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Topic: G20 summit

Global economy, crypto regulation, digital public infra — economic issues that G20 leaders agreed on

G20 declaration acknowledges cascading economic crises that pose challenges to long-term growth. Suggests framework for development, deployment & governance of digital public infra.

Biden urges G20 partners to help ‘scale up’ World Bank so it can better support developing countries

New Delhi: US President Joe Biden is leading a “major new initiative” with G20 partners to “reshape and scale up” the World Bank, the...

Ukraine criticises G20 declaration for not mentioning Russia, calls it ‘nothing to be proud of’

Expressing disappointment with the overall G20 text, Ukraine's foreign ministry spokesman Oleg Nikolenko thanked the country's allies for advancing Ukraine's position in the declaration.

India-US ended their last outstanding trade dispute on G20 sidelines. All about the poultry feud

The 10-year dispute was over whether India conformed with WTO rules when it banned import of poultry from US over bird flu fears. Move follows settling of 6 other issues in June.

Modi launches Global Biofuel Alliance, invites G20 members — ‘developed countries play crucial role’

Proposing a global-level initiative to take ethanol blending in petrol to up to 20%, Modi says need of the hour is that all countries work together in the field of fuel blending.

People For Animals, other NGOs set to move court against MCD over removal of stray dogs ahead of G20

PFA trustee Gauri Maulekhi says improper methods used to pick up the dogs and none of them were tagged, which increases risk of bite cases since the dogs might get relocated.

INDUS-X, India-US project aimed at greater collaboration on defence tech, lauded at Modi-Biden meet

Initiative launched in June for co-production of advanced defence technologies by Indian & American start-ups with involvement of govts, businesses, academic institutions.

Connecting India, Middle East & Europe — G20 marks launch of mega infra plan, seen as counter to BRI

India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor to involve India-Saudi ship transit, then rail link to UAE & likely to Jordan. Shipment will then move by sea to Turkey & further by rail.

G20 summit statement avoids condemning Russia for Ukraine war, calls for peace

The differing views on the war had prevented agreement on even a single communique at ministerial meetings during India's G20 presidency so far this year.

Joint space crews to protecting Earth from asteroids — Modi & Biden shore up science partnership

The leaders reaffirmed technology’s defining role in deepening strategic partnership & lauded ongoing efforts through the India-U.S. Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology.

On Camera

The court is not Rahul Gandhi’s uncle. Its job is to protect rights, not preach

Which humanitarian crisis should be prioritised, which words are ‘simple’ enough to avoid hurt feelings, or who is a ‘true Indian’, are not questions warranting court input.

BJP MPs go full throttle against Trump even as govt hails enduring India-US ties amid tariff tension

New Delhi: While the Indian government has made a measured response to the 25 percent trade tariff imposed by Donald Trump, many in the BJP...

Trump feared India could arm BrahMos with nuclear warhead to target Pakistan in Op Sindoor—WSJ report

New Delhi: During Operation Sindoor, the United States which had received intelligence suggesting that India had launched BrahMos cruise missiles to strike targets inside...

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.