Day: September 8, 2023

Rishi Sunak on India-UK Free Trade Agreement: ‘Still hard work to go’

Manish Kumar

UK PM Rishi Sunak, who landed earlier today for the much-awaited G20 Summit in Delhi, lauded India for hosting the mega event in the national capital and said he is looking forward to finalising the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). However, the British PM said he although both nations have made enormous progress but there are sectors which need to be worked out comprehensively. Both Modi ji and I are keen to see a comprehensive and ambitious trade deal concluded between our two countries…Trade deals always take time, they need to…

Ghosi bypoll result: SP’s Sudhakar Singh defeats BJP’s Dara Singh Chauhan by massive margin

Manish Kumar

Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate Sudhakar Singh on Friday defeated Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Dara Singh Chauhan by a margin of 42,759 votes in the Ghosi assembly seat bypoll. A voter turnout of 50.77 per cent was recorded in Ghosi, which falls under Mau district. The fate of the 10 candidates in the fray was sealed by voters on Tuesday. The Ghosi bypoll was necessitated by the resignation of Chauhan, who had won the seat in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, from the Samajwadi Party in July. He returned to…

US President Joe Biden arrives in Delhi for G20 Summit

Manish Kumar

US President Joe Biden has arrived in Delhi for the G20 Leaders Summit beginning on Saturday. He will hold bilateral talks with PM Modi this evening with focus on further solidifying the India-US comprehensive global and strategic partnership. The two leaders are expected to review ongoing bilateral cooperation in areas of clean energy, trade, high-technology, defence and how the two countries can contribute in dealing with some of the pressing challenges facing the world Upon his arrival at the Delhi airport, Joe Biden was received by Union Minister VK Singh,…

Russian air strikes on Ukraine: Four killed, scores wounded

Manish Kumar

Russia carries out the latest wave of attacks in Ukraine  Ukrainian officials say at least four people killed  Police administrative building hit in Kryvyi Rih  54 people were also wounded in the attack, which damaged administrative buildings, 17 high-rise blocks, four private houses, and a religious building.  Russia has carried out regular air strikes on cities and towns across Ukraine since the start of its invasion.  Ukraine is gradually making progress in a three-month-old counteroffensive in the south and east.  Ukraine, a major global grain producer says the attacks on…

GITA the AI model that answers questions based on the Shrimad Bhagwat Gita: India’s sensation shines at G20 summit

Manish Kumar

The G20 Summit, promises a showcase of India’s technological prowess.  GITA: India’s impressive AI chatbot at G20 Summit.  Installed in the Digital India experience zones of Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, ASK G.I.T.A, is an AI model that answers questions based on the Shrimad Bhagwat Gita.   It is an AI model rooted in the teachings of Shrimad Bhagwat Gita, and offers tailored solutions to life’s questions, supporting both English and Hindi languages.  The Digital India Experience Zone, will offer a captivating virtual journey through India’s digital advancements since 2014 and exhibits…

North Korea launches nuclear submarine to counter naval power of US, Asian allies as tensions rise

Manish Kumar

North Korea launched a nuclear attack submarine as part of efforts to counter the naval power of the United States and its allies in Asia.  The vessel is named ‘Hero Kim Kun Ok’ and is designed to launch tactical nuclear weapons from underwater, as part of efforts for North Korea’s nuclear-armed navy.  This comes after the US docked a nuclear submarine in South Korea for the first time in four decades.  Pyongyang has also been testing a variety of missiles as part of its ‘war preparations’ and the latest addition…

G20 members struggle for consensus on Ukraine as India gears up for summit

Manish Kumar

Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies began arriving in New Delhi on Friday for their annual gathering as negotiators struggled to bridge differences over the war in Ukraine, seeking to build consensus for a successful summit host India wants. Slums, monkeys and stray dogs have been removed from the streets of the Indian capital and businesses, offices and schools were closed in the central business and government district as part of security measures to ensure the two-day summit runs smoothly. But the gathering risks being derailed by deeper…

The European Union backs India’s pitch for inclusion of African Union as permanent member of G20

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had in June written to the G20 leaders making a pitch for full membership to the African Union at the G20 New Delhi Summit.  Michel stressed that the European Union supports the African Union’s entry into G20.  A final decision on the proposal would be taken at the G20 Summit.  The African Union (AU) is an influential organisation comprising 55 member states that make up the countries of the African continent.  The President of the European Council condemned the Russian aggression against Ukraine and extended support…

Bumrah re-joins Indian squad ahead of Pakistan clash in Colombo

Manish Kumar

Jasprit Bumrah re-joins team India in Colombo ahead of much-anticipated clash  Jasprit Bumrah took a brief break for the birth of his first child, Angad Jasprit Bumrah  Bumrah had missed out on India’s second group stage game against Nepal to attend the birth of his first child.  Bumrah has yet to bowl in a One-Day game since returning to international cricket.  With less than a month to go for the World Cup, all eyes will be on Bumrah if and when he walks out to bowl against Pakistan on Sunday. …

Modi likely to hold over 15 bilateral meetings with world leaders during annual G20 Summit

Manish Kumar

India is hosting the annual G20 Summit on September 9 and 10, for which leaders from across the world have started arriving in the national capital.  Amid the G20 Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold more than 15 bilateral meetings with world leaders  Argentina’s President arrives in India  Joe Biden departs for New Delhi  UK PM Rishi Sunak said India’s diversity and its extraordinary successes make it the “right country” at the “right time” to hold the G20 presidency. Amid the G20 Summit in…