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World leaders pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat
On the second day of the G20 summit, world leaders on Sunday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat here amid drizzle. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the world leaders at Rajghat with a gift of khaadi shawl.
Adult couples can live-in with person of their choice: Allahabad HC
Disposing of a joint petition filed by inter-religious live-in couple, Justice Surendra Singh-1 directed that in case any disturbance is caused in the peaceful living of the petitioners, the petitioners shall approach the superintendent of police concerned, with a copy of this order, who shall provide immediate protection to the petitioners.
Consensus was reached last night only: Amitabh Kant on Delhi Declaration
In an interview to a news channel, Kant said that ultimately the weight of Modi's name clinched the consensus over the language of the final declaration. The Delhi Declaration urges all states to "refrain from use of force to seek territorial acquisition". However, there is no reference of Russia at all in the entire document.
'India's G20 presidency most ambitious as 112 documents adopted'
Official sources later informed that among all G20 presidencies, India's G20 presidency has been the most ambitious one as a total of 112 documents have been adopted during its tenure. Out of these 112 documents, there have been 73 outcome documents and 39 annexed documents.
Ukraine war: Threat or use of N-weapons inadmissible, G20 Delhi Declaration
The declaration also stressed the use, or threat of use, of nuclear weapons to be "inadmissible". In the Delhi declaration, the G20 leaders said: "For the Planet, People, Peace and Prosperity, we note with deep concern the immense human suffering and the adverse impact of wars and conflicts around the world."
Ramaphosa lauds inclusion of African Union as G20 member, calls for solidarity on climate change challenges
"We are delighted that the #G20 has accepted the @_AfricanUnion as a member of the #G20," Cyril Ramaphosa said on X. The African Union's induction in G20 was earlier in the morning announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid applause by all members.
G20 Sherpas arrive on consensus on wording for Ukraine war in draft joint declaration
However the language will require approval from the G20 leaders before it's inclusion in the final declaration, which will be released on September 10 after the culmination of the two-day summit in New Delhi. Prior to this, officials involved in drafting the final outcome document's language, had arrived on a consensus over issues of climate and economy, reports said.
Need to change environment of global trust deficit to relationship of trust: PM Modi
AU chair and Comoros President Azali Assoumani then took his seat among world leaders at the invitation of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. "The post-Covid world is suffering from trust deficit, and the (Ukraine) war has deepened it further, he said, adding that we need to walk together for global good," PM Modi said.
Konark Wheel of Puri's historic Sun Temple serves as backdrop of PM Modi's G20 welcome handshake
The Konark Wheel, originating from the 13th century during the reign of King Narasimhadeva-I, boasts 24 spokes and has even been ingeniously incorporated into the Tricolour. It serves as a profound embodiment of India's time-honored wisdom, advanced civilization, and architectural mastery.
Amid name change row, PM Modi represents 'Bharat' at G20 Summit
The country tag in front of Modi read 'Bharat' as he welcomed the world leaders and expressed grief over the Morocco earthquake in his inaugural address to G20 Summit.
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