Harsh V Pant
Modi’s re-election assures India’s allies that Delhi will play a leading role in shaping the new world order
Resolute political leadership and a careful adherence to India’s goals have made all the difference to the country’s standing in the world with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the heart of this transformation as spelt out by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in his new book
Instead of giving himself what would have been a well-deserved break, Modi immediately attended public events that included a visit to BJP’s headquarters
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G20 members’ adoption of the Indian digital public infrastructure as a global template for developing nations is a big boost to Delhi’s stature
The entire ITPO complex has been transformed into a large and well-equipped conference centre and several halls to provide space for displays and exhibitions
The summit demonstrated India’s ability to influence outcomes on the global stage by bridging geopolitical divides and making the group more economically inclusive
Modi has changed India’s terms of engagement with the world by democratising G20 and leveraging the summit to Delhi’s advantage. His India can now set and steer bigger agendas