G20 Summit Highlights: Pleasure to host heads of delgations of G20 nations at the dinner, says President Murmu

Siddaramaiah decides to skip G20 Gala dinner on September 9

A source close to CM told DH that Siddarmaiah has officially communicated that he would not be attending the gala dinner citing ‘pre-engagement’. But in reality, it is due to dissatisfaction over the Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Kharge not figuring in the guest list. 

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Joe Biden's team says India has not allowed media questions after bilateral meet with Modi: Congress

'President Biden will now take questions in Vietnam on Sept 11th from the media accompanying him. Not surprising at all. This is how democracy is done Modi-style,' Ramesh said.

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Visuals from Bharat Mandapam in Delhi

India holding G20 Presidency at this time a golden opportunity: Top MEA official

India holding the G20 Presidency at this time is a "golden opportunity" and it is ready to make a mark on the global stage, a top official in the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday, asserting that the country is all set for the summit.

In an interview with PTI on the eve of the mega conclave, G20 India Special Secretary Muktesh Pardesi also said the "broad agenda of the summit will revolve around 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' -- One Earth, One Family, One Future".

Security tightened in the national capital ahead of summit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives in Delhi ahead of the summit

Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs José Manuel Albares Bueno arrives in Delhi

India enjoys a $3.8 trillion market moment as G20 leaders fly in

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A record stock-market valuation and surging foreign inflows make for a great backdrop as Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks to tout India’s growing prominence to world leaders at this weekend’s Group of 20 summit in New Delhi.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in Delhi

Managing Director of IMF Kristalina Georgieva, World Bank president Ajay Banga arrive at Bharat Mandapam

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrives at Bharat Mandapam

Welcome handshake of leaders with PM Modi to showcase Odisha's Konark Wheel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets as waits to welcome leaders of the G20 countries.

Egyptian President El–Sisi and Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth arrive at G20 summit venue

Australian PM Anthony Albanese arrives at Bharat Mandapam

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida arrives at Bharat Mandapam

Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni arrives at Bharat Mandapam

Significance of Konak Wheel

The Konark Wheel was built during the 13th century under the reign of King Narasimhadeva-I. The wheel with 24 spokes is also adapted into India's national flag and embodies India's ancient wisdom, advanced civilization, and architectural excellence. The rotating motion of the Konark Wheel, symbolizes time, Kalachakra as well as progress and continuous change. It serves as a powerful symbol of the wheel of democracy that reflects the resilience of democratic ideals, and commitment to progress in society.

Indonesia's Widodo, Russia's Lavrov arrive at Bharat Mandapam

PM Modi welcomes his UK counterpart Rishi Sunak at Bharat Mandapam as G20 Summit begins in Delhi

PM Modi welcomes US President Joe Biden at Bharat Mandapam

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives at Bharat Mandapam

It is for China to explain Xi's absence from G20 summit, US official says

Only China can explain the reason for the absence of President Xi Jinping from the annual G20 summit in New Delhi this weekend, a US official said on Saturday.

The summit had been seen as affording a venue for a possible meeting between Xi and US President Joe Biden following months of efforts by the two world powers to mend ties frayed by trade and geopolitical tensions.

"It's incumbent upon the Chinese government to explain" why its leader "would or would not participate", Jon Finer, the US deputy national security adviser, told reporters in the Indian capital.

Summit begins with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's welcome remarks

PM Modi invites Head of the African Union to take his seat, as a permanent member of the G20

'Sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas, sabka prayas' can be guide to world, says PM at inaugurat address

African Union now a permanent member of G20

If we can defeat Covid, we can also triumph over the trust deficit caused by the war: PM Modi

It is time for all of us to walk together for global good: PM Modi

PM Modi says India's G20 presidency has become symbol of inclusion both inside and outside the country

India offers to make African Union a permanent G20 member, I am confident all members would agree to this proposal: PM Modi

The 21st century is an important time to show the world a new direction. This is the time when old problems are seeking new challenges from us and that is why we should move ahead fulfilling our responsibilities with a human-centric approach: PM Modi

After India's invitation, African Union now a permanent G20 member

The African Union was made a permanent member of the G20, comprising the world's richest and most powerful countries, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the bloc's summit in New Delhi on Saturday.

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Soren to attend G20 dinner in New Delhi, give ED summons a miss

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren will travel to New Delhi on Saturday to attend the dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu for the G20 summit, which meant that he would miss appearing before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in a money laundering case.

US, India, Saudi, EU to unveil rail, ports deal on G20 sidelines

A multinational rail and ports deal linking the Middle East and South Asia will be announced on Saturday on the sidelines of the G20 summit in New Delhi, a White House official said.

The pact comes at a critical time as US President Joe Biden seeks to counter China's Belt and Road push on global infrastructure by pitching Washington as an alternative partner and investor for developing countries at the G20 grouping.

Nitish Kumar leaves for Delhi to attend dinner being hosted by President Murmu

G20 delegates reach compromise on Russia-Ukraine conflict language

G20 delegates have reached a compromise on the language of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a source with knowledge of the discussions told Reuters on Saturday.

G20 delegates are still discussing whether there would be a joint leaders' statement or a communique at the end of their two-day summit being held in New Delhi, the source added.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin reaches Delhi to attend the G20 Dinner

Delighted that the G20 has accepted the African Union as a member, tweets South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa

Naveen Patnaik skipping G20 dinner

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will skip the G20 dinner being hosted by President Droupadi Murmu on the opening day of the international mega event in New Delhi on Saturday, official sources said.

PM Modi to hold bilateral meet with UK's Rishi Sunak

Bilateral meeting between PM Modi and UK PM Rishi Sunak under way

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives at Bharat Mandapam

PM Modi and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida hold bilateral meeting

We are launching Global Biofuel Alliance and India invites all of you to join this initiative: PM Modi at G20 Summit (PTI)

There is good news, with everyone's cooperation consensus has been reached on New Delhi G20 Leadership Declaration: PM Modi

India’s G20 Presidency has been the most ambitious in history of G-20. 73 outcomes (lines of effort) and 39 annexed documents (presidency documents): PM Modi

PM Modi thanks G20 sherpas, ministers and all officials for working hard to make joint declaration possible

Argetina prez bats for inclusion of Latin American and Caribbean States in G20

Amitabh Kant shares a list of things New Delhi leaders declaration focuses on

Joe Biden and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina share a candid moment as they take a selfie at the venue of the G 20 Summit in Delhi

S Jaishankar, Nirmala Sitharaman and G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant arrive at International Media Centre at Bharat Mandapam

Leaders from the European Union and Africa attend a meeting on the sidelines of G20 summit

Press briefing begins after G20 leaders declaration adopted

G20 Declaration historical, path-breaking; 100 per cent consensus on all developmental, geo-political issues: India's Sherpa Amitabh Kant

First four pages of G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration

Today, as I look back at 10 months of presidency, I can say that India's G20 presidency has walked the talk, says Sitharaman

New Delhi G-20 Leaders' Summit Declaration on the war in Ukraine

Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has also been integrated into the G20 Financial Inclusion Action Plan (FIAP) which will run between 2024 and 2026, says Sitharaman

Amitabh Kant says biggest achievement of New Delhi leaders' declaration is achievement on women-led development

Leaders recognized it has consequences on the global economy: Jaishankar on Russia-Ukraine war

G20 in its Leaders' Declaration congratulates India on successful Chandrayaan-3 mission to the Moon

Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Fumio Kishida met on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi

The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further bolster India-Japan cooperation in key sectors like connectivity and commerce. They also agreed to boost people-to-people linkages: PMO

Here's the full text of New Delhi Leaders' Declaration

On the Russia-Ukraine crisis, India worked very closely with Brazil, South Africa, and Indonesia, says G20 Sherpa

EAM Dr S Jaishankar on the Black Sea grain corridor

G20 on counter-terrorism

Very tough, ruthless negotiations on geopolitical issues went on for days, issues clinched because of PM Modi's leadership: G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant

S Jaishankar on African Union becoming G20 member

PM Narendra Modi launches 'Global Biofuels Alliance'

PM Narendra Modi launches 'Global Biofuels Alliance' in the presence of US President Joe Biden, President of Brazil Luiz Inacio, President of Argentina, Alberto Fernández and Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni.

PM Modi and US President Joe Biden speak at the launch of Global Biofuels Alliance

India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor launched

As per ANI, the India-Middle East-Europe corridor will be a historic and first-of-its-kind initiative on cooperation on connectivity and infrastructure involving India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, EU, France, Italy, Germany and the USA

Saudi Crown Prince speaks after launch of India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor

In times to come, it will become effective medium for economic integration of India, Middle East, Europe: PM Modi at launch of new corridor

Scenes after the launch of India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor

Italy PM on launch of India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor

EU President on launch of India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor

Launch of the Global Biofuels Alliance marks a watershed moment, says PM Modi

PM expresses gratitude to G20 members for adoption of New Delhi Leaders' Declaration

President Droupadi Murmu arrives at Bharat Mandapam to host G 20 dinner

President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi welcome guests at dinner hosted by her

G-20 Dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu

Musical journey of Bharat-Ensemble of 50-60 artists will play Indian music in front of guests. Three-course meal will be served. It will include a lot of millet dishes. Sweet dish is also included and in breads, Mumbai pao is also included.

Ready for a productive day two in India, Mr. Prime Minister, posts Biden

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his partner Jodie Haydon arrive at the Bharat Mandapam for G 20 dinner

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida and his wife Yuko Kishida arrive at Bharat Mandapam for the G-20 Dinner

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives at Bharat Mandapam for the G20 Dinner

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives at the Bharat Mandapam for G20 dinner

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty arrive at Bharat Mandapam for G-20 Dinner

Menu of the G20 special dinner being hosted by President Murmu

US President Joe Biden arrives at Bharat Mandapam to attend the G20 special dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu

Joint statement from US, India, Brazil and South Africa on the G20 summit

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman exchanged pleasantries with UK PM Rishi Sunak, during Ratri Bhoj par Samvad at Bharat Mandapam

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman interacts with Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina at the G20 Dinner

G20 leaders' spouses witness the grandeur of India’s modern art

Amit Shah extends congratulations to Narendra Modi and G20 members for declaration adoption

UK PM Rishi Sunak meets Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh at the Bharat Mandapam

Pleasure to host heads of delgations of G20 nations at the dinner, says President Murmu

Amit Shah hails G20's decision to include African Union inbloc