"Indian Police Halt G20 Conference, Silencing Activists and Academics"

Indian police halted a conference of activists, academics, and politicians discussing global issues ahead of the G-20 summit in New Delhi, claiming the meeting lacked proper permission in a high-security zone. The conference, called "We20," focused on topics such as food security, climate change, labor rights, natural resources, and rising inequality. Critics argue that the government's actions are an attack on democracy and freedom of expression, while the Indian government has been promoting the G-20 summit to showcase the country's growing global influence.