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Netherlands envoy Marisa Gerards calls yellow tulip symbol of friendship between India, Netherlands
New Delhi, February 9: Netherlands Ambassador to India, Marisa Gerards, has called tulip symbol of friendship between two nations, which she termed "very special." She spoke about planting tulips in Netherlands House in Delhi this year.
Tensions rise between South Africa, US as Rubio plans to skip G20 FM meeting
Johannesburg, Feb 6: Tensions between South Africa and the United States continue to escalate following US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent announcement to skip the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) Foreign Ministers' Meeting later this month.
US State Secry Marco Rubio refuses to attend G20 Summit in Johannesburg, cites South Africa is doing very bad things
Washington DC, February 6: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that he will not be attending the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, citing concerns over the country's actions, including the expropriation of private property.
South Africa asks Taiwan to shut down its diplomatic office, Taipei cites pressure by Beijing
Taipei, February 3: Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that South African government's demand that Taiwan's representative office leave Pretoria despite ongoing negotiations demonstrates that China has enhanced its repression of Taiwan, Taipei Times reported.
India emerging as pillar of economic stability: President Droupadi Murmu
New Delhi, January 31: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday highlighted India's growth despite global instability, saying that the world has placed its trust in India's strength, policy, and intent.
India's Insurance sector will be the fastest-growing among G-20 nations: Eco Survey
New Delhi,, January 31: India's insurance sector is expected to be the fastest-growing market among G20 nations over the next five years (2024-2028), according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 presented in Parliament on Friday.
India to play key role in world's economic growth as Global South comes into focus
New Delhi, Jan 26: As the world’s attention turns to the developing countries of the Global South, India’s rapid progress will play a key role in shaping the future of the global economy, according to Amitabh, G20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO.
'How India scaled Mt G20': Amitabh Kant's book gets a shout out from PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the efforts of G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant in penning a book about the country hosting the first-ever G20 Summit under its Presidency, terming it a 'commendable' endeavour from the former CEO of the Niti Aayog.
South Africa to leverage World Economic Forum to increase global visibility
Johannesburg, Jan 17: South African Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana called for a concerted effort by government and business to use the upcoming World Economic Forum (WEF) to raise the country's global profile and showcase its G20 presidency.
South Africa hosts first G20 framework meeting
Cape Town, Jan 14: Technical meetings under the Group of 20 (G20) Finance Track began this week with the first Framework Working Group (FWG) meeting, the South African Government News Agency reported on Tuesday.
EAM Jaishankar addresses Indian community in Spain, highlights India's positioning in today's world
Madrid, January 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has emphasised the India's positioning in the world today. He said that all the countries seeing the situation in the world think that having good ties is in the interest of many nations.
Republic Day 2025: Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto to be Chief Guest, says sources
New Delhi, January 12: The newly elected President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto is to be the Chief Guest for the 76th Republic Day celebrations of India, as per sources.
India behind shift in focus to women-led development: Annapurna Devi
New Delhi, Jan 11: As India led the G20 presidency, we shifted the global focus from 'women's development' to 'women-led development', a vision that Brazil has strongly supported during its Presidency in 2024, said Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi on Saturday.
Gender equality, women's development integral to India's foreign policy, says EAM Jaishankar at PBD meet
New Delhi, Jan 10: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday chaired the fourth plenary session of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Odisha, titled 'Diaspora Divas: Celebrating Women's Leadership and Influence - Nari Shakti', and remarked that progress is superficial until the human side is addressed. He said gender equality and women's development are integral to India's foreign policy and international relations.
Oman's Minister of Commerce congratulates India for its economic growth, says impressive transformation over the last 20 years
Muscat, January 10: Oman's Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, Qais bin Mohammad Al Yousef, on Thursday lauded India's economic growth and congratulated its leadership for the country's remarkable transformation over the past two decades.
'Oman, India have very strong, deep relationship': Oman's Environment Authority Chairman
Muscat, January 9: Oman's Environment Authority Chairman, Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Amri on Thursday spoke about India-Oman ties and said it is important to work together and reshape the environmental future of the planet.
Viola Davis' action thriller 'G20' to be released in April
Los Angeles, January 3: Voila Davis is all set to come up with the thriller 'G20'. Directed by Patricia Riggen, the film follows U.S. President Danielle Sutton (Davis), who becomes the number one target after the G20 summit comes under siege. After evading capture by the attackers, she must outsmart the enemy to protect her family, defend her country, and safeguard world leaders, as per The Hollywood Reporter. 'G20' will be released on Prime Video on April 10.