Former US President Donald Trump advised Russian President Vladimir Putin against escalating the war in Ukraine during a phone call. Trump emphasized the US military presence in Europe. Ukraine denied prior knowledge of the call. Meanwhile, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan affirmed President Biden’s commitment to supporting Ukraine during the transition.

Justice Sanjiv Khanna will be sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud, at 10 am today.

The air quality deteriorated in Delhi while it remained fairly stable in Mumbai on Monday morning.