ModiWatch: Prime Minister Narendra Modi supported Brazil's proposal for a Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty during the G20 Summit, citing food, fuel, and fertiliser crises impacting the Global South.

PM Modi met Brazil’s President Lula da Silva, Singapore’s Lawrence Wong, US President Joe Biden, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the G20 Summit, ahead of bilateral talks.

India leads G20 with 7% GDP growth forecast

India leads G20 growth projections with 7% forecast for 2024: India leads G20 growth projections for 2024 with a 7% GDP increase, ahead of Indonesia (5%) and China (4.8%).

Finance Minister calls for affordable interest rates to drive growth: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged banks to lower interest rates to support industries building capacities, while acknowledging concerns about inflation and economic moderation.

Maritime Vision targets $960 billion investment by 2047: Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced plans for $960 billion investment to develop port handling capacity to 10 billion metric tonnes annually by 2047.

Chennai-Vladivostok trade begins

Chennai-Vladivostok corridor begins operations with crude, food, and machines: The Chennai-Vladivostok maritime corridor is now operational, cutting cargo transport time to Far East Russia by 16 days.

Textiles Minister discusses Panipat's export growth with industry leaders: Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh met manufacturers and exporters in Panipat, addressing infrastructure, export strategies, and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Panipat, a hub for carpets, floor coverings, and textiles, has exports valued at approximately $1.44 billion annually.

Campaigning ends in Maharashtra

Campaigning ends for Maharashtra Assembly polls: Campaigning for Maharashtra's 288-seat assembly election concluded on Monday, ahead of 20 November polling.

Supreme Court questions delay in air pollution measures: The Supreme Court criticised Delhi over delayed implementation of anti-pollution measures under stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) despite hazardous Air Quality Index (AQI) levels, as stricter controls including truck bans and construction halts take effect.

Murthy to succeed as Comptroller and Auditor General: K. Sanjay Murthy, currently Secretary for Higher Education, will replace Girish Chandra Murmu as Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on 20 November.

Amit Shah orders additional 5,000 troops to quell Manipur unrest: Home Minister Amit Shah directed urgent measures to restore order in Manipur, deploying over 5,000 personnel from Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) after fresh violence in Jiribam district escalated ethnic tensions.

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UAE to address origin rule concerns under trade pact: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has assured India of timely verification of certificates of origin under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) after silver imports surged 5,853% to $1.74 billion, raising concerns over rules of origin (ROO) compliance.

Piraeus Port pitched as gateway for European trade: Greek Shipping Minister Christos Stylianides proposed the Port of Piraeus as a hub for Indian exports to Europe while seeking investments in Greece’s growing ports sector during a meeting with Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.

UK Minister to discuss trade and climate partnership during visit: UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Catherine West, will discuss a free trade agreement (FTA), bilateral investment treaty (BIT), and collaborations in climate, technology, health, and education during her visit to India this week.

Trade with Brazil reaches $15 billion: Executive Director of the India-Brazil Chamber of Commerce Leonardo Ananda Gomes noted strong trade ties between India and Brazil, with bilateral trade crossing $15 billion.

Rajnath Singh set for ASEAN defence talks

Rajnath Singh to attend ASEAN defence ministers' meeting in Laos: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Laos from 20-22 November for the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) to discuss regional and global security, with bilateral meetings planned with counterparts from the US, China, and others.

Thaw in Modi-Xi ties post-Brics Summit: On Monday, China signalled readiness to act on agreements reached between PM Modi and President Xi Jinping during the recent BRICS Summit, easing a four-year Eastern Ladakh standoff.

India pushes clean tech transfer at COP29

Call to cut tech barriers at UN climate talks: India urged developed nations at COP29 to remove barriers to clean tech transfer, address the climate finance gap, and avoid trade measures like the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), warning these hinder cooperation and burden poorer nations.

Adani plans $35 billion renewable energy investment: Adani Group will invest approximately $35 billion over five years to develop large-scale solar, wind, and hybrid plants, including a 30,000-megawatt project in Gujarat, Executive Director Sagar Adani announced.

Delhi Today: Hazy.

Delhi air quality worsens: Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 493 on Monday afternoon, 26 times the World Health Organisation (WHO) limit.