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July 20, 2023 7:04 PM

G20: Delegates brainstorm to finalize draft resolution on three important issues in EWG meeting in Indore

Under India's G20 presidency, on the second day of the 4th and final meeting of the Employment Working Group today in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, delegates brainstormed to finalize the draft resolution on three important issues - sustainable funding for social security, gig, and platform economy an...

July 20, 2023 6:20 PM

RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar chairs meeting of Business Advisory Committee in Parliament House

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar chaired a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee in Parliament House today. Leaders of political parties including BJP, Congress, DMK, Aam Aadmi Party, TMC, RJD, BRS, and others participated in the meeting. Later, Mr. Dhankhar interacted with the Leader of t...

July 20, 2023 6:18 PM

Startup20 engagement Group and Jagriti Foundation to launch ‘Global Yatra’ promoting inclusive entrepreneurship across the globe

The Startup20 engagement Group and Jagriti Foundation under India's G20 presidency decided to launch Global Yatra in promoting inclusive entrepreneurship across the globe. It is set to be one of the world’s largest entrepreneurship journeys ever undertaken, with a diverse cohort of 350 Indian...

July 20, 2023 6:18 PM

Govt advises Airport operators of Brownfield airports to work towards achieving carbon neutrality and Net Zero emissions

The Government has advised the Airport operators of all the Brownfield airports with scheduled operations to work towards achieving carbon neutrality and Net Zero emissions. In a written reply to Lok Sabha today, Minister of State for Civil Aviation V.K.Singh said that suggestions have been given to...

July 20, 2023 6:17 PM

Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio strongly condemns Manipur video horror

Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio strongly condemned the disturbing video of the two women being paraded naked by a group of men in Manipur. In a tweet, Rio termed the incident as barbaric and shameful and condemned the despicable act in the strongest words possible. He said, the tyranny of th...

July 20, 2023 6:14 PM

Ex-US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

Amid the United State's effort to normalize relations with China, former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger paid a surprise visit to Beijing where he was welcomed by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Kissinger's trip comes amid a flurry of visits to China by top US officials in the last two...

July 20, 2023 6:13 PM

Sri Lankan President's visit to India is very important says MEA

The External Affairs Ministry today said that India is looking forward to the visit of Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Briefing media in New Delhi this afternoon, Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said Sri Lanka is a neighbouring country with whom India has very important relationships...

July 20, 2023 6:09 PM

BJP accuses Congress and other Opposition parties of running away from debate in Parliament on Manipur violence issue

BJP today accused Congress and other Opposition parties of running away from debate in Parliament on the Manipur violence issue. Briefing media in New Delhi, senior party leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said, it is a serious matter and the Government wanted a debate on this in both Houses of Parliament. ...

July 20, 2023 6:05 PM

Kenya Protest: Opposition calls for protest after govt introduced tax hike last month

In Kenya, at least six people were killed and several injured in anti-government clashes between police and protesters yesterday. Police fired tear gas in the capital Nairobi and the coastal city of Mombasa at protestors. Some 300 people were arrested around the country in the last three days. Last ...

July 20, 2023 6:04 PM

India, Japan holds bilateral meeting to discuss cooperation in Steel sector and decarbonisation issues

India and Japan today held a bilateral meeting to discuss cooperation in the Steel sector and decarbonisation issues. The meeting was held in New Delhi between Union Steel Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan NISHIMURA Yasutoshi. Both sides stressed the ...