Indian media in the early hours highlighted President Putin's remarks on India's resilience against US pressure, coinciding with the ongoing US government shutdown. By late morning, reporting shifted significantly to the Indian Air Force Chief's revelation regarding "Operation Sindoor," stating that India destroyed 10 Pakistani fighter jets, including F-16s and JF-17s. This was followed by the Army Chief's warning to Pakistan to cease state-sponsored terrorism or risk being "wiped off the map."
The afternoon saw India strongly condemn Pakistan for human rights violations and suppression of protests in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, urging accountability for recent brutalities. Concurrently, President Trump's ultimatum to Hamas regarding a Gaza peace deal also received attention, along with reports of two YouTubers arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan.