G20

November 20, 2024 9:48 AM

PM Modi witnesses Ramayana performance in Brazil, applauds cultural impact

Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed a presentation of the Ramayana in Brazil on Tuesday and expressed his appreciation for the performance. Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, “Met Jonas Masetti and his team. I had mentioned him during one of the #MannKiBaat programmes for his passion towards Vedanta and the Gita.” Commending the performance, PM Modi said, “His team presented glimpses of the Ramayana in Sanskrit. It is commendable how Indian culture is making a...

November 18, 2024 4:39 PM

India rated fastest growing G20 economy with GDP growth projected at 7% for 2024

India is projected to be the fastest growing economy among the G20 countries with a 7% GDP growth rate for 2024, followed by Indonesia in the second spot with 5% while China is ranked third with an economic growth rate of 4.8%. "India takes the lead in the G20 with an impressive 7% GDP growth rate projected for 2024! This achievement highlights India's robust economy, showcasing its resilience and fast-paced growth amidst global challenges," a MyGov post on X said after the rankings were releas...

November 14, 2024 10:22 AM

Suspected bomber dead after trying to enter Brazil’s top court ahead of G20

A man killed himself with a bomb outside Brazil's Supreme Court after trying to enter the building on Wednesday, officials said, stirring security concerns before the country hosts global leaders from the Group of 20 major economies. The blasts come five days before the G20 heads of state meet in Rio de Janeiro, followed by a state visit to the capital Brasilia by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The first of two explosions went off on Wednesday evening in a parking lot near the court building an...

November 9, 2024 9:10 AM

Brazil-India relations strengthen on Brazil national day, says Ambassador Nobrega

Marking Brazil National Day, Brazil's Ambassador to India, on Friday Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nobrega, highlighted the strengthened partnership between Brazil and India, underscoring shared values, common goals, and expanding cooperation between the two nations. In a speech in New Delhi, Nobrega emphasized that Brazil and India's bond has deepened, especially in 2024, as both countries navigate a challenging international landscape. "Our long-standing friendship has gained in breadth and dept...

July 23, 2024 12:04 PM

Digital tax talks in G20 spotlight as US tariff threat looms

Talks over a global tax deal are continuing well past a June 30 deadline and governments are now looking to a Group of 20 finance leaders meeting this week for progress on a stalled plan to reallocate taxing rights on large multinational companies. The so-called "Pillar 1" arrangement, part of a 2021 global two-part tax deal, aims to replace unilateral digital services taxes (DSTs) on U.S. tech giants including Alphabet's Google, Amazon and Apple through a new mechanism to share taxing rights o...