G20 Summit 2023 in Delhi: The G20 Summit kicks off on September 8 in New Delhi. Leaders from the group of 20 major economies of the world will discuss and find solutions to several issues including digital transformation, climate financing, Sustainable Development Goals, and food security among others.
The dinner invites for leaders for the Summit have been sent out in the name of the ‘President of Bharat’ instead of the customary ‘President of India’, creating a buzz.
G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: Millet on the menu
Spouses of G20 invitees will be treated to a special lunch at the iconic Jaipur House on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. Among other items, the menu will also include millet-based delicacies.
G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: Curbs on delivery firms
All cloud kitchens, markets, commercial establishments, and delivery services will be suspended for three days. The curbs are for the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) such as Karol Bagh, Khan Market, Chandni Chowk, Civil Lines, Sarojini Nagar.
G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: Tourists take note
Hotels, lodges, and other accommodation providers are mandated to offer stays only after thorough verification of guests’ identification in Delhi NCR.
G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates:Prohibitory orders in Ghaziabad
In view of the G20 summit and festivals, the Ghaziabad police has announced prohibitory orders in the district till October 15.
G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: Expect traffic delays in Gurugram
Commuters travelling from Gurugram to Delhi could see traffic snarls due to the carpeting work being carried out on stretches of the road between Delhi airport and New Delhi district for the G20 Summit.
G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: Get yourself a smart card
For those traveling to the airport, use the Airport Express Line of the Delhi Metro, which will make 'Tourist Smart Cards' available for purchase at designated counters in 36 metro stations, making travel easier for residents and visitors, during this weekend.
G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: Travelling to T3. Follow these Metro routes for your areas
-- Blue Line till Dwarka Sector 21 and Airport Express Line till IGI Airport T3
-- Yellow Line till New Delhi Station and Airport Express Line till T3
-- Orange Line from Shivaji Stadium to IGI Airport T3
-- Pink Line till Dhaula Kuan Station and Airport Express Line till IGI Airport T3
-- Magenta Line till Hauz Khas Station, Yellow Line till Dilli Haat-INA Station, Pink Line till Durgabhai Deshmukh South Campus Station and Airport Express Line till IGI Airport T3
-- Blue Line till Rajouri Garden Station, Pink Line till Durgabhai Deshmukh South Campus Station and Airport Express Line till IGI Airport T3
-- Pink Line till Welcome Station, Red Line till Kashmere Gate Station, Yellow Line till New Delhi Station and Airport Express Line till IGI Airport T3
G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: Use these routes if you are going to Rly station on G20 weekend
South, West Delhi: Dhaula Kuan - Ring Road -Naraina Flyover - Mayapuri Chowk - Kirti Nagar Main Road - Shadipur Flyover - Patel Road (Main Mathura Marg) - R/A Pusa - Pusa Road - Dayal Chowk - Panchkuian Road - Outer Circle Connaught Place - Chelmsford Road for Paharganj side or Minto Road - Bhavbhuti Marg for Ajmeri Gate side.
North, East Delhi: Yudhisthir Setu - Boulevard Road - Rani Jhansi Flyover - R/A Jhandewalan - D.B. Gupta Road - Sheela Cinema Road - Paharganj Bridge and reach New Delhi Railway Station.
G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: Who is attending and who is not
Chinese President Xi Jinping won't attend this year's G20 meet.Instead premier of the State Council Li Qiang will attend the meet
Those attending include US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky will not be part of the summit
G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: President of Bharat creates a buzz before G20 meet
President Draupadi Murmu's invite to G20 foreign leaders and Chief Ministers for a dinner on September 9, says: "President of Bharat" instead of "President of India". This according to reports is the first change of India's nomenclature for any official event.
G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: No food orders in New Delhi area
Delivery services will suspended between September 8 and September 10. Online delivery of only medicines will be permitted during this time.
G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: Use the Metro for travel
Residents have been advised to use the Metro services . Do note: boarding/deboarding at Supreme Court Metro Station will not be permitted from Sept 9-10
G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: Vehicle movement on Summit time
All commercial vehicles and buses already present in Delhi shall be allowed on the Ring Road and road network beyond Ring Road towards Delhi border.
G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: What's open and what's closed?
All medical shops, grocery shops, milk booths, and vegetable/fruit shops will be open throughout Delhi including New Delhi. Government employees, media personnel, medical practitioners and para-medics can use their vehicles in the Controlled Zone.
G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: When will these curbs ease in New Delhi?
It depends on the security requirements, summit schedule and VIP movement from September 7 to September 11.
G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: No taxis, TSRs in Delhi on these dates
TSR and taxis will not be allowed to enter or ply in New Delhi from 5 am on September 9 to September 11. Only residents with valid IDs will be allowed use during this period
G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: Check your flight on these dates
Delhi on an average handles about 1,300 flights, domestic and international, daily. Around 25% of these could be affected on September 8-10
G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: Those travelling to Delhi airport take note
Passengers flying to and from the Delhi are likely to face some inconvenience between September 8 and 10 as flights will be affected due to heavy VIP movement
G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: More curbs in these areas
Delegates are expected to visit Rajghat, National Gallery of Modern Art and Indian Agricultural Research Institute IARI, Pusa during the summit. This may affect traffic in these areas
G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: Traffic restrictions but Metro will be on
Expect traffic regulations in and around New Delhi from Sept 7 midnight to Sept 11. However, Metro services will be on.
