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Friday, November 1, 2024
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.

Equitable vaccines key to global economic recovery but it faces challenge, Sitharaman says

Speaking at a G20 meeting in Washington, Sitharaman said building resilience, enhancing productivity and structural reforms should be policy goals for global economic recovery.

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.

Narendra Modi invites G-20 countries to join global coalition on disaster management

Speaking at a G-20 session, Modi said disasters require quick and effective remedial measures as they invariably affect the poor the most.

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.

On Camera

Iran’s real fantasy is to take over Muslim world. Palestine is just a façade

Since 1979, Iran has used the Palestinian issue as a façade for its regional agenda to oppose American diplomacy, the Western world, and the existence of Israel.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

All about Major Bob Khathing, whose daring expedition & diplomatic parleys secured Tawang for India

The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.

From 2004 to 2024, bad news has come wrapped as good news for Congress

Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.