Xi Jinping snubbing US and India by skipping G20 summit: US media

T.N. Ashok | September 8, 2023 12:38 AM

Washington, Sep 8 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping is "snubbing US and India" and western powers supporting them by skipping the G20 Summit in New Delhi being attended by more than 20 global leaders, including UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, by sending his Prime Minister Li Qiang instead.

India's G20 presidency has led to several new initiatives, sources

IANS | September 7, 2023 10:10 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) The G20 presidency in India has led to many new initiatives and achievements. With the G20 summit scheduled to take place on September 9 and 10 in New Delhi under India's G20 presidency, there have been several initiatives which have been witnessed in the last 10 months.

ASEAN-India vow to increase efforts towards sustaining food chain supplies amid disruptions

IANS | September 7, 2023 6:48 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) The ASEAN-India leaders on Thursday expressed their commitment towards maintaining and supporting ASEAN as the epicentrum of global growth and to increase concerted efforts between ASEAN and India in sustaining supply in the food trade supply chain despite disruptions.

India removes additional duty on 12 US products ahead of Biden's visit

IANS | September 7, 2023 5:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) India has done away with additional duties on some American products like chickpeas, lentils, and apples, as US President Joe Biden is set to arrive on a three-day visit to India.

Biden 'very excited' about G20 visit to India

By Yashwant Raj | September 7, 2023 6:56 AM

Washington, Sep 7 (IANS) President Joe Biden is "excited" to visit India for the G20 leaders' meeting, the US said. And his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be a "follow-on" to their "very robust" discussions during the latter's state visit in July.

Fortunate to have a neighbour like India: Nepal Foreign Minister

IANS | September 6, 2023 10:53 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 6 ( IANS) At a time when the Chinese Ambassador to Nepal has criticised India’s "unfair" treatment towards Nepal, the Himalayan nation's Foreign Minister Narayan Prakash Saud said on Wednesday that Nepal is fortunate to have a neighbour like India which has contributed to the development of the country and its people.

Biden will call for 'reshaping' World Bank, IMF at G20

By Yashwant Raj | September 6, 2023 12:51 AM

Washington, Sep 6 (IANS) US President Joe Biden will focus on "fundamentally reshaping and scaling up the multilateral development banks" during his upcoming visit this week to New Delhi for the G20 leaders' meeting, the White House said.

Delhi Metro launches unlimited ride scheme with 'Tourist Smart Cards' ahead of G20

IANS | September 4, 2023 1:35 AM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The Delhi Metro has launched special 'Tourist Smart Cards', offering "unlimited rides" in the metro network in two categories, which will be available for sale from Monday at selected Metro stations.

Rishi Sunak rules out a quick-fix trade deal with India

IANS | September 3, 2023 10:05 PM

London, Sep 3 (IANS) UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has ruled out a quick-fix trade deal with India, making it impossible to get an agreement over the line in time for this week's G20 summit in Delhi – and possibly even by next year’s elections, the media reported.

China tells India to 'stay calm', 'stop over-interpreting' in border map row

IANS | September 3, 2023 11:04 AM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) China has told India to "stay calm" over a new Chinese map that Delhi says lays claim to its territory, according to a media report.

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Xi Jinping snubbing US and India by skipping G20 summit: US media

India's G20 presidency has led to several new initiatives, sources

ASEAN-India vow to increase efforts towards sustaining food chain supplies amid disruptions

India removes additional duty on 12 US products ahead of Biden's visit

Biden 'very excited' about G20 visit to India

Fortunate to have a neighbour like India: Nepal Foreign Minister

Biden will call for 'reshaping' World Bank, IMF at G20

Delhi Metro launches unlimited ride scheme with 'Tourist Smart Cards' ahead of G20

Rishi Sunak rules out a quick-fix trade deal with India

China tells India to 'stay calm', 'stop over-interpreting' in border map row

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