The conclave will focus on discussions around GST 2.0 – the reform powering a Viksit Bharat with speakers including Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, and Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran.

Hundreds of flights to the neighbouring country stand cancelled and neighbouring districts remain on high alert as protests by young citizens of Nepal continued to spiral even after the government lifted a ban on 26 apps.

François Bayrou has handed in his resignation, leaving France without a prime minister on the eve of nationwide protests. 

​François Bayrou has handed in his resignation, leaving France without a prime minister on the eve of nationwide protests.