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World Bank lauds India's digital infra impact: 'Five-decade journey in 6 years'

Lauding India’s DPI approach, the World Bank document noted that India has achieved in just six years what would have taken about five decades.

World Bank has lauded the transformative impact of DPIs in India over the past decade under the Modi government.(Getty Images)
Published on Sep 08, 2023 12:19 PM IST

‘Digital India Experience Zone’ to be set up at G20 Summit: A sneak peek here

Digital India story, starting from 2014, will be presented via virtual reality during G20, highlighting the country's progress in the digital realm.

Bhashini exihit will demonstrate real-time speech-to-speech translation in multiple Indian languages and six UN languages.(PIB)
Published on Sep 07, 2023 04:58 PM IST

India’s vision now seen as road map: PM Modi

By the time India became president of G20, our words and vision for the world were not being taken merely as ideas but as road map for the future, PM Modi said

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Reuters)
Updated on Sep 04, 2023 02:43 AM IST

Delhi Metro launches tourist smart card for G20

Dedicated G20 counters have been set up at 36 Metro stations and tourists can take unlimited trips across the Delhi Metro network using these cards.

The one-day validity cards will cost <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>200 while the three-day validity cards will be available for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>500, officials said, adding that this amount also includes a refundable security deposit of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 04, 2023 01:05 PM IST

PM Modi to host bilaterals with Biden, Macron and Sheikh Hasina

While many leaders have requested bilaterals with India, PM Modi as a host is hard-pressed for time and restricted by the travel schedules of the visitors.

PM Modi with US President BIden and French President Macron during the G-20 summit in Bali in 2022.
Updated on Sep 03, 2023 09:16 AM IST
By, New Delhi

In three world capitals, the gaze turns inwards

Washington and Delhi are focused on domestic political cycles. Beijing is confronting domestic economic troubles. This is a moment of possibility and danger

Modi knows India needs time to build its capabilities, and that’s why China is the only issue on which he has played defence rather than offence (ANI)
Updated on Sep 01, 2023 11:49 AM IST

G20 has seeded crucial global health initiatives

India lays the foundation for inclusive and holistic universal health architecture ahead of September's G20 summit

Forty-three heads of State are expected in Delhi for the G20 Leaders’ Summit on September 9 and 10. (PIB)
Published on Aug 29, 2023 10:09 PM IST

Piyush Goyal’s call to the G20: Help the world to withstand any future shock

G20 is expected to reach a consensus on reforming the multilateral trading system, creating robust supply chains, and promoting MSMEs to help countries prosper.

Piyush Goyal (PTI)
Updated on Aug 24, 2023 12:33 AM IST
ByRajeev Jayaswal

G20 reaffirms resolve to strengthen health architecture, bring in equity

The three-day meeting culminated with an outline of areas where the countries will together – including on access to safe, effective, and affordable vaccines.

Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya and other delegates during the G20 Health Ministers’ meeting in Gandhinagar.
Updated on Aug 20, 2023 04:52 AM IST
By, New Delhi

G20’s Hampi meet to focus on digital, economic growth

The third meeting of G20 sherpas will focus on economic growth and digital transformation, while contentious issues like the Ukraine crisis will be set aside.

Delegates during the G20 Culture Working Group meeting, at Yeduru Basavanna complex in Hampi, Karnataka. (PIB/ ANI)
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 12:25 AM IST
By, Hampi

Ukraine war not our creation, or priority, says Amitabh Kant as G20 sherpas meet

India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said the Indian side is trying to bring everybody together and achieve consensus on taking forward PM Modi’s call.

India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant made it clear that India’s focus, for now, will be on issues such as accelerated development and growth, financing climate transition, reforming multilateral financial institutions
Updated on Jul 13, 2023 08:35 PM IST

HT G20 Agenda: How India can plan for fluctuations in demand for power

The growth of electricity demand in India has posed challenges in lining up supply, especially during the monsoon and post-monsoon periods.

The growth of electricity demand remained muted from the last quarter of 2019(HT photos)
Updated on Jul 13, 2023 02:34 AM IST
ByKarthik Ganesan

HT G20 Agenda: Global Biofuel Alliance to be launched in Goa, says Hardeep Puri

The government is also considering a policy on 1% blended aviation fuel based on their experience with using 1% indigenous fuel for a Pune to Delhi flight.

Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs during the Keynote address (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Jul 12, 2023 03:08 AM IST

Jaishankar, delegates discuss sustainable development as G20 meet kicks off

Prime minister Narendra Modi is expected to deliver a special video address at the meeting on Monday.

Indian Foreign Minister S. jaishankar, center, talks with Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Takei Shunsuke, left, during a boat ride in the river Ganges, in Varanasi, India, Sunday. (AP)
Updated on Jun 12, 2023 11:20 AM IST
By, Varanasi

Mobilise G20 to propel long-delayed UN reform

Shyam Saran writes on how New Delhi can navigate global contradictions and push for a reformed international order

India has a rare opportunity to put its shoulder behind the wheel of UN reform and the reform of its finances.(HT File)
Updated on Jun 12, 2023 11:16 AM IST
ByShyam Saran

At halfway mark, how is India’s G20 stint going?

This is an apt moment to present a dispassionate evaluation of the G20 presidency’s past performance and prospects

 G20 summit set to be held in Delhi on September 9-10(G20)
Published on Jun 08, 2023 08:47 PM IST
ByRajiv Bhatia

Film tourism, J&K’s devp dominate G20 talks on Day 2

Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha says Centre’s schemes have isolated terror ecosystem, paved way for development

Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha addressing a press conference after hosting G20 delegates at the Raj Bhawan in Srinagar. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)
Updated on May 24, 2023 12:26 AM IST
ByMir Ehsan, Ashiq Hussain, Srinagar

G20 delegates to steer clear of Gulmarg

The administration has not officially acknowledged the cancellation of the Gulmarg leg, but officials privy to the matter said the visit is off the table

Indian actor Ram Charan and Korean ambassador Chang Jae-bok shaking a leg to the Oscar-winning song “Naatu Naatu” at the G20 tourism meeting in Srinagar. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)
Updated on May 22, 2023 11:10 PM IST
ByMir Ehsan, Srinagar

Covered in G20 colours, Srinagar primed to take centre stage

Over 180 delegates from G20 and invitee nations will hold meetings and tour Srinagar’slandmarks over three-day event

Srinagar has been decked out in G20 banners and murals, while personnel from different security forces are camping in the city to ensure smooth sailing. (Wassem Andrabi/HT)
Updated on May 22, 2023 03:39 PM IST
ByAshiq Hussain, Srinagar

J&K G20 meet marks a new era of prosperity

The upcoming G20 meet may herald a new era for Jammu and Kashmir and bolster its engagement with the international community

 The G20 meet will lend fresh energy and enthusiasm to work towards a new J&K that is ancient in its wisdom, modern in its growth, and rich in its diversities(HT File)
Published on May 21, 2023 08:05 PM IST

More boots on ground, round-the-clock vigil: Srinagar readies for key G20 meet

With the Group of 20 (G20) meeting on tourism being held in Srinagar from Monday, senior officers will be deployed as magistrates for enhanced security

Artists painting city walls as a part of beautification project ahead of the G20 event at Ghanta Ghar Lal Chowk, in Srinagar. (ANI)
Updated on May 17, 2023 12:36 PM IST
ByMir Ehsan, Ashiq Hussain, Srinagar

Canada, India to hold talks on trade, investment

India’s commerce minister Piyush Goyal will be visiting Canada from May 8 to 11 and hold talks with his Canadian counterpart Mary Ng

India’s Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal addresses at the Open Network of Digital Commerce (ONDC) 'Enabling Bharat 2.0' meet, in New Delhi, in April. (ANI)
Updated on May 04, 2023 05:39 PM IST
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