G20

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
News

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
News

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
News

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
News

PM Modi holds talks with Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi, discusses defence, talent mobility

PM Modi met Japan's PM Takaichi at the G20 Summit to discuss bilateral cooperation in innovation, defence, and trade.

1 min read23 Nov 2025
News

G20 Summit: Modi holds bilateral talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, interacts with global leaders

During the G20 Summit, Modi called upon member nations to reappraise global development frameworks.

2 min read23 Nov 2025
News

Leaving the US behind? Canada PM Carney stresses new ties with India, China, UAE amid Trump's absence at G20 meet

Canada PM Mark Carney believes the world can progress without the US, highlighting a significant G-20 meeting in Johannesburg despite Donald Trump's boycott. Here's what he said on new ties with India, China and UAE…

2 min read23 Nov 2025