In the first session of the newly formed Delhi Assembly, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her six cabinet ministers took their oath as Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). BJP MLA Arvinder Singh Lovely was sworn in as the pro-tem Speaker. Delhi's new opposition leader, Atishi, also assumed her role as the first woman to hold the position. The session began with a rendition of "Vande Mataram." Tomorrow, the Lieutenant Governor will address the assembly, and CAG reports will be tabled, holding the previous government accountable for its financial actions. A new Speaker election will take place later today, with BJP’s Vijender Gupta likely to be chosen.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has nominated ten influential personalities to spearhead a nationwide initiative combating obesity and reducing excessive edible oil consumption. This action follows his recent 'Mann Ki Baat' address, where he urged citizens to decrease their oil intake by 10% to address rising health concerns. The selected advocates include Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra, actor Mohanlal, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, singer Shreya Ghoshal, actor R. Madhavan, philanthropist and MP Sudha Murty, Bhojpuri artist Nirahua, shooter Manu Bhaker, and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani. Each nominee is encouraged to further the movement by nominating ten additional individuals, amplifying the campaign's reach and impact. 

The central government has reaffirmed its commitment to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 despite Tamil Nadu’s strong opposition. The state rejects the three-language policy, favoring its existing two-language system. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that NEP does not impose any language but promotes multilingual learning with flexibility for states. He criticized Tamil Nadu’s stance as narrow-minded and politically motivated. The Centre made it clear it will not yield to what it sees as blackmail, emphasizing that NEP aims to enhance education while respecting linguistic diversity. Tensions between the state and Centre continue over language policy.  

Congress has asked the Modi government to clarify former US President Donald Trump’s claim that $21 million in USAID funds were sent to India for voter turnout. Congress leader Pawan Khera said fact-checks showed the funds were for Bangladesh, not India. He accused the BJP of misleading people and questioned why the government had not explained USAID’s financial support. Congress also pointed out that USAID funds have been used for major government projects like Digital India. Meanwhile, the BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of working with foreign powers to weaken the government. The issue remains a topic of debate.

Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as the second Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The 67-year-old ex-IAS officer, who retired as RBI Governor in December 2024, will assume office soon, as per the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. His tenure will be co-terminus with that of the Prime Minister. PK Mishra remains the first Principal Secretary, serving since 2019. Das, a 1980-batch Tamil Nadu cadre officer, played a crucial role in India's economic stability during crises like Covid-19. He was awarded a D Litt by Utkal University in 2021.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has warned against underestimating him amid reports of tensions with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Shinde, who has been skipping meetings called by Fadnavis, reminded everyone that he brought down the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in 2022 when he was taken lightly. The warning comes after Fadnavis halted a ₹900 crore project approved during Shinde’s tenure. Speculation about a rift has grown, as both leaders run separate medical assistance desks and disagree over key ministerial posts. However, Shinde denies any cold war, saying they remain united for Maharashtra’s development.

Facing a series of electoral setbacks, the Indian National Congress is revisiting its 1960s strategy by decentralizing decision-making to empower district units. This approach aims to rejuvenate grassroots connections and address internal divisions that have weakened the party's cohesion. Historically, the 1967 elections marked a significant decline for Congress, with losses in key states and the emergence of strong regional parties. By returning to a decentralized framework, the party seeks to rebuild its foundation and counteract prolonged political challenges.  

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will oversee Finance, Revenue, and Women and Child Development as the BJP government allocated portfolios. Ashish Sood, a key Punjabi leader, gets Home, Power, and Education, while Jat leader Parvesh Verma handles PWD and Irrigation. Kapil Mishra, known for his Hindutva stance, becomes Law and Justice Minister. Manjinder Singh Sirsa will manage Forest and Food Supplies, and Pankaj Kumar Singh takes Health and Transport. The new Cabinet, sworn in at Ramlila Maidan, also pledged quick implementation of welfare schemes, including Mahila Samman Yojana and Ayushman Yojana, marking BJP’s return after AAP’s 10-year rule.

Delhi’s newly sworn-in Chief Minister Rekha Gupta performed Yamuna aarti at Vasudev Ghat with BJP leaders, including Baijayant Jay Panda and Parvesh Sahib Singh. Hours later, she chaired her first Cabinet meeting at the Delhi secretariat. The Yamuna issue was central in Delhi’s election campaign, with BJP and AAP trading accusations over pollution levels. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also highlighted Yamuna in his victory speech. Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, is Delhi’s fourth woman CM, marking BJP’s return to power in the capital after 27 years.

Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Delhi’s chief minister in a grand ceremony at Ramlila Maidan. After taking the oath, she said, “We will not waste a single day in making Delhi better.” She took charge at the Delhi Secretariat and chaired her first cabinet meeting in the evening. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top BJP leaders attended her swearing-in. Gupta promised to fulfil all commitments made to the people. Her cabinet will focus on development and key issues like pollution, transport, and safety. Later, she and her ministers performed an Aarti at a Yamuna Ghat.