Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, will be the new Chief Minister of Delhi, announced BJP – which returned to power in the national capital after 26 years – this evening. “Committed to taking Delhi to new heights,” said Ms Gupta as she pledged to work with “full honesty, integrity and dedication for the welfare, empowerment and overall development of every citizen of Delhi”. 

Ms Gupta – who was chosen as the Leader of the House in the Delhi Assembly at the BJP legislature party meeting – will take the oath of office at the Ramlila Ground tomorrow.

The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to hospital on Friday with a respiratory infection. 

​The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to hospital on Friday with a respiratory infection.  

US President Donald Trump questions the $21 million USAID funding to India for increasing voter turnout, suggesting that it is unnecessary given India’s economic standing. Trump also criticizes India’s high tariffs, particularly on car imports, despite the country’s relatively minor trade surplus with the US compared to China.