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Topic: G20 summit

Cryptocurrency should not be made legal tender, key regulatory bodies tell G20 nations

International Monetary Fund & Financial Stability Board submit paper with policy recommendations for crypto regulation. G20 leaders expected to discuss it during Delhi summit.

Xi-Putin absent, shadow of Russia-Ukraine on consensus: Geopolitical tensions set stage for G20 Delhi

At a time of deepening geopolitical rifts, questions over G20’s relevance remain. Is it just about talking shop or can it provide tangible solutions to world’s pressing problems?

Modi, Biden hold bilateral meeting ahead of G20, US press sidelined

The US press corps was sequestered in a van, out of eyesight of the two leaders - an unusual situation for the reporters & photographers who follow the US President at home & around the world to witness and record his public appearances.

Kharge not invited to President’s G20 dinner, Congress says ‘unfortunate, shows govt’s thinking’

While the Congress did not officially respond to Kharge not being invited to the dinner, Rahul Gandhi, who is in Brussels, said the action speaks about the thinking behind the move.

Manmohan backs Modi govt Russia-Ukraine stand: ‘In India’s interest to not get trapped in conflicts’

In an interview to The Indian Express, Singh commented on the changing global order, India’s future economic growth, its relationship with China and the success of Chandrayaan.

Platforms like India’s UPI, Aadhaar can enhance financial inclusion, says World Bank in G20 report

In G20 policy recommendations, World Bank says Digital Public Infrastructure can accelerate countries' digital transformation, but they must be designed according to global standards.

Tibetan refugees stage protest in Delhi, demand discussion on Tibet at G20 summit

Global leaders have started descending upon the national capital for the summit, including US President Joe Biden, British PM Rishi Sunak, and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni.

What to expect from Biden-Modi meeting ahead of G20 — talks on GE jet engine deal, nuclear energy

Following bilateral meet, PM will host Biden for dinner at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Ahead of US president's visit, Centre lowered custom duties on numerous products like chickpeas, lentils.

MCD drive to catch stray dogs ahead of G20 enrages activists. ‘Shoved in vans, nooses around necks’

Municipal Corporation of Delhi says allegations are 'highly exaggerated'. Animals activists, feeders say MCD drive a 'betrayal' since it comes after action plan on the same was scrapped.

Markets shuttered, schools closed, traffic restricted as New Delhi locks down for G20

On Friday, the centre of the normally bustling & choked city of 20 million was deserted, with just a trickle of vehicles & scores of armed security personnel seen along the main streets.

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.