2023 G20 Summit

Amitabh Kant on why he thinks the 'G20 is today a far more important body than the United Nation', why developed countries need to cough up trillions of dollars in climate finance instead of billions and how the Global South representing over 80 percent of the world population can increase its influence in international fora.

What to expect from the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro?

Addressing global challenges is becoming tough for G20 despite the commitment of world leaders at the annual meetings

G7 endorses IMEC, India's ambitious answer to China's Belt & Road Initiative: What is it?

Last September, India joined forces with several G20 allies to launch the IMEC in response to China's BRI initiated in 2013, criticised for its lack of transparency and sovereignty concerns.

At G20 virtual summit, Putin blames other large countries for global economic stress

The great stress experienced by the global economy is the direct consequence of the ill-considered macroeconomic policy of certain states, Putin said while virtually addressing the G20 meeting hosted by India.

Gaza Strip's loss of life equally shocking as that of Ukraine: Russian President Putin at G20 virtual summit

Russia's state-run Tass news agency reported that Putin's remarks came in the wake of the statements by some leaders who said they were shaken by the ongoing aggression in Ukraine.

Explainer: Why the Global South will have a key role to play at COP28

It represents 85 per cent of the world’s population and nearly 39 per cent of the global GDP, making it a critical stakeholder in the fight against climate change.

G20 virtual summit to take forward decisions taken at annual conclave in Sept

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday said the upcoming summit is also expected to push for effective implementation of various decisions taken at the annual summit of the bloc in New Delhi over two months back.

Trudeau allegedly skipped presidential suite at Delhi hotel during G20 summit

The suite had been specially furnished by the Indian security establishment as per security protocols but the Canadian PM's team opted for normal rooms.

Hosting G20 Summit brought great honour to India, country's leadership stronger, says Delhi L-G

Saxena was speaking at a programme organised to felicitate New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) employees for their role in preparing the national capital for the summit held on September 9 and September 10.

G20 success makes Modi look more like a visionary statesman than Xi, says Jim O’Neill

The former chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management says the New Delhi summit's biggest takeaway is that one cannot deal with big global issues without including major emerging powers

New Delhi Declaration a major step towards rapid, equitable energy transition

The New Delhi Declaration, if followed in letter and spirit, is undeniably the most effective way to proceed if we want to hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels 

India should take the lead in setting a global governance approach on AI

Such an initiative on the country’s part in the wake of the successful G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Summit will ensure that a middle ground can be reached more easily on an oversight mechanism for AI technologies that is acceptable to all stakeholders 

G20: Why reimagination of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ appealed but of the Middle Kingdom faltered

India is reimagining its history in a way that draws other countries, be they from the Global North or South, to it. The indigenous concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, where one’s interests are the interests of all and vice-versa, and our inherent heterogeneity, reassures world nations that ours is a hand of friendship 

PM Modi a great brand ambassador for India, reflected in high market multiples: Sandeep Tandon

'If we combine the risk appetite and liquidity data, the analysis shows that the money is shifting to Asia. And if 8-10 percent of money shifts to Asia or India then there will be a tsunami out here,' Tandon said

MC Explains: What is the Global Biofuel Alliance launched by India at the G20 Summit?

The initiative is aimed at developing an alliance of governments, international organisations and industry to facilitate the adoption of biofuels.

India, Saudi Arabia can look at doubling bilateral trade to $100 bn: Piyush Goyal

About 50 MoUs worth $3.5 billion between India and Saudi Arabia have been inked.

G20 Summit: Whole world is focused on the successful event, says Saudi Arabia

Delhi G20: Investment Minister of Saudi Arabia Khalid A. Al Falih appreciated the leadership of India led by the Indian Prime Minister.

G20 Summit: 3,600 mandays invested for IT infra: RailTel

Delhi G20: In a statement, RailTel said that "over 3,600 mandays were invested by RailTel and its partners to establish cutting-edge mobile network infrastructure and a neutral in-building telecom infrastructure...".

G20 Declaration has renewed global resolve to work for equitable future through education, says Pradhan

"The New Delhi Leaders' Declaration, by prioritizing deliberations on critical areas like foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN), tech-enabled learning, building capacities for lifelong learning and the future of work and strengthening research and innovation through collaboration, has renewed the global resolve to work for an equitable and sustainable future through education and has provided a roadmap for the same," Pradhan told reporters.

PM Justin Trudeau, delegation's earliest possible departure from Delhi is September 12 late afternoon: Canada

Earlier in the day, a source in the know said that a ferry aircraft to fly them back is expected to land at the Delhi airport at around 10 pm on September 11.

India's economic corridor to Middle East and Europe 'different' from China's BRI

The G20 project, which enjoys US and EU backing, is said to be bankable unlike China's BRI which has been facing various challenges including concerns about debt sustainability

G20 Summit: PM Modi hands over G20 presidency to Brazil; Here's all you need to know

Modi handed over the ceremonial gavel to Lula at the concluding session of the G20 Leaders' Summit amid thunderous applause.

Delhi G20 Summit: The promise that is India

Indian diplomacy scored many victories at the G20 summit from getting the warring parties in Ukraine to agree on a joint statement, enabling African Union’s admission into G20, announcement of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, and launch of the Global Biofuel Alliance

Why Pakistan lost out at the G20

It's the Pakistan army’s high command that has lost out in this weekend's G20 announcements. The best we can hope for the people of Pakistan is that they peacefully achieve freedom from military domination. That's something even Indians can rally behind

G20: India hands over G20 presidency to Brazil; PM Modi chants Sanskrit shloka

PM Modi also proposed a "virtual summit" of the grouping at the end of November to assess the status of the suggestions and proposals put forth by members and determine "how their progress can be accelerated".