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Chinese scientists have succeeded in growing kidneys containing human cells in pig embryos, a world first that could one day help address organ donation shortages. But the development, described in a study in the journal Cell Stem Cell on Thursday, raises ethical issues -- especially since some human cells were also found in the pigs' brains, experts said. (AFP)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden are set to hold bilateral talks on Friday evening with a focus on further solidifying the India-US comprehensive global and strategic partnership. (PTI)

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a sand sculpture by installing around 2000 'diyas' to welcome US President Joe Biden for G20 Summit, at Puri beach, Odisha.

A 'hybrid' militant of The Resistance Front was arrested and a hand grenade recovered from him, police said on Thursday. "A hybrid terrorist of TRF (The Resistance Front) namely Mohd Yawar Rangrez, s/o Abdul Rashid Rangeez, r/o Firdousabad, Batmaloo, arrested by Srinagar Police with one hand grenade," the Srinagar Police said in a tweet.

Defence chiefs of South Korea, US, Japan agree to accelerate missile tracking cooperation. (Reuters)

Wells Fargo said on Thursday the bank's vice chairman of public affairs, William Daley, will retire at the end of this year.

Air India has entered into an interline partnership with Bangkok Airways that will allow Tata group airline's customers seamless connections to 10 Southeast Asian destinations beyond the Thailand capital. The two carriers have also entered a Special Prorate Agreement that allows them to file 'through fares' on routes covering each other's networks. This arrangement means that a passenger can have a single fare for a single ticket covering all destinations in an itinerary. (PTI)

Rupee falls 9 paise to settle at all-time low of 83.22 (provisional) against US dollar.

Rahul Gandhi arrives in Brussels for week-long Europe tour

Delhi: IMD Scientist Soma Sen says "IMD is functioning round the clock to provide detailed weather forecasts for Delhi till 10th September

A separate webpage has also been created for the same. In this webpage, we have introduced a detailed forecast for 9 locations across Delhi, where the maximum footfall of the delegates is expected during the G20 Summit. On the webpage, there will be information about current weather conditions including humidity, temperature, wind speed and wind direction. Nowcast, valid for 3 hours will also be there on the webpage..."

India's G20 has truly been a people's G20: Jaishankar

INS Sumedha arrived at Port Alexandria, Egypt on 06 September 2023 to participate in ‘Exercise BRIGHT STAR- 23’.

Delhi Police deploys mobile police station amid the traffic restrictions in view of the G20 Summit, scheduled to be held on September 9-10. The arrangement will help people who want to lodge a complaint or file an FIR.

We will observe April 15 as Bengal Day, regardless of approval from Governor: CM Mamata Banerjee in assembly

False tsunami alert triggers panic at Porvorim in Goa; probe ordered

The Supreme Court Metro Station has been beautified by the DMRC ahead of the G20 Summit

On India's G20 presidency, Executive Secretary of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) Armida Alisjahbana says, "...The expectation (from India) is very high, especially in the geopolitical context...The expectation is very high, especially for the G20 leadership & commitment to the most pressing issues & challenges...Everyone is looking at the outcome of this Summit..."

Sculptures placed at the Bhairon Road near the Bharat Mandapam, depicting glimpses of Indian music.

Rain lashes parts of Vadodara

India's G20 presidency strives to bridge divides, sow seeds of collaboration: PM Modi

Visuals of Dahi Handi from Mumbai on the occasion of Janmashtami

Aditya-L1, destined for the Sun-Earth L1 point, takes a selfie and images of the Earth and the Moon

PM Modi emplanes for Delhi after attending the 20th ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia.

I have appointed interim VCs as apex court ruled against appointments earlier made by state govt: Bengal Governor

I promise in the name of Tagore, Netaji and Vivekananda to continue to fight for a corruption free academia: Governor Bose

Governor Bose said Bengal’s Gen Next is the state's biggest asset

Bengal governor in video message says he wants universities in state to be free of violence and be the best in India

PM Modi speaks at East Asia summit in Jakarta

Multilateralism and rules-based international order are important to face various global challenges

Everyone's commitment, joint efforts necessary to strengthen sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations

We all have an interest in peace, security and prosperity in Indo-Pacific

Need of the hour is an Indo-Pacific where international law applies equally to all countries

Terrorism, extremism, and geo-political conflicts are big challenges for all of us

Current global scenario is surrounded by difficult circumstances and uncertainties

Delhi airport operator DIAL said it has formed a team of senior officials to monitor arrival and departure operations related to the G20 summit

Preparations & security checks underway in Delhi for the upcoming G20 Summit

The Secretary-General will be going to the G20: Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres

Jakarta, Indonesia | Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres says "The Secretary-General will be going to the G20. He looks forward to participating under India's leadership. The theme of the G20, of bringing one family, one planet, one Earth, is very important. We are living in a multipolar world, but multipolarity by itself will not solve the issue. We need to fight against fragmentation, and the G20 has an opportunity to do that. Secretary-General also expects quite a lot from the G20 nations, which are the 20 leading economies of the world."

Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres speaks on India’s G20 Presidency

Jakarta, Indonesia | On India pitching to bring the African Union into G20, Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres to ANI says "The UN has a very solid partnership with the African Union. Africa has a serious problem of representation in today's international institutions. When they were created, the African continent had few independent countries. Most of the countries were still under colonial regimes...I'm strongly supportive of the presence of an African country, at least as a permanent member of the Security Council, that I consider it is essential to reform Africa to have a stronger participation. I would be very happy to see the African Union as a member of the G20."

History, geography unite India and ASEAN: PM Modi in Indonesia

"The ASEAN-India Summit is a testament to our shared vision and collaboration for a better future. We look forward to working together in futuristic sectors which will enhance human progress." tweets Prime Minister Narendra Modi

TMC MP Derek O'Brien wrote a letter to Delhi Police seeking permission to hold a protest at 3 places in Delhi

Joint Training Exercise ‘Nabh Shakti’ was conducted in the Indian Army’s Brahmastra Corps (Mountain Strike Corps) with the participation of the Indian Army and Indian Air Force

Act East in action - Delhi to Dili: PM Modi announces opening of Indian embassy in Timor-Leste

China's exports slide 8.8 per cent in August at lower rate than expected, even as economy remains under pressure, reports AP

Always a delight to meet ASEAN leaders: PM Modi

PM Modi writes Op-Ed ahead of G20 Summit

In a bid to boost tourism in the financial capital of India and make it an international destination, #Maharashtra Government has decided to host the #Mumbai International Festival annually. The first-ever #MIF will be held from 20-28 Jan, 2024.

PM Modi extends greetings to the nation on Janmashtami.

"An unforgettable welcome by the Indian community in Jakarta. Here are some glimpses," posts PM Modi

PM Modi calls for rules-based post-Covid world order: PM Modi at AASEAN-India summit

Delhi is all set to host the upcoming G20 Summit

Washington to establish first-ever US-ASEAN Center

"An honour for me to co-chair..." PM Modi at ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta

Jakarta, Indonesia | On the 2023 edition of the 'standard map' of China, Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto says "I think there are authorities that are studying the situation."

DMK Advocate speaks on complaint against BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya for allegedly spreading misinformation on Tamil Nadu minister Udayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatana Dharma' remark

On complaint against BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya for allegedly spreading misinformation on Tamil Nadu minister Udayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatana Dharma' remark, Organiser DMK Legal Wing, Advocate KAV Dhinakaran says, "I had given a complaint against BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya who gave a wrong notion & interpretation of the speech of our minister Udayanidhi Stalin. Immediate action needs to be taken against this complaint. A complaint has been filed under Sections 153, 153 A, 153 B of IPC..."

Ahead of the upcoming G20 Summit, Delhi LG VK Saxena takes stock of preparations & cleanliness of the city.

The 18th East Asia Summit begins in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Visuals from the Gallery of Modern Art where the spouses of the G20 leaders will visit.

Fans offer milk to Shah Rukh Khan's poster and celebrate outside a theatre in Chennai, on the release of his film 'Jawan'

Joe Biden to arrive in Delhi tomorrow, will hold bilateral with PM Modi

President Droupadi Murmu extends greetings to the nation on Janmashtami.

Shri Krishna Janambhumi in Mathura decorated on the occasion of Janmashtami

Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth arrives in Delhi for the G20 Summit

'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' - One Earth, One Family, One Future - is the theme of India's G20 presidency," says PM Modi at the 20th ASEAN-India Summit

ASEAN is central pillar of India's Act East policy: PM Modi at ASEAN-India summit in Jakarta

ASEAN occupies prominent place in India's Indo-Pacific initiative: PM Modi at ASEAN-India summit

US singer Mary Millben praises PM Modi for his proposal to include African Union as full G20 member

Devotees throng Birla Temple, Delhi on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami

India supports ASEAN outlook on Indo-Pacific: PM Modi at ASEAN-India summit in Jakarta

Indonesia: Members of the Indian diaspora greet and shake hands with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in Jakarta

Committed to ensure India has successful G20 this year: US

US announces additional security package worth USD 175 million for Ukraine

Mangala aarti underway in Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura, on the occasion of Janmashtami

PM Modi, Biden expected to discuss on G20 agenda, multilateral development bank reform: White House

Delhi: "Our voices must reach those people who challenged 'Sanatan Dharma'. Till devotees are alive, no one can challenge our 'dharma' and faith...", says Union Minister Smriti Irani during Janmashtami Mahotsav in Dwarka

Uttarakhand: Devotees throng Badrinath temple during the Janmashtami celebrations

At the ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "Our partnership has reached the fourth decade. It is an honour for me to co-chair this Summit. I want to congratulate Indonesian President Joko Widodo for organising this Summit..."

At the ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Last year we celebrated the India-ASEAN friendship day & gave it a form of comprehensive strategic partnership..."

PM Modi along with other leaders of the ASEAN, pose for a photograph amid the ASEAN-India Summit

At the ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "This year's theme is ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth. ASEAN matters because here everyone's voice is heard & ASEAN is epicentrum of growth because ASEAN plays an important role in global growth..."

PM Modi speaks at the ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta

PM Modi attends ASEAN-India Summit at Jakarta Convention Centre

PM Modi met members of the Indian Diaspora, before attending the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and 18th East Asia Summit, earlier today

Encourage all nations to purchase oil in accordance with price cap: Top US official on India's purchase of discounted Russian oil

"We encourage all nations to purchase oil in accordance with the price cap... we don’t believe that this is a time for business with Putin and Russia. Every nation has to make their own sovereign decisions. We have been nothing but clear and consistent with all of our allies and partners about where we come in on economic opportunities and trade with Russia. But every sovereign nation has to make these decisions for themselves", says John Kirby, NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications when asked if Biden will discuss about India being an avid buyer of Russian energy products, during his G20 trip.

EC always ready to conduct elections: Chief Election Commissioner