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Delhi LG V K Saxena, CM Kejriwal to flag off 400 electric buses on Sept 5

Ahead of the G20 summit, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will flag off 400 electric buses on September 5, Raj Niwas officials said on Thursday. Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot will also attend the flagging off ceremony, they said. Delhi will host the G20 summit from September 9 to 10. As on date, 400 electric buses are already in operation under the Centre-supported Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) II Scheme. The city government has awarded a contract for the induction of 1,500 electric buses in the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) fleet. Of these, 921 are covered under the FAME II Scheme under the National Automotive Board (NAB) of the Ministry of Heavy Industries. The Centre supports electric vehicle (EV) deployment through the FAME II Scheme, with an aim to reduce primary fossil oil consumption and pollution in cities as well as create battery and EV manufacturing capacity at a global scale. The

G20 Summit: Russia aims to become 'reliable' supplier of energy resources

Russia will seek to confirm its status as a "reliable and guaranteed supplier" of energy resources and export products to the world at the G20 Summit, the foreign ministry here has said as it confirmed the attendance of foreign minister Sergey Lavrov in New Delhi for the key meeting. Lavrov will attend the meeting instead of President Vladimir Putin, the ministry said, indicating that the Russian foreign minister could also discuss the issue of the grain deal during his bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the G20 summit to be held on September 9 and 10. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February last year, the US-led Western countries have imposed crippling sanctions on Moscow, including a price cap on Russian oil by G7-plus nations, in order to reduce its ability to finance the war on Ukraine. The West has also criticised Russia for violating the Black Sea grain deal with Kyiv which would prevent crucial grain exports from Ukraine from reaching the world markets. At the G20

Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov will attend G20 Summit in New Delhi

Under India's presidency, the G20 (Group of Twenty) Summit is scheduled to take place on September 9 and 10

China's President Xi Jinping likely to skip G20 summit in India: Report

Two Indian officials, one diplomat based in China and one official working for the government of another G20 country said Premier Li Qiang is expected to represent Beijing

G20 Summit in Delhi: All you need to know about restrictions in the city

Delhi government and Police have been ramping up their preparations for the upcoming G20 Summit. Here's all you need to know about the restrictions in place between Sep 8 and 10

G20 meet: 3 private hospitals among 8 medical facilities put on high alert

Five government hospitals and three private medical facilities have been put on "high alert" in view of the upcoming G20 Summit in the national capital, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj has said. The Delhi health department has formed 80 teams of doctors and nursing staff, who will serve guests staying at hotels. Out of these teams, 75 teams will work in shifts, officials said on Wednesday. Bharadwaj convened a meeting at the Delhi Secretariat to take stock of healthcare arrangements in view of the Summit scheduled to be held from September 9 to 10. "In light of the G20 Summit, the Delhi government has placed five major government hospitals and three private hospitals on high alert to ensure the healthcare arrangements are in place. These include primarily Lok Nayak Hospital, GB Pant Hospital, GTB Hospital, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, and Babasaheb Ambedkar Hospital, along with private facilities Primus Hospital Chanakyapuri, Max Hospital Saket, and Manipal Hospital Dwarka,

Rajghat Memorial Complex undergone unique landscaping for G20 meet: Atishi

Delhi PWD Minister Atishi on Wednesday said the Rajghat memorial complex, which will likely see visits during the upcoming G20 Summit, has undergone unique landscaping and a 115-ft Indian flag has been installed at the site. Assessing the preparations for the G20 summit being held next week, Atishi inspected the Shantivan Road stretch and the Delhi Gate stretch. Atishi said that it was a matter of pride for both Delhi and the country that the G20 Summit is being held in the national capital. Preparations for the G20 summit are in full swing across Delhi, with beautification efforts also well underway. Today, I visited Rajghat, a location that many delegates and heads of countries will visit during the summit, Atishi said. Over the past year, the stretch from Rajghat to Red Fort has undergone a stunning transformation led by the PWD. This area has been enhanced with features such as fountains, contemporary street art, open seating spaces, lighting and much more," she said. Rajghat,

PM's Principal Secy Mishra holds meet to take stock of G20 preparations

Prime Minister's Principal Secretary P K Mishra on Wednesday chaired the ninth meeting of the G20 coordination committee to take stock of preparations for the upcoming Summit of the grouping here. In a statement after the meeting, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said a mobile app (G20 India) has been launched for G20 for the first time and is now available for download both on Android and iOS. The PMO said G20 delegates and members of the media will also witness digital India first hand through the 'Innovation Hub' and 'Digital India Experiential Hub' which are being set up at the Bharat Mandapam. It was noted in the meeting that work progress on the ground and on-site at the Bharat Mandapam, which will host some key G20 meetings, was satisfactory. For a uniquely Indian experience, exhibitions on culture and 'Mother of Democracy' are being set up in the Bharat Mandapam, it said. Mishra also reviewed progress in installation of Nataraj statue at the venue and especially curated .

G20: 3 private hospitals among 8 medical facilities put on 'high alert'

Five government hospitals and three private medical facilities have been put on "high alert" in view of the upcoming G20 Summit in the national capital, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said on Wednesday. Besides, the Delhi health department has formed 80 teams of doctors and nursing staff, who will serve guests staying at hotels. Out of these teams, 75 teams will work in shifts, officials said. Bharadwaj convened a meeting at the Delhi Secretariat to take stock of healthcare arrangements in view of the Summit scheduled to be held from September 9-10. "In light of the G20 Summit, the Delhi government has placed five major government hospitals and three private hospitals on high alert to ensure the healthcare arrangements are in place. These include primarily Lok Nayak Hospital, GB Pant Hospital, GTB Hospital, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, and Babasaheb Ambedkar Hospital, along with private facilities Primus Hospital Chanakyapuri, Max Hospital Saket, and Manipal Hospital ...

IAF to secure Delhi's air space during G20, fighter planes to be on standby

The mega event will be attended by over 50 VVIPs and hundreds of VIPs from across the globe

G20 summit to be held from Sep 9-10; offers Delhiites another long weekend

Hotels situated in short-haul destinations around Delhi-NCR are seeing an uptick in demand

Cut-outs of langurs deployed along G20 routes to scare off monkeys

Senior officials said that the NDMC intends to employ 40 trained personnel to mimic the sounds made by grey langurs to ward off monkeys

46% across 23 countries have a favourable opinion of India: Pew survey

The most recent survey, of 30,861 people in 24 countries conducted from February 20 to May 22, 2023, investigates Indians' perceptions of other nations as well as perceptions of India

LG Saxena reviews repair, beautification work as Delhi gears up for G20

LG Saxena began the task by bringing together various departments/agencies for seamless coordination between them, which was essential for this major event

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Grant paid holiday to employees during G20 summit: Delhi govt to businesses

The city government has directed shops, businesses and commercial establishments in the New Delhi district to grant paid holiday to their employees and workers during the G20 summit. The Delhi government had issued a notification declaring public holiday in the national capital on September 8-10. The G20 Leaders' Summit will be held at the newly built convention centre at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi district of the national capital. Last week, the government had announced the closure of banks, financial institutions and commercial establishments in the district. "Accordingly, all employers of shops, commercial and business establishments functioning in New Delhi, district of NCT of Delhi shall close their shops, commercial and business establishments from 08/09/2023 to 10/09/2023 and grant paid holiday to their employees/workers," it said. The summit is likely to be attended by 29 heads of state as well as top officials of the European Union and invited guest countries and 14 heads

Delhi Police launches help desk to assist G20 delegates, traffic updates

The Delhi Police on Tuesday introduced a virtual help desk to help delegates and other tourists visiting the national capital during the G20 Summit get real-time traffic updates for commuting in the city. "Our mission is to ensure a smooth and seamless travel experience for residents and visitors alike during this historic event, the traffic police said on its help desk. The help desk, https://traffic.delhipolice.gov.in/dtpg20info, has the facility of essential maps, police services, social media updates and medical facilities. As world leaders gather to address global challenges, our website will provide you with traffic information, road closures, alternative routes, and travel advisories to help you navigate the city efficiently and avoid potential delays, it said. According to police, the entire area of the New Delhi district will be considered as "Controlled Zone-I" from 5 am on September 8 to 11.59 pm on September 10. However, bonafide residents, authorised vehicles and ...

Chandni Chowk traders plan to hire guides for foreign visitors during G20

Traders in Chandni Chowk are planning to hire English translators, French-speaking guides, and college students as volunteers as part of their plan to cater to the needs of foreign visitors who are expected in high numbers at the iconic market during the G20 Summit here next month. According to shop owners, these measures will help facilitate communication with foreign visitors. "We are planning to hire English translators, guides, including those who speak French, to avoid any communication problems. Our aim is to make Chandni Chowk, which is famous all over the country, famous in other countries also," Brijesh Goyal, chairman of Chamber of Traders and Industry (CTI) told PTI video. Their entire cost will be borne by shop owners, and the translators will be hired for four days from September 8-11, he added. Around 1,000 volunteers will be engaged, which includes professionals, and students from schools and colleges. Shop owners expressed their enthusiasm regarding the summit and

Always keep Delhi clean, not just for G20 Summit: Kejriwal urges people

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday urged people to always keep the city clean and not just for the upcoming G20 Summit. Taking to microblogging site X, he said in Hindi, "In the last few weeks, Delhi's MLAs, councilors and sweepers have worked hard to make the city clean. Engineers and employees of PWD, MCD and other departments have also worked hard. "This cleanliness should not only be for the G-20 Summit. Now we always have to keep Delhi clean like this," he said. In the lead-up to the Summit, ministers have also been inspecting the upkeep and maintenance of stretches in the national capital. Earlier in the day, Urban Development Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj inspected preparations for the Summit in Moti Bagh.