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Friday, January 23, 2026
TopicIndia G20

Topic: India G20

8% GDP growth target ‘imaginable goal’ for India, says ex US treasury secretary Larry Summers

Speaking at event hosted by Confederation of Indian Industry and the Department of Economic Affairs, Summers also made a strong pitch for renewable energy transition to check climate change.

‘Herculean task, needed compromise’ — S. Korean, German envoys on how India clinched G20 declaration

It was understood that compromise was needed to get Russia & China on board, says South Korean envoy. German envoy says India waited till 'last minute' to share declaration's full text.

Xi Jinping toured Northeast China during G20. His way of showing he has ‘other priorities’

Experts in China have tried to avoid directly addressing Xi’s absence from the Summit. One said that the grouping was a ‘mess’ and Xi had no reason to attend the meeting in India.

Countries of the global south helped avoid Ukraine overshadowing G20 agenda, says Sergei Lavrov

The Russian Finance Minister also said the Russia was willing to return to the Black Sea grain deal as soon as its conditions are met.

India passes G20 presidency baton to Brazil

India has had the presidency of the G20 for 9 months since 1 December, when it took over from Indonesia, and will continue to hold the position until 30 November.

US President Biden all set to travel to India for G20 Summit, says White House

While First Lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID, the president has tested negative twice and there is no change in his travel plans for India.

US First Lady tests positive for Covid days before G20 meet. President Joe Biden tests negative

Jill Biden's symptoms described as mild. President Biden is expected to take regular tests this week before his trip to India for G20 Summit on 8-10 Sept, says a White House statement.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to attend G20 Summit

In her fourth visit to India in 10 months, the secretary plans to focus on climate, economy, and Ukraine with other G20 allies of America.

Japan arranging G7 meet on sidelines of G20, says Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki

The global economy and financial markets, inflation and concerns about food and energy due to the prolonged Russian-Ukraine war will be among the issues to be discussed by the G20.

At G20 tourism meet, govt makes push to make Kashmir a film-shoot hub again

Minister G. Kishan Reddy says shoots for 300 films & serials held in Kashmir over past year. However, challenges remain to Valley's re-emergence as a film-shoot hub, including security & infrastructure.

On Camera

Palak paneer prejudice and the food racism Indians face abroad

This is a case of conflict within a multicultural society. The question is, how can minority practices that offend majority sensibility coexist in the same place and be reconciled?

RBI to focus on pace of Rupee’s drop, strategists say

The RBI has spent $45 billion since October to defend the currency, according to estimates by Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Rafale saga: 25 yrs of detours, deadlocks & political hesitation. Now IAF getting what it always wanted

Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.