India G20 Presidency

G20: What is the Global South? How has India kept its promise of being its voice?

The term Global South is used to refer to developing nations in Asia, Africa and Latin America. New Delhi at the outset of its G20 presidency vowed to serve as the ‘voice of the Global South’. Let’s take a look at how Prime Minister Narendra Modi has kept that promise

Why India’s G20 theme of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ has made China see red

China is playing spoilsport during India’s G20 presidency and has raised objections to the theme of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. Beijing argues that G20 documents could not use the term in official text as it is in Sanskrit, which is not one of the six official languages recognised by the United Nations

India’s G20 presidency crosses the halfway mark: How has it fared so far?

India took over the presidency of the G20 in December 2022 and it will run through until 30 November. As India completes six months of its presidency, we take a look at the significant moments thus far. This includes a 100 meetings, a fiery foreign ministers meet and a consensus on debt language

Even as India seeks a G20 seat for AU, does the African Union require it?

In real terms, where there are contentious issues, like the Ukraine War, the G20 has no solution to offer. It is seen only as an expanded version of the G7, which is the real rich men’s club

Why India’s G20 presidency is significant

India assumed the presidency of the G20 group at a time when geopolitical tensions are high and the world is witnessing economic instability. At such a juncture, New Delhi has decided to be the ‘voice’ of the Global South

India commences G20 presidency: The big plans in store to make it a huge success

India is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that its presidency of the G20 grouping is a huge success. As it takes on the mantle from today, Prime Minister Modi penned his thoughts on the future of the collective. Besides this, 100 monuments across the country will be illuminated for seven days

G20 summit venue in Delhi to not have helipad on its roof

The helipad will be replaced with a “framework which may be used for solar panels” in future.

G20 meet: Foreign delegates arrive in Dehradun

The foreign delegates were given a traditional welcome at the airport with Tilak and flower garlands with the local artists performing a folk dance 'Cholia' for them

G20’s Startup20 Engagement Group announces release of First Draft Policy Communique

The Draft Policy Communique and the corresponding Feedback Form can be accessed through the official Startup20 website -https://www.startup20india2023.org

Mumbai: 3rd G20 Environment Working Group meet to focus on aspects of blue economy

The three-day meet will commence with a side event on beach clean-up in Juhu, followed by the Ocean 20 Dialogue