Opinion

International consensus, domestic confrontation

13 Sep 2023 08:20 AM IST

It is ironic that one of the notable achievements of the Delhi Declaration was the spirit of consensus. And for this, credit must be given to the Modi Government. It was Amitabh Kant and Harsh Vardhan Shringla’s deft political maneuvering, by roping in allies from the global south such as

A new chapter in India-Saudi relations unveiled

12 Sep 2023 08:12 AM IST

One of the more significant images emerging from the G20 Summit was that of Prime Minister Narendra Modi standing between US President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS), with the three holding hands and smiling amongst themselves. The photo-op was at the launch

India’s foreign policy comes a long way, from Pt. Nehru to Pm Modi

12 Sep 2023 08:09 AM IST

It goes without saying that the main and foremost objective of India’s Foreign Policy was, is and shall be to secure its ‘national interests’. This has been the ‘basic character’ of the foreign policy of India from the time of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of the country,

G20 – A blueprint for climate resilient and sustainable future

11 Sep 2023 08:42 AM IST

The recent ongoing G20 Summit in New Delhi brought together leaders from the world’s largest economies to discuss critical global challenges. Among these pressing issues, perhaps none is more urgent and existential than the threat of climate change and environmental sustainability. As the world grapples with the consequences of global

G20 wrap up and trends: India rocketing, and “no show” China in “descent”

11 Sep 2023 08:39 AM IST

Let me first clearly state that I am a Sinophile. Chinese culture and the Chinese people overcoming so much totalitarian related tragedy, historically and especially during the Mao Tse Tung latter years of that regime deserves our appreciation. Also, China has had considerable success in nearly eliminating deep poverty in

INDIA Alliance faces Internal Dissensions

11 Sep 2023 08:38 AM IST

The various constituents of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) seem to be working at cross purposes, instead of ensuring that various issues concerning their association, prior to the Parliamentary polls get sorted out, to the satisfaction of all the parties. In Madhya Pradesh for instance where the Aam

India’s G-20 presidency: A global milestone in diplomacy & collaboration

09 Sep 2023 10:03 AM IST

This week will be remembered for the organization of the grand G-20 summit under the presidency of India in New Delhi. This summit epitomizes the enthusiasm of the global South, the amalgamation of developed and developing nations, the democratization of international platforms, public participation, inclusivity, and human-centric development. By spreading

India’s G20 moment: Forging a human-centric world order

09 Sep 2023 09:13 AM IST

It’s India’s shining moment under the sun as New Delhi hosts the summit of the leaders of the world’s top economies on September 9-10. The G20 summit signals a new peak India has scaled in terms of its global standing and prestige, with its presidency widely seen as pathbreaking and

G-20 Summit in Delhi: A celebration of unity, diversity, and India’s rising global leadership

09 Sep 2023 09:11 AM IST

Well, India is all geared up and fully decked to host the G-20 Summit this week. The Pragati Maidan ( Bharat Mandapam) and area around it, especially the entrance facing the Bhairon temple have been transformed beyond recognition. With hundreds of fountains in colours, lions, elephants, other animals, Musicians ,beautifully

BJP-JDS Alliance could pose a Challenge to Congress in Karnataka

09 Sep 2023 09:09 AM IST

The announcement by former Karnataka Chief Minister, B.S.Yeddyurappa that the BJP had reached an understanding with Janata Dal (Secular) for the forthcoming Lok Sabha Election, implies that the Saffron Brigade is desperate to reclaim its supremacy in the Southern State, where it was once in power. In the Assembly polls

G20 Summit: How Bharat is set to shape the emerging world order

08 Sep 2023 09:11 AM IST

Whether we use the terms “Bharat” and “India” interchangeably, the fact remains that our country is proudly hosting the 18th meeting of the G20 group on 9-10 September in New Delhi. The G20 is an inter-governmental forum of 19 countries and the European Union, mainly to focus on significant issues

PM’s fruitful ‘Indonasia’ visit serves China a big message

08 Sep 2023 09:09 AM IST

After wrapping up his brief visit to Jakarta where he participated in the ASEAN-India and East Asia Summits, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted his message on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “Had a very short but fruitful Indonesia visit, where I met ASEAN and other leaders.” PM Modi is spot on