World leaders gathered for the G20 Summit in New Delhi on September 9 and 10 will be served delicious millet-based dishes. Two pioneering female farmers from Odisha are poised to shine a spotlight on their home districts of Koraput and Mayurbhanj. These women will participate in an event designed to share their expertise on millets with global leaders, bringing their unique insights to the forefront of discussions. Tribal women Raimati Ghiuria and Subhasha Mahanta will introduce attendees to the delectable world of millet-based dishes. As champions of sustainable agriculture and proponents of healthy eating habits, Raimati Ghiuria and Subhasha Mahanta will not only serve these nutritious meals but also share invaluable insights on the significance of millets in modern diets. Their showcase will take place at the Bharat Mandapam, the designated venue for the G20 Summit.
Chaos erupted on Friday night during the Dahi Handi festival celebration at the famous GhanShyam Temple in Rajasthan's Jodhpu. The event took a disastrous turn as a heavy truss collapsed soon after breaking Dahi Handi, sending shockwaves through the gathered crowd of hundreds. Three individuals suffered injuries and were immediately rushed to Mahatma Gandhi Hospital for medical attention.
World leaders gathering for the G20 Summit in New Delhi on September 9 and 10 will be served delicious millet-based dishes prepared by renowned chefs of the country. While India pushed for millets – a varied group of whole grains – at the United Nations, making 2023 the International Year of Millets, this highly nutritious and healthy crop has significantly gained popularity because of its positive environmental impact as well.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday invited the African Union (AU) to join the G20, and his proposal was accepted by all member countries. Amid cheers and applause, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar escorted President of the Union of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Azali Assoumani, to take his seat at the G20 high table.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his G20 inaugural address by paying tribute to victims of the Morocco earthquake. A powerful earthquake struck Morocco's High Atlas mountains late on Friday, killing at least 296 people, destroying buildings and sending residents of major cities rushing from their homes. He further said, “If we can defeat Covid, we can also triumph over the trust deficit caused by the war”.
