Dennis Francis, the president of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), paid a 'solemn tribute' to the 'Father of the Nation' at his final resting place, Rajghat, in the national capital on Monday.
The riverfront ghats of the Ganges River, from Ravidas Ghat to Rajghat, will be illuminated with over a million earthen lamps (diyas) to honour the river Ganga and its presiding goddess.
Bharatiya Janata Party Delhi protested against the Delhi Chief Minister at Rajghat after the CM's denial to appear before the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the alleged Delhi Liquor scam case.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan who is on a state visit to India, on Monday, appreciated the excellent existing relationship between the two countries, noting that her visit will open new avenues for the political and economic development of India and Tanzania.
Additionally, on October 9, the Tanzanian President will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan in the morning and then she will participate in the wreath-laying ceremony to be held at the Rajghat at 9:30 am.
In a post on X, the TMC said that Giriraj Singh should get his facts straight before attacking the government of West Bengal and undermining the struggles of lakhs of deprived rural poor.