Delhi-NCR experienced severe overnight storms, with winds reaching 80 km/h causing four deaths when trees fell on houses. Over 100 flights were delayed and metro services disrupted. The meteorological department issued a red alert, which remained active throughout the day.
Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala, describing it as creating "a sea of opportunities" while taking political jabs at the INDIA bloc. Later, he traveled to Andhra Pradesh to launch ₹58,000 crore worth of development projects in Amaravati.
India-Pakistan tensions intensified with India blocking Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif's YouTube channel and social media accounts of Pakistani cricketers. China entered the diplomatic arena when their ambassador met with Sharif in Islamabad. Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force conducted historic night landing drills on Ganga Expressway with Rafale, Sukhoi and Jaguar jets, demonstrating combat readiness.