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PM may launch Global Biofuel Alliance

No consensus on move in G20; Saudi Arabia, Russia, China have so far not agreed to be part of pact

Japan launches 'moon sniper' lunar mission, to land next year

{ MISSION MOON } $100-MILLION MISSION WAS POSTPONED THRICE

Asean meet: Indonesia's prez warns of protracted conflicts

Myanmar's civil strife and the South China Sea disputes, which have dragged on without any solution in sight, figured high on the meet's agenda

India-Asean unveil steps to bolster maritime ties

India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) on Thursday unveiled a slew of initiatives to bolster maritime cooperation, including measures to counter piracy and illegal fishing, ensure sustainable use of marine resources and develop marine technology

As climate crisis takes hold, 11 states record a hotter summer

Large parts of India turned into climate hotspots this summer, a new report by US based Climate Central says

Courts must not show mercy to those violating orders, says SC

People who disobey orders and undertakings given to courts deserve no mercy, the Supreme Court said in a recent ruling, asking courts to show more discretion in accepting apologies which are used as a “potent weapon” and a “legal trick” to wriggle out of responsibility by litigants

Part of special session is likely to be held in new Parl building

The five-day special session of Parliament that has been scheduled from September 18 to 22 is likely to be partly held in the new Parliament building, said people familiar with the matter

Modi may squeeze in pull-aside meets with UK, Japan, Aus PMs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received a flurry of requests for bilateral meetings from countries that count among key allies and associates during the G20 summit in New Delhi this weekend, but he might not have enough time for full structured meetings beyond the ones already scheduled, people aware of the matter said on Thursday

Fighter jets, missiles in IAF's security plan

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has worked out an elaborate plan to guard Delhi’s skies during the G20 Summit on September 9-10, with a range of assets deployed to protect the national capital from a wide spectrum of possible threats, officials aware of the matter said on Thursday

Concrete plan needed for crypto: G20 paper

The crypto ecosystem needs comprehensive regulatory and licensing mechanisms for macroeconomic and financial stability, a synthesis paper prepared for the G20 has said, cautioning governments that widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies and assets based on them could undermine the effectiveness of monetary policy, circumvent capital flow management measures, exacerbate fiscal risks, divert resources available for financing the real economy, and threaten global financial stability

Maratha quota stir rages on, activist refuses to end fast

Maratha quota protester Manoj Jarange-Patil, who has been on a hunger strike in Jalna district of Maharashtra since August 29, said on Thursday that their agitation will continue till the state government relaxes the genealogy condition while giving Kunbi caste certificates to the community members from the Marathwada region

Tractor trolley loaded with concrete pillars overturns in Sohna, 3 killed

Three people were crushed to death, while another was critically injured, after a tractor trolley loaded with concrete pillars rolled over at Sancholi village in Sohna, police said on Thursday, adding that the tractor driver was arrested

'Lockdown jaisa': G20 restrictions affect street vendors, gig workers

Same to same lockdown jaisa” (exactly like the Covid-lockdown), says Sunil Kumar, 29, as he thinks about the temporary closure of his humble artificial jewellery business that he runs on a footpath in Janpath

Police drills at delegates' hotels to iron out kinks

Beefing up security measures ahead of the G20 Summit, Delhi Police on Thursday conducted anti-sabotage drills at all designated hotels, where heads of State, dignitaries and high-level officials will be staying, officials said

1,400 CCTVs to be monitored from centralised control room

The Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4i) control room located in the police headquarters at Jai Singh Road is, undeniably, the nerve centre of the security apparatus surrounding the G20 Summit

7-tier security cordon around fortress ITPO

An unprecedented seven-tier security cordon, manned by the Delhi Police, the National Security Guard (NGS), the Indian Army, and other forces, will be thrown around the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) Complex in Pragati Maidan, the main venue for G20 Summit from Friday, turning the venue into a fortress

Gifts to spouses of G20 heads draw on art heritage of India

A Cheriyal scroll painting from Telangana, a handwoven Tussar silk stole, and a handcrafted bell metal figurine of a woman made by artisans from Chattisgarh are among the gifts that first ladies or spouses of heads of state from around the world, who will gather for the upcoming G20 Summit, will receive during their visit to the Indian Agricultural Research (IARI) at Pusa campus on Saturday, officials familiar with the matter said

A player's going to die': Oppressive US Open heat underlines climate crisis repercussions on sport

On Wednesday, Daniil Medvedev sat still with an icewrapped towel on his head, looking like anything but a tennis player who had just entered the US Open semi-finals after a straight-sets quarter-final victory.

PM urges Asean unity on territorial disputes

Modi asks bloc to work together to help sovereignty of all nations, days after controversial China map roiled region

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'Films have the power to shape opinions'

It has been five years of \"tremendous learning\" in showbiz for Mrunal Thakur.

Why Kishan needs to be part of India's playing XI

As things stand, Ishan Kishan may start the World Cup from the bench. Going by the pecking order that is not based on recent form, KL Rahul is set to be India's No.5 despite not playing competitive cricket since May. The remainder of the Asia Cup and the ODIs against Australia should provide ample warm up.

RBI guv to fintech players: Set up self-regulatory body soon

Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday asked fintech players to set up a self-regulatory organization within a year.

Xi Jinping pulled up by party elders at secret meeting

On Monday, it was announced that President Xi Jinping will not attend an upcoming summit of the Group of 20 major economies in India.

Storms kill 45 in Brazil, Mediterranean, Europe

Storms have killed at least 14 people in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria, with a Greek region hit by more rain in 24 hours than it normally sees in a year, officials said on Wednesday, while an extratropical cyclone in southern Brazil caused floods in several cities, killing at least 31 people and leaving more than 1,600 homeless.

'Akhand Bharat to be reality before today's youngsters get old'

Akhand Bharat or undivided India will be a reality before the current generation of young people grows old, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Wednesday, adding that circumstances were evolving in that direction.

Shinde govt accepts Maratha protesters' OBC quota demand

Marathas from the central Maharashtra region can access reservation under the other backward classes (OBC) category if they can produce a certificate from the Nizam era classifying them as Kunbi, a sub-caste, the state government announced on Wednesday, accepting a demand from the dominant community.

'Sanatana' remark furore: FIRs filed against DMK, BJP leaders

Multiple cases have been filed in various parts of the country in connection with Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's controversial remark on Sanatana Dharma and reactions against it.

PM to start bilaterals with US, neighbour, maritime partner

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Mauritius and Bangladesh and US President Joe Biden on Friday, ahead of the G20 Summit in New Delhi over the weekend, people familiar with the matter said.

From markets to roads, Delhi ready for G20'

Delhi is ready for hosting the G20 Summit, the Delhi government said on Wednesday, and congratulated all agencies for the elaborate work done to beautify the city and revamp its infrastructure for the global event.