Hindu identity not tied to worship: RSS chief at Toronto event

IANS | August 31, 2026 8:54 AM

Toronto, Aug 31 (IANS) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said Hindu identity cannot be defined by a particular language, form of worship or way of life, arguing that its central principle is respect for diversity and recognition of the unity of existence.

US seeks deeper investment ties with India (IANS Exclusive)

Lalit K Jha | August 31, 2026 8:21 AM

Ashville, Aug 31 (IANS) The United States is keen to expand investment engagement with India and help Indian companies navigate its national security review process, a senior Treasury official said, describing New Delhi as an important partner ahead of the G20 finance meetings in Asheville.

Diaspora must be loyal citizens: Mohan Bhagwat

IANS | August 31, 2026 8:03 AM

Toronto, Aug 31 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat has urged people of Indian origin living across the world to be honest and contributing citizens of their adopted countries while sharing India’s message of unity and service.

G20 puts growth, fair trade in focus

IANS | August 31, 2026 7:54 AM

Asheville, Aug 31 (IANS) Economic growth, fair trade, resilient supply chains and investment will anchor the G20 finance meetings in Asheville as the United States seeks closer cooperation with its allies and partners, a senior Treasury official has said.

Finance chiefs descend on Asheville for G20

IANS | August 31, 2026 7:48 AM

Asheville, Aug 31 (IANS) Finance ministers, central bank governors and business executives from the world’s largest economies have gathered in this Blue Ridge Mountain city for a two-day G20 meeting focused on growth, global economic imbalances, sovereign debt and resilient supply chains.

Iran, trade tensions, energy security top India’s G20 agenda

IANS | August 31, 2026 7:28 AM

Asheville, Aug 31 (IANS) Energy security, mounting trade tensions and Washington’s efforts to intensify economic pressure on Iran are expected to be among India’s principal concerns when Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attends the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting here on Monday.

Growth tops agenda as G20 meets in US

IANS | August 31, 2026 6:23 AM

Asheville, Aug 31 (IANS) Finance ministers and central bank governors from the world’s largest economies are gathering in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina for two days of talks focused on reviving global growth amid trade disputes, mounting debt and the economic fallout from the Iran conflict.