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Congress leader Shashi Tharoor commends India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant for his negotiations with China and Russia to reach a consensus on the G20 leaders' joint communique regarding Russia's war on Ukraine.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar sheds light on the diplomatic efforts behind the New Delhi Declaration, highlighting the challenges posed by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He addresses China's support for the declaration and emphasizes the evolving geopolitical landscape that differentiates it from the Bali Declaration.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assurance to former African Union president Macky Sall at the 2022 Bali Summit has materialized with the African Union officially becoming a permanent member of the G20. Union Foreign Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlights Modi's commitment to this expansion, emphasizing India's spirit of inclusivity and global cooperation.

Rishi Sunak, the British Chancellor of the Exchequer, expressed his delight at being referred to as "India's son-in-law" as he embarked on his visit to New Delhi for the G20 Leaders' Summit. Sunak, who is of Indian heritage and married to Akshata Murty, the daughter of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, jokingly acknowledged the affectionate nickname.

Former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, one of Europe's youngest leaders, has announced her departure from Finnish politics, signaling a significant change in the country's political landscape. Marin, who assumed office at the age of 37 in 2019, led a five-party center-left governing coalition until April of this year.

A private primary school in China's Guangdong province, Jiesheng Primary School, has sparked outrage and disbelief after announcing plans to charge students for afternoon...