Global Outlook

  In a dynamic intersection of national and state-level political activities, today marks a significant day in Indian politics as Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes the helm at the virtual G20 summit, while Home Minister Amit Shah escalates his campaign efforts in Rajasthan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair the virtual G20 summit, a forum that brings together leaders from the world's major economies to discuss and coordinate on global economic issues. This summit holds particular importance given the current global challenges, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, economic recovery, and climate change. India's representation at the G20 summit underscores the nation's commitment to multilateral cooperation and its role in shaping global policies. PM Modi is expected to articulate India's stance on key issues, including equitable vaccine distribution, sustainable development, and climate action. The virtual format of the summit allows leaders to engage in d...

The reopening of the Kartarpur Corridor on 18 November 2021 after 1.5 years, on the eve of the 552-birth commemoration (19 November 2021) of the founder of the Sikh religion Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, is of significant importance for several reasons. However, just months after the opening of the Corridor, it had to be shut due to the Covid-19 pandemic flare-up in the region and the world. The travel of pilgrims to Pakistan through the passage was suspended since March 2020, and the neighbouring nation restricted all travel from India due to the surge in covid cases in April 2021.  Pakistan on 9 November requested India to reopen the Kartarpur Corridor from their side and permit Sikh pilgrims to visit the holy shrine for celebrating Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birthday. After the reopening announcement, Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted: This decision shows the immense respect of Modi govt towards our Sikh community and Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.  Kartarpur corridor reopens for pi...