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Sunday, January 4, 2026
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Topic: G20

Pushing for clean energy, India announces launch of global biofuel alliance at G20 summit

The alliance, with US and Brazil as founding members, would help accelerate global efforts to meet net zero emissions targets. India is targeting to become carbon neutral by 2070.

‘Big plan, small mindset’. That’s how a top Chinese think-tank is seeing Modi’s G20

If anyone had any doubts about Xi’s geopolitical monologue over the competition with India as the reason for skipping G20, an authoritative commentary ends that speculation.

Simple G20 truth is—India gained in last Cold War by playing both sides. No longer a choice

The Modi-Biden joint statement is long but the Quad makes its appearance in the 4th paragraph. A new Cold War can't be avoided unless one or the other side collapses.

G20 presidency has played the role of a catalyst in 3 shifts, says PM Modi

Today, accomplishing things at scale is a quality that is associated with India. The G20 Presidency is no exception.

What businesses need from G20 leaders—driving clean energy transition

India’s presidency will set the tone for COP28. The first step is to commit to doubling the rate of improvement of energy efficiency & tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030.

BJP’s ‘flustered’ by Oppn’s INDIA alliance — Urdu press weighs in on ‘India vs Bharat’ row

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

Chidambaram slams govt for ‘not inviting’ Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge to G20 dinner

'This can happen only in countries where there is no Democracy or no Opposition', the Congress leader tweeted.

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.

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'.

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Gel manicure is weakening your nails. Here’s how to care for them

One young patient came to me after years of non-stop gels; her nails were so fragile they peeled in layers.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.