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September 9, 2023 4:13 PM

‘Ancient musical instruments, from ‘Ravanahatha’ to ‘Rudraveena,’ gracing G20 special dinner

The special dinner for G20 leaders, being hosted by President Draupadi Murmu on Saturday evening, will be graced by a musical performance featuring ancient classical instruments like the 'Ravanahatha' and 'Rudra Veena,' among others. Taking place at...

September 9, 2023 4:13 PM

PM Modi begins his opening remarks at the G20 on a sombre note: G20 SUMMIT began in Delhi

The G-20 Summit of 2023, hosted by India, started on a poignant note with a heartfelt message of solidarity for the people of Morocco, who had recently faced the devastation of an earthquake. The international community joined hands in prayer for the...

September 9, 2023 2:57 PM

Odisha’s magnificent culture, heritage finds a place of pride at G20: Dharmendra Pradhan

India's rich cultural heritage was prominently featured during the G20 Summit, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi elucidating the profound significance of the Konark Wheel to US President Joe Biden. As President Biden and Prime Minister Modi exchange...

September 9, 2023 4:14 PM

PM Modi welcomes all the world leaders, including Ajay Banga

The G-20 summit meeting chaired by India has started in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed world leaders, including World Bank President Ajay Banga and Kristalina Georgieva, at 'Bharat Mandapam', the venue of the G-20 summit here...

September 9, 2023 12:29 PM

India-US strengthen their enduring partnership, joint statement highlights significant progress

In a joint statement, India and the United States, under the leadership of President Joe Biden and PM Modi, reaffirmed their close and enduring partnership. The statement highlights the significant progress made since PM Modi's historic visit to Wash...

September 9, 2023 12:24 PM

‘Tribes India’ exibition in G20 Summit to showcase wide range of traditional tribal art

The exhibition ‘Tribes India’ is being hosted at the Crafts Bazaar (Hall 3), as part of the G-20 Leaders' Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 9th and 10th September 2023. Tribal paintings and many other products are being showcased at Tribes...

September 9, 2023 12:25 PM

Nirmala Sitharaman hosts dinner for G20 Finance Ministers ahead of leaders’ summit in Delhi

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hosted a dinner for Finance Ministers of the G20 countries and the heads of international organisations on Friday ahead of the leaders’ summit in Delhi. Notable attendees included Internal Monetary Fund (I...

September 9, 2023 11:37 AM

PM Modi holds bilateral meet with Joe Biden ahead of G20 Summit

US President Joe Biden arrived in national capital Delhi on Friday to participate in the G20 Summit to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 9-10, 2023. US President Biden, along with Janet Yellen, went for closed door meeting with ...

September 9, 2023 12:25 PM

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Morocco quake, offers all possible help

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses deep grief over the loss of lives due to an earthquake in Morocco. PM Modi said that India is ready to offer all possible assistance to Morocco in this difficult time. In a X post, the Prime Minister said; �...

September 9, 2023 10:03 AM

Unprecedented security arrangements as G20 meetings start in New Delhi

Security is tight around the G20 summit venue on September 9 morning as the weekend meetings are set to kick off in New Delhi. Vehicles are being checked around the 'Bharat Mandapam' exhibition centre and the grounds were being monitored with anti-d...

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