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India’s G20 Presidency sets an inspiring and optimistic pathway for all nations to attain agricultural efficiency and food security. Under India’s leadership, food security and nutrition for all, sustainable climate-resilient agriculture approach, inclusive agrifood systems, and digitalization were widely advocated. When nations are reeling under the catastrophic effects of COVID-19, conflict, slowdowns and downturns, and climate change, India’s additional vision to focus its agriculture production and consumption on millets is commendable. Millets are resilient and nutritious small-grain cereals that provide affordable and diverse options for people, especially those affected by food insecurity and malnutrition.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Thursday that it will settle charges against Tennessee-based fintech firm Linus Financial over sales of an unregistered cryptocurrency lending product.

G20 summit. "That said, China has quite a bit of policy space to address these challenges," she added. China's President Xi Jinping will miss the leaders' meeting at a time of heightened trade and geopolitical tensions with the United States and India, with which it shares a long and disputed border.

India took centre stage at the '2023 Regional Cooperation and Integration Conference: Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Integration through Economic Corridor Development (ECD),' organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Tbilisi, Georgia, from September 5 to 7. The event witnessed participation from more than 30 member countries, including senior officials from ADB's Developing Member Countries, representatives of development partner agencies, and regional cooperation organizations, stated the Ministry of Commerce and Industry press release. Led by Sumita Dawra, Special Secretary (Logistics) of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Indian delegation showcased the transformative PM Gatishakti National Master Plan. This initiative, termed 'Made in India,' is a comprehensive approach to integrated planning for multimodal infrastructure connectivity, aimed at enhancing logistics efficiency and socio-economic development. The primary objectives of the conference were twofold- first, to explore ways to integrate spatial transformation and area-centric approaches into Economic Corridor Development (ECD), strengthening regional cooperation; second, to share knowledge on the application of the ECD framework and operational guidelines for investable projects, read the press release. Dawra emphasized that PM Gatishakti goes beyond infrastructure connectivity, focusing on socio-economic area-based development as part of regional connectivity. She highlighted the Indian government's targeted investments in infrastructure, its adoption of geospatial and cutting-edge technologies, and the positive impact on both Ease of Doing Business and Ease of

G20 Summit, scheduled for September 9 and 10 in India. Before his departure, President Biden took to his social media platform, X, to express his goals for the G20 Summit. He stated, "I’m headed to the G20 – the premier forum for international economic cooperation – focused on making progress on Americans' priorities, delivering for developing nations, and showing our commitment to the G20 as a forum that can deliver." On Thursday, Biden departed from Andrew’s air base on Air Force 1, en route to India to participate in the 18th G20 Summit.

G20 Summit scheduled for September 9-10. Minister of State for Steel and Rural Development, Faggan Singh Kulaste, warmly welcomed Fernandez at the Delhi airport. Following the 15th BRICS summit, the five-member BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) invited Argentina along with five other countries to join the alliance.

climate change and environmental degradation, the G20 serves as a key platform to mainstream climate and environment across the development agenda. It is a balancing act for India – taking into consideration the needs of the Global South on climate finance, technology transfer and capacity building, while pushing the Global North to fulfill its commitments. The world needs direction and G20 needs to deliver it.

G20 Summit scheduled to take place in India. In a post on to X (formerly Twitter), Sánchez said, "This afternoon I have tested positive for COVID and will not be able to travel to New Delhi for the G20 Summit. I feel fine." At the G20 Summit, Spain will be represented by the First Vice President Nadia Calvino and Minister of Economic Affairs and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, EU and Cooperation, he added.

Asia Summit on Thursday that «the need of the hour is an Indo-Pacific where international law, including UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea), applies equally to all countries, where there is freedom of navigation and overflight, and where there is unimpeded lawful commerce for the benefit of all». He also addressed the India-Asean Summit in Jakarta, where he unveiled a 12-point plan across sectors ranging from connectivity to digital public infrastructure (DPI) and counter-terrorism. "India believes that the Code of Conduct should be effective for the South China Sea, be UNCLOS compliant and, in this, the interests of those countries which are not part of the discussions should also be kept in mind," the PM said. At the East Asia Summit, the PM pitched for everyone's commitment and joint efforts to strengthen the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries against the backdrop of China's increasing military assertiveness in the South China Sea.

Navarro, US former President Donald Trump's trade advisor, has been convicted of contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with the White House committee investigating the US Capitol attack that took place on January 6, 2021, CNN reported. «It's a sad day for America, not 'cause… they were guilty verdicts because I can't come out and have an honest, decent conversation with the people of America,» Navarro told reporters outside the courthouse after he was interrupted by protesters. «People of America, I want you to understand that this is the problem we have right here — this kind of divide in our country between the woke Marxist left and everybody else here. And this is nuts,» CNN quoted Navarro saying. After the verdict was read, Navarro's lawyers sought a mistrial, raising concerns about any influence alleged protestors may have had when jurors took a break outdoors Thursday afternoon.

President Joe Biden wants to show the world at the Group of 20 summit in India and during a stop in Vietnam that the United States and its like-minded allies are better economic and security partners than China. White House officials said Biden, who departed Thursday evening for New Delhi, will use the annual G20 gathering as an opportunity for the U.S. to highlight a proposition for developing and middle-income countries that would increase the lending power of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund by some $200 billion.

G20 Summit Delhi: The national capital has been decked up royally to welcome foreign delegates for the G20 summit. The G20 Leaders' Summit will be held on September 9-10 in the national capital, for which security has been tightened. The summit will be held at the newly inaugurated Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan.

Joe Biden leaves for the G20 in India on Thursday, aiming to boost alliances at a summit where global tensions will be highlighted by the absence of the leaders of China and Russia. Biden will try to show that on big transnational issues, Washington is a better partner than Beijing or Moscow -- and that the G20 remains a key forum.

raw sugar during the upcoming crushing season to help mills in states where adverse weather conditions are expected to hit sugarcane production. «India could import a certain quantity of raw sugar to supplement cane crushing in the areas where climatic impact is likely to reduce crushable sugarcane,» said industry body National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF) said in a press release on Thursday. There are concerns about production of sugarcane in Maharashtra and Karnataka, which is likely to affect availability of sugar for consumption and for ethanol production for blending with petrol in these states, it said. India had last imported raw sugar in 2017, after which the country has been an exporter. In 2021-22, India was the second largest exporter of raw sugar in the world. Sugarcane crushing for the 2023-24 (October-September) season will begin next month. NFCSF pointed out that crushing capacity has increased in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat in recent years and a likely shortage of sugarcane will prevent sugar factories from operating at full capacity, impacting their economies of scale. «Raw sugar, if used along with sugarcane for crushing, will not only enable mills to attain economies of scale of operation, but will help increase net sugar production,» it said. At the same time, the industry body has brushed aside as «rumours» talks of a likely shortage of sugar production in 2023-24, saying most cane-growing states have received good rains. «The situation is contrary,» it said.

gun safe has been trending on the X platform (earlier known as Twitter) but for negative reasons. Liberty Safe, the brand has been given the same treatment that Twitterati gave to another brand, Bud Light. It is all a part of a cancel culture that is prevalent on social media.

NEW DELHI : A blanket ban on crypto assets may be hard to pull off, and nations must instead apply rules on money laundering and terror finance to these assets and service providers, an influential policy paper said, while noting that increased adoption of these assets could undermine monetary policy transmission. The joint paper from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and G20’s risk watchdog, the Financial Stability Board (FSB), has attempted to offer a roadmap for regulating crypto assets and helping nations integrate virtual digital assets into their digital financial systems.

covid-19 pandemic, but global growth remains fragile and inflation stubbornly persistent. The increasing frequency of extreme weather events — July was the hottest month on record — has made clear that urgent progress is needed on climate action and other sustainable development goals y(SDGs) during this “decade of action". Yet, at this moment when the need for collaborative action is so apparent, geopolitical competition and confrontation risks are outpacing cooperation.

NEW DELHI : New Zealand firms are interested in exploring limited trade arrangements with India to expand cooperation in agriculture, dairy and horticulture, among others sectors, said representatives of Kiwi trade groups during a recent visit to Delhi. Bilateral talks on a free trade agreement stalled in 2015. “We have come up with a large delegation here (to Delhi) and it’s really around building partnerships," New Zealand trade and agriculture minister Damien O’Connor said during a visit to India in August.

NEW DELHI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi may launch the much-anticipated Global Biofuels Alliance on 9 September during the upcoming G20 summit, said two people aware of the development. The marquee alliance with India, the US and Brazil as its founding members has received interest from 19 countries, from the G20 as well as outside it.

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