Abhishek Singh, the CEO of Digital India Corporation (DIC), installed a cycling stall at the G20 venue, Bharat Mandapam, to demonstrate various milestones and projects of the Digital India Initiative through cycling. Speaking about the project, he said that the approach was to make people aware of various Digital India initiatives, with a healthy way like cycling. The installation will allow the viewers to take a journey through Digital India initiatives on a screen, as they pedal on a stationary cycle.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrived in India to attend the G20 Summit on Friday. Sunak had told The Guardian that he is looking forward to a “special” trip to Delhi, where he believes he will be welcomed as “India’s son-in-law”. This is Sunak’s first visit to India after he assumed charge as the Prime Minister.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in New Delhi to participate in this year's G20 Summit hosted by India. She was welcomed at the Delhi Airport by Darshana Jardosh, Minister of State in the Ministry of Textiles and in the Ministry of Railways. The relationship between India and Bangladesh is characterized by deep historical, linguistic, cultural, and other ties, making it a model for regional and international bilateral relations. India was the first country to recognize Bangladesh's independence in 1971, establishing diplomatic relations immediately thereafter. The two nations maintain strong civilizational, cultural, social, and economic connections. Additionally, recent discussions have focused on enhancing defense cooperation and bilateral exercises between India and Bangladesh.
The World Bank has commended India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for its transformative impact, surpassing mere financial inclusion. This international financial institution has praised India's remarkable progress in just six years, a feat that would typically require nearly five decades to achieve. India's robust digital public goods infrastructure, exemplified by initiatives like UPI (Unified Payments Interface), Jan Dhan, Aadhar, ONDC, and CoWin, holds the potential to positively impact lives globally. The World Bank's G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) document, prepared in anticipation of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, underscores the significant strides made by the Indian government and the crucial role of government policies and regulations in shaping the DPI landscape.
The torrential rain was brought by the trough of low pressure associated with the remnants of Typhoon Haikui.
