Pan Africa Senior Advocacy Advisor Joab Okanda said that the permanent inclusion of the African Union (AU) into the G20 is a big victory for the continent's democracy. The African Union became a permanent member of the G20 on Saturday, following a proposal put forth by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, that was welcomed by all member countries.
India Today Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai, along with a few panellists discussed why today was potentially an important day for the G20 as an organisation.
On today's news debate, India Today Consulting Editor raises various questions regarding the discussions that took place on Day 1 of the G20 Summit. The world leaders arrived at an early consensus, with a 37-page joint communiqué addressing key developmental and geo-political issues.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held bilateral talks with US President Joe Biden, who arrived in New Delhi to participate in the G20 Summit.
A political face-off has erupted over the special session of Parliament.
The Rashtrapati Bhavan's invite for the G20 mentions 'President of Bharat' instead of India, sparking a massive political war between the opposition and BJP.
Tamil Nadu minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin is under attack after he compared the Sanatan Dharma to dengue and malaria.
The opposition alliance has finalised a coordination-cum-election strategy committee comprising members of various parties, and it will function as the alliance's highest decision-making body and start work on seat sharing immediately.
The big talking points of this episode of News Today are the Adani saga and the special parliament session.
A day after the Modi govt slashed the price of cooking gas, the Siddaramaiah govt in Karnataka has launched a scheme that gives Rs 2,000 rupees per month to women head of families.
The Centre today slashed the LPG prices by Rs 200 for all consumers and Rs 400 for Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued 51,000 appointment letters for recruits in govt departments, Congress took a dig at PM's Rozgar Mela, calling it a 'gimmick'.
Hours after Chandrayaan-3's Lander Vikram touched down on the Moon, the Pragyan rover has rolled out from the lander and will now start moving around on the lunar surface.
India has created space history as Chandrayaan-3's lander successfully landed on the Moon's South Pole. PM Modi has congratulated Isro heroes after watching the landing live from South Africa.
Farmers in Maharashtra have been protesting, seeking a rollback of the 40 per cent export duty on onions.
Indian Grand Master R Praggnanandhaa drew his first game with the legendary Magnus Carlsen.
The Lok Sabha members alleged they were not extended due courtesy, including access to reserve lounge at airports.
Indians eagerly await Chandrayaan-3's soft-landing on the moon's south polar region on Wednesday.
Ahead of the Telangana Assembly polls, the BRS said that it does not consider the BJP's claim to power as a threat.
