At a time of deepening geopolitical rifts, questions over G20’s relevance remain. Is it just about talking shop or can it provide tangible solutions to world’s pressing problems?
A key focus area for the US during the Delhi summit is 'finalisation of a joint infrastructure deal that will involve not just US and India, but also Saudi Arabia, Turkey & possibly Israel'.
During the G20 summit, India is expected to drive discussions on time-bound debt resolution for countries in distress, reforming multilateral development banks & finalising crypto-regulation.
India, which took over G20 presidency last year, will host the Heads of State and Government Summit in Delhi’s International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre on 9-10 September.
Denis Alipov apologises for words that had 'scandalous ring to some', day after making tongue-in cheek comment on foreign minister Lavrov at press conference.
At a press meet hosted by FCC South Asia, an Indian journalist said it would have been 'nice' if the 'popular' Russian president had come down to India.
Chinese foreign ministry yet to confirm whether Xi will attend G20 Summit. So far, only one leader has announced that they would not be in attendance: Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
Footnotes in chair summary issued by India after G20 Trade & Investment Meeting Friday offered reasons behind Russia and China’s objections to mention of Ukraine.
Ship of Theseus director Anand Gandhi moved to Goa to synthesise big ideas and build an Indian sci-fi mythiverse with MAYA. ‘In a way, the job title in the East for this enterprise is the Buddha.’
The industry forecasts exports are set to grow 16% in 2025-26, boosted by surplus domestic production and a drive to push into 26 underserved global markets with strong potential.
Indigenisation level will progressively increase up to 60 percent with key sub-assemblies, electronics and mechanical parts being manufactured locally.
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.
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