With the aim to bolster the implementation of the G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration, NITI Aayog will be organising feeder thematic workshops on varied themes which were discussed in the G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration (NDLD). Ten such Feeder Thematic Workshops are being organised from November 1, 2023 to November 9, 2023.

The themes of the workshops include G20 to G21, Data for Development, Tourism, Digital Public Infrastructure, Sustainable Development Goals, Trade, Indian Development Model, Women Led Development, Reforming Multilateral development banks & Climate Finance and Green Development. These workshops are designed to foster in-depth discussions, analyze critical themes, and path forward for NDLD. These Feeder Thematic Workshops will span various critical themes emerging from the NDLD.

The inaugural day of the much-anticipated "Pravasi Parichay" or Diaspora Week unfolded with fervor in Riyadh, as the Indian expatriate community came together to celebrate National Unity Day. The festivities included a mesmerizing Ghazal Night featuring the renowned Singer and Poet, Johnny Foster, whose melodic notes resonated throughout the evening.

Minister of State for External Affairs, V. Muraleedharan, extended his best wishes to the attendees via a video message, emphasizing the significance of the occasion. The Indian Ambassador to Riyadh, Dr. Suhel Khan, paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, urging the Indian diaspora to actively participate in the Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign. His call was met with an overwhelming response from the Indian community, who showed their unwavering support.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the country has attained several historic achievements during Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and urged people to begin the journey of Amrit Kaal towards making India a developed nation by 2047. Addressing a function at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on Tuesday, marking the culmination of the Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign’s Amrit Kalash Yatra, Mr. Modi said the campaign illustrated the strength of India's collective spirit in advancing the nation. He highlighted the successes achieved during Amrit Mahotsav, including the lunar mission, Vande Bharat trains, and the country becoming 5th largest economy. He said the people of India made Amrit Mohotsav a people’s movement.

Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Electronics & IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, is set to participate in the “AI Safety Summit 2023”, scheduled to be held at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire in United Kingdom (UK) on November 1-2, 2023.

The two-day summit, organised by the UK Government, will bring together Ministers and representatives from various countries, including the UK, US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, South Korea, among others.

The summit will see the participation of leading global think tanks, renowned academic institutions specializing in AI, and government representatives from like-minded nations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina will Wednesday jointly inaugurate three development projects in Bangladesh with Indian assistance to boost connectivity and energy security in the region.

The projects to be inaugurated around 11 a.m. during a virtual ceremony on November 1 are: Akhaura-Agartala cross-border rail link, the Khulna-Mongla port rail line, and unit II of the Maitree super thermal power plant, an official statement said.

The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya addressed the 76th session of the World Health Organization Regional Committee for South-East Asia, today in New Delhi.

WHO, Director-General. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesusalso attended the event virtually. Dr. Mandaviya was also unanimously elected as Chairperson of the 76th session of the regional committee of South-East Asia.

Minister stated “health is the ultimate wealth and with good heath, every task can be accomplished.” He emphasized “In India we are following a holistic and inclusive approach. We are expanding health infrastructure, promoting traditional systems of medicine and providing affordable healthcare to all in alignment with the vison of Universal Health Coverage with the resolute commitment of leaving no one behind.”

State Bank of India (SBI) has onboarded Mahendra Singh Dhoni, former Indian cricket team captain, as its brand ambassador.

“Dhoni’s remarkable capacity to maintain composure in stressful situations and his renowned ability for clear thinking and rapid decision-making under duress makes him the ideal choice that resonates with SBI, to connect with its customers and stakeholders across the country,” the bank said in a statement.

Dinesh Kumar Khara, Chairman, SBI, said, “Dhoni’s association with SBI as a satisfied customer makes him a perfect embodiment of our brand’s ethos.”

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday inaugurated South West Asia's largest beverage plant in Amethi, according to a press release from the Chief Minister's office.

Addressing the inaugural ceremony of South West Asia's largest beverage plant in Amethi, the CM highlighted the remarkable transformation in Uttar Pradesh's investment climate and said, back in 2018, when the state set a target of Rs 2 lakh crore for investments, it was met with laughter and scepticism.

"The CM added that entrepreneurs from all corners of the nation hesitated to invest in UP. But today, investment proposals worth Rs 38 lakh crore have been received in Uttar Pradesh, according to the release.

Lionel Messi once again proved that age is just a number as the 36-year-old clinched his eighth Ballon d'Or award, at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on Monday. The Inter Miami star came out on top in a men's 30-player list of candidates, beating Manchester City star Erling Haaland. Haaland won the treble with Manchester City last season, claiming the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup. The former Barcelona player had a 2022-23 season to remember, leading Argentina to 2022 FIFA World Cup glory in Qatar last year.

"This is a gift to the whole Argentina team for what we achieved," said Messi on stage after receiving his award from David Beckham, the co-owner of Inter Miami.

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University signs MoU with IIM Indore to promote collaborative teaching, learning and innovation. AKTU will benefit from faculty development programs, short/long term courses, financial literacy programs, and internships for students. The MoU will also support the development of incubation centers and institutional social responsibility initiatives.

The Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University signed an MoU with IIM, Indore, to promote collaborative teaching, learning and innovation, on Monday.