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'Smallest trader receives...': What Piyush Goyal said as he rejects conditional MFN treatment at G20 meet

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal made it clear that India opposes linking the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) status to voluntary or selective WTO rules. He was attending the the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting Session.

2 min read3 Oct 2026
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Piyush Goyal calls for WTO-compliant measures to address global trade distortions at G20 meet

Piyush Goyal warns against using supply-chain diversification as a pretext for measures that fall outside the multilateral trade framework.

2 min read2 Oct 2026
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India joins US, 24 countries in global alliance on 6G network; advances domestic ambition under Bharat 6G Mission

India on Monday joined the US and 24 other nations in a global initiative aimed to shape next-generation 6G networks. The move comes after MoS Commerce Jitin Prasada met with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on the sidelines of the G20 Innovation Ministerial.

2 min read8 Sep 2026
Opinion

India’s inequality problem won’t be solved by freebies—it needs long-term solutions

Cash transfers offer governments a quick, visible response to rising inequality, but they risk masking deeper distortions. As fiscal pressures mount, essential services suffer. To address wide gaps between haves and have-nots, India must intervene more decisively in its capital and labour markets

3 min read22 Jan 2026
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US launches ‘New G20’ for 2026 — Why was South Africa dropped? Which country took its place?

The Trump administration unveils a ‘new G20’ for the 2026 Miami summit, barring South Africa over claims it ‘tarnished’ the forum. Poland will take its place.

4 min read4 Dec 2025
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PM Modi returns to Delhi after concluding G20 Summit in South Africa

During his official visit to Johannesburg from November 22-23, PM Modi attended multiple summit sessions and engaged with several world leaders.

1 min read24 Nov 2025
Economy

China to ease curbs on mineral exports? Beijing unveils mining initiative at G20 — details here

China launched a mining initiative with friendly nations at the G20 summit in South Africa, responding to US-led efforts to create an alternative rare earth supply chain.

2 min read24 Nov 2025
Economy

India, Canada agree to start Comprehensive Economic Partnership talks, eye bilateral trade worth $50 bn – what we know

India and Canada have agreed to resume free trade discussions during a meeting at the G20 Summit in South Africa. The leaders aim to negotiate a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, reflecting improved bilateral relations and cooperation in various sectors.

1 min read24 Nov 2025
News

G20 Summit: Modi calls for developing Global Framework for Talent Mobility

This framework aims to facilitate the movement of skilled professionals, promoting global cooperation and development

2 min read23 Nov 2025
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G20 summit: Modi and Italian PM Meloni vow to bolster bilateral ties in Johannesburg

The two leaders formally adopted the India-Italy Joint Initiative to Counter Financing of Terrorism. This initiative reaffirms their shared resolve to tackle terrorism globally.

2 min read23 Nov 2025