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.

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

Women leaders have played an immensely valuable role in shaping India’s politics, leading states with vision and determination. From Rekha Gupta, who is currently in the spotlight, to experienced leaders like Mamata Banerjee,

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.