The Day of the Bus Inferno in Jaisalmer

Indian media began the day continuing its focus on the Gaza ceasefire and US President Trump's role at the Sharm el-Sheikh summit, highlighting his praise for PM Modi and recalling 'Operation Sindoor'. Bihar elections also featured prominently, with seat-sharing tensions intensifying within the Mahagathbandhan after RJD withdrew symbols to candidates. By early afternoon, Google's plan for a $15 billion investment to make India an AI hub gained attention. The BJP then released its first list of 71 candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections, including ministers and incumbent MLAs, while some prominent figures were dropped. Concurrently, an investigation into a Haryana IPS officer's suicide deepened with another cop's suicide and a bombshell note alleging corruption. The day concluded with a tragic bus fire on the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur highway, with reports indicating around 20 fatalities.