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Topic: G20 summit

China ‘won’t attend’ G20 tourism meet in Srinagar, says ‘opposed to it being held in disputed territory’

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson's remarks are being seen as indicative of Beijing's close ties with Pakistan. G20 tourism meet to be held from 22-24 May under India’s presidency.

Why India’s border standoff with China reveals Modi weakness. It’s the economy, stupid

How far does India want to escalate border tensions, in the full knowledge that Xi won’t show up at G20 if Delhi pushes the tipping point?

Serving, ex-officers spar over democracy & governance at event, Amitabh Kant defends G20 spending

At discussion, India's G20 sherpa defends govt's 'conscious decision' to spread G20 events. Retired diplomat Shyam Saran, ex-union cabinet secretary K.M. Chandrasekhar among dignitaries.

Not ruling out Vladimir Putin attending India G20 summit in September, says Kremlin

Putin has yet to travel beyond borders since sending his armed forces into Ukraine in February last year, and missed November’s G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia.

No joint communique by G20 foreign ministers, Russia & China oppose 2 paras in ‘chair summary’

Russia and China opposed two paragraphs in the chair summary which referenced the Ukraine war. The same occurred in the document issued last week after the G20 finance ministers's meet.

‘Beautification’ to bulldozers, how Delhi is going all out to become showcase city for G20 summit

Over 20 agencies of the central and Delhi governments are working to revamp roads, grow flowers, plan events, and remove ‘eyesores’ ahead of G20 foreign ministers’ meet on 1 March.

Monkey menace returns to Taj days before visit of G-20 delegates, ASI says ‘no risk of attack’

Monkeys tore down the vertical garden near the VIP gate of the Taj Mahal Thursday, raising concerns about the safety of G-20 nation delegates set to visit the monument 12 February.

G20 presidency puts Modi’s India in global spotlight. Expectations are already high

Industry leaders see India’s G20 presidency as something they can benefit from, with CII director general Chandrajit Banerjee saying it's a unique opportunity for businesses.

‘We can catalyse a fundamental mindset shift,’ says PM Modi as India assumes G20 presidency

India’s G20 priorities will be shaped in consultation with not just our G20 partners, but also our fellow-travellers in the global South, whose voice often goes unheard, he said.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

Yudh Seva Medal for Major General SS Sharda, who led Indian Army’s info war during Op Sindoor

Independence Day honours for ADG Strat Comm team behind Op Sindoor’s strategic messaging, including the logo designer, for real-time narrative control & countering misinfo.

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.