In his address at the G20 summit in Johannesburg on Saturday, PM Narendra Modi pitched for sustainable and inclusive growth and made four proposals, including a coordinated global effort to combat the drug-terror nexus, calling drug trafficking a threat to public health, stability and security and a source of terror financing.He pushed for reconsidering the parameters of growth, saying the existing framework has left a vast section of the population deprived of resources and led to overexploitation of nature.Modi, who was instrumental in getting the African Union as a permanent member of G20 at the New Delhi meet of the grouping two years ago, emphasised the continent has suffered the most because of skewed growth priorities. “Today, as Africa hosts G20 Summit for the first time, it is imperative for us to reconsider the parameters of development.”The PM mentioned “integral humanism”, an idea associated with BJP’s ideologue Deen Dayal Upadhyay, as a path forward. “We will have to look at the individual, society and nature as an integrated whole. Only then can we achieve true harmony between progress and nature,” he said.He proposed creation of a global traditional knowledge repository built on Indian knowledge systems’ initiative, saying this can preserve the collective wisdom of humanity for future generationsBatting for a global healthcare response team to bring together experts from G20 countries, he said it will ensure swift measures in case of health emergencies and natural disasters.The speech was marked by an unabashed advocacy of what Modi called India’s civilisational ethos. India’s civilisational values, he said, can offer ways to reevaluate development parameters.Focusing on Africa, PM said the continent can benefit from skills transfer. He said Africa’s development and empowerment of its young talent are in the interests of the entire world and proposed a ‘G20-Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative’. This can operate under a “train-the-trainers” model across various sectors, and all G20 partners can finance and support this effort, he added.“Our collective goal will be to prepare one million certified trainers in Africa over the next decade. These trainers will, in turn, help equip millions of young people with skills. This initiative will have a powerful multiplier effect. It will strengthen local capacity and significantly contribute to Africa’s long-term development.”

PM Modi lauds South Africa’s presidencyTurning his attention to drug trafficking, PM Modi singled out the “rapid spread of highly lethal substances like fentanyl”. “This has emerged as a serious challenge to public health, social stability and global security. It also serves as a significant channel for financing terrorism,” he said.A G20 initiative to counter this global threat can bring together various instruments relating to finance, governance and security. Only then can the drug-terror economy be effectively weakened, he said. Modi lauded South Africa’s presidency for making commendable progress on key areas such as skilled migration, tourism, food security, AI, digital economy, innovation and women’s empowerment, noting that historic initiatives undertaken at the New Delhi G20 Summit have been carried forwardPM Modi on Saturday also proposed a G20 Critical Minerals Circularity Initiative, saying that for global growth, sustainability and clean energy are essential, and critical minerals have a huge role to play.“Under this, innovations such as re-cycling, urban mining and second-life batteries can be promoted,” said PM Modi. This comes amid concerns China is leveraging its chokehold over supply of rare and critical minerals to further its strategic goals.“If there is investment in circularity, then dependence on primary mining will be less. This will also reduce the pressure on the supply chain, and it will also be good for nature. This initiative can support joint research, technology standards and pilot recycling facilities in the Global South,” PM Modi said.Resilience cannot be built in silos, stressed the PM. “The G20 should promote comprehensive strategies that combine nutrition, public health, sustainable agriculture, and disaster preparedness, to create a robust global defence,” he said.PM Modi suggested a G20 open satellite data partnership saying India believes that the entire humanity should benefit from space technology. “This will make satellite data and analysis of space agencies of G20 countries more accessible, interoperable and usable for countries in the Global South,” he said.

A sustained move below ₹1,22,200 may trigger extended selling pressure in the upcoming session. (AI image)

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are showing an intraday weakening bias, and traders should look to sell on rise, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. Here is his strategy for gold investors:Gold futures on MCX traded around ₹1,22,624, extending their consolidation as the market struggled to sustain momentum above short-term resistance levels. The recent price action suggests a shift in sentiment toward cautious selling on rallies, particularly as technical indicators begin to show fatigue near the higher band of the recent range.

Gold Technical Setup:

Moving Averages (EMA 8 & EMA 21): The short-term EMA 8 has slipped below the EMA 21, forming a bearish crossover. This indicates weakening momentum, with resistance now placed in the ₹1,22,700–₹1,22,850 zone. Sustaining below this range could invite further downside pressure.Bollinger Bands: Gold prices have retreated from the upper Bollinger band and are now testing the mid-band. This structure signals a cooling phase in the up move, suggesting that rallies are likely to face selling interest near the resistance area. Pivot Points (Previous Day):

Gold Intraday View:

Conclusion: Gold’s intraday technical setup points to a weakening bias as short-term averages turn negative and momentum oscillators lean lower. Traders are advised to adopt a sell-on-rise strategy near ₹1,22,700–₹1,22,850, keeping a stop-loss at ₹1,23,200 and aiming for downside targets of ₹1,22,100 and ₹1,21,900. A sustained move below ₹1,22,200 may trigger extended selling pressure in the upcoming session. (Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)

MUMBAI: A 19-year-old first-year BSc student from Kalyan died by suicide Tuesday after he was harassed and assaulted in a local train by fellow commuters for speaking in Hindi and not Marathi, alleged his father.Arnav Khaire, a student of Kelkar College in Mulund, was travelling in a second-class compartment as his first-class season pass had expired. His father, Jitendra Khaire, has submitted a written complaint to Kolsewadi police in Kalyan (E), demanding action against those who allegedly harassed his son and “pushed him” to take the extreme stepBased on his complaint, police have started investigations. The incident took place Tuesday, when Arnav, as was his routine, was travelling by an Ambernath-Kalyan local to attend classes.

Marathi row left Arnav in deep distress: Father

In Jitendra Khaire’s complaint — based on his phone conversation with his son Arnav — he said, “On Tuesday, since Arnav’s first-class pass for the suburban train had expired, he purchased a general-class ticket and boarded a crowded general compartment at Kalyan railway station to go to college.”Due to the crowd, he accidentally brushed against a man and said in Hindi, ‘Please move ahead a little.’ The complainant alleged that some men nearby took objection to Arnav speaking in Hindi. “They asked why he wasn’t speaking Marathi, and whether he was ashamed of his own language.” Arnav told his father, ‘I told them I am Marathi, but they still argued and beat me.”Arnav also told his father the attackers tore his mask & that he was extremely scared and shaken by the incident. After the assault, he got off at Thane station, took another train, and reached Mulund.His father said the boy was in deep psychological distress after the incident. At college, after completing a practical exam, Arnav called his father saying, “Papa, I am not feeling well…” In the afternoon, after reaching home, he called his father again and informed him about the entire incident.Khaire told him he would file a police complaint. However, on Tuesday evening, when he reached home, the door was locked. With the help of his neighbours, he forced the door open and found his son had died by suicide. An ambulance was called immediately, but doctors at Rukminibai Hospital declared Arnav dead at 9.05pm.Khaire told TOI “The fear and mental stress caused by this incident pushed him towards suicide. I want a full investigation and justice for my son.”Kalyanji Ghete, assistant commissioner of police, Kalyan Division said, “We have formed a team who is probing the case”.