G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: Managing Director of IMF Kristalina Georgieva arrives in Delhi (2024)

Sep 7, 2023 10:51 PM

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G20 Summit LIVE updates: US Singer Mary Millben hails PM Modi's proposal for African Union inclusion in G20

Ahead of the G20 Summit to be held in India, US singer Mary Millben hailed India's proposal regarding the inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member of the G20 grouping. She said that it can now shape policies and be the voice of the marginalised, uphold democratic values and foster human dignity.

Addressing the G20 Summit in a video message, Millben said, “At the dawn of the G20 summit in New Delhi this week, I stand before you brimming with hope, hope for a future aligned with the values we hold dear; equality, justice, and human dignity for all. It is my privilege to address you on the profound significance of India-Africa relations in the 21st century, the heartland values across borders, the pivotal role of the US in India, and the power of culture in unifying the world”.

Sep 7, 2023 9:51 PM

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G20 Summit LIVE updates: Managing Director of IMF arrives in Delhi

Sep 7, 2023 8:57 PM

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G20 Summit LIVE updates: ‘We will try to meet him,’ says Sunak's relative ahead of his visit to India

Sep 7, 2023 7:46 PM

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G20 Summit LIVE updates: Union minister Arjun Munda says ‘it is a matter of pride’ to host the event

Union Minster Arjun Munda on Thursday praised the upcoming G20 Summit being hosted by the country and said that it is a ‘matter of pride and inspiration for the nation’.

“This is a matter of pride and inspiration for the nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi always said that we have to make India the third-largest economic power and in the upcoming days we will be the third-largest economy in the world. Through the G20 summit, we are attracting the world's attention. We are telling the world how the Prime Minister along with the people of India is taking the nation forward,” ANI quoted Arjun Munda as saying.

Sep 7, 2023 7:14 PM

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G20 Summit LIVE updates: Tibetian Youth Congress leader stage protest tomorrow in Delhi

As New Delhi prepares to host a high-level summit attended by top world leaders, Tibetan Youth Congress President Gonpo Dhundup announced on Thursday that he will organise a protest against China for its illegal occupation of Tibet.

“We are not protesting against India hosting the G20. We are very proud that India is hosting this prestigious G20 meeting in New Delhi. But our protest is against the Chinese Communist Government. Chinese Government illegally occupied our nation. Currently, the situation in Tibet is very critical,” Gonpo Dhundup was quoted as saying by ANI.

Sep 7, 2023 6:34 PM

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G20 Summit LIVE updates: Uttarakhand CM Dhami to arrive in Delhi tomorrow to take part G20 programs

Sep 7, 2023 6:06 PM

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G20 Summit LIVE updates: Work from home to all private offices in Gurugram tomorrow

Ahead of G20 Summit, Gurugram District Administration on Thursday issued an advisory regarding the traffic regulations. “Whereas in wake of G-20 Summit in Delhi, traffic will be regulated on NH-48 on September 8, 2023 which might result into occasional traffic congestion on the roads of Gurugram city. Accordingly, there is a need to exercise caution and minimize travel so thattraffic congestion can be avoided.

In consideration of the aforementioned facts, all corporate offices and private

institutions in the district are advised to guide their employees to Work from Home tomorrow,” the advisory said.

Sep 7, 2023 5:27 PM

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G20 Summit LIVE updates: US President Joe Biden to be received by MoS VK Singh on Saturday

US President Joe Biden who is visiting India to attend G20 Summit will be received by Minister of State VK Singh on September 8 at 6.55 pm (tentative time). The Centre has assigned responsibilities to different Union ministers of state to welcome the dignitaries, ANI reported citing sources

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will be received by MOS Ashwini Choubey at 1.40 pm, while Bangaladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be received by MOS Darshan Jardosh at 12:30 pm. MoS Choubey will also receive Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at 2.15 pm.

Sep 7, 2023 4:56 PM

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G20 Summit 2023 LIVE updates: Delhi Police patrols area near Yamuna using boats

Delhi police on Thursday conducted patrolling near the Yamuna area in view of the G20 Summit hightening the security. Boats were used for the purpose. Police fears that some mischievous element may enter New Delhi area through Yamuna and disrupt the G20 program.

Yamuna passes through New Delhi area which is close to Bharat Mandapam (Venue for G20 event), hence mischievous elements could try to enter New Delhi area through Yamuna also. “Patrolling is being done to ensure security, Delhi Police personnel using the boats to keep an eye on every activity happening along the Yamuna,” ANI quoted an official as saying.

Sep 7, 2023 4:18 PM

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G20 Summit 2023 LIVE updates: Chandni Chowk traders engage women translators for foreign visitors

The traders in Delhi's Chandni Chowk, ahead of G20 Summit, have engaged nearly 100 women entrepreneurs who will double up as translators fluent in English, French, Spanish and other languages to provide foreign visitors a seamless experience, news agency PTI reported.

The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has partnered with these women entrepreneurs, fashion designers, influencers, bloggers, salon and boutique owners who are fluent in languages such as English, French, Spanish and German to work as translators.

“These women will assist the traders of Chandani Chowk market in communicating with foreign visitors on September 8-10, he said. They will be engaged on voluntary basis,” CTI chairman said.

Sep 7, 2023 3:41 PM

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G20 Summit 2023 LIVE: Delhi Police patrols Raj Ghat area as part of security preparation

Sep 7, 2023 3:19 PM

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G20 Summit 2023 LIVE: Digital India Experience Zone to be set up

During the 18th G20 Summit that New Delhi is hosting on Saturday and Sunday, a “Digital India Experience Zone” is being set up as a key attraction to showcase India's success in the implementation of digital transformation.

Delegates at the summit will witness the direct and positive effects of Digital Public Infrastructure, new agency ANI quoted a statement from Ministry of Electronic and IT. India's Presidency has played a pivotal role in securing this significant agreement, underscoring the significance of Digital Public Infrastructure in enhancing the quality of life.

Digital Public Infrastructure, encompassing game-changers like Aadhaar, Unified Payment Interface (UPI), DigiLocker, DIKSHA, Bhashini, ONDC and eSanjeevani, among others, will be showcased in action. These initiatives have already demonstrated their profound influence on Indian society, read the press release.

Sep 7, 2023 2:50 PM

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G20 Summit 2023 LIVE: National capital getting final touch ahead grand event

Ahead of the G20 Summit, high-level event scheduled for the weekend, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is decorating thousands of trees and installing G20 floral boards to further beautify the city's landscape.

NDMC Vice Chairman Satish Upadhyay said work has already begun on the preparation and installation of 20 flower boards prominently displaying the G20 logo and slogan – “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – One Earth, One Family, One Future” at strategic locations across New Delhi.

"In addition, thousands of trees falling in high-traffic areas frequented by our distinguished guests will be decorated with flowers for the main G20 events scheduled for September 8-10," news agency ANI quoted Upadyay as saying.

Sep 7, 2023 2:30 PM

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G20 Summit 2023 LIVE: What kind of weather will Delhi have towards the weekend?

Wondering what kind of weather Delhi will have during the high-level G20 Summit on September 9 and 10? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released a prediction on Thursday, stating that the city will experience an increase in humidity, a temperature drop, and cloudy weather during the summit.

“We are expecting an increase in humidity, there will be clouds so the temperature will not shoot up. There is some possibility of drizzles on September 9 and 10,” news agency ANI quoted IMD Scientist Soma Sen as saying.

Sep 7, 2023 1:50 PM

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Embellished trees, G20 floral boards, city getting final touch ahead of summit

The New Delhi Municipal Council is decorating thousands of trees and installing G20 floral boards to further beautify the city's landscape ahead of the G20 Leaders Summit.

NDMC Vice Chairman Satish Upadhyay said work has already begun on the preparation and installation of 20 flower boards prominently displaying the G20 logo and slogan – “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – One Earth, One Family, One Future” at strategic locations across New Delhi.

"In addition, thousands of trees falling in high-traffic areas frequented by our distinguished guests will be decorated with flowers for the main G20 events scheduled for September 8-10," he said.

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Sep 7, 2023 1:24 PM

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G20 Summit 2023 LIVE: Supreme Court Metro Station beautified by DMRC | Watch

The Supreme Court Metro Station has been beautified by the DMRC ahead of the G20 Summit, scheduled to be held in Delhi on September 9-10. The station has been renovated with images of iconic monuments from around the world, including India's Taj Mahal, the UK's London Bridge, Italy's Pisa Tower, France's Eiffel Tower, and Brazil's Christ the Redeemer.

The renovation has prioritised improving public convenience, with a particular focus on making road crossings easier. Other metro stations, such as Indraprastha, Mandi House, Laxmi Nagar, Nirman Vihar, Preet Vihar, Akshardham, Rajiv Chowk, and Central Secretariat, have also been included in this beautification initiative.

Sep 7, 2023 1:22 PM

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‘Expectation from India very high’: UNESCAP Executive Secretary

Sep 7, 2023 1:19 PM

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Delhi G20 Summit 2023 LIVE: Sculptures placed at Bhairon Road depict glimpses of Indian music

Sep 7, 2023 12:27 PM

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Delhi Summit LIVE: How G20 hopes to unlock trillions for development, climate fight

A core focus of the G20’s agenda at the New Delhi leaders’ summit will be on strengthening multilateral development banks, with success potentially adding trillions of dollars to fight poverty and save the climate, reports PTI.

Development banks are linchpins in those fights and important cogs in the global economy, stepping in to lend to countries in need, whether it is financial challenges or disaster.

This process of strengthening multilateral development banks was initiated through the G20’s 2016 action plan, which directed banks to “work through their Boards to optimise balance sheets, in order to increase lending without substantially increasing risks or damaging credit ratings”.

Sep 7, 2023 12:02 PM

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Delhi Summit LIVE: G20 agrees membership for African Union on par with EU: Report

The G20 grouping of nations has agreed to grant permanent membership to the African Union, Bloomberg News said on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

The move would give the African Union the same status as the EU, from its current designation of "invited international organization," it added.

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Sep 7, 2023 11:19 AM

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Watch: Preparations & security checks underway in Delhi for G20 Summit

Sep 7, 2023 11:08 AM

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‘Expects a lot from G20 nations’: UN Secretary-General Spokesperson

Sep 7, 2023 10:13 AM

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G20 Summit LIVE: PM Modi pens down opinion on own website on India's G20 presidency

PM Modi writes an Op-Ed on India's G20 presidency. Sharing the article published on narendramodi.in, the PM said on Twitter, “As the G20 Summit gets underway in Delhi, penned an Op-Ed on India’s G20 Presidency and how we have worked to further human-centric globalisation and ensure a collective spirit in furthering human progress.”

The Prime Minister wrote, “In December 2022, when we took over the Presidency from Indonesia, I had written that a mindset shift must be catalysed by the G20. This was especially needed in the context of mainstreaming the marginalized aspirations of developing countries, the Global South and Africa. The Voice of Global South Summit, which witnessed participation from 125 countries, was one of the foremost initiatives under our Presidency. It was an important exercise to gather inputs and ideas from the Global South. Further, our Presidency has not only seen the largest-ever participation from African countries but has also pushed for the inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member of the G20.”

Sep 7, 2023 10:03 AM

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G20 Summit LIVE Updates | ‘Several flowers in demand for G20 decorations’: Ghazipur mandi flower vendor

Sep 7, 2023 9:44 AM

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G20 Summit LIVE: Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth arrives in Delhi

In a bustling scene at Ghazipur Mandi, flower vendors are experiencing a significant uptick in their business as crowds gather to purchase vibrant flowers. The surge in demand is twofold, with people preparing for the upcoming G20 Summit as well as to celebrate Janmashtami .