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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicG20 India Presidency

Topic: G20 India Presidency

Modi made G20 a cultural movement, involved all Indians, claims new piece in the Organiser

The Prime Minister has taught foreign policy in a new way to Indians throughout the G20 presidency, writes Banu Nagarajan.

Delhi police hold mock drills to review traffic arrangements ahead of G20 summit on 9-10 Sept

The venue will be International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre named ‘Bharat Mandapam’ at Pragati Maidan. Also, the staff is being trained to handle chemical & biological weapons.

Outcome document adopted at G20 health ministers’ meet, focus on long-Covid, climate-resilient systems

Gandhinagar meeting, held under India’s presidency, saw countries unanimously adopt a 25-point document, reaffirming commitment of G20 countries to strengthening ‘global health architecture’.

At G20 health ministers’ meet, Mandaviya launches global initiative on digital health 

The WHO-managed network will promote equitable access to digital health by addressing challenges such as duplication of efforts and 'products-focused' digital health transformation.

Health systems using ‘less than 5% data’ — World Bank says clinical & policy decisions not data-based

Digital-In-Health: Unlocking the Value for Everyone report was launched in Gandhinagar during the online G20 Health Ministers' Meet Saturday.

G20 finance ministers, central bank heads agree on debt & cryptos, no consensus on Russia-Ukraine war

China, Russia object to common statement issued by the FMCBG condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. China says meeting not right forum to discuss geopolitical issues.

Talks between G20 nations to wrap up without joint statement due to differences over Ukraine war

India has adopted largely neutral stance, declining to blame Russia for the invasion and urging diplomatic solution, while also increasing purchases of discounted oil from Russia.

After China, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt & Oman skip G20 tourism meet in Kashmir

Egypt was a special invitee. Earlier this year, Egypt and India decided to elevate bilateral relations to 'a strategic partnership'. President El-Sisi was chief guest at R-Day parade.

G20 event in Nagpur sparks controversies & defamation cases over ‘power theft’, social media takedowns

Nagpur authorities have fined contractors for stealing power & filed a complaint against 2, including a journalist, for alleging that city's beautification was only for duration of event.

Hard work beats Harvard but what about Cambridge? And too much jazba can make you lose Kasba

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.