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G20 Summit: Five Key Takeaways From New Delhi Declaration Under India’s Presidency Explained

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G20 Summit: Five Key Takeaways From New Delhi Declaration Under India's Presidency Explained

The most prestigious G20 summit in New Delhi which was long-awaited is finally over. Numerous diplomats from all over the globe came to India to become a part of the G20 summit and meanwhile cherished India’s successful presidency.

The summit laid the foundation stone for deeper future cooperation among various countries. This year under the G20 summit, India has included various things that no other leader has ever done.

G20 witnessed the inclusion of the African Union into the bloc. This will set the base for more reforms that can be done in global multilateral organizations.

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The three-day summit from September 8 to 11 that was organized in New Delhi turned out in favor of India where India reflected its rising stature on the global stage. Some experts said that only India could achieve this consensus. Five key takeaways from the G20 Summit held in New Delhi have been summarised below.

5 Key Takeaways

From G20 to G21

Previously G20 constituted a set of 20 powerful developed and developing countries. However, under India’s Presidency, the African Union has been added to the list making G20, and G21. India presented before the world leaders to add Africa as it constitutes one-fifth of global humanity, thus needs to be represented on the global level.

New Corridor: India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor

A highly crucial development unfolded in the meeting of the G20 summit on the eve of China celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Belt and Road Initiative. Along with India, the European Union, Italy, Germany, France, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the US jointly signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) to establish IMEE-EC or the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.

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The main aim of the newly established corridor is to connect Asia with Europe and foster economic integration.

Moreover, IMEE-EC will also pose a heavy challenge to the Board and Road Initiative of President Xi Jinping. This development held even more crucial importance when Giorgia Meloni, the Prime Minister of Italy, a G-7 nation member stated that they are considering withdrawing from the Board and Road Initiative.

Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince showed strong support along with US President Joe Biden for this new project. The project envisages the Arabian Peninsula as an economic bridge between Europe and India. The president of the UAE also promoted the new initiative.

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G20 Joint Declaration

The current G20 Summit organized under India’s Presidency is considered a diplomatic triumph. Despite differences prevailing over the Russia-Ukraine conflict, our country Bharat achieved a unanimous, “New Delhi Leaders’ Summit Declaration” on all geopolitical and developmental matters on 8th September, the opening day. India’s negotiators worked hard to bridge the gap between the Chinese-Russian faction and the Western Block. Various G20 sidelines that contributed to this consensus can be understood by knowing the Bilateral meetings held by PM Modi with world leaders like Fumio Kishida, Olaf Scholz, Rishi Sunak, and Joe Biden.

Consensus on Climate Change

The issues prevailing with climate change posed various challenges despite the Russia-Ukraine conflict being a divisive topic at the G20. To address the climate crisis, a consensus emerged that signaled a victory for the entire globe including India. Various issues also faced objections from Saudi Arabia and China are as lowering greenhouse gas emissions, increasing renewable energy targets, reducing fossil fuel use, and many more.

Other developing nations and India emphasized the need and significance of developed countries in achieving their targets and meeting commitments during the declaration negotiations. While the developed nations emphasized climate-related targets as a global focus.

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The declaration held in New Delhi calls for boosting clean energy generation by reducing unabated coal power. It also focuses on rationalization and phasing out fossil fuel subsidies.

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Global Biofuels Alliance

On 9 September, Saturday, Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India announced the rollout of the Global Biofuels Alliance. 12 international organizations along with 19 countries have joined hands and agreed to join this alliance. These countries include both non-members and members of G20. The founding members of the alliance are India, the US and Brazil.

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Galgotias University Students Protest Against ‘Urban Maxwell’ Triggered Meme Fest!

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Galgotias University Students Protests Against 'Urban Maxwell' Triggered Meme Fest!

The internet is currently divided following a viral video that showed remarks by students from Galgotias University about Sam Pitroda, the Chair of the Indian Overseas Congress, regarding the ‘inheritance tax’.

As per Business Standard, this incident that has filled the entire nation with laughter took place in Greater Noida. Purposedly, the students of Galgotias University held a protest in Delhi. 

Galgotias University Students Rally With ‘Unclear’ Agenda Spark Meme Frenzy

When an AajTak reporter reached the protest site, he questioned the students engaged in the protests. The reporter asked the students the motive behind their protest and the message their placards conveyed. 

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Students seemed clueless about the questions asked. While responses from other students were even funny and laughable. 

Thus, the video showcasing students’ response has gone viral all over the social media platforms. The video has also garnered funny reactions from netizens online. 

Meme Fest All Over the Internet 

When the students were questioned, their relies on were just a comedy of errors.

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One student stated that his motive behind the protest was his desire for a developed India. However, he lacked the basic specifics. 

Another student acknowledged that he was clueless regarding the Congress manifesto. Several protestors even struggled to read what was printed on their placards. 

When a student was asked to read the slogan written on the placard, the student read ‘urban naxal’ as ‘urban maxwell.’

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It seemed that the protest was made to touch a range of issues in the nation, such as women’s empowerment, urban naxalism, NaMo’s stand on mangalsutra and wealth redistribution, inheritance tax and many more. However, clarity remains elusive. 

Videos circulating on social media garnered mixed reactions. Some laughed while others their criticism and showed disappointment at the students’ lack of awareness.

Responses received from students even triggered a meme fest all over the internet. Take a look!

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AstraZeneca’s Covishield To Cause Rare Yet Serious Side Effects

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AstraZeneca's Covishield To Cause Rare Yet Serious Side Effects

A huge update for those who were a part of COVID vaccination programs! Rare side effects of the vaccination have surfaced, questioned by numerous health experts.

The Economic Times reported that AstraZeneca, the British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, has legally acknowledged that its product, Covishield, can cause certain rare side effects.

AstraZeneca developed Covishield, which was produced by the Serum Institute of India. In India, Covishield was one of the primary vaccines provided to citizens.

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AstraZeneca’s Statements

AstraZeneca is currently facing a lawsuit in a UK court. The lawsuit was filed after claims surfaced on the internet that AstraZeneca’s vaccine caused deaths. To date, 51 deaths have been reported, hence 51 cases have been filed against the company.

AstraZeneca finally admitted in one of the court papers that, “Covishield can, in very rare cases, cause TTS.” TTS stands for Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.

Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, a medical expert, told ANI,

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“TTS is thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome, which is basically a clot in the blood vessels of the brain or elsewhere, along with a low platelet count. It is known to occur in very rare instances following certain types of vaccines and also from other causes. According to the WHO, adenovirus vector vaccines, in particular, have rarely been associated with this condition.”

TTS: About, Diagnosis, Treatment

TTS, or Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, is a serious yet rare health condition characterized by low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia) along with the formation of blood clots (thrombosis).

Various symptoms associated with TTS include neurological deficits, shortness of breath, leg swelling, abdominal pain, and severe headaches.

TTS can be diagnosed if blood tests are conducted to assess the levels of platelets in the blood. Moreover, to detect blood clots, imaging studies are required, reported the Times of India.

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TTS can be treated with a multidisciplinary approach. It includes supportive care, anticoagulation therapy to prevent blood clotting, and hospitalization.

To manage and stabilize platelet levels in the body, plasma exchange and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) can also be performed.

Patients with TTS are prone to severe complications like death and organ damage. Hence, close monitoring of patients by healthcare providers is a must.

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Report: Gangster Goldy Brar Is Alive, Confirms US Police

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Report: Sidhu Moosewala Murder Case Prime Suspect, Goldy Brar Is Alive 

The prime suspect in the murder case of a famous Punjabi singer, Goldy Brar, is alive, reported TOI.

Goldy is the infamous Canadian gangster who was earlier rumored to be dead in an alleged incident that took place at Fairmont and Holt Avenue last Tuesday.

In the incident, one of the two individuals reportedly got gunshot wound and succumbed to injuries at the hospital. You can read our story about California shooting incident in which Goldy Brar allegedly got shot here.

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As per the US police, reports of Goldy’s disappearance were circulating all over the internet on Tuesday. However, the U.S. authorities clarified the rumors of Brar’s disappearance in a California shooting incident are untrue. 

The claims were refuted by the Fresno police department and labeled them as fake. William J. Dooley, the Lieutenant, debunked online speculations and announced that the victim of the California shooting was not Goldy Brar. 

William J. Dooley stated,

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“If you are inquiring because of the online chatter claiming that the shooting victim is ‘Goldy Brar’, we can confirm that this is absolutely not true.”

Who is Goldy Brar?

Goldy Brar, hailing from Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, is a close ally of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. It is anticipated that he is the mastermind behind the assassination of Sidhu Moose Wala, the Punjabi pop icon. 

According to The Economic Times, in January 2024, Satinderjit Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, was designated as a terrorist by the Ministry of Home Affairs under the anti-terror law, UAPA (Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act). 

Orders by the government-linked Goldy Brar to a listed terrorist organization under the UAPA, Babbar Khalsa International. 

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Goldy Brar has never ceased to vanish from police’s eyes since he murdered Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. His father also was a Police Officer himself.

After completing his graduation and getting a BS degree, he has been operating from Canada remotely. 

Last year Goldy’s statement, targetting Bollywood superstar Salman Khan next made huge media headlines.

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