India natural ally of G7: PM Modi

In a virtual address at a session on ‘open societies and open economies’ at the G7 summit, the prime minister highlighted India’s civilisational commitment to democracy, freedom of thought and liberty, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said…

G7 Leaders Take On China, Covid And Climate

At their concluding session, Joe Biden and his colleagues were set to promise more financial support for developing countries on the sharp edge of climate change. G7 leaders on Saturday confronted China and the threat of future pandemics as the elite club of wealthy nations advertised a newfound Western unity at its…

At G7 summit, PM Modi calls for ‘One Earth, One Health’ approach for pandemic, seeks support for TRIPS waiver

PM Modi on Saturday called for a ‘One Earth, One Health’ approach in the first outreach session of the G7 summit. He also highlighted India’s ‘whole of society’ approach to fight the pandemic. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for a ‘One Earth, One Health’ approach and…

UN chief extends support to India, South Africa’s initiative of waiving TRIPS for COVID products

UN secretary general Antonio Guterres has extended support to India and South Africa’s initiative at the WTO to waive intellectual property protection for COVID-19 vaccines and products, though he cautioned that “technology transfer” must be backed up by “technical support”. India has…