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TopicG-20 summit

Topic: G-20 summit

Why dozens of Agra cops are standing guard over flowerpots put up to welcome G20 delegates

Over 70 flower pots were reported stolen on a single night. Out of those, 66 were found soon after an FIR was lodged. Now cops will be deployed 24*7  and surveillance increased via CCTV.

Green superpower: India must leverage its startup ecosystem for its net-zero transition

The climate tech puzzle for India cannot be solved by the corporations alone. India must draw upon its dynamic startup ecosystem.

G20 falls short on key climate target, leaving it to COP26 to achieve breakthrough

Discussions over the past week produced continuous clashes over both objectives and timelines on climate, and divisions were on display over the date for achieving net zero emissions.

G-20 continues to be deadlocked as China won’t budge on climate goals

Some countries singled out China, saying it is refusing to beef up commitments to limit temperature increases and digging in over coal, with Russia and India also dragging the chain.

G20 pledges aid for Afghanistan humanitarian crisis, but some leaders skip summit

Leaders affirmed their commitment to providing aid directly to Afghan people via independent organisations. However, China pushed for revocation of unilateral sanctions on Afghanistan.

Endorsed by Trump, Saudi Prince puts Khashoggi murder behind him, steps back on world stage

Prince Mohammed Bin Salman cut a lonely figure at the last G-20 in the aftermath of the Khashoggi murder. However, this summit reflected the broader reality of Saudi Arabia’s importance to many countries.

US-China trade war truce shows Trump prefers business over Cold War

At the G-20 summit, US president Trump said he was holding fire on his threat to add new duties to a further $300 billion in imports from China, and will delay restrictions against Huawei.

Iran mute on nuclear deal breach as remaining parties ‘scramble’ to find solution

Iranian President had said that it would no longer comply with the 300-kg uranium cap after the U.S. revoked waivers to buyers of Iranian oil.

US to keep close watch on Modi’s meeting with Xi and Putin during G20 Summit

G20 leaders summit takes place Friday and Saturday in Osaka, Japan. All eyes on Trump-Xi meeting amid ongoing trade war.

Modi can’t forget trade war with US just because Trump called him a ‘great friend’ at G-20

Both Jaishankar and Pompeo are confident India & US can tide over thorny issues but Trump’s been angry over Modi govt’s retaliatory tariff.

On Camera

Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.