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Topic: G20 summit

‘What cynicism’ — European Council president lashes out at Russia in G20 address

Speaking at G20 summit, Charles Michel says Russia offering 1 million tonnes of grain to African nations was 'parody of generosity' & criticises it for pulling out of Black Sea Grain deal.

‘And then there were none’: On G20 eve, US’s Japan envoy says China’s ‘missing’ ministers a mystery

US diplomat Rahm Emanuel says ‘Defence Minister Li Shangfu hasn't been seen in public for two weeks’, after ex-foreign minister Qin Gang & Rocket Force commanders ‘go missing’.

Modi govt hiding poor people and animals from G20 dignitaries, says Rahul Gandhi

The Congress leader made the comment in a social media post and further noted that there was 'no need to hide India's reality from our guests'.

Key takeaway from Modi-Biden meet: India, US reiterate commitment to collaborative cancer research

As part of upcoming India-US Cancer Dialogue, both countries are planning to focus on advancing knowledge in cancer genomics, developing new diagnostics, therapeutics etc.

G20 has been extremely effective under India’s leadership: US Treasury Secretary

Janet Yellen also told reporters Friday that advancing US-India relations would be a priority this week.

Modi’s place card to officials’ badges — ‘Bharat’ features prominently at G20, but India also present

This comes amid a debate over the use of the title 'President of Bharat' in an invitation sent out last week for a banquet to be hosted by Droupadi Murmu for G20 dignitaries.

G20 delegates reach compromise on Ukraine war declaration as leaders commence summit

The group is deeply divided over the war in Ukraine, with Western nations pushing for strong condemnation of Russia while others are demanding a focus on broader economic issues.

What’s PM-eBus Sewa scheme, electric transport facility mentioned in Modi-Biden statement ahead of G20

Reiterating importance of decarbonising transport sector, joint statement issued after Modi-Biden bilateral talks mentions the progress made in expanding electric mobility in India.

‘Unfortunate’ if China not committed to success of G20 bloc, says US official on Xi’s absence

'Some have speculated China’s absence indicates that it is giving up on the G20, building an alternative world order', deputy NSA Joe Finer further added.

G20 Summit: President Murmu, PM Modi host world leaders for special dinner at Bharat Mandapam

PM Modi also launched the 'Global Biofuels Alliance' in the presence of US President Biden, Brazilian President Inacio, Argentina President Fernández & Italy PM Meloni.

On Camera

US has misread India. New Delhi will hedge, push back, and assert

India’s foreign policy today is driven less by Western alignment or global liberalism and more by domestic political imperatives — economic, ideological, and electoral.

Smartphones, gems, pharma: Which Indian exports will be worst hit by Trump tariffs, which will be spared

Electronics—specifically smartphones—& energy & pharma products make up 30% of Indian exports to US. 25% tariff on India came into effect Thursday, extra 25% to kick in by August-end.

Pakistan army chief Asim Munir to attend CENTCOM chief’s farewell, second visit to US in two months

Munir was earlier in America in June when he had a two-hour luncheon meeting with the US president at the White House.

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.