not be for Adani but to someone else." Talking about the defeat BJP faced in the Karnataka Assembly elections, Rahul Gandhi said, "Before every election, BJP presents a number.

External Affairs Ministry said on Saturday.PM Modi will be in Jakarta at the invitation of the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo. The Prime Minister's visit to Indonesia comes ahead of the G20 Summit to be held in New Delhi on September 9-10 under India's Presidency this year. Indonesia is part of the G20 'troika' as it had the presidency of the grouping last year. The forthcoming ASEAN-India Summit will be the first Summit since the elevation of ties between India and the Association of South East Asian Nations bloc of countries to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2022. The foreign ministry said that the the Summit will review the progress of India-ASEAN relations and chart the future direction of cooperation. According to a statement, the East Asia Summit would provide an opportunity for leaders of ASEAN countries and its eight dialogue partners, including India, to exchange views on issues of regional and global significance. In August, ASEAN-India Economic Ministers met in Indonesia and the main agenda of this year's meeting was the timely review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) which was signed in 2009. A joint committee agreed to a regular, quarterly schedule of negotiations, which would conclude the review of the ASEAN-India FTA in 2025. In 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Jakarta at the invitation of Indonesian President Widodo.

India's Solar mission Aditya-L1 is all set to be launched today, Saturday, September 2. Speaking to ANI, Hafield said, “So when we put something like Aditya L-1 up there in between us and the Sun to sense those things, to better understand how the sun works and the threats that it has to the earth, it's good for everybody for protecting us as people." “But also, of course, our electrical grid, our internet grid, and all of the thousands of satellites that we count on that are up in orbit.

Streamlining this multifaceted electoral system presents a formidable challenge. The Indian government, said to be driven by a desire for development and efficiency, has recently expressed its interest in retreating to a voting system reminiscent of the 1960s. Any change — whether beneficial or detrimental — also may mean the government is walking on a thin rope as they will have to counter severe scrutiny, especially now that several opposition parties have united under the banner of «INDIA.» Nonetheless, the government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, appears committed to the cause. The government has reportedly formed a committee under the chairmanship of former President Ram Nath Kovind, who too had voiced support for this idea years back, to explore possibility of 'One Nation, One Election'. Also Read: Indian govt forms committee to explore possibility of 'one nation, one election': Report The government in a surprise announcement on August 31 called for a special session of Parliament for five days starting September 18. However, no official announcement was made regarding the agenda of the session. But speculation is rife that the session may include discussions on the upcoming elections, with some expecting a 'One nation, one election' move from the Centre, while others predict a poll preponement.

India and the United Kingdom are speeding up their efforts to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of the year, with the 13th round of negotiations scheduled for later this month. The recent conclusion of the 12th round of discussions on August 31, 2023, signals the determination of both nations to make progress in this important economic partnership.

BJP on Friday took a jibe at the Opposition parties' INDIA bloc meeting, saying its only takeaway is that they have «formally and politically» accepted their give-and-take principle.