Union Minister Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor will attend the state funeral of Khamenei, representing India at the ceremony. Background information on Margherita's career in media and culture before entering politics has also been reported.

Union minister Pabitra Margherita highlighted Arunachal Pradesh's rich cultural heritage.

Ahead of Assembly elections in Assam, three suspended Congress Members of Legislative Assembly have joined the BJP, with Union Minister of State Pabitra Margherita welcoming their support for the BJP's ideology.