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Topic: G20

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'.

Rain-ravaged Himachal ‘ready for tourists’ as G20 weekend begins, fests, carnivals pack rest of year

Hoteliers & govt officials optimistic that G20 rush will help state's tourism sector bounce back. Adventure sports, Dussehra fest to be promoted in a big way to draw visitors.

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.

UN chief urges G20 leaders to reset climate crisis and reform ‘outdated’ financial rules

Calling the global financial architecture 'outdated dysfunctional, and unfair,' Antonio Guterres said it needed deep, structural reform.

On Camera

MBBS guidelines for students with disabilities reduce a life to a limb

The guidelines ask whether a student can climb stairs, but not whether the college has a ramp. They ask whether a student can bear weight, but not whether the system can bear the weight of its own prejudice.

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.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

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.