<p>Stage one of the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which was put in place to combat rising air pollution, will likely be activated on coming Sunday (Oct 8), media reports said citing officials. Currently, the air quality in the Indian capital Delhi is at a "moderate" level and has been at this for the past 15 days. However, it is anticipated to tumble down to the "poor" category by the coming weekend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>GRAP was revised in July 2023 with the aim of bolstering measures against deteriorating air quality as a result of rising stubble burning during the winter months.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Delhi's Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, announced the implementation of GRAP from October&nbsp;1 in view of the possibility of an increase in pollution levels in winter.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Delhi AQI</strong></h2>

<p>Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) deteriorated on Thursday (Oct&nbsp;5). The 24-hour average was recorded at 177, which comes under the "moderate" category. The jump in the AQI level is not much and has gone up by just one unit as compared to the previous day's reading of 176 (moderate).&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, with the onset of winter and dropping temperatures, the AQI has been constantly deteriorating. Delhi’s AQI was 155 on Tuesday (Oct&nbsp;3) and 146 on Monday (Oct 2).</p>

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<p>As soon as Delhi's AQI hits 201, initial measures to address deteriorating air quality will be taken as per GRAP.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Early Warning System</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Just like last year, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), reportedly said it will depend on the Early Warning System (EWS) for Delhi to take pre-emptive action. Still, CAQM will have to wait for the AQI to get to the “poor” category to implement Stage 1. As per EWS’s forecast, the AQI is likely to be “moderate” on Friday (Oct 6) and could become “poor” on Saturday (Oct 7).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“Based on the AQI on Saturday, measures under Stage 1 could be enforced. The CAQM sub-committee on GRAP will hold regular meetings, based on forecasts,” a CAQM official reportedly said.</p>

<p>GRAP is a comprehensive strategy designed to combat air pollution in cities across India. It consists of four stages, each tailored to address specific air quality concerns. The plan's flexibility allows for adjustments based on the severity of pollution and regional differences.</p>

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Stage one of the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which was put in place to combat rising air pollution, will likely be activated on coming Sunday (Oct 8), media reports said citing officials.

Stage one of the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which was put in place to combat rising air pollution, will likely be activated on coming Sunday (Oct 8), media reports said citing officials. Currently, the air quality in the Indian capital Delhi is at a "moderate" level and has been at this for the past 15 days. However, it is anticipated to tumble down to the "poor" category by the coming weekend. GRAP was revised in July 2023 with the aim of bolstering measures against deteriorating air quality as a result of rising stubble burning during the winter months. Also Read | RBI holds repo rate steady at 6.5 per cent for the fourth time, inflation remains a concern Delhi's Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, announced the implementation of GRAP from October 1 in view of the possibility of an increase in pollution levels in winter. Delhi AQI Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) deteriorated on Thursday (Oct 5). The 24-hour average was recorded at 177, which comes under the "moderate" category. The jump in the AQI level is not much and has gone up by just one unit as compared to the previous day's reading of 176 (moderate). However, with the onset of winter and dropping temperatures, the AQI has been constantly deteriorating. Delhi’s AQI was 155 on Tuesday (Oct 3) and 146 on Monday (Oct 2). Also Read | Canada evacuates diplomats from India after New Delhi demands staff reduction As soon as Delhi's AQI hits 201, initial measures to address deteriorating air quality will be taken as per GRAP. Early Warning System Just like last year, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), reportedly said it will depend on the Early Warning System (EWS) for Delhi to take pre-emptive action. Still, CAQM will have to wait for the AQI to get to the “poor” category to implement Stage 1. As per EWS’s forecast, the AQI is likely to be “moderate” on Friday (Oct 6) and could become “poor” on Saturday (Oct 7). Watch | Indian Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on oil prices × “Based on the AQI on Saturday, measures under Stage 1 could be enforced. The CAQM sub-committee on GRAP will hold regular meetings, based on forecasts,” a CAQM official reportedly said. GRAP is a comprehensive strategy designed to combat air pollution in cities across India. It consists of four stages, each tailored to address specific air quality concerns. The plan's flexibility allows for adjustments based on the severity of pollution and regional differences. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>It was a daring burglary rivalling scenes from a movie. A lone-wolf thief, 31-year-old Lokesh Srivas, who allegedly carried out the sensational $3 million (Rs 25 crore) heist in a jewellery store in New Delhi, had done it like a 'military mission'. The accused had conducted three visits to Delhi to carry out a ‘recce’ of his target store at the heart of the Indian capital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was caught after a tip-off. And now, interesting details are emerging about how he went about his 'mission'.</p>

<p>When going to invade Umrao Singh Jewellers in south Delhi's Bhogal area, he carried a packet of cashews and almonds to ensure he didn’t go hungry.</p>

<h2><strong>The accused toured Delhi three times before burglary</strong></h2>

<p>According to the police, Srivas stayed at the Rajdhani Guest House at Chandni Chowk. In addition to performing a reconnaissance on September 21, Srivas had previously made two trips to the city for the same reason, police said.</p>

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<p>He arrived in Jangpura on September 9 and remained there till September 12, when he departed for Mathura-Vrindavan. On September 15, he left for Delhi again, where he remained until September 17. From Kashmere Gate, he then boarded a bus bound for the central state of Madhya Pradesh.</p>

<p>He made his last trip to Delhi on September 21 and at 9.20pm, he left for Jangpura to conduct another reconnaissance.</p>

<p>A screwdriver and a plier were among the two tools Srivas allegedly took to Delhi on September 21 and used to commit the robbery at Umrao Singh Jewellers, according to the police. Aside from these, he also spent $16 (Rs 1,300) for a disc cutter from GB Road and a hammer from Chandni Chowk.</p>

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<p>Delhi Police have also discovered CCTV footage from the store, in which Srivas is seen covering his face with a white towel and unplugging the CCTV equipment.</p>

<h2><strong>How police reached the accused&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>As part of a joint operation between the Delhi Police and the state's police, Srivas was taken into custody from Kabirdham district in the eastern state of Chhattisgarh on Friday (Sep 29) morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Chhattisgarh, he already has multiple cases registered against him. The arrest happened when Chhattisgarh Police informed the south-east district police that they had apprehended a man named Lokesh Rao who admitted to assistant sub-inspector Shamit Tiwari that one of his colleagues "had committed a big crime in Delhi" after being apprehended.</p>

<p>The Chhattisgarh Police then provided a photo of Srivas that matched the suspect's body type and appearance from the CCTV examined by Delhi police that showed him entering the shop on September 24.</p>

<p>For the heist&nbsp;on&nbsp; September 24, the&nbsp;accused entered the shop through the terrace and escaped with ornaments worth $3 million (Rs 20-25 crore).&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is one of the biggest robberies in Delhi since 2015. Back then, a cash van driver fled with almost Rs 22.5 crore in cash from the Govindpuri neighbourhood in southeast Delhi.</p>

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It was a daring burglary rivalling scenes from a movie. A lone-wolf thief, 31-year-old Lokesh Srivas, who allegedly carried out the sensational $3 million (Rs 25 crore) heist in a jewellery store in New Delhi, had done it like a 'military mission'.

It was a daring burglary rivalling scenes from a movie. A lone-wolf thief, 31-year-old Lokesh Srivas, who allegedly carried out the sensational $3 million (Rs 25 crore) heist in a jewellery store in New Delhi, had done it like a 'military mission'. The accused had conducted three visits to Delhi to carry out a ‘recce’ of his target store at the heart of the Indian capital. He was caught after a tip-off. And now, interesting details are emerging about how he went about his 'mission'. When going to invade Umrao Singh Jewellers in south Delhi's Bhogal area, he carried a packet of cashews and almonds to ensure he didn’t go hungry. The accused toured Delhi three times before burglary According to the police, Srivas stayed at the Rajdhani Guest House at Chandni Chowk. In addition to performing a reconnaissance on September 21, Srivas had previously made two trips to the city for the same reason, police said. Also read: India crypto fraud: Himachal Pradesh investors lose $24mn in a series of 'rug-pulls' He arrived in Jangpura on September 9 and remained there till September 12, when he departed for Mathura-Vrindavan. On September 15, he left for Delhi again, where he remained until September 17. From Kashmere Gate, he then boarded a bus bound for the central state of Madhya Pradesh. He made his last trip to Delhi on September 21 and at 9.20pm, he left for Jangpura to conduct another reconnaissance. A screwdriver and a plier were among the two tools Srivas allegedly took to Delhi on September 21 and used to commit the robbery at Umrao Singh Jewellers, according to the police. Aside from these, he also spent $16 (Rs 1,300) for a disc cutter from GB Road and a hammer from Chandni Chowk. Also read: 5G drives India's speed ranking up 72 places; better than many G20 countries Delhi Police have also discovered CCTV footage from the store, in which Srivas is seen covering his face with a white towel and unplugging the CCTV equipment. How police reached the accused As part of a joint operation between the Delhi Police and the state's police, Srivas was taken into custody from Kabirdham district in the eastern state of Chhattisgarh on Friday (Sep 29) morning. In Chhattisgarh, he already has multiple cases registered against him. The arrest happened when Chhattisgarh Police informed the south-east district police that they had apprehended a man named Lokesh Rao who admitted to assistant sub-inspector Shamit Tiwari that one of his colleagues "had committed a big crime in Delhi" after being apprehended. The Chhattisgarh Police then provided a photo of Srivas that matched the suspect's body type and appearance from the CCTV examined by Delhi police that showed him entering the shop on September 24. For the heist on September 24, the accused entered the shop through the terrace and escaped with ornaments worth $3 million (Rs 20-25 crore). This is one of the biggest robberies in Delhi since 2015. Back then, a cash van driver fled with almost Rs 22.5 crore in cash from the Govindpuri neighbourhood in southeast Delhi. (With inputs from agencies) ×

Delhi's $3 million heist: How one man single-handedly looted millions from a jewellery shop

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<p>Two accused have been arrested in connection with the sensational $3 million (Rs 25 crore) jewellery heist which took place in the Indian capital New Delhi. The accused were arrested from the state&nbsp;of Chhattisgarh and will be brought to Delhi on Saturday, police officials said on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Delhi&nbsp;Police, around 18kg of gold and diamond jewellery have been recovered from their possession. The main accused Lokesh Shrinivas and his accomplice Shiva have a history of breaking into jewellery shops.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Delhi Police's interrogation underway</strong></h2>

<p>The two are being interrogated about their alleged roles in the robbery and the modus operandi. The case is being probed by both the Crime Branch and the local police.</p>

<p>The incident occurred at Umrao Jewellers in the Bhogal area of Delhi. On Sunday night , the accused entered the shop&nbsp;through the terrace and escaped with ornaments worth&nbsp;$3 million (Rs 20-25 crore).&nbsp;</p>

<p>To ensure that they left no evidence behind, they dismantled the CCTV cameras and accessed the terrace of the building by jumping the roofs of adjacent buildings.</p>

<p>Thieves broke onto the terrace of a four-story building next to the shop, made their way to the bottom floor where the strongroom was situated, turned off the CCTV cameras, and then drilled a hole in the wall to access the locker.</p>

<p>According to police, the accused used a drill machine and first made a square hole (measuring 1.5×1), wide enough for a person to squeeze through. One of the men got in,&nbsp;collected all the jewellery and cash in a bag they had brought. They also used some bags from the shop itself.</p>

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<p>The incident came to light when the owner of Umrao Singh Jewellers, Sanjeev Jain, opened the shop at 10:30am on Tuesday morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is one of the biggest robberies in Delhi since 2015. Back then,&nbsp;a cash van driver fled with almost Rs 22.5 crore in cash from the Govindpuri neighbourhood in southeast Delhi.</p>

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Two accused have been arrested in connection with the sensational $3 million (Rs 25 crore) jewellery heist which took place in the Indian capital New Delhi. The accused were arrested from the state of Chhattisgarh and will be brought to Delhi on Saturday, police officials said on Friday.

Two accused have been arrested in connection with the sensational $3 million (Rs 25 crore) jewellery heist which took place in the Indian capital New Delhi. The accused were arrested from the state of Chhattisgarh and will be brought to Delhi on Saturday, police officials said on Friday. According to the Delhi Police, around 18kg of gold and diamond jewellery have been recovered from their possession. The main accused Lokesh Shrinivas and his accomplice Shiva have a history of breaking into jewellery shops. Watch: Decoding India's rise in global innovation index × Delhi Police's interrogation underway The two are being interrogated about their alleged roles in the robbery and the modus operandi. The case is being probed by both the Crime Branch and the local police. The incident occurred at Umrao Jewellers in the Bhogal area of Delhi. On Sunday night , the accused entered the shop through the terrace and escaped with ornaments worth $3 million (Rs 20-25 crore). To ensure that they left no evidence behind, they dismantled the CCTV cameras and accessed the terrace of the building by jumping the roofs of adjacent buildings. Thieves broke onto the terrace of a four-story building next to the shop, made their way to the bottom floor where the strongroom was situated, turned off the CCTV cameras, and then drilled a hole in the wall to access the locker. According to police, the accused used a drill machine and first made a square hole (measuring 1.5×1), wide enough for a person to squeeze through. One of the men got in, collected all the jewellery and cash in a bag they had brought. They also used some bags from the shop itself. Also read: Doctors in Punjab remove earphones, screws and other objects from man’s stomach The incident came to light when the owner of Umrao Singh Jewellers, Sanjeev Jain, opened the shop at 10:30am on Tuesday morning. This is one of the biggest robberies in Delhi since 2015. Back then, a cash van driver fled with almost Rs 22.5 crore in cash from the Govindpuri neighbourhood in southeast Delhi. WATCH WION LIVE HERE × (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Why the northern part of India is fast becoming the pollution capital of the world? Join Vikram Chandra as he decodes this critical problem with experts, Dr. GC Khilnani, chairman, of PSRI Institute of Pulmonary, New Delhi and Anumita Roy Chowdhury, executive director of Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi and explores the steps that can be taken to combat the airpocalypse that Delhi and the entire indo-gangetic plains grapple with every winter.

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<p>Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital, in a move to encourage healthcare accessibility and inclusivity, on Sunday (September 17), inaugurated India's first dedicated Outpatient Department (OPD) for the transgender community.</p>

<p>The inaugural ceremony was led by Professor Dr. Ajay Shukla, Director of RML Hospital, who laid stress on the significance of providing equitable healthcare services to the transgender community.</p>

<p>"Transgender individuals were facing numerous difficulties in accessing our hospital's services. I spoke to some transgender groups and found that they feel stigmatised. They feel uncomfortable in availing medical care along with other people in public spaces," Dr Shukla said.</p>

<p>"Their numbers in the hospital were negligible, largely due to discomfort and the fear of discrimination. Hence, on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, we have initiated this special OPD dedicated to their healthcare needs," he added.</p>

<p>"Government hospitals need to be accessible for every section of society and this is the motivation behind opening a separate OPD to provide healthcare services for the transgenders," Dr Shukla said.</p>

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<p>Under this initiative, a dedicated restroom facility will also be provided to transgender patients within the hospital premises.</p>

<p>Transgender individuals present at the inauguration expressed their delight and gratitude for this pioneering step. Members of the transgender community stated, "We are overjoyed with this initiative. Today's inauguration feels like a special gift to us on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. Previously, we often hesitated to come to the hospital."</p>

<p>Transgender individuals present at the inauguration expressed their delight and gratitude for this pioneering step. Members of the transgender community stated, "We are overjoyed with this initiative. Today's inauguration feels like a special gift to us on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. Previously, we often hesitated to come to the hospital."</p>

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Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital, in a move to encourage healthcare accessibility and inclusivity, on Sunday (September 17), inaugurated India's first dedicated Outpatient Department (OPD) for the transgender community.

Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital, in a move to encourage healthcare accessibility and inclusivity, on Sunday (September 17), inaugurated India's first dedicated Outpatient Department (OPD) for the transgender community. The inaugural ceremony was led by Professor Dr. Ajay Shukla, Director of RML Hospital, who laid stress on the significance of providing equitable healthcare services to the transgender community. "Transgender individuals were facing numerous difficulties in accessing our hospital's services. I spoke to some transgender groups and found that they feel stigmatised. They feel uncomfortable in availing medical care along with other people in public spaces," Dr Shukla said. "Their numbers in the hospital were negligible, largely due to discomfort and the fear of discrimination. Hence, on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, we have initiated this special OPD dedicated to their healthcare needs," he added. "Government hospitals need to be accessible for every section of society and this is the motivation behind opening a separate OPD to provide healthcare services for the transgenders," Dr Shukla said. Also read: Modi launches PM Vishwakarma scheme, inaugurates mega convention centre 'Yashobhoomi' Under this initiative, a dedicated restroom facility will also be provided to transgender patients within the hospital premises. Transgender individuals present at the inauguration expressed their delight and gratitude for this pioneering step. Members of the transgender community stated, "We are overjoyed with this initiative. Today's inauguration feels like a special gift to us on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. Previously, we often hesitated to come to the hospital." Transgender individuals present at the inauguration expressed their delight and gratitude for this pioneering step. Members of the transgender community stated, "We are overjoyed with this initiative. Today's inauguration feels like a special gift to us on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. Previously, we often hesitated to come to the hospital." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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New Delhi enjoyed the fifth season of Red FM's South Side Story concert. The concert had a brilliant lineup of artists hailing from the southern side of India more details in our next report.

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PM Modi will inaugurate 'Yashobhoomi' convention centre tomorrow on the occasion of his birthday in Delhi 'YashoBhoomi' convention center spans 73,000 sq, and has 15 convention rooms, a grand ballroom.

PM Modi to inaugurate 'Yashobhoomi' convention centre in Delhi on his birthday

India's gearing up for the upcoming winter season and Winters in North India are famous for one particular reason, record-breaking air pollution, especially in the capital New Delhi and its Satellite City. Now New Delhi has reimposed a ban on firecrackers ahead of the Diwali Festival to curb air pollution in the winter season.

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In addition to bringing together international leaders and politicians, the G20 Gala dinner held by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at the Bharat Mandapam on September 9 was also a sartorial spectacle that displayed a rich tapestry of cultural symbolism and fashion.

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Delhi's cleanest air day of the year occurred on the second and last day of the G20 summit in the Indian capital. 'Good air' returned on September 10 for the first time since October of previous year.

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Delhiites breathed the cleanest air of the year on Sunday as the city witnessed the first 'good air' day since October last year, thanks to rain and various restrictions imposed due to the G20 summit.

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The G20 Summit, which is being held in Delhi on Saturday under India's leadership, was deemed "successful" by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who is in Delhi for the event. The G20 Summit, which is being held in Delhi on Saturday under India's leadership, was deemed "successful" by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who is in Delhi for the event.

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An ambitious project aiming at promoting economic growth and political collaboration, President Joe Biden and his supporters announced plans to establish a rail and maritime corridor connecting India with the Middle East and Europe on Saturday. Biden stated, "This is a significant thing. This is a really important matter. The corridor would improve digital connectivity, convey energy resources, and increase trade. According to Jake Sullivan, Biden's national security adviser, it would consist of India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Israel, and the European Union.

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Apart from the third session, day 2 of the G20 summit looks at tree planting, and a live performance of Mahatma Gandhi’s favourite devotional songs, among others.

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On the second day of the G20 Summit, Biden joined other world leaders in paying respect to Mahatma Gandhi at Delhi's Rajghat. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, and UK PM Rishi Sunak all arrived at Rajghat for the occasion. The leaders will arrive to Bharat Mandapam for a tree-planting ceremony after the wreath-laying ceremony. The third G20 summit session, titled "One Future," will take place after this.

G20 Summit 2023: Leaders to attend third session of the summit 'one future'

Despite having a watered-down position on the war in Ukraine, the Group of 20 leaders were able to put together a consensus statement on the first day of the two-day summit, experts claimed, defying all predictions of disaster. Everyone was wondering whether India, as the G20 president, would be able to forge a consensus document given the rift between Russia and the West over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the fact that China's President Xi Jinping skipped the summit in the days leading up to and even during the G20 summit on Saturday.

G20 Summit 2023: New Delhi declaration on war in Ukraine, economy & markets and more

An economic corridor connecting India, the Middle East, and Europe will soon be established. A historic effort for connectivity and infrastructure collaboration encompassing India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the EU, France, Italy, Germany, and the US will be the first-of-its-kind economic corridor.

G20 Summit 2023 | Day 2: India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor launched

On Saturday night, following the completion of the first day of the G20 Summit, President Droupadi Murmu hosted a gala dinner for the summit's participants, which featured US Vice President Joe Biden among others. The G20 Summit was held at the "Bharat Mandapam" in New Delhi, and the chief ministers of every state received invitations from the government to attend the event.

G20 Summit 2023: Biden, Sunak meet Kejriwal, Nitish Kumar, Soren

After the detention of a parliamentary researcher on suspicion of espionage for Beijing, Rishi Sunak questioned China's premier over his nation's "unacceptable" intervention in British democracy. On Sunday, hours after learning of two arrests in the UK for violating the Official Secrets Act, the Prime Minister voiced his concerns to Li Qiang during the G20 conference in India.

G20 Summit 2023: Rishi Sunak meets China's Li Qiang on the sidelines of the Summit

Sunday marked the conclusion of the G20 Leaders' Summit 2023, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed Brazil's President Lula da Silva the gavel to lead the group beginning on December 1 of this year. PM Modi suggested conducting a virtual session to assess the progress made on the recommendations made in New Delhi during the G20 Summit's concluding session.

G20 Summit 2023: Indian PM Modi hands over G20 Presidency to Brazil Prez Lula Da Silva

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A day after the G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration evolving a middle ground between the West and Russia on the Ukraine war was agreed, the leaders and chiefs of delegations of the world's leading economies have started to arrive at Rajghat to lay a wreath at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial on the last day of the Summit.

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G20 Summit 2023: Last and final day of two-day summit in New Delhi

During his inaugural remarks at the G20 Summit on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the African Union has been granted permanent membership in the Group of 20 major global economies.

G20 Summit 2023: PM Modi uses placard Bharat for G20 inaugural address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed G20 leaders on Saturday at the summit's Bharat Mandapam site in Delhi's Pragati Maidan. During the welcome handshake, the Konark Wheel from Odisha, one of the various cultural artefacts placed throughout the national capital in advance of the summit, was on display.

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