The morning press tracked India's batting collapse in Sydney, with the team all out for 185 runs under Bumrah's captaincy following Rohit Sharma's controversial exit. The narrative evolved from initial wicket losses to broader questions about team leadership.
By afternoon, attention shifted to digital governance as the Centre unveiled draft rules requiring parental consent for minors' social media accounts, marking a significant shift in online regulation approaches. The policy announcement generated sustained coverage across outlets.
Fresh violence erupted in Manipur with Kuki militants attacking a DC office, injuring an SP, while India formally protested China's establishment of new counties in Ladakh territory. Political exchanges intensified in Delhi as PM Modi termed AAP an "aapda" (disaster), with Kejriwal responding by highlighting BJP's lack of CM candidate. Health authorities dismissed concerns about China's HMPV virus spread, stating no cases in India.