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Operationalisation of Global South’s priorities 

The G20 Johannesburg Summit of 2025 (22-23 November) marks a significant development in the evolution of global governance. Held for the first time on African soil, the summit signals that the G20 is no longer a club dominated by Western or Northern powers. Instead, it is undergoing a structural transformation, one that reflects the priorities,…

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SIR in Gujarat: Nearly 74 lakh names deleted from rolls; EC opens window for objections | India News

NEW DELHI: Nearly 74 lakh names have been removed from Gujarat’s draft electoral rolls following a large clean-up drive carried out under the Special Intensive Revision exercise. With this, the state’s total number of voters has dropped from the earlier 5.08 crore to 4.34 crore. The Election Commission released the updated draft rolls on Friday.State…

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Smog swallows DLF Camellias: Entrepreneur’s viral video shows zero visibility amid ‘poor’ AQI in NCR

Delhi NCR’s winter smog has drastically reduced visibility, turning cities into hazy landscapes. A viral video from a luxury Gurgaon locality showcased near-zero visibility, with residents expressing dismay over the toxic air. Despite high property values, the pollution’s impact is stark, prompting concerns and discussions about long-term living in the region. Winters are here, and…

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ADB lending to India: ADB pledges $4.26 billion in 2025 sovereign lending; focus on jobs, energy transition and cities

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed $4.258 billion in sovereign lending to India in 2025, supporting projects across workforce skilling, renewable energy, urban infrastructure, metro and rail networks, healthcare services and ecotourism, the multilateral lender said on Friday, reported PTI.Of the 16 new projects committed during the year, nearly 32% were in the human and…

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T20 World Cup: Weeks after abandoning Pakistan tour, Sri Lanka sacks Charith Asalanka from captaincy | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha, left, chats with Sri Lanka’s Charith Asalanka as they wait for coin toss before the start of the second one day international cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka on Friday named Dasun Shanaka as captain of its preliminary 25-member…

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