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The G20 logo has been put up in many locations in Delhi and people are flocking to take selfies
India is poised to host the prestigious G20 summit in the national capital this weekend.
In a few hours, world leaders and delegates will converge in Delhi for the summit scheduled for 9 and 10 September.
This is the first time the country will be hosting such a high-profile event and the authorities have pulled out all the stops when it comes to the preparations.
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Image caption,The summit will be held at a convention-cum-exhibition centre that can seat about 7,000 people at a time
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Image caption,G20 murals and paintings decorate walls near Delhi's international airport
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Image caption,A stone-carved lion statue has also been installed near the airport
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Image caption,To make the city look cleaner and prettier, roads have been swept clean
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Image caption,Delhi's parks and gardens have received a facelift, their foliage freshly pruned
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Image caption,But the beautification drive has not been pleasant for everyone. Here, a family load their belongings in a vehicle after their home near the summit venue was demolished by the authorities.
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Image caption,Temporary cloth walls have been erected in front of slums to hide them from view
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Image caption,Dilli Haat, a popular market in the capital, has been revamped for the summit
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Image caption,Life-size cut-outs of grey langur monkeys - which scare smaller monkeys - have been put up at various places. Delhi has a huge monkey population and authorities hope these steps will keep the animals from disrupting the summit.
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Image caption,A painting showcasing India's space achievements decorates a wall in the city
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Image caption,Posters prominently display India's official G20 logo and photos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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Image caption,According to officials, more than 40,000 policemen will guard the capital during the summit
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Image caption,Flags of participating nations have been put up on the heavily guarded roads near the venue
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