Old and the new
There was a time when speaking of India’s civilisational past in policy circles invited a knowing smile, sometimes a pitying one.
There was a time when speaking of India’s civilisational past in policy circles invited a knowing smile, sometimes a pitying one.
In August 2025, S&P Global Ratings upgraded India’s sovereign credit rating from BBB ~ to BBB ~ the first such elevation in eighteen years.
Widening disparities in income and wealth both within and across countries have become among the most pressing global challenges of our time. As inequalities deepen, the call for coordinated international action has only grown louder, highlighting the need for shared commitment and collective responsibility.
New Delhi is expected to follow the development closely, given India’s own recent presidency and sustained role in shaping G20 priorities.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Friday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi whether he would “take up South Africa’s cause” with US President Donald Trump after Trump announced that South Africa would not be invited to the 2026 G20 summit to be hosted in Miami.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates on Monday praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and lauded the G20 grouping for reaching…
Citing more examples, he said that the loot by the Prime Minister's best friend has come to light again recently.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the India-Saudi Arabia partnership is crucial for the stability, and welfare of…
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the successful conduct of…
Taking to his official handle on X, formerly Twitter, actor Akshay Kumar applauded PM Modi while sharing his "discussion video" at the G20 summit.
