<p>India's law enforcement agency Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a search at the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh as part of a money laundering investigation connected to the controversial Delhi liquor policy case.</p>

<p>ED officials arrived at the Delhi home of the Rajya Sabha MP early morning on Wednesday (Oct 4).&nbsp;The case revolves around the excise policy of the Delhi government in 2021, which was subsequently revoked. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also faced nearly nine hours of questioning in April as part of the investigation.</p>

<p>In February, former deputy chief minister of the AAP government in Delhi, Manish Sisodia, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the same case but he has consistently denied any wrongdoing.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Connections with businessman Dinesh Arora</strong></h2>

<p>Businessman Dinesh Arora, an approver in the case, alleged that Sanjay Singh introduced him to Manish Sisodia. The former Delhi deputy CM was the excise minister at the time.</p>

<p>Singh has already responded to the allegations.&nbsp;Earlier in May, he wrote a letter to Finance Secretary TV Somanathan, claiming that the ED director and assistant director had wrongly linked his name to the alleged liquor scam, damaging his public image and reputation.</p>

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<p>He demanded the prosecution of these officers and had already sent a legal notice to them for an open and public apology for defaming him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to ED sources cited by ANI news agency, Sanjay Singh's name appeared four times in the ED's charge sheet, with one wrong reference where his name was mentioned instead of Rahul Singh, who was the then excise commissioner.</p>

<p>Importantly, Singh was never named as an accused by the ED, which has filed three charge sheets in the case. He was neither summoned nor had his statement recorded in connection with the case, despite references to him in the chargesheets.</p>

<h2><strong>Allegations of corruption in liquor policy</strong></h2>

<p>The CBI alleged&nbsp;that liquor companies were involved in shaping the excise policy, which would have resulted in a 12 per cent&nbsp;profit for these firms. The agency claims that a liquor lobby, referred to as the "South Group," paid kickbacks in this matter.</p>

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<p>Of the proposed 12 per cent profit, six per cent was allegedly funnelled to public servants through intermediaries.</p>

<p>The ED is actively investigating the alleged laundering of these kickbacks, which has raised significant concerns about corruption within the Delhi liquor policy.</p>

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India's law enforcement agency Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a search at the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh as part of a money laundering investigation connected to the controversial Delhi liquor policy case.

India's law enforcement agency Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a search at the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh as part of a money laundering investigation connected to the controversial Delhi liquor policy case. ED officials arrived at the Delhi home of the Rajya Sabha MP early morning on Wednesday (Oct 4). The case revolves around the excise policy of the Delhi government in 2021, which was subsequently revoked. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also faced nearly nine hours of questioning in April as part of the investigation. In February, former deputy chief minister of the AAP government in Delhi, Manish Sisodia, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the same case but he has consistently denied any wrongdoing. Connections with businessman Dinesh Arora Businessman Dinesh Arora, an approver in the case, alleged that Sanjay Singh introduced him to Manish Sisodia. The former Delhi deputy CM was the excise minister at the time. Singh has already responded to the allegations. Earlier in May, he wrote a letter to Finance Secretary TV Somanathan, claiming that the ED director and assistant director had wrongly linked his name to the alleged liquor scam, damaging his public image and reputation. Also Read | India: Cloudburst triggers flash floods in Sikkim, 23 army personnel missing He demanded the prosecution of these officers and had already sent a legal notice to them for an open and public apology for defaming him. According to ED sources cited by ANI news agency, Sanjay Singh's name appeared four times in the ED's charge sheet, with one wrong reference where his name was mentioned instead of Rahul Singh, who was the then excise commissioner. Importantly, Singh was never named as an accused by the ED, which has filed three charge sheets in the case. He was neither summoned nor had his statement recorded in connection with the case, despite references to him in the chargesheets. Allegations of corruption in liquor policy The CBI alleged that liquor companies were involved in shaping the excise policy, which would have resulted in a 12 per cent profit for these firms. The agency claims that a liquor lobby, referred to as the "South Group," paid kickbacks in this matter. Also Read | India urges oil producers for 'sensitivity' as prices near $90: Report Of the proposed 12 per cent profit, six per cent was allegedly funnelled to public servants through intermediaries. The ED is actively investigating the alleged laundering of these kickbacks, which has raised significant concerns about corruption within the Delhi liquor policy. Watch | India's Electoral Bonds: 28th tranche sales begin today × Politicians have been trading barbs over the alleged scam. Following the scrapping of the excise policy, the BJP accused the Delhi government of reverting to the old liquor policy to conceal corruption. 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>In what could be considered the largest reported robbery in India's capital, an unidentified gang of at least three people&nbsp;carried out a heist at a jewellery store located in the Bhogal area of southeast Delhi, taking off with approximately Rs 25 crore ($3 million)&nbsp;worth of valuables.</p>

<h2><strong>Details of the heist</strong></h2>

<p>Resembling a scene from a Bollywood movie, the thieves gained entry to the showroom via the rooftop of the four-storey building.</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>&nbsp;From there, they descended to the ground floor, where the secure vault was situated.</p>

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<p>“They got onto the store’s terrace and broke open a&nbsp; wooden door that was merely latched, not locked, from the inside. They then used a cutter to disconnect the CCTVs — six were installed in the shop — the WiFi and alarm systems before proceeding to the ground floor,” an officer told the Indian Express.</p>

<p>"While the three other floors and basement act as the shop’s inventory or storage space, the ground floor houses a 10×10 strongroom that’s connected to the basement — this was their target," the&nbsp;police added.</p>

<p>“Using a drill, the men got to work. They 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 and bags in the shop,” said the officer.</p>

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<p>Despite damaging some of the CCTV cameras, official sources informed The New Indian Express that they managed to retrieve footage from one camera, capturing images of some of the perpetrators.</p>

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<p>Sanjeev Jain, the owner of Umrao Singh Jewellers, expressed his distress to the media, explaining that they had closed the shop at 8 pm on Sunday and reopened it two days later on Tuesday.</p>

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In what could be considered the largest reported robbery in India's capital, an unidentified gang of at least three people carried out a heist at a jewellery store located in the Bhogal area of southeast Delhi, taking off with approximately Rs 25 crore ($3 million) worth of valuables.

In what could be considered the largest reported robbery in India's capital, an unidentified gang of at least three people carried out a heist at a jewellery store located in the Bhogal area of southeast Delhi, taking off with approximately Rs 25 crore ($3 million) worth of valuables. Details of the heist Resembling a scene from a Bollywood movie, the thieves gained entry to the showroom via the rooftop of the four-storey building. 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. From there, they descended to the ground floor, where the secure vault was situated. Umrao Jewellers, in Bhogal where crore ol rupee loot took place in Delhi @THNewDelhi pic.twitter.com/BBlccFcju6 — Sushil Kumar Verma (@Sushil_Verma9) September 26, 2023 × “They got onto the store’s terrace and broke open a wooden door that was merely latched, not locked, from the inside. They then used a cutter to disconnect the CCTVs — six were installed in the shop — the WiFi and alarm systems before proceeding to the ground floor,” an officer told the Indian Express. "While the three other floors and basement act as the shop’s inventory or storage space, the ground floor houses a 10×10 strongroom that’s connected to the basement — this was their target," the police added. “Using a drill, the men got to work. They 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 and bags in the shop,” said the officer. Also read | India’s Joshimath town sank by 3ft, says report, blaming overpopulation, construction for subsidence Despite damaging some of the CCTV cameras, official sources informed The New Indian Express that they managed to retrieve footage from one camera, capturing images of some of the perpetrators. Also watch | NIA raids multiple locations across six states amid crack down on Khalistan terror nexus Sanjeev Jain, the owner of Umrao Singh Jewellers, expressed his distress to the media, explaining that they had closed the shop at 8 pm on Sunday and reopened it two days later on Tuesday. The police have formed multiple investigative teams to swiftly solve the case. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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A powerful earthquake that measured 6.2 on the richter scale has struck Nepal and the tremors from this earthquake were felt in parts of Northern India as well. The early reports have suggested that the powerful earthquake has triggered some large-scale destruction especially in rural parts of the Himalayan nation.

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A most wanted Islamic State terrorist was arrested in India's New Delhi amid a major crackdown by the country's top anti-terror agency. The Delhi police special cell has arrested Shahnawaz Alias Shafi a suspected most wanted terrorist affiliated with the Islamic State. Shahnawaz has been on the National Investigation Agency's most-wanted list.

Islamic State terrorist Shahnawaz nabbed in New Delhi; big win for India's top anti-terror agency

<p>In a significant development&nbsp;for Bihar, the east Indian state's govenment on Monday (Oct 2) released a much-awaited caste-based survey. &nbsp;The survey revealed that Other Backward Castes (OBCs) account for 63 per cent of the state’s total population of 130 million (13 crore).</p>

<p>Out of these, 36 per cent of the population is from Extremely Backward Classes and 27.1 per cent are from Backward Classes. Scheduled Castes (SCs) accounted for slightly more than 19 per cent and Scheduled Tribes (STs) 1.68 per cent. The general category formed 15.52 per cent of Bihar's population.</p>

<h2><strong>Yadavs- The biggest sub-group</strong></h2>

<p>The report indicated that the Yadav community is the largest sub-group in the state with a 14.27 per cent share of the total OBC community. Notably, Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav also belongs to this community.</p>

<p>It is highly likely that the calls to increase quotas for OBCs will grow louder ahead of the general elections of 2024.</p>

<p>Currently, the quota for OBCs is capped at 27 per cent.</p>

<h2><strong>CM Nitish Kumar hails the move</strong></h2>

<p>Soon after the survey was released, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took to X to hail the move on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary.</p>

<p>"Soon a meeting of the nine parties in the Bihar Assembly (including the Deputy Chief Minister's Rashtriya Janata Dal and allies-turned-fierce rivals BJP) will be called regarding caste-based census in Bihar. They will be informed about the results..." Nitish Kumar said.</p>

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<p>The Chief Minister's Janata Dal (United) said the Bihar government had "created history".</p>

<p>Tejashwi Yadav called the report a "watershed" moment and the result of "decades of struggle". "Now both the policies and intentions of the government will respect (this) data..." he said.</p>

<h2><strong>BJP voices opposition</strong></h2>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), which sits in opposition in Bihar, vehemently criticised the release of the caste-based data and termed the move as mere “eyewash.”</p>

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<p>Samrat Choudhary, the party's state boss, was quoted by NDTV as saying, "We will give an official response only after studying the methodology and mechanism followed in the survey."&nbsp;</p>

<p>BJP earlier said that the Bihar government infringed upon constitutional jurisdiction by conducting the survey and only the central government had the authority to carry out comprehensive censuses.</p>

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In a significant development for Bihar, the east Indian state's govenment on Monday (Oct 2) released a much-awaited caste-based survey. The survey revealed that Other Backward Castes (OBCs) account for 63 per cent of the state’s total population of 130 million (13 crore).

In a significant development for Bihar, the east Indian state's govenment on Monday (Oct 2) released a much-awaited caste-based survey. The survey revealed that Other Backward Castes (OBCs) account for 63 per cent of the state’s total population of 130 million (13 crore). Out of these, 36 per cent of the population is from Extremely Backward Classes and 27.1 per cent are from Backward Classes. Scheduled Castes (SCs) accounted for slightly more than 19 per cent and Scheduled Tribes (STs) 1.68 per cent. The general category formed 15.52 per cent of Bihar's population. Yadavs- The biggest sub-group The report indicated that the Yadav community is the largest sub-group in the state with a 14.27 per cent share of the total OBC community. Notably, Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav also belongs to this community. It is highly likely that the calls to increase quotas for OBCs will grow louder ahead of the general elections of 2024. Currently, the quota for OBCs is capped at 27 per cent. CM Nitish Kumar hails the move Soon after the survey was released, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took to X to hail the move on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary. "Soon a meeting of the nine parties in the Bihar Assembly (including the Deputy Chief Minister's Rashtriya Janata Dal and allies-turned-fierce rivals BJP) will be called regarding caste-based census in Bihar. They will be informed about the results..." Nitish Kumar said. Watch: India: Online gaming companies to collect 28% on full bet value × The Chief Minister's Janata Dal (United) said the Bihar government had "created history". Tejashwi Yadav called the report a "watershed" moment and the result of "decades of struggle". "Now both the policies and intentions of the government will respect (this) data..." he said. BJP voices opposition Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), which sits in opposition in Bihar, vehemently criticised the release of the caste-based data and termed the move as mere “eyewash.” Also read: Exclusive: 1.5 million saplings and counting, boosting green cover of India`s Punjab Samrat Choudhary, the party's state boss, was quoted by NDTV as saying, "We will give an official response only after studying the methodology and mechanism followed in the survey." BJP earlier said that the Bihar government infringed upon constitutional jurisdiction by conducting the survey and only the central government had the authority to carry out comprehensive censuses. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>A massive fire broke out on Friday (Sep 29) in Azadpur mandi, which is New Delhi's largest vegetable market.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More than 10 fire tenders were rushed to the scene to douse the flames.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So far, there have been no reports of injuries or casualties.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the officials, the fire could have broken out in a garbage pile behind a tomato vendor's shop.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fire Station Officer Paras Kumar told the news agency ANI, "We got the information that a fire broke out near Azadpur Gate No. 1. We have extinguished it completely. No one is injured. There are 7-8 vehicles on the spot."&nbsp;</p>

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A massive fire broke out on Friday (Sep 29) in Azadpur mandi, which is New Delhi's largest vegetable market. More than 10 fire tenders were rushed to the scene to douse the flames.

A massive fire broke out on Friday (Sep 29) in Azadpur mandi, which is New Delhi's largest vegetable market. More than 10 fire tenders were rushed to the scene to douse the flames. So far, there have been no reports of injuries or casualties. Also read: Doctors in Punjab remove earphones, screws and other objects from man’s stomach Watch the video here: #WATCH | A fire broke out in the Azadpur vegetable market of Delhi. No casualties have been reported. The fire has been brought under control, cooling process is underway. pic.twitter.com/viXr82GSY5 — ANI (@ANI) September 29, 2023 × Local reports said that the fire was brought under control and the cooling process was underway. According to the officials, the fire could have broken out in a garbage pile behind a tomato vendor's shop. Fire Station Officer Paras Kumar told the news agency ANI, "We got the information that a fire broke out near Azadpur Gate No. 1. We have extinguished it completely. No one is injured. There are 7-8 vehicles on the spot." "The reasons for the fire will be known after investigation... Our vehicles came fast, and the fire was extinguished in 15-20 minutes," Kumar added. (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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<p>A fire broke out on Wednesday evening at a women’s paying guest facility in an apartment in northwest Delhi’s Mukherjee Nagar area, with the city’s fire service chief saying all 35 girls were safely evacuated.</p>

<p>According to the fire department, they received information about the blaze in the Signature Apartments at 7.47 pm, and rushed 20 fire tenders to the spot.</p>

<p>“Things are under control…there is no casualty and all have been evacuated,” Delhi Chief Fire Service Officer Atul Garg told PTI around 9.30 pm. “Fire is completely extinguished. There were around 35 girls and all are safe.” It seems the fire started from a meter board installed near the staircase and spread to the upper floors, he said.</p>

<p>He said the building has ground floor and three more storeys.</p>

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A fire broke out on Wednesday evening at a women’s paying guest facility in an apartment in northwest Delhi’s Mukherjee Nagar area, with the city’s fire service chief saying all 35 girls were safely evacuated. According to the fire department, they received information about the blaze in the Signature Apartments at 7.47 pm, and rushed 20 fire tenders to the spot. “Things are under control…there is no casualty and all have been evacuated,” Delhi Chief Fire Service Officer Atul Garg told PTI around 9.30 pm. “Fire is completely extinguished. There were around 35 girls and all are safe.” It seems the fire started from a meter board installed near the staircase and spread to the upper floors, he said. He said the building has ground floor and three more storeys. It has only one staircase and a kitchen at the terrace, he said. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>A man in India's capital New Delhi was tied to a pole and beaten to death. The man was lynched for allegedly consuming 'prasad' at a temple on Tuesday after which the police detained several people linked to the incident on Thursday (Sep 28).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Local reports said that the 26-year-old belonged to a minority community and&nbsp;the authorities are assuring strict action in the matter. Deputy commissioner of police (northeast) Joy Tirkey said that the victim was specially-abled.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A video of the incident, which took place in Delhi's Sundar Nagari area, has gone viral on social media platforms. The footage shows the man, identified as Muhammed Isaar, appealing to the crowd for help. He can be seen in pain, while people attacked him over suspicion of theft.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The victim's father, Abdul Wajid, filed a complaint in which he said that there were injuries all over the body of his son when he found him lying outside his house on Tuesday evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The authorities have launched a probe into the incident and said that they were trying to identify the accused through CCTV cameras. They are also scrutinising videos and images on mobile phones of people present there.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted in a local report, one police officer said Isaar's family has alleged that he was beaten to death on suspicion of stealing prasad from a stall.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Another police officer said that a "preliminary probe revealed that the victim was mentally ill and could not provide satisfactory answers when confronted by the attackers. They tied him to a pole and brutally beat him with sticks".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD) condemned the incident. Muralidharan, general secretary of the NPRD, said in a statement: "According to reports, Isaar was tied to a pillar and beaten to death for allegedly consuming prasad near a temple in the area."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Incidents of abuse, physical attacks and killings of disabled people are being reported at regular intervals. However, this has acquired a much more dangerous dimension with disabled people being targeted for their religious identity," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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A man in India's capital New Delhi was tied to a pole and beaten to death. The man was lynched for allegedly consuming 'prasad' at a temple on Tuesday after which the police detained several people linked to the incident on Thursday (Sep 28).

A man in India's capital New Delhi was tied to a pole and beaten to death. The man was lynched for allegedly consuming 'prasad' at a temple on Tuesday after which the police detained several people linked to the incident on Thursday (Sep 28). Local reports said that the 26-year-old belonged to a minority community and the authorities are assuring strict action in the matter. Deputy commissioner of police (northeast) Joy Tirkey said that the victim was specially-abled. A video of the incident, which took place in Delhi's Sundar Nagari area, has gone viral on social media platforms. The footage shows the man, identified as Muhammed Isaar, appealing to the crowd for help. He can be seen in pain, while people attacked him over suspicion of theft. Also read: How PSLV rocket tech led to missile tech: Former ISRO chairman Madhavan Nair recalls The victim's father, Abdul Wajid, filed a complaint in which he said that there were injuries all over the body of his son when he found him lying outside his house on Tuesday evening. The authorities have launched a probe into the incident and said that they were trying to identify the accused through CCTV cameras. They are also scrutinising videos and images on mobile phones of people present there. As quoted in a local report, one police officer said Isaar's family has alleged that he was beaten to death on suspicion of stealing prasad from a stall. Also read: India weather update: IMD issues 'yellow' alert for Mumbai, Thane & Raigad till weekend; check details Another police officer said that a "preliminary probe revealed that the victim was mentally ill and could not provide satisfactory answers when confronted by the attackers. They tied him to a pole and brutally beat him with sticks". The National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD) condemned the incident. Muralidharan, general secretary of the NPRD, said in a statement: "According to reports, Isaar was tied to a pillar and beaten to death for allegedly consuming prasad near a temple in the area." "Incidents of abuse, physical attacks and killings of disabled people are being reported at regular intervals. However, this has acquired a much more dangerous dimension with disabled people being targeted for their religious identity," he added. (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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The Army Chiefs of India and the US have underscored the importance of partnerships between the two forces to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, both the general stressed that ties between the two armies are growing strong.

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India's new Parliament building in New Delhi was unveiled in May this year and today the first Parliament sitting will be held in the new building. A special session of the parliament is currently underway the special session was announced by the the ruling government last month without disclosing much detail on the agenda.

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Parliament Special Session: MPs from both houses convene in Central Hall of old Parliament

I.N.D.I.A's 5-day special Parliament session is all set to commence today and the new Indian Parliament building is ready to host its first session tomorrow. With elections just months away, the session which is to start today is expected to take the center stage.

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The new Indian Parliament building is ready to host its first session tomorrow. With general elections just months away, the upcoming session or special session is is expected to draw eyeballs of the entire nation.

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India where the opposition in the country is firming up its strategy ahead of general elections to be held next year. The 26th opposition bloc called I.N.D.I.A will convene the first meeting of its Coordination Committee today in New Delhi. High on the agenda will be the seat-sharing formula, election strategy, upcoming special parliamentary session and much more.

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The G20 Summit wrapped up in New Delhi. What are the key takeaways from day-2 of G20 Summit?

G20 Summit 2023: Key takeaways from Day-2 of the G20 Summit

The Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, arrived in Delhi on Saturday. He is in India for a three-day state visit, and while there, he will take part in the G20 Summit. Ashwini Vaishnaw, a minister for the Union, welcomed Mohammed bin Salman.

G20 Summit 2023: Saudi crown prince arrives in New Delhi

Day-1 of G20 Summit is concluded. The day brought with it some major changes for the G20 bloc. Know what was discussed on the first day of the G20 Summit 2023.

G20 Summit 2023: Key takeaways from the Day 1 of the G20 Summit

Delhi-NCR's plushest hotels are ready to greet and pamper some very special guests - heads of states, heads of governments and chief of big multilateral institutions who arrived for the G20 summit. But who is paying for the hotels? Watch this to know more.

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<p>In a major breakthrough indicative of India's success in G20 Summit, a consensus has been reached and&nbsp;New Delhi G20 Leaders' Summit Declaration has been adopted. The major announcement was made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself as the leaders assembled for the second session on the first day of the G20 Summit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I have received good news. Due to the hard work of our team, consensus has been built on New Delhi G20 Leaders' Summit Declaration. My proposal is to adopt this leadership declaration. I announce to adopt this declaration," Indian PM Modi said on Saturday while&nbsp;congratulating his Sherpa and&nbsp;ministers&nbsp;who made it possible with their hard work.</p>

<p>"It is my proposal that this G20 declaration be adopted," the prime minister had said.</p>

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<p>Following the agreement on Delhi declaration, Modi said, "On this occasion, I would like to thank our ministers, sherpas, and all officials who made this possible with their hard work."</p>

<p>Indian PM added, “India’s G20 Presidency has been the most ambitious in the history of G-20. With 112 outcomes and presidency documents, we have more than doubled the substantive work from previous presidencies."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Delhi declaration lays emphasis on the following key issues: Sustainable and inclusive growth, accelerating progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), green development pact for a sustainable future, multilateral institutions for the 21st Century and reinvigorating multilateralism.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | G20 Summit 2023: Macron to hold working lunch meeting with India's Modi on Sunday</strong></p>

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<p>G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant posted on X terming G20 India the "MOST ambitious" in the history of G20 presidencies. "With 112 outcomes and presidency documents, we have more than doubled the substantive work from previous presidencies," he wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>MEA released the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration after consensus was reached.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We reiterate our commitment to take action to scale up sustainable finance. In line with the G20 Sustainable Finance Roadmap, we welcome the analytical framework for SDG-aligned finance and voluntary recommendations for scaling up adoption of social impact investment instruments and improving nature-related data and reporting, informed by the stocktaking analyses, considering country circumstances," the statement read.&nbsp;</p>

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In a major breakthrough indicative of India's success in G20 Summit, a consensus has been reached and New Delhi G20 Leaders' Summit Declaration has been adopted.

In a major breakthrough indicative of India's success in G20 Summit, a consensus has been reached and New Delhi G20 Leaders' Summit Declaration has been adopted. The major announcement was made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself as the leaders assembled for the second session on the first day of the G20 Summit. "I have received good news. Due to the hard work of our team, consensus has been built on New Delhi G20 Leaders' Summit Declaration. My proposal is to adopt this leadership declaration. I announce to adopt this declaration," Indian PM Modi said on Saturday while congratulating his Sherpa and ministers who made it possible with their hard work. "It is my proposal that this G20 declaration be adopted," the prime minister had said. Also Read | G20 Summit: Delegates reach compromise on language to describe war in Ukraine, says report Following the agreement on Delhi declaration, Modi said, "On this occasion, I would like to thank our ministers, sherpas, and all officials who made this possible with their hard work." Indian PM added, “India’s G20 Presidency has been the most ambitious in the history of G-20. With 112 outcomes and presidency documents, we have more than doubled the substantive work from previous presidencies." Also Read | Morocco man sets his priorities right, holds on to PlayStation amid earthquake chaos The Delhi declaration lays emphasis on the following key issues: Sustainable and inclusive growth, accelerating progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), green development pact for a sustainable future, multilateral institutions for the 21st Century and reinvigorating multilateralism. Watch | G20 Summit 2023: Macron to hold working lunch meeting with India's Modi on Sunday × G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant posted on X terming G20 India the "MOST ambitious" in the history of G20 presidencies. "With 112 outcomes and presidency documents, we have more than doubled the substantive work from previous presidencies," he wrote. MEA released the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration after consensus was reached. "We reiterate our commitment to take action to scale up sustainable finance. In line with the G20 Sustainable Finance Roadmap, we welcome the analytical framework for SDG-aligned finance and voluntary recommendations for scaling up adoption of social impact investment instruments and improving nature-related data and reporting, informed by the stocktaking analyses, considering country circumstances," the statement read. 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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Leaders of the USA, India, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates are likely to announce a major joint infrastructure deal on Saturday to connect Gulf and Arab countries via a network of railways, US-based news website Axios reported on Thursday, citing sources.

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The G20 bloc is becoming G21 with the induction of the African Union as a member. The African Union formally took its seat as a new member of the G20. Will G20 be called G21 now?

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<p>India wants to incorporate concerns of Russia and China while forming a statement condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at the G20 forum, Reuters reported Thursday quoting some Indian government sources.</p>

<p>The two-day G20 summit in New Delhi will kick off on September 9 without the presence of Russian and Chinese leaders, but world leaders including US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to attend.</p>

<p>However, the bloc has remained divided over the Ukraine crisis, with Western nations pushing for harsher language in the joint statement.</p>

<p>Russia has threatened to block the joint communiqué if it fails to reflect its ‘concerns.’</p>

<h2><strong>India’s argument</strong></h2>

<p>New Delhi has firmly taken this stance that the G20 forum is not the place for geopolitics and that the joint statement must reflect the concerns of China and Russia.</p>

<p>"As long as everyone endorses the structure of the document, that is a consensus. We are trying for a situation that everyone including Russia, G7 and China are happy that their views are there," one of the Indian officials said.</p>

<p>The other way around is to release a more general statement, another official was quoted as saying by Reuters.</p>

<h2><strong>New Delhi G20: India’s best chance</strong></h2>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India has stressed using the opportunity of hosting the G20 summit to better reflect the country’s rising stature on the world stage.</p>

<p>If it manages to have all members agree on the joint statement, it would be considered a major diplomatic win for the country.</p>

<p>However, it fails to produce a joint statement; it would be for the first time in the summit’s history, and would also raise questions on the group’s viability.</p>

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<p>"It would certainly lead to a crisis of confidence in the Group," said Creon Butler, director of the Global Economy and Finance.</p>

<h2><strong>West raises objections on India’s G20 draft</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier it was reported that some European nations have raised objections to text drafted by India on the Russia-Ukraine war.</p>

<p>In a press briefing held Wednesday, a senior EU official said they were still seeking common grounds with India to agree on a joint statement.</p>

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<p>The EU official said that there had been very tough negotiations, especially on geopolitical issues like Ukraine, adding "The text, as it is presented by India, is not enough. The G7, the EU, and its member countries feel it is not going far enough".</p>

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India wants to incorporate concerns of Russia and China while forming a statement condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at the G20 forum, Reuters reported Thursday quoting some Indian government sources.

India wants to incorporate concerns of Russia and China while forming a statement condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at the G20 forum, Reuters reported Thursday quoting some Indian government sources. The two-day G20 summit in New Delhi will kick off on September 9 without the presence of Russian and Chinese leaders, but world leaders including US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to attend. However, the bloc has remained divided over the Ukraine crisis, with Western nations pushing for harsher language in the joint statement. Russia has threatened to block the joint communiqué if it fails to reflect its ‘concerns.’ India’s argument New Delhi has firmly taken this stance that the G20 forum is not the place for geopolitics and that the joint statement must reflect the concerns of China and Russia. "As long as everyone endorses the structure of the document, that is a consensus. We are trying for a situation that everyone including Russia, G7 and China are happy that their views are there," one of the Indian officials said. The other way around is to release a more general statement, another official was quoted as saying by Reuters. New Delhi G20: India’s best chance Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India has stressed using the opportunity of hosting the G20 summit to better reflect the country’s rising stature on the world stage. If it manages to have all members agree on the joint statement, it would be considered a major diplomatic win for the country. However, it fails to produce a joint statement; it would be for the first time in the summit’s history, and would also raise questions on the group’s viability. Also read: G20 Summit 2023: Where will world leaders and delegates stay? Check full list of hotels "It would certainly lead to a crisis of confidence in the Group," said Creon Butler, director of the Global Economy and Finance. West raises objections on India’s G20 draft Earlier it was reported that some European nations have raised objections to text drafted by India on the Russia-Ukraine war. In a press briefing held Wednesday, a senior EU official said they were still seeking common grounds with India to agree on a joint statement. Watch: G20 Summit 2023: US President to arrive in India on September 7 × The EU official said that there had been very tough negotiations, especially on geopolitical issues like Ukraine, adding "The text, as it is presented by India, is not enough. The G7, the EU, and its member countries feel it is not going far enough". WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

India aiming for balanced G20 statement reflecting Russia’s concerns on Ukraine

With top leaders arriving in India, the G20 summit has officially kicked off in New Delhi. According to the G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant, India's primary focus at the summit is to push for developmental issues and put forward the voice of the Global South.

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<p>Ahead of the G20 summit in New Delhi, the World Bank has prepared a policy document which highlights how India achieved an impressive financial inclusion rate of 80 per cent within just six years, thanks to revolutionary steps taken by the government of India.</p>

<p>The G20 policy document specifically mentions the government’s initiatives such as Jan Dhan Yojana, Aadhar and Mobile phones (the JAM trinity). Notably, the document says, it may have taken India a whopping 47 years to achieve this feat otherwise.</p>

<p>The remarkable achievement of the Indian government has been highlighted in the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) document. India also plans to showcase the document at the summit to highlight its success on the global forum.</p>

<h2><strong>India’s major achievements</strong></h2>

<p>The document noted how transactions through UPI amounted to nearly 50 per cent of India’s nominal GDP in the last financial year. “Banks’ costs of onboarding customers in India decreased from $23 to $0.1 with the use of DPI. As of March 2022, India did total savings of $33 billion, equivalent to nearly 1.14% of GDP, due to Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT),” the document read.</p>

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<p>“In just six years, it (the India stack) has achieved a remarkable 80% financial inclusion rate — a feat that would have taken nearly five decades without a DPI approach. Implementation of DPIs such as Aadhaar, along with the Jan Dhan bank accounts and mobile phones, is considered to have played a critical role in moving ownership of transaction accounts from approximately one-fourth of adults in 2008 to over 80 percent now,” the report added.</p>

<h2><strong>India “quick and transformative”</strong></h2>

<p>The World Bank also observed how Indians, especially in cities, were “quick and transformative”, which was very well reflected as UPI quickly gained acceptance amongst the masses, also pushed by demonetisation by the government.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-has-spent-over-rs-4100-crore-on-delhi-for-g20-summit-g20-summit-wion-originals-633587"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;India has spent over Rs 4,100 crore on Delhi for G20 Summit</strong></a></p>

<p>“UPI has been widely adopted, benefitting from a user-friendly interface, open banking features, and private sector participation. The UPI platform has gained significant popularity in India; more than 9.41 billion transactions valuing about Rs 14.89 trillion were transacted in May 2023 itself. For the financial year 2022-23, the total value of UPI transaction was nearly 50% of India’s nominal GDP,” the World Bank report mentioned.</p>

<p>In the end, the report says India has managed to build one of the world’s largest government-to-people infrastructure, which has drastically revolutionised India’s governance regime.&nbsp;</p>

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Ahead of the G20 summit in New Delhi, the World Bank has prepared a policy document which highlights how India achieved an impressive financial inclusion rate of 80 per cent within just six years, thanks to revolutionary steps taken by the government of India.

Ahead of the G20 summit in New Delhi, the World Bank has prepared a policy document which highlights how India achieved an impressive financial inclusion rate of 80 per cent within just six years, thanks to revolutionary steps taken by the government of India. The G20 policy document specifically mentions the government’s initiatives such as Jan Dhan Yojana, Aadhar and Mobile phones (the JAM trinity). Notably, the document says, it may have taken India a whopping 47 years to achieve this feat otherwise. The remarkable achievement of the Indian government has been highlighted in the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) document. India also plans to showcase the document at the summit to highlight its success on the global forum. India’s major achievements The document noted how transactions through UPI amounted to nearly 50 per cent of India’s nominal GDP in the last financial year. “Banks’ costs of onboarding customers in India decreased from $23 to $0.1 with the use of DPI. As of March 2022, India did total savings of $33 billion, equivalent to nearly 1.14% of GDP, due to Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT),” the document read. WATCH: New Delhi steps up security as G20 leaders start arriving | G20 Summit India × “In just six years, it (the India stack) has achieved a remarkable 80% financial inclusion rate — a feat that would have taken nearly five decades without a DPI approach. Implementation of DPIs such as Aadhaar, along with the Jan Dhan bank accounts and mobile phones, is considered to have played a critical role in moving ownership of transaction accounts from approximately one-fourth of adults in 2008 to over 80 percent now,” the report added. India “quick and transformative” The World Bank also observed how Indians, especially in cities, were “quick and transformative”, which was very well reflected as UPI quickly gained acceptance amongst the masses, also pushed by demonetisation by the government. Also read: India has spent over Rs 4,100 crore on Delhi for G20 Summit “UPI has been widely adopted, benefitting from a user-friendly interface, open banking features, and private sector participation. The UPI platform has gained significant popularity in India; more than 9.41 billion transactions valuing about Rs 14.89 trillion were transacted in May 2023 itself. For the financial year 2022-23, the total value of UPI transaction was nearly 50% of India’s nominal GDP,” the World Bank report mentioned. In the end, the report says India has managed to build one of the world’s largest government-to-people infrastructure, which has drastically revolutionised India’s governance regime. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

‘Took 6 years instead of 47': World Bank lauds India’s digitisation drive ahead of G20

The tallest bronze statue of its kind, Shiva Nataraja, was erected at the G20 Summit location in Delhi. It is created in a record-breaking seven months utilizing "ashta-dhatu" (eight metals) and the Chola period's conventional lost-wax casting sculpting technique.

G20 Summit 2023: Nataraja statue graces venue at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi

UPI has been one of the greatest success stories and with New Delhi set to host the 2023 edition of the G20 summit. The government is using this opportunity to showcase its digital India initiative.

G20 Summit 2023: India to provide hands-on UPI experience to visiting G20 delegates

The G20 Summit is about to begin in a few days in New Delhi. However, a few urges are being made to disrupt the summit. A Khalistani separatist and Sikhs for Justice founder Gurpatwant Singh Pannun released an audio message urging Kashmiri Muslims to disrupt the G20 Summit.

G20 Summit 2023: Khalistani separatist instigating Kashmiri Muslims to disrupt the New Delhi Summit

<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>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ahead-of-g20-summit-shringla-emphasis-on-global-south-focus-african-union-inclusion-631230">Ahead of G20 summit, Shringla emphasis on Global South focus, African Union inclusion</a></strong></p>

<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>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/delhi-places-langur-cut-outs-across-g20-venues-to-keep-monkeys-at-bay-630930">Watch: Delhi places ‘langur’ cut-outs across G20 venues to keep monkeys at bay</a></strong></p>

<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>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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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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