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Topic: G20 summit

Manmohan Singh, Rahul back Modi on Ukraine. Some things still work in India’s broken politics

The 40 years from the NAM summit in 1983 to this G20 with Biden, Macron & Sunak bilaterals mark India’s march from a fake non-alignment to a mostly transactional policy autonomy.

New Delhi ‘turned down’ White House requests for more press access to Biden-Modi bilateral meet

A joint statement was issued by the two countries after Friday's meeting. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan had earlier said 'this is not your typical bilateral visit to India'.

Chandrayaan-3, human spaceflight, 6G — What Biden & Modi discussed in bilateral on G20 sidelines

PM Modi & US President Biden hold bilateral meeting in New Delhi Friday, take a status check on matters discussed during former’s official state visit to Washington in June. 

MoUs with Hasina, infra talks with Mauritius PM — Modi’s bilateral meetings ahead of G20 summit

Modi and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina signed MoUs to facilitate UPI transactions between the two countries, as well as cooperation in agricultural research & cultural exchange.

G20 summit: Both LoPs not on guest list for presidential banquet, Adhir says ‘unprecedented’

Former PM Manmohan Singh, all CMs get invites. Former Rashtrapati Bhavan officials say LoPs of Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha being dropped from guest list perhaps a first in recent past.

UK govt working with India to tackle pro-Khalistan extremism, says Rishi Sunak ahead of G20 summit

Sunak, who was in India for the G20 Summit, said the UK was working with India to ‘root out’ violent extremism. He was speaking to ANI.

Delhi, we have liftoff! MCD’s Chandrayaan-3 murals for G20 show NASA Space Shuttle, not ISRO’s LVM3

Murals near Vinobapuri Metro station & in Nizamuddin closely resemble Space Shuttle. MCD official says 'to err is human', suggests taking it in spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'.

Millet poha, caviar, curated gifts — Delhi hotels hosting G20 delegates pull out all stops

As many as 31 hotels across Delhi-NCR are preparing to host 10,000 guests arriving for two-day G20 Summit. They are set to cater to every taste to showcase India’s hospitality.

Princeton prof says India ‘beautified’ GDP data for G20. Govt denies, says no change in methodology

Visiting Professor Ashoka Mody says India chose to ‘dismiss inconvenient truths’ about GDP data to look good. Where was criticism when the economy tanked during COVID, asks govt.

As Delhi enforces G20 curbs, food delivery executives left in lurch. ‘Have to work every day to eat’

Commercial and business establishments in areas around summit venue, including CP, Khan Market, Janpath, to be closed for next 2 days. Head of SME forum says thousands affected.

On Camera

Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ attack on EC is a political dead-end. He still has a point

The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.

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.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

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.