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7 Sep 2023

How India is clearing and hiding away slums as it prepares to host the G20

Rishi Sunak is preparing to fly to India later tonight to join other world leaders at this weekend’s G20 summit in India. China’s Xi Jinping won’t be there – but other leaders will be seeking to find common ground over Russia’s war in Ukraine.

While in Delhi itself – Narendra Modi is seizing the chance to show off his global ambitions – from an advertising blitz to clearing slums. And there’s much speculation over a dinner invitation suggesting India could be changing its name.

Mandakini Gahlot reports.