Expressing concern over the increasing friction between institutions, Dhankhar said all constitutional bodies must perform their roles with due responsibility and mutual respect.

He added that the WAVES platform and the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) would bolster Mumbai’s status as a key player in the global creative ecosystem.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the fire-ravaged hotel in central Kolkata and announced that those responsible for the death of 14 people will not be spared.