The day opened with Indian media continuing its coverage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Trinidad and Tobago, alongside the significant passage of President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" through the US Congress. By mid-morning, editorial focus dramatically shifted to new revelations concerning 'Operation Sindoor'. Military officials asserted India faced "one border, three adversaries," alleging China used the India-Pakistan conflict as a "testing lab" for weapons, providing live intelligence to Pakistan, with Turkey supplying drones. Concurrently, the Dalai Lama's succession debate intensified, with China objecting to India's position, leading India to reiterate its commitment to religious freedom. In the afternoon, India-US trade discussions gained prominence, as the Commerce Minister affirmed India would prioritize national interests over deadlines. The day concluded with reports on the impending reunion of the Thackeray brothers for a major political rally in Maharashtra.