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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.