Delhi’s new chief minister Atishi faced criticism from BJP and Congress for leaving Arvind Kejriwal’s chair empty as a symbolic gesture. Opposition leaders condemned this act as an insult to constitutional norms. Atishi compared her role to Bharat from the Ramayana, expressing hope for Kejriwal’s return in the upcoming elections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said ‘global ambition’ must match ‘global action’ when it comes to deterring terrorism and emerging theatres of conflicts.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the Summit of the Future (SOTF) on Monday at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Earlier the SOTF director Michele Griffin said India is a major voice for pushing for the change that the Summit envisages.