Amit Shah To Visit Delhi Police Headquarters For G-20 Summit Security Discussion
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Delhi Police Headquarters, on August 30. As per sources, during his visit, Shah will discuss national security, the action plan for 2024 and about the security arrangements made available for G-20 summit, hosted by the Indian Government. In addition, Shah will also felicitate police personnel, who won medals during the Commonwealth Games, national-level competitions and in World Police Fire… read-more
Tags: Amit Shah, Delhi Police, G-20 Summit, Felicitation, Union Home Minister
Courtesy: India TV News
G-20 Summit: Chinese President Bats For QR code During International Travel
During G-20 summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged universal use of QR codes for international travellers to track their movement in the COVID affected regions. Reportedly, the code would track people based on the prior data collected. Besides, the QR code will be in three colours that will indicate the severity. However, a few opposed the idea as it would result in "political monitoring and exclusion."
Tags: China, G-20 Summit, Covid-19, International Flights
Courtesy: BBC News
Pakistan Expects $1.8 Bn After Qualifying For G-20 Debt Relief Initiative
Qualifying for the G-20 debt relief initiative, Pakistan has received a relief of over $800 million from 14 G-20 Countries. However, the rescheduling of debt with six other nations is yet to be finalized. With a principal amount of $1.47 billion and $323 million interest, Pakistan is expecting a relief over $1.8 billion debt. The initiative has been started during the COVID-19 pandemic to assist poor countries like Pakistan.
Tags: Pakistan, G-20 Summit, Pakistan News, World news
Courtesy: The Times of India
PM Modi Congratulates Saudi Arabia Over G-20 Summit; Successful Despite Pandemic
Attending the virtually conducted G-20 Summit, PM Narendra Modi termed Coronavirus as a "turning point in history of humanity". Modi while addressing the summit said that the pandemic is the biggest challenge ever faced by the world since Second World War. The 15th G-20 Summit being organized in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia marks the theme "Realizing Opportunities of 21st Century for All”. The summit will have sessions on overcoming the pandemic,… read-more
Tags: G-20 Summit, PM Modi, Narendra Modi, Corona virus
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India Objects To Saudi Arabia's Banknote Depicting Ladakh, J&K As Independent
Following the release of a new 20 riyal Saudi banknote that showed Ladakh and J&K as independent territories, Indian government has asked Arabian authorities to "take corrective steps" while opposing it strongly. The banknote was released to commemorate the G-20 Summit to be held in Saudi Arabia on November 21-22. Saying that Ladakh and J&K are integral parts of India, Foreign Ministry stated this is a "gross misinterpretation" of… read-more
Tags: Saudi Arabia, India, G-20 Summit, World news
Courtesy: The Times of India
Saudi Arabia ‘Disgraces’ Pakistan By Removing PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan From Its Map
Saudi Arabia has issued a new 20 Riyal banknote displaying Pakistan’s map without including PoK and Gilgit Baltistan. According to media reports, this action is an attempt to 'Disgrace Pakistan' by Saudi Arabia. The banknote was released to commemorate the G-20 summit being organized in Saudi Arabia in November 2021-22. PoK activist Amjad Ayub Mirza called this as 'Diwali gift' to India from Saudi Arabia.
Tags: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, G-20 Summit, World news
Courtesy: Hindustan Times