Gupta’s ascent to power hands control of the capital city to Prime Minister Modi’s party for the first time in 27 years.

From the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as Chief Election Commissioner to the tragic suicide of a Nepalese student, this week’s news highlights pivotal moments in Indian politics and society, including international meetings and controversies surrounding new leaderships.

Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA, is sworn in as Delhi's ninth Chief Minister, marking a momentous occasion with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top BJP officials in attendance. Suvendu Adhikari lauds her appointment as a proud moment for India.

BJP MLA Rekha Gupta took oath as the new Chief Minister of Delhi along with her six cabinet colleagues. Rekha Gupta was sworn in at a grand ceremony at the iconic Ramlila Maidan, 11 days after her party returned to power in the national capital after more than 27 years.

Hours after taking the oath as Chief Minister of Delhi, BJP leader Rekha Gupta formally assumed charge of her office in the Secretariat here on Thursday.She is the second woman Chief Minister belonging to the BJP in Delhi and the fourth woman Chief Minister in the national capital.