The Waqf Amendment Bill dominated coverage as it faced its Rajya Sabha test after passing Lok Sabha the previous night. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju presented the bill, emphasizing "transparency and efficiency" while promising "no interference by non-Muslims" in religious matters.
Opposition leader Kharge challenged the government's double standards, questioning why Muslims aren't on Ram Mandir Trust while non-Muslims serve on Waqf boards. Two JD(U) MPs resigned over their party's support for the bill.
Simultaneous to the parliamentary drama, the Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of 25,000 West Bengal teachers, dealing a severe blow to Mamata Banerjee's government. She declared she "can't accept" the judgment but would implement it.
Trump's 26% "discounted" tariff announcement on India continued generating coverage, with officials calling it a "mixed bag, not a setback." Canada retaliated with 25% duties on American vehicles.