PM Modi, President Biden welcome progress in defence ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday welcomed the completion of the notification course of within the U.S. Congress on August 29 for a industrial settlement between General Electric Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) to fabricate GE F-414 jet engines in India and the graduation of the negotiations. The leaders lauded the settlement of the seventh and final excellent World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute between the 2 international locations.
Ukraine war unlikely to end in immediate future: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres
Efforts to construct a peaceable world are faltering and the Ukraine battle is unlikely to finish within the speedy future, mentioned Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres right here on Friday. Speaking at a press convention forward of the G-20 summit that may start right here on Saturday, Mr. Guterres laid out the issues of the UN and mentioned the world can’t “go on like this” and spoke forcefully in search of change of the worldwide multilateral establishments. He additionally appreciated India for putting the “development agenda at the centre” of G-20.
The joint declaration is “almost ready”, mentioned India’s G-20 ‘Sherpa’ Amitabh Kant, indicating that the Sherpas or leaders’ representatives for G-20 international locations will now hand over the doc to G-20 leaders who start their summit on September 9 in an effort to shut the gaps, primarily over the paragraph on Ukraine. Mr. Kant additionally downplayed points with China throughout the negotiations, and mentioned that whereas all international locations have a “veto power” over the joint assertion to be issued, India had been capable of deliver “every single country” on board with its priorities.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang lands in India facing first international test
Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in New Delhi on Friday night for the G-20 summit, which can, for the comparatively unknown second-ranked Chinese chief, mark a primary main worldwide diplomatic check. Mr. Li earlier this week attended the East Asia Summit in Jakarta, however the G-20 will pose its personal challenges with its larger profile and the presence of Western leaders who’ve been sharply important of China, particularly for its stand on the Ukraine disaster, a significant sticking level that threatens to derail a joint communique for the primary time in G-20 historical past.
We have a lot to bring to G-20 table, says African Union chief Azali Assoumani
The African Union (AU) is assured of changing into a full member of G-20 throughout the Delhi summit starting in New Delhi on September 9, mentioned AU Chairperson Azali Assoumani. In an unique interview with The Hindu, Mr. Assoumani, who can also be the President of Comoros, mentioned member international locations of G-20 ought to put money into industrialisation of Africa. Assuring the members that Africa is keen to do what it takes to take care of the immigration concern being confronted by the European international locations, he urged the G-20 economies to utilise African assets to fabricate merchandise in Africa.
Criminal trials ideally need dynamic judges not taciturn ones, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court mentioned legal trials ideally want lively and dynamic judges fairly than reticent or taciturn ones. “Reticence may be good in many circumstances, but a judge remaining mute during trial is not an ideal situation. A taciturn judge may be the model caricatured in public mind. But there is nothing wrong in his becoming active or dynamic during trial so that criminal justice being the end could be achieved,” a three-judge Bench of Justices B.R. Gavai, J.B. Pardiwala and P.Okay. Mishra highlighted.
India committed to Global South, says PM Modi after talks with Mauritian leader
In his first bilateral assembly forward of the G20 summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held talks along with his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth in New Delhi and reiterated India’s dedication to furthering the voice of the Global South. “PM @KumarJugnauth and I had a very good meeting. This is a special year for India-Mauritius relations as we mark 75 years of diplomatic ties between our nations. We discussed cooperation in sectors like infrastructure, FinTech, culture and more. Also reiterated India’s commitment to furthering the voice of the Global South,” Mr. Modi mentioned on X.
Six Opposition CMs may skip G-20 dinner hosted by President
The G-20 dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu is predicted to have a skinny attendance of Opposition leaders as Chief Ministers of at the least six out of the 12 Opposition-ruled States are prone to skip the occasion for varied causes. The two former Prime Ministers, Manmohan Singh and H.D. Deve Gowda, additionally received’t be attending the dinner, citing poor well being. According to sources, out of 4 Congress Chief Ministers, three — Ashok Gehlot of Rajasthan, Siddaramaiah of Karnataka and Bhupesh Baghel of Chhattisgarh — are usually not heading for Delhi. Mr. Gehlot, it’s learnt, continues to be nursing his fractured toes and has restricted journey. Mr. Baghel too has mentioned that he’s not properly sufficient to journey to the capital. Mr. Siddaramaiah has given related causes.
Unions allege ‘scam in import of fuel for power plants’
Trade unions within the energy sector have alleged that latest instructions and statements of the Centre associated to the import of coal for thermal energy technology are contradictory, misguiding, deceitful and towards the curiosity of the power customers, individuals and the nation. All India Coal Workers’ Federation (AICWF) and Electricity Employees Federation of India (EEFI), the 2 federations comprised of a number of unions in energy and coal mining sectors, mentioned on Friday that these strikes favour one or two non-public corporations. The federations are additionally mulling authorized motion towards the Centre’s determination.
PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina hold talks on diversifying India-Bangladesh cooperation
A day earlier than the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 8 held talks along with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on diversifying bilateral cooperation and mentioned points comparable to connectivity and industrial linkages. In a submit on his second bilateral of the day after holding talks with Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, Mr. Modi mentioned he had “productive deliberations” with PM Sheikh Hasina. “The progress in India-Bangladesh relations in the last 9 years has been very gladdening. Our talks covered areas like connectivity, commercial linkage and more,” Mr. Modi mentioned.
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on September 8 described India as “the country of the world” and a “very important” companion within the multilateral system however mentioned it’s for the members and never him to resolve on its UN Security Council membership. Addressing a press convention right here forward of the G20 Summit, he made a robust pitch for speedy reforms to UNSC and different multilateral establishments, as he asserted that the way forward for the world is multipolar however “our multilateral institutions reflect a bygone age”.
INDIA wins four seats, BJP three in Assembly bypolls
In the primary set of bypolls to be held after the formation of the INDIA bloc of Opposition events, held in seven seats in six States, the BJP received three seats, with the Opposition constituents of the INDIA bloc bagging 4 seats, together with the essential Ghosi Assembly seat in Uttar Pradesh which was received by the Samajwadi Party (SP).
Gyanvapi survey: ASI granted further four weeks’ time to submit report
A Varanasi court docket on Friday granted 4 extra weeks to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to finish the scientific survey of the Gyanvapi mosque complicated and submit its report. The order for the extension of ASI survey deadline was introduced by district Judge A. Okay. Vishvesh. “….one of the important question and the issue remains which has to be decided by this Court that what was the religious character of the Gyanvyapi precincts dated on 15th August, 1947 as Muslims were claiming there right also. Whatever will be seen/found and existing Hindu sign/symbols will determines the fate of the Original suit. In the light of above prayer this interlocutory application liable to be allowed,” the court docket famous.
Nancy Pelosi says she’ll seek House reelection in 2024, dismissing talk of retirement at age 83
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi mentioned on September 8 that she’s going to run for reelection to a different time period in Congress as Democrats work to win again the bulk in 2024. Ms. Pelosi made the announcement earlier than labor allies within the San Francisco space district she has represented for greater than 35 years. “Now more than ever our City needs us to advance San Francisco values and further our recovery,” Ms. Pelosi, 83, mentioned in a tweet. “Our country needs America to show the world that our flag is still there, with liberty and justice for ALL. That is why I am running for reelection — and respectfully ask for your vote.”
Will hold free, inclusive and credible election: Bangladesh Minister
Bangladesh will maintain a “free, inclusive and credible election”, assured Foreign Minister A.Okay. Abdul Momen right here on Friday. Speaking on the finish of a gathering between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Mr. Momen mentioned the upcoming election wouldn’t be held below a caretaker authorities and mentioned the 2 Prime Ministers mentioned “regional peace and stability”. Sharing particulars concerning the assembly, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) mentioned India had welcomed “Indo-Pacific outlook” of Bangladesh that the Sheikh Hasina authorities launched earlier this 12 months.
U.S. Open | Bopanna creates history as the oldest doubles finalist in Open Era
India’s doubles ace Rohan Bopanna, who’s enjoying a few of the greatest tennis of his profession, grew to become the oldest Grand Slam doubles finalist within the Open Era as he, partnering Matthew Ebden, reached the U.S. Open last. Producing excellent tennis on the Flushing Meadows in entrance of a good-looking Louis Armstrong crowd, Bopanna and Ebden defeated Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut in Thursday’s semifinals to set a summit conflict towards Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury.
Stokes, Buttler help England post 291-6 against New Zealand in first match of ODI series
Ben Stokes marked his return to one-day internationals with a half-century earlier than captain Jos Buttler and Liam Livingstone placed on a fast stand of 77 late within the innings to assist push England to 291-6 towards New Zealand within the first match of the Cricket World Cup warmup collection on Friday. Stokes (52) opted to come back out of ODI retirement forward of England’s World Cup title protection in India beginning subsequent month and was one among 4 batters to submit fifties on a tricky monitor at Sophia Gardens.