"We have seen some reports in the newspapers. But, we go by written confirmation. And we have not seen (a written confirmation). Unless we see that I am not in a position to say either way," an official said.
Notably, both India and Canada have been negotiating a trade deal since 2010 when the Congress government was in power.
President Joe Biden will participate in the G20 Summit on Saturday and Sunday where he and G20 partners will discuss a range of joint efforts to tackle global issues which include clean energy transition and combating climate change.
According to sources, the main focus will be on the road taken to reach the venue, the hotel as well as the venue. The car cavalcade is also being protected by former Special Protection Group (SPG) and commandos.
This is not the first time langurs have been used as a tool to resolve the monkey problem during a major international event. Live langurs were rented and placed on space when the Commonwealth Games were held in Delhi in 2010.
Joe Biden will travel to India and attend the Summit on September 9 and 10, besides over two dozen world leaders who will be hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
According to the Department of Treasury, during her India visit, Yellen will focus on strengthening the global economy and supporting low and middle-income countries by advancing Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) evolution, debt restructuring, and the IMF's Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust.
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As Delhi Police will hold full dress rehearsals for the G20 Summit, traffic is likely to be hit this weekend in the national capital.
The possible move of the Chinese president comes in the wake of a dispute between the two countries over the new map released by China on Monday (August 28) in which it incorporated India’s integral regions such as Arunachal Pradesh, and Aksai Chin.
The move is likely to irk China and soar the prevailing tensions with Beijing ahead of the G20 Summit for which President Joe Biden will travel to India from September 7 to 10. Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to be present at the Summit in New Delhi.
G20 Summit 2023: G20 delegates will be served vegetarian foods at the Delhi hotels on September 9-10, said sources.
The G20 summit will be held in New Delhi from September 9 to 10 which will see participation from heads of various countries as well as foreign delegations.
In a statement, DIAL said that its comprehensive efforts aim not only to facilitate the G20 delegates' stay but also to create an aesthetically pleasing and informative atmosphere throughout the airport premises.
Delhi BJP and AAP have once again engaged in a war of words, on this occasion, over funding for the makeover of the city ahead of the G20 Summit. The BJP has accused the AAP of stealing credit for the work done by the Centre.
"We are very optimistic about the results of G20. We are an invited country but we have been actively participating in G20... India has taken G20 to a newer and higher level," said Andalib Elias, Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata.
PM Modi addressed the 104th episode of his monthly radio show Mann Ki Baat and hailed the participation and contribution of women in the field of science and sports.
B20 India Summit: The Business 20 (B20) is the official G20 dialogue forum with the global business community. Established in 2010, B20 is among the most prominent engagement groups in G20 with companies and business organisations as participants.
G20 Culture Ministers' Meeting: The delegates had started arriving in the holy city from August 23 (Wednesday) and streets and ghats had been spruced up for the occasion. The CWG culminates with the Culture Ministers' Meeting on August 26.
Although the Kremlin cites ongoing "war" as a reason for his absence, it was obvious his decision to skip the event was motivated by the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his alleged atrocities against children and women in Kyiv.
According to the Kremlin, Putin's main emphasis now is the ongoing war against Ukraine which Moscow dubbed a "special military operation."
The delegations from China and Brazil will stay in Taj Palace, Delhi and the US delegation will stay in ITC Maurya Sheraton in Chanakyapuri, according to India TV sources.
"We look forward to the successful hosting of the 18th G20 Summit in New Delhi under the Indian G20 Presidency," said the BRICS leaders in a joint statement
PM Modi has proposed for granting permanent membership to African Union (AU) in the G20 under India's presidency and exuded confidence that all BRICS countries will support the inclusion.
New Delhi: The venue of the summit will be the newly opened International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre named 'Bharat Mandapam' at Pragati Maidan.