The morning centered on Justice Sanjiv Khanna's swearing-in as India's 51st Chief Justice, following Chandrachud's retirement. His six-month tenure faces major pending cases including marital rape and sedition laws.
By afternoon, reports emerged of security forces killing 11 suspected militants in Manipur's Jiribam district, leading to protests from Kuki organizations who disputed the militant designation. The incident triggered a shutdown call and reimposition of curfew.
The Kremlin denied Washington Post's report of Trump-Putin communication regarding Ukraine de-escalation, while Netanyahu's admission of ordering September's Lebanon strikes continued to generate coverage. In Maharashtra's electoral landscape, BJP's "Ek hain toh safe hain" campaign gained prominence, while the Supreme Court directed Delhi government to decide on year-round firecracker restrictions, stating no religion promotes pollution.