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India or Bharat? G20 invitations throw up question dating back centuries

Some say use of ‘Bharat’ is move to finally throw off colonial chains, others call it disastrous Narendra Modi vanity project

The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping’s G20 Absence Doesn’t Bode Well For Already Strained Relations Between China And India

Relationship between the two countries plunged after a border clash in the Himalayas in 2020 resulted in deaths on both sides.

Zenger

Not the joint statement but Ukraine will be EU’s priority at G-20 summit: EU official

EU official confirms that Ukraine will be their top priority at G-20 Summit in New Delhi. Confident of forming consensus on Global South, EU pushing for African Union membership.

The Hindu

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The Guardian view on India’s G20 summit: a backsliding democracy gets to play host

Editorial: Western democracies are wrong to overlook a country’s descent into electoral autocracy because they believe they need it to contain China

The Guardian - UK

China President Xi’s absence from G20 won’t affect summit consensus: India

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar says Xi skipping G20 summit has nothing to do with ties with New Delhi.

Al Jazeera

Taking G-20 to the last mile, leaving none behind: Narendra Modi

The phrase Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family) has translated into a call for human-centric progress during India’s G20 Presidency, writes Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Hindu

Retired judges write to G-20 on return of Indian children in foster care abroad

The judges’ letter stated, these children lose their identity and are unable to develop any bonds with their country of origin or their extended families.

The Hindu

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China is switching away from its aggressive 'wolf warrior' foreign policy – here's why

As India prepares to host the G20 summit on September 9, there’s one person not readying his plane for the gathering of world leaders. China’s president Xi Jinping, who has attended every meeting of this summit since 2013, is not going.

The Conversation

War sanctions against Russia highlight growing divisions among the Group of 20 countries

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is facing growing skepticism from some leading rich and developing nations as the residual impact of sanctions against Russia is deepening divisions among the Group of 20 countries

The Independent UK

India or Bharat? G20 invitation fuels speculation over name change

The nation of India could be preparing to change its name, according to rumours that have been fuelled by invitations for the G20 summit that asked people to join the “President of Bharat” for dinner.

The Week

Nataraja statue at Bharat Mandapam will stand as a testament to India's age-old artistry and traditions: PM Modi

The World’s largest Nataraja statue made from ‘Ashtadhatu’ (eight metals) was installed in front of Bharat Mandapam on Tuesday, which is the venue for the G20 summit in the national capital. Read further on Dynamite News

Dynamite News

Jaishankar discusses East Asia and G20 summits with his Indonesian counterpart

Indonesia is hosting the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and 18th East Asia Summit in its capacity as the current Chair of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations).

The Hindu

More than 70 MPs call on Rishi Sunak to demand Jaggi's release at G20 in India

A CROSS-PARTY group of more than 70 MPs has written a letter to the Prime Minister demanding he raise the case of a Scot facing the death penalty in…

The National (Scotland)

Rahul Gandhi leaves for Europe tour: report

Rahul Gandhi embarks on a week-long Europe tour to meet EU lawyers, students, and Indian diaspora. He'll address students in Paris, attend a Labour Union meeting, and address a diaspora event in Oslo. He'll return after the G20 summit concludes on Sept 11.

The Hindu

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The Guardian - UK

Business is booming for human traffickers because they know they’ll get away with it

Worldwide, 50 million people are victims of modern slavery. We need to target those pulling the strings, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brown

Al Jazeera

Can a divided G20 summit in India still set the global agenda?

It represents 85 percent of global GDP. But deep fissures and absent leaders raise questions about its future.

Dynamite News

G20 Summit: Delhi Police and RPF heighten security, patrol New Delhi Railway Station

India is all set to host the G20 Summit in New Delhi from September 9-10. World leaders will arrive in New Delhi to attend the G20 Summit. Read full story on Dynamite News

The Hindu

Xi, Putin skipping G20 summit not unusual: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said Xi Jinping and Putin skipping G20 summit in New Delhi not unusual. He added that sherpas of G20 countries negotiating to build consensus and arrive at declaration. G20 seen as premier global forum, evoking more attention than other meetings.

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The Independent UK

India's prime minister uses the G20 Summit to advertise his global reach and court voters at home

The Indian government has seized upon its role as host of this year’s G20 summit and mounted an advertising blitz that stresses India’s growing clout under Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The Hindu

U.S. President Biden to follow CDC guidelines during India visit for G20 Summit: White House

White House confirms President Joe Biden will follow CDC guidelines during India/Vietnam trips. He has tested negative twice and will test regularly. All senior staffers will test for COVID-19 when around President Biden. No changes to his travel plans.

The Guardian - AU

In newly gleaming Delhi, Modi hopes G20 will cement India as a major global player

Despite absence of Putin and Xi and fears countries could fail to agree a joint communique, summit affords president valuable geopolitical clout

The Hindu

Mamata pitches into ‘India vs Bharat’ row, claims it is blatant attempt to distort history

Reacting to the controversy over a G-20 dinner invite in the name of ‘President of Bharat’, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday questioned the need to “suddenly use only Bharat” while referring to India in official communiques.

The Hindu

PM Modi and President Biden to meet on September 8, says White House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Biden to hold bilateral talks in New Delhi on Sep 8. Focus on climate, tech, debt relief, AI, digital transformation, peace for Ukraine and respecting UN Charter. G20 statement on Russia-Ukraine challenging due to Beijing & Moscow's objections. US press assured of access.

The Hindu

Indo-Pacific, China map and trade on agenda as PM leaves for Jakarta

PM Modi to attend ASEAN-India Summit, East Asia Summit in Jakarta on September 6-7; issues like Indo-Pacific, trade, Myanmar, China's map likely to be discussed. PM not to hold any bilateral meeting due to shortage of time. PM to return same day ahead of G-20 arrivals. PM's visit seen as…

The Hindu

Placing spotlight on sustainable development is priority for Brazil’s G20 Presidency: envoy

Brazil which will take over presidency of the G20 from India would like to bring back to centre stage discussions on the concept of sustainable development in all its three dimensions – environment, social and economic

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