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<p>As India gears up to host the G20 summit in its capital New Delhi, and welcome leaders from around the world, security is a top priority.</p>

<p>For the security of the influential attendees of the two-day summit, which starts from September 9, India will be deploying more than 100,000 security officers.</p>

<h2><strong>Security arrangements</strong></h2>

<p>India will be hosting&nbsp;some of its most high-profile guests during the G20 Summit. Influential leaders attending the summit include US President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Bin Salman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Delhi, as per reports, will be closely guarded. During the summit, access will be regulated.</p>

<p>130,000 security personnel — including the 80,000-strong Delhi Police — will manage the security of the high-profile G20 Summit.</p>

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<p>Dependra Pathak, special commissioner of the Delhi Police who is in charge of security arrangements in the city said, "This is a historic and momentous moment."</p>

<p>As per him, thousands of personnel from government security services, including the home guards and the paramilitary Border Security Force, will be brought in to maintain law and order.</p>

<p>"To contain protests and gatherings, we will have adequate and robust police presence," said Pathak.</p>

<h2><strong>Aerial security</strong></h2>

<p>Reuters reports that the Indian Air Force will also play a role in aerospace defence in and around Delhi. The air force, along with the Delhi Police and paramilitary forces, will also deploy anti-drone systems to prevent any aerial threats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, security control rooms are being set up at the venue, and special arrangements have been made at key hotels where world leaders will stay. 400 firefighters will also be on call during the G20 Summit.</p>

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<p>Furthermore, to accommodate the summit, New Delhi will undergo a partial shutdown. Schools, government departments, and businesses in the city of 20 million people have been asked to remain closed for three days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has turned India's year-long presidency of the G20 into a national event, hosting meetings in various key locations around the country.</p>

<p>Despite the substantial security presence, India has requested participating countries to be "rational" about the number of cars and personnel they bring.</p>

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As India gears up to host the G20 summit in its capital New Delhi, and welcome leaders from around the world, security is a top priority. For the security of the influential attendees of the two-day summit, which starts from September 9, India will be deploying more than 100,000 security officers.

As India gears up to host the G20 summit in its capital New Delhi, and welcome leaders from around the world, security is a top priority. For the security of the influential attendees of the two-day summit, which starts from September 9, India will be deploying more than 100,000 security officers. Security arrangements India will be hosting some of its most high-profile guests during the G20 Summit. Influential leaders attending the summit include US President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Bin Salman. New Delhi, as per reports, will be closely guarded. During the summit, access will be regulated. 130,000 security personnel — including the 80,000-strong Delhi Police — will manage the security of the high-profile G20 Summit. Also read | Ahead of G20 summit, Shringla emphasis on Global South focus, African Union inclusion Dependra Pathak, special commissioner of the Delhi Police who is in charge of security arrangements in the city said, "This is a historic and momentous moment." As per him, thousands of personnel from government security services, including the home guards and the paramilitary Border Security Force, will be brought in to maintain law and order. "To contain protests and gatherings, we will have adequate and robust police presence," said Pathak. Aerial security Reuters reports that the Indian Air Force will also play a role in aerospace defence in and around Delhi. The air force, along with the Delhi Police and paramilitary forces, will also deploy anti-drone systems to prevent any aerial threats. Additionally, security control rooms are being set up at the venue, and special arrangements have been made at key hotels where world leaders will stay. 400 firefighters will also be on call during the G20 Summit. Also read | Watch: Delhi places ‘langur’ cut-outs across G20 venues to keep monkeys at bay Furthermore, to accommodate the summit, New Delhi will undergo a partial shutdown. Schools, government departments, and businesses in the city of 20 million people have been asked to remain closed for three days. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has turned India's year-long presidency of the G20 into a national event, hosting meetings in various key locations around the country. Despite the substantial security presence, India has requested participating countries to be "rational" about the number of cars and personnel they bring. (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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Several fountains have been erected recently to improve the appearance of the city and provide a warm welcome to dignitaries during the G20 Summit.

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Massive security arrangements have been put in place as India gears up for the G20 Summit next week. New Delhi will be declared a controlled Zone from the September 8th to the 10th when several heads of state and governments will be attending the meetings. However, Delhi police have denied that the city would be placed under a lockdown. All commercial establishments in the New Delhi district will be closed.

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<p>Ahead of the G20 summit slated to be held in India’s Delhi, the city is decked up with flowers, fountains and also ‘langur’ cut-outs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Life-size ‘langur’ cut-outs have been installed at several locations across the city to deal with the monkey menace. These cut-outs appear so lifelike that people might mistake them for actual grey ‘langur’.</p>

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<p>And not just the cut-outs, 40 specially trained personnel will also be deployed across different G20 venues to mimic sounds made by ‘langur’.</p>

<h2><strong>Why the cut-outs are being installed?</strong></h2>

<p>Delhi is not new to monkey menace, something which India would not like to introduce to esteemed G20 guests, including the world media and global leaders.</p>

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<p>So, ‘langur’ cut-outs are being erected as monkeys usually avoid crossing into territories occupied by langurs.</p>

<p>Officials in Delhi always resort to such tactics ahead of any major event, such as the upcoming G20 summit.</p>

<h2><strong>Where have these cut-outs been installed?</strong></h2>

<p>The life-size cut-outs can be spotted on Delhi’s Sardar Patel Marg as well as the Central Ridge area that's located near Connaught Place.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Central Ridge includes 864 hectares of land that was converted into a reserve forest in 1914 and stretches from just south of Sadar Bazaar to Dhaula Kuan.</p>

<p>Delhi officials say the measure has been taken in coordination with the Delhi Forest Department.</p>

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<p>The purpose of the measure is to confine monkeys to the forest area so that they don’t cause any menace to G20 guests and dignitaries.</p>

<p>“Langur cutouts have been put up on an experimental basis, and we have to see how much actual impact they have on the density of monkeys,” Vice-chairman of New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) Satish Upadhyay said.</p>

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Ahead of the G20 summit slated to be held in India’s Delhi, the city is decked up with flowers, fountains and also ‘langur’ cut-outs. Life-size ‘langur’ cut-outs have been installed at several locations across the city to deal with the monkey menace.

Ahead of the G20 summit slated to be held in India’s Delhi, the city is decked up with flowers, fountains and also ‘langur’ cut-outs. Life-size ‘langur’ cut-outs have been installed at several locations across the city to deal with the monkey menace. These cut-outs appear so lifelike that people might mistake them for actual grey ‘langur’. #WATCH | #G20Summit2023 Delhi: Lifesize langur cutouts placed by civic authorities to scare away monkeys Not only that, there might be people around those cutouts to mimic the sounds of langurs#G20India #G20SummitDelhiFAQs #G20 #G20delhi #DelhiReadyForG20 #Delhi pic.twitter.com/DjduKJZAvG — Ritam English (@EnglishRitam) August 31, 2023 × And not just the cut-outs, 40 specially trained personnel will also be deployed across different G20 venues to mimic sounds made by ‘langur’. Why the cut-outs are being installed? Delhi is not new to monkey menace, something which India would not like to introduce to esteemed G20 guests, including the world media and global leaders. Watch: Xi Jinping likely to skip G20 summit in India × So, ‘langur’ cut-outs are being erected as monkeys usually avoid crossing into territories occupied by langurs. Officials in Delhi always resort to such tactics ahead of any major event, such as the upcoming G20 summit. Where have these cut-outs been installed? The life-size cut-outs can be spotted on Delhi’s Sardar Patel Marg as well as the Central Ridge area that's located near Connaught Place. The Central Ridge includes 864 hectares of land that was converted into a reserve forest in 1914 and stretches from just south of Sadar Bazaar to Dhaula Kuan. Delhi officials say the measure has been taken in coordination with the Delhi Forest Department. Also read: After Putin, Xi likely to pull out of G20 summit in India: Report The purpose of the measure is to confine monkeys to the forest area so that they don’t cause any menace to G20 guests and dignitaries. “Langur cutouts have been put up on an experimental basis, and we have to see how much actual impact they have on the density of monkeys,” Vice-chairman of New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) Satish Upadhyay said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>With the upcoming G20 Summit in Delhi, heightened security measures are being implemented in the national capital. However, the peaceful environment was disrupted as activists belonging to the banned group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) defaced five Delhi Metro stations with pro-Khalistani slogans painted on the station walls, media reports said.&nbsp;The secessionist group SFJ has faced criticism in the past for targeting Indian missions. There are instances of grave attacks like arson at the Indian consulate in San Francisco, United States, and violation of the security perimeter of the Indian High Commission Ottawa on March 23 with smoke bombs used by pro-Khalistan protesters.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>SFJ activists involved&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In the latest incident in India, Delhi Police revealed that SFJ&nbsp;members shared unedited video footage showcasing individuals vandalising Metro station walls by spray-painting pro-Khalistani slogans, as per reports.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>An official investigation has been initiated into the incident, and law enforcement in Delhi is actively searching for the individuals responsible for the act.</p>

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<p>Based on the filed First Information Report (FIR) with the Delhi Police, it was reported that SFJ activists were present within several Delhi Metro stations, spanning from Shivaji Park to Punjabi Bagh. This incident is particularly noteworthy considering the scheduled G20 Summit in Delhi, set to take place on September 9 and 10.</p>

<p>“Ahead of the G20 Summit, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) released raw footage of Delhi Metro Stations where pro-Khalistani slogans are written," a statement by Delhi Police said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier, the members of the Indian community countered a pro-Khalistan rally by gathering outside the consulate in Canada to safeguard the office and the diplomats in Toronto. Turning the protest into a damp squib, the Indian diaspora, who outnumbered the Khalistani supporters, raised slogans like "Bharat Mata ki jai", "Vande Mataram" and "Long Live India".</p>

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<p>One of the members of the Indian community, Sunil Arora reportedly said, "We are standing here in front of the Consulate to face the Khalistanis. We are trying to stop Khalistanis nonsense here and we are here for the solidarity of India and Canada, altogether. They are giving wrong information saying that they will kill our diplomats which is... and we are totally against that."</p>

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With the upcoming G20 Summit in Delhi, heightened security measures are being implemented in the national capital. However, the peaceful environment was disrupted as activists belonging to the banned group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) defaced five Delhi Metro stations with pro-Khalistani slogans painted on the station walls, media reports said.

With the upcoming G20 Summit in Delhi, heightened security measures are being implemented in the national capital. However, the peaceful environment was disrupted as activists belonging to the banned group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) defaced five Delhi Metro stations with pro-Khalistani slogans painted on the station walls, media reports said. The secessionist group SFJ has faced criticism in the past for targeting Indian missions. There are instances of grave attacks like arson at the Indian consulate in San Francisco, United States, and violation of the security perimeter of the Indian High Commission Ottawa on March 23 with smoke bombs used by pro-Khalistan protesters. SFJ activists involved In the latest incident in India, Delhi Police revealed that SFJ members shared unedited video footage showcasing individuals vandalising Metro station walls by spray-painting pro-Khalistani slogans, as per reports. Also Read | Dawn of revolution lit up dark side of moon: PM Modi hails Chandrayaan-3 in 'Mann Ki Baat' An official investigation has been initiated into the incident, and law enforcement in Delhi is actively searching for the individuals responsible for the act. G20 Summit Based on the filed First Information Report (FIR) with the Delhi Police, it was reported that SFJ activists were present within several Delhi Metro stations, spanning from Shivaji Park to Punjabi Bagh. This incident is particularly noteworthy considering the scheduled G20 Summit in Delhi, set to take place on September 9 and 10. “Ahead of the G20 Summit, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) released raw footage of Delhi Metro Stations where pro-Khalistani slogans are written," a statement by Delhi Police said. Also Read | B20 Summit 2023: PM Modi stresses need for global framework for Artificial Intelligence Earlier, the members of the Indian community countered a pro-Khalistan rally by gathering outside the consulate in Canada to safeguard the office and the diplomats in Toronto. Turning the protest into a damp squib, the Indian diaspora, who outnumbered the Khalistani supporters, raised slogans like "Bharat Mata ki jai", "Vande Mataram" and "Long Live India". Watch | 104th Edition of Mann Ki Baat: Key pillar of Indian PM Modi's citizen-outreach programme × One of the members of the Indian community, Sunil Arora reportedly said, "We are standing here in front of the Consulate to face the Khalistanis. We are trying to stop Khalistanis nonsense here and we are here for the solidarity of India and Canada, altogether. They are giving wrong information saying that they will kill our diplomats which is... and we are totally against that." 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>Tremors were felt in India's capital city New Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) region as well as other states in north India after an earthquake of&nbsp;5.8&nbsp;magnitude struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Saturday evening.&nbsp;Tremors were also felt in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the National Center of Seismology (NCS), the epicentre of the earthquake was the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan. The earthquake occurred at around 9.31 pm IST.<br />
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According to NCS, the earthquake's epicentre was at latitude 36.38, and longitude 70.77 in the Hindukush region of Afghanistan. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 181 km.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Earthquake of Magnitude: 5.8, Occurred on 05-08-2023, 21:31:48 IST, Lat: 36.38 &amp; Long: 70.77, Depth: 181 Km, Location: Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan," the NCS posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

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Afghanistan is frequently hit by earthquakes, especially in the Hindu Kush mountain range, which lies near the junction of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates.<br />
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Apart from Delhi, tremors were also felt in Noida and Gurugram (which fall in NCR) and the Pakistani cities of Islamabad and Lahore.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This earthquake comes months after Afghanistan's Hindu Kush was hit by a 6.5 magnitude earthquake. The tremors were felt across Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India in Delhi, NCR Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier at around 8:36 am on&nbsp;Saturday, an earthquake of magnitude 5.2 jolted Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg. It occurred with its depth at around at 129 km, NCS reported.</p>

<p>"Earthquake of Magnitude:5.2, Occurred on 05-08-2023, 08:36:01 IST, Lat: 35.46 &amp; Long: 73.32, Depth: 129 Km, Location: 184 km NNW of Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir," the NCS tweeted.</p>

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Tremors were felt in India's capital city New Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) region as well as other states in north India after an earthquake of 5.

Tremors were felt in India's capital city New Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) region as well as other states in north India after an earthquake of 5.8 magnitude struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Saturday evening. Tremors were also felt in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the National Center of Seismology (NCS), the epicentre of the earthquake was the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan. The earthquake occurred at around 9.31 pm IST. According to NCS, the earthquake's epicentre was at latitude 36.38, and longitude 70.77 in the Hindukush region of Afghanistan. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 181 km. "Earthquake of Magnitude: 5.8, Occurred on 05-08-2023, 21:31:48 IST, Lat: 36.38 & Long: 70.77, Depth: 181 Km, Location: Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan," the NCS posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. Earthquake of Magnitude:5.8, Occurred on 05-08-2023, 21:31:48 IST, Lat: 36.38 & Long: 70.77, Depth: 181 Km ,Location: Hindu Kush Region,Afghanistan for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/RXbLMDY0eW @ndmaindia @Indiametdept @KirenRijiju @Dr_Mishra1966 pic.twitter.com/1Tu1TBDqCO — National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) August 5, 2023 × There are no immediate reports of any damage. Afghanistan is frequently hit by earthquakes, especially in the Hindu Kush mountain range, which lies near the junction of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates. Apart from Delhi, tremors were also felt in Noida and Gurugram (which fall in NCR) and the Pakistani cities of Islamabad and Lahore. This earthquake comes months after Afghanistan's Hindu Kush was hit by a 6.5 magnitude earthquake. The tremors were felt across Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India in Delhi, NCR Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. Earlier at around 8:36 am on Saturday, an earthquake of magnitude 5.2 jolted Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg. It occurred with its depth at around at 129 km, NCS reported. "Earthquake of Magnitude:5.2, Occurred on 05-08-2023, 08:36:01 IST, Lat: 35.46 & Long: 73.32, Depth: 129 Km, Location: 184 km NNW of Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir," the NCS tweeted. 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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Sporadic violence continues in the north Indian state of Haryana for the third day, at least six people were killed and dozens were injured in the clashes. At least 80 arrests have been made so far linked to this violence. State governments have imposed orders in some parts.

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Sporadic violence continues in the north Indian state of Haryana for the third day, at least five people were killed and dozens were injured in the clashes. At least 80 arrests have been made so far linked to this violence. State governments have imposed orders in some parts.

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Yamuna river is flowing above the danger mark in Delhi again. But what is danger mark? Who decides it? Does it vary from place to place or from time to time? check out this report to know it all.

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The International exposition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex at Pragati Maidan in Delhi was officially opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday evening where he talked about India's economy and how he is confident of winning the General Elections in 2024.

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The second wave of monsoon rainfall is wreaking havoc across India's northern states. The state of Punjab and the national capital, New Delhi were most affected. In the last 24 hours, heavy rainfall has paralyzed daily life and flooded vast portions of residential and agricultural land.

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The raging Yamuna River took no time to inundate low-lying parts of New Delhi. The visuals of flooding at high profile areas shocked the nation. But such extreme events of flooding are nothing new

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<p>Delhi prison authorities have announced the installation of Artificial Intelligence-based CCTV cameras within prison premises. The purpose is to bolster security measures and address blind spots where traditional cameras are not yet installed, reported the Hindustan Times.</p>

<p>These blind spots have been exploited by incarcerated criminals to engage in illegal activities, such as smuggling contraband items and communicating through unauthorised mobile phones.</p>

<h2><strong>Reinforcing security against mobile phone usage</strong></h2>

<p>In response to the rampant use of mobile phones by inmates, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approved the formation of an expert committee comprising ten members, led by the director general of prisons. This committee's primary task is to select the most effective signal jammers capable of preventing inmates from using mobile devices inside Delhi's jails.</p>

<p>Delhi houses three major prison complexes: Tihar, the Rohini complex, and the Mandoli complex, accommodating approximately 13,000 inmates collectively. The surge in illegal mobile phone usage within the prison walls, often smuggled in through various means, has necessitated stricter security protocols.</p>

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<p>According to a senior Delhi Police officer, an alarming average of 10 mobile phones are illicitly smuggled into Tihar jail every day. Visitors of inmates have been found to be the primary means of smuggling these devices, using ingenious methods such as concealing them in food plates or packets of clothing.</p>

<p>Previously, efforts to install mobile phone jammers within Tihar prison faced resistance from nearby residents' welfare associations. They frequently complained about network disruptions and inconsistent connectivity resulting from the jammers' operation.</p>

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<p>In light of the connectivity concerns, the new AI-driven jammers offer a sophisticated solution. These advanced devices can precisely target and restrict network signals without causing disruptions in the surrounding neighbourhoods. The technology ensures that only the intended areas within the prison are affected by the signal restriction.</p>

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Delhi prison authorities have announced the installation of Artificial Intelligence-based CCTV cameras within prison premises. The purpose is to bolster security measures and address blind spots where traditional cameras are not yet installed, reported the Hindustan Times.

Delhi prison authorities have announced the installation of Artificial Intelligence-based CCTV cameras within prison premises. The purpose is to bolster security measures and address blind spots where traditional cameras are not yet installed, reported the Hindustan Times. These blind spots have been exploited by incarcerated criminals to engage in illegal activities, such as smuggling contraband items and communicating through unauthorised mobile phones. Reinforcing security against mobile phone usage In response to the rampant use of mobile phones by inmates, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approved the formation of an expert committee comprising ten members, led by the director general of prisons. This committee's primary task is to select the most effective signal jammers capable of preventing inmates from using mobile devices inside Delhi's jails. Delhi houses three major prison complexes: Tihar, the Rohini complex, and the Mandoli complex, accommodating approximately 13,000 inmates collectively. The surge in illegal mobile phone usage within the prison walls, often smuggled in through various means, has necessitated stricter security protocols. Also read | Data Lab | India and AI: Are we ahead of the curve? According to a senior Delhi Police officer, an alarming average of 10 mobile phones are illicitly smuggled into Tihar jail every day. Visitors of inmates have been found to be the primary means of smuggling these devices, using ingenious methods such as concealing them in food plates or packets of clothing. Previously, efforts to install mobile phone jammers within Tihar prison faced resistance from nearby residents' welfare associations. They frequently complained about network disruptions and inconsistent connectivity resulting from the jammers' operation. Also watch | 'AI to impact all sectors in India,' says Prof B Ravindran in conversation with WION In light of the connectivity concerns, the new AI-driven jammers offer a sophisticated solution. These advanced devices can precisely target and restrict network signals without causing disruptions in the surrounding neighbourhoods. The technology ensures that only the intended areas within the prison are affected by the signal restriction. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>A tragic incident struck a gym in Indian capital Delhi's Rohini area, when 24-year-old Saksham Pruthi lost his life due to electrocution while running on a treadmill. The unfortunate event occurred on Tuesday at around 7.30 am at the Gymplex Fitness Zone in Rohini's Sector 15.&nbsp;Following the incident, Saksham was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Saksham Pruthi was a BTech graduate and employed at a company in Gurugram. He was a resident of Sector 19 in Rohini.</p>

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<h2><strong>Shocking incident unfolds</strong></h2>

<p>On the day of the incident, Saksham went to the Gymplex Fitness Zone for his exercise routine. It was business as usual for him.</p>

<p>Saksham worked out on the treadmill and later sat down to take rest. However, soon enough, he suddenly collapsed after finishing his run.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Quick efforts were made to get him medical attention. The man was rushed to a nearby hospital. But unfortunately, it was too late. Doctors declared Saksham dead. &nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Gym owner arrested on charges of negligence</strong></h2>

<p>The police arrested the gym manager Anubhav Duggal.</p>

<p>He was booked under Indian Penal Code sections 287 (negligent conduct with respect to machinery) and 304A (causing death by negligence).</p>

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<p>Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rohini) G S Sidhu reportedly said, “The call came to the K N K Marg police station. The local police reached the hospital and learned that the man was brought to the BSA hospital in an unconscious state from a gym in Sector 15, and he died there later.”</p>

<p>Moreover, a senior police officer quoted by media reports said, “He was last seen using a treadmill at the gym and suffered an electric shock during the exercise. Based on the medico-legal case and post-mortem report, we have registered a case against the gym owners and the management."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;Upon receiving the postmortem report, it was officially confirmed that electrocution was the cause of Saksham's untimely demise.</p>

<p>According to the police, which cited the postmortem report, the cause of the death was found to be electrocution. Subsequently, the police informed the family about it.</p>

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<p>Saksham's mother, devastated by the loss of her son, blamed the gym owner for the tragic incident.</p>

<p>She asserted that it occurred due to negligence on their part. She said, "He ate an apple and left for the gym at 6 am. Later, we received a call informing us about the incident. I want justice for my son."&nbsp;</p>

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A tragic incident struck a gym in Indian capital Delhi's Rohini area, when 24-year-old Saksham Pruthi lost his life due to electrocution while running on a treadmill.

A tragic incident struck a gym in Indian capital Delhi's Rohini area, when 24-year-old Saksham Pruthi lost his life due to electrocution while running on a treadmill. The unfortunate event occurred on Tuesday at around 7.30 am at the Gymplex Fitness Zone in Rohini's Sector 15. Following the incident, Saksham was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Saksham Pruthi was a BTech graduate and employed at a company in Gurugram. He was a resident of Sector 19 in Rohini. Shocking incident unfolds On the day of the incident, Saksham went to the Gymplex Fitness Zone for his exercise routine. It was business as usual for him. Saksham worked out on the treadmill and later sat down to take rest. However, soon enough, he suddenly collapsed after finishing his run. Also Read | Fed fines Deutsche Bank $186 million for inefficient action to restrain money laundering Quick efforts were made to get him medical attention. The man was rushed to a nearby hospital. But unfortunately, it was too late. Doctors declared Saksham dead. Gym owner arrested on charges of negligence The police arrested the gym manager Anubhav Duggal. He was booked under Indian Penal Code sections 287 (negligent conduct with respect to machinery) and 304A (causing death by negligence). Also Read | Robots for sex? Expert warns AI can 'eliminate' the need for human partners Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rohini) G S Sidhu reportedly said, “The call came to the K N K Marg police station. The local police reached the hospital and learned that the man was brought to the BSA hospital in an unconscious state from a gym in Sector 15, and he died there later.” Moreover, a senior police officer quoted by media reports said, “He was last seen using a treadmill at the gym and suffered an electric shock during the exercise. Based on the medico-legal case and post-mortem report, we have registered a case against the gym owners and the management." Watch | Israel: Protesters demand complete withdrawal of judicial bill × Upon receiving the postmortem report, it was officially confirmed that electrocution was the cause of Saksham's untimely demise. According to the police, which cited the postmortem report, the cause of the death was found to be electrocution. Subsequently, the police informed the family about it. Demand for justice Saksham's mother, devastated by the loss of her son, blamed the gym owner for the tragic incident. She asserted that it occurred due to negligence on their part. She said, "He ate an apple and left for the gym at 6 am. Later, we received a call informing us about the incident. I want justice for my son." 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>About 107 years ago in 1916, 15 years before New Delhi arrived on the global map as India's capital -- that too under British imperial rule -- the Indian troops <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cast-from-the-past-indians-who-died-protecting-france-615813">marched down</a> Champs-Elysee avenue in Paris after a decisive fight against German forces during the First World War. Thousands of Indians, albeit while serving the British imperial army, laid their lives on French land and those ultimate sacrifices reverberated this week in the French capital during its National Day celebrations in which India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the Guest of Honour.</p>

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<p>Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron watched French and Indian soldiers march down the tree-lined Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, while French-made Rafale fighter jets India bought in 2015 took part in a fly-past over the Arc de Triomphe.</p>

<p>Hailing defence as an important pillar of India-France ties, Modi said: "We will now focus on co-production and&nbsp;co-development for fighter jets and submarines, not just for India but also for other friendly countries."</p>

<p>France has been one of India's closest partners in Europe for decades. It was the only Western nation not to impose sanctions on New Delhi after India conducted nuclear tests in 1998.</p>

<p>The Paris-New Delhi bonhomie dominated the news cycle this week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read this and more in The Capitals this week.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Jakarta, Indonesia</strong></h2>

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<p>Sporting <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/blinken-jaishankar-sport-fancy-shirts-emerge-as-homies-of-asean-meet-615700">fancy shirts</a>, the Asian 'homies' met in Jakarta in a collective albeit indirect show of resistance against China's maritime assertion in the South China Sea. But worldwide, the spotlight was put on the reiteration of the condemnation of ongoing violence in Myanmar, and its collective condemnation by Southeast Asian foreign ministers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But since top diplomats from China, the United States and Russia were among those who joined the Association of South East Asian Nations' Regional Forum (ARF), the broad-based agendas were hijacked by geopolitical flare-ups, consisting of a theatre for rebukes and diplomatic squabbles.</p>

<p>Myanmar, one of the bloc's 10 members, has been beset by fighting since the military seized power in early 2021 before unleashing a bloody crackdown on pro-democracy opponents.</p>

<h2><strong>Islamabad, Pakistan</strong></h2>

<p>New Delhi in the past has accused Pakistan of harbouring an Ivy League of terrorists. India's foreign minister Dr S. Jaishankar last month addressed his Pakistani counterpart as 'spokesperson and justifier of a terrorism industry'.</p>

<p>New Delhi could now add cautious-praiser-of-terrorism phrase for Pakistan in its vocabulary to slam Islamabad's credentials of exporting terrorism across Indian borders.</p>

<p>Islamabad came up with a 'cautious' praise for Kabul's Taliban's rulers, who have been described as constituents of a regime that harbours terrorism.</p>

<p>Asif Durrani, Pakistan's special representative on Afghanistan, told Voice of America that Afghanistan’s interim rulers recently initiated certain steps to address Pakistan’s cross-border terror concerns.</p>

<p>"It's a serious issue. But steps are being taken to neutralise the TTP. We should also understand that it will take a while, but the process has been initiated," Durrani said in response to a recent Taliban announcement that TTP militants were being moved away from Afghan areas bordering Pakistan.</p>

<p>"That is a step the Afghan government is taking, so we have to wait and see the results. It is now in the initial stages, so it would be too early to comment," said the envoy. "But if this relocation of the TTP can actually happen and lead to peace along our borders, it would be a significant development and we would welcome it."</p>

<h2><strong>Vilnius, Lithuania</strong></h2>

<p>Before Russian President Vladimir Putin announced war on Ukraine in February 2022, Russia's land border with US-led NATO ran up to 754 miles. Today, it stands at 1,584 miles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had hoped, as NATO leaders met for a summit at a former Soviet Republic's capital, for an additional expansion of Russia's land borders with NATO nations with Ukraine making up for the latest addition. It did not happen.</p>

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<p>As the alliance meet furthered in Vilnius, an image of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky standing alone, amid a sea of NATO leaders made way for a caption game on social media, an eerie reflection that his demands weren't met.&nbsp;</p>

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About 107 years ago in 1916, 15 years before New Delhi arrived on the global map as India's capital -- that too under British imperial rule -- the Indian troops marched down Champs-Elysee avenue in Paris after a decisive fight against German forces during the First World War.

About 107 years ago in 1916, 15 years before New Delhi arrived on the global map as India's capital -- that too under British imperial rule -- the Indian troops marched down Champs-Elysee avenue in Paris after a decisive fight against German forces during the First World War. Thousands of Indians, albeit while serving the British imperial army, laid their lives on French land and those ultimate sacrifices reverberated this week in the French capital during its National Day celebrations in which India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the Guest of Honour. French President Emmanuel Macron meets India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Paris during Bastille Day Celebrations on July 14, 2023 | @EmmanuelMacron/Twitter Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron watched French and Indian soldiers march down the tree-lined Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, while French-made Rafale fighter jets India bought in 2015 took part in a fly-past over the Arc de Triomphe. Hailing defence as an important pillar of India-France ties, Modi said: "We will now focus on co-production and co-development for fighter jets and submarines, not just for India but also for other friendly countries." France has been one of India's closest partners in Europe for decades. It was the only Western nation not to impose sanctions on New Delhi after India conducted nuclear tests in 1998. The Paris-New Delhi bonhomie dominated the news cycle this week. Read this and more in The Capitals this week. Jakarta, Indonesia Sporting fancy shirts, the Asian 'homies' met in Jakarta in a collective albeit indirect show of resistance against China's maritime assertion in the South China Sea. But worldwide, the spotlight was put on the reiteration of the condemnation of ongoing violence in Myanmar, and its collective condemnation by Southeast Asian foreign ministers. But since top diplomats from China, the United States and Russia were among those who joined the Association of South East Asian Nations' Regional Forum (ARF), the broad-based agendas were hijacked by geopolitical flare-ups, consisting of a theatre for rebukes and diplomatic squabbles. Myanmar, one of the bloc's 10 members, has been beset by fighting since the military seized power in early 2021 before unleashing a bloody crackdown on pro-democracy opponents. Islamabad, Pakistan New Delhi in the past has accused Pakistan of harbouring an Ivy League of terrorists. India's foreign minister Dr S. Jaishankar last month addressed his Pakistani counterpart as 'spokesperson and justifier of a terrorism industry'. New Delhi could now add cautious-praiser-of-terrorism phrase for Pakistan in its vocabulary to slam Islamabad's credentials of exporting terrorism across Indian borders. Islamabad came up with a 'cautious' praise for Kabul's Taliban's rulers, who have been described as constituents of a regime that harbours terrorism. Asif Durrani, Pakistan's special representative on Afghanistan, told Voice of America that Afghanistan’s interim rulers recently initiated certain steps to address Pakistan’s cross-border terror concerns. "It's a serious issue. But steps are being taken to neutralise the TTP. We should also understand that it will take a while, but the process has been initiated," Durrani said in response to a recent Taliban announcement that TTP militants were being moved away from Afghan areas bordering Pakistan. "That is a step the Afghan government is taking, so we have to wait and see the results. It is now in the initial stages, so it would be too early to comment," said the envoy. "But if this relocation of the TTP can actually happen and lead to peace along our borders, it would be a significant development and we would welcome it." Vilnius, Lithuania Before Russian President Vladimir Putin announced war on Ukraine in February 2022, Russia's land border with US-led NATO ran up to 754 miles. Today, it stands at 1,584 miles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had hoped, as NATO leaders met for a summit at a former Soviet Republic's capital, for an additional expansion of Russia's land borders with NATO nations with Ukraine making up for the latest addition. It did not happen. ‘Not a part of the cool kids league’ https://t.co/MWG7CWVfx1 — Rahesha Sehgal (@SehgalRahesha) July 12, 2023 × As the alliance meet furthered in Vilnius, an image of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky standing alone, amid a sea of NATO leaders made way for a caption game on social media, an eerie reflection that his demands weren't met. "We will be in a position to extend an invitation to Ukraine to join the alliance when allies agree and conditions are met," the NATO declaration said. 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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Delhi is submerged in floodwater. Thousands of lives are affected. Though the water level of Yamuna seems to recede. There are no signs of receding trouble for residents. Around 40,000 people in the city are displaced. The Delhi government announced measures to help the flood-affected regions & displaced families.

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