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Today's News Headlines.

 1.US Secretary of the Treasury Janet L Yellen will participate in the G20 Leaders' Summit from September 7 to September 10 in New Delhi, the White House (WH) said.On her fourth visit to India in 10 months, Secretary Janet L Yellen will focus on strengthening the global economy and supporting low and middle-income countries by advancing the Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) evolution, debt restructuring, and the IMF's Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT).-ndtv.com

2.Chinese President Xi Jinping is anticipated to skip the upcoming G20 leaders' summit in India, as per information from sources acquainted with the situation in both India and China.-livemint.com

3.After India, three other nations reject China's 'baseless' new map.-The Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam have rejected as baseless a map released by China that denotes its claims to sovereignty including in the South China Sea and which Beijing said on Thursday should be viewed rationally and objectively.-hindustantimes.com

4.Taking a big step forward on the 'one nation, one election' proposal, the Centre has set up a committee to study the issue and submit a report. The panel will be headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind.The move comes a day after Centre had announced a special session of the Parliament from September 18 to 22.-ndtv.com

5.The government appointed Jaya Verma Sinha as the first woman Chairperson of the Railway Board, the top decision-making body for the Ministry of Railways.Ms. Sinha is the first ever woman to head the Board in its 118-year-old history. The Railway Board came into effect in 1905.-theindianexpress.com

6.The third meeting of the Opposition INDIA alliance will continue for a second day in Mumbai today. The first day of the mega meet of 28 parties witnessed an informal conversation between allies to figure out a concrete game plan to take on the BJP-led NDA in next year's polls. On the agenda today is the unveiling of the logo for the alliance as well as the announcement of a 11-member coordination committee and the possible appointment of a convenor.-ndtv.com

7.The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), which is enforcing a plastic ban, is going easy on restaurants after the Indian Hotel & Restaurant Association (AHAR) requested a meeting with the civic body and Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) over the issue of usage of containers and polypropylene bags.-hindustantimes.com

8.A nasty quartet of viruses has triggered the spurt in respiratory ailments that mimic common cold. While the dreaded Covid-19 virus is on the wane for now, other respiratory viruses like novel human influenza virus (swine flu), H3N2, Victoria group and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are ruling the infectious diseases chart.-Times of India

9.Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Banjara Hills Receives ‘Best Sunday Brunch’ Award.-The Brunch at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Banjara Hills isn’t just about eating – it’s a delicious adventure with flavors from around the world. Whether you like Indian spices, Western savories, or Chinese dishes, our brunch has a lot to offer from these cuisines.  We are honored to receive this award,” said Soumyadeep Banerjee, Director of Food & Beverage of Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel.-hotelierindia.com

10.Hospitality veteran Dr Suborno Bose unveils his new book ‘The Art of Sustainable Hospitality’ in Hyderabad.The book delves into various aspects of sustainable practices, including energy conservation, waste management, responsible sourcing, community engagement, and more.-hotelierindia.com

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