Dense fog paralyzed North India through morning, with visibility dropping to zero at Delhi airport, affecting over 270 flights. The weather system represented a continuation of conditions from previous days.
PM Modi's debut podcast with Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath dominated mid-morning coverage, with discussions ranging from his relationship with Xi Jinping to his handling of criticism. The conversation notably included his first public comments on the Godhra incident.
Los Angeles wildfires commanded afternoon attention as satellite images showed unprecedented destruction, with damage estimates exceeding $50 billion. National Guard deployment followed reports of looting.
Evening brought news of AAP MLA Gurpreet Gogi being shot in Ludhiana, while Trump's sentencing as the first felon-president, though without jail time, generated significant coverage across Indian media. The Supreme Court stayed GST notices worth ₹1 lakh crore to online gaming companies.