At the G20 Summit in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and world leaders launched the India-Middle East-Europe connectivity corridor aimed at boosting trade ties. Modi said the corridor will provide a new direction for connectivity and sustainable development by integrating India, the Middle East and Europe economically. The corridor links railways and ports across the Middle East including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Israel. Modi lauded the "historic agreement", stating it will be an effective medium for economic integration between the regions. US President Biden thanked Modi for the initiative which he called a "big deal". EU President Von der Leyen also termed the launch "historic". The corridor focuses on infrastructure to strengthen connectivity and trade.

At the G20 summit in New Delhi, India announced the creation of a global biofuel alliance with founding members the US and Brazil to accelerate the transition to cleaner energy sources. The alliance aims to increase global trade and production of biofuels from renewable feedstocks like plant and animal waste to help countries meet net zero emissions targets. India, the world's third largest oil importer, plans to triple its domestic biofuels output by 2030. The country has set a 2025 target for 20% ethanol blending in gasoline and will build 12 bio-refineries to produce fuel from agricultural waste and municipal solid waste. The biofuel alliance mirrors India's International Solar Alliance launched in 2015.

In a big win for India's G20 Presidency, a consensus was reached on the "New Delhi Declaration" and it has been adopted at the mega Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the consensus and stated "I have received good news. Due to the hard work of our team, consensus has been built on the G20 Leaders' Summit Declaration." Modi proposed adopting the declaration and said "I congratulate my Sherpa, ministers, who worked hard for it and made it possible." The quick adoption of the joint declaration on the first day of talks is seen as a major diplomatic achievement for India during its G20 presidency, despite deep divisions among member states on issues like the Ukraine war. World leaders applauded as Modi declared the consensus.

India and Pakistan will resume their fierce cricket rivalry in a high-stakes Asia Cup clash on Sunday in Colombo. The crunch tie is likely to see the comeback of KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah to India's ODI XI after long injury layoffs. Rahul will probably replace in-form Ishan Kishan who has slammed four straight ODI fifties. Bumrah has rejoined the squad after missing the Nepal match for fatherhood. Their selection together may come at the cost of Kishan and Shami amid intense competition. Sunday's contest gives Rahul and Bumrah the chance to showcase match readiness ahead of the World Cup.

Ahead of India's crucial Asia Cup Super 4 clash against Pakistan, star batter Virat Kohli met and shared his cricketing experiences with budding Sri Lankan players. In a video released by BCCI, Kohli emphasized the importance of preparation, fitness, and focusing on minute details to succeed. With rain forcing their previous group match to be abandoned, India will look to defeat arch-rivals Pakistan when they meet again on Sept 10. The ACC has announced a reserve day on September 11 if rain plays spoilsport again. India will hope to continue their unbeaten Asia Cup record against Pakistan as they aim for a record 8th title. (Video Courtesy: BCCI)

Actress Ameesha Patel congratulated Shah Rukh Khan on recreating the box office success of Gadar with his latest blockbuster Jawan. In a social media post, Patel praised Khan saying "Who better than you can do this magic." Her film Gadar 2 with Sunny Deol recently earned ₹500 crore. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh predicted a ₹235-250 crore extended opening weekend for Jawan despite being a working Friday after a holiday release. Made on a budget of ₹150 crore, the pan-India Jawan marks Khan's return to cinemas after 4 years. Patel said Shah Rukh Khan was once again creating 'Gadar' at the box office.

At the G20 Summit, PM Modi shared a video offering a glimpse of his productive morning welcoming influential world leaders in Delhi. The clip shows Modi arriving at the Bharat Mandapam venue with EAM Jaishankar and NSA Doval. He then warmly greets President Biden, UK PM Sunak, Saudi Crown Prince Salman, Japan's Kishida, Italy's Meloni, Turkey's Erdogan, German Chancellor Scholz, and Australian PM Albanese among other heads. The promising interactions highlighted Modi's personal outreach to key global figures as India hosts the momentous summit. The visuals reflected the excitement and potential of India engaging multiple major powers at once through the G20 platform.

The Indian National Congress released disturbing videos of animal cruelty ahead of the G20 Summit opening in Delhi. The clips show street dogs brutally dragged by the necks, beaten with sticks, and caged by authorities in summit preparations. The Congress alleged dogs are denied food and water and subjected to extreme stress and fear. The party demanded justice for the voiceless victims and action against the appalling cruelty. The videos appeal for canine mercy noting the summit motto 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' means the world is one family. The row underscores concern over the harsh displacement of strays despite the summit's unifying theme.

At the G20 summit on Saturday, President Biden, PM Modi, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will announce the initiative for a transcontinental rail and shipping corridor connecting India with Europe via the Middle East. A potential game-changer for global trade, the project involving the US, India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, EU, and other G20 nations aims to boost prosperity through energy and digital flows. It counters China's infrastructure reach, addressing developing nations' growth constraints. The historic India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor is deemed to make India-Europe trade 40% faster. [Photo: PMO India]

At the G20 Summit, Indian PM Modi warmly welcomed UK PM Rishi Sunak with a handshake and signature hug as he arrived in Delhi. Sunak, the first British Indian premier, described the special feeling of returning to India with his wife Akshata Murty. He will hold a bilateral meeting with Modi and discuss the Ukraine war's global impacts, planning to pressure Russia over civilian bombings. On his social media handle, Sunak highlighted G20's role in restoring growth amid enormous challenges, as in 2008. The Modi-Sunak meeting also carries significance for both nations amidst ongoing trade talks.