Morning coverage was dominated by the commencement of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Mumbai's first in nine years. Editors prioritized reports on the new multi-member ward system and high-profile voter turnout, including celebrities and political figures. Simultaneously, the focus on the Iranian crisis shifted from yesterday’s evacuation advisory to active logistics, as the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the first rescue flights for stranded Indians. By midday, the judicial standoff between the central government and West Bengal intensified. The Supreme Court stayed FIRs against Enforcement Directorate officials involved in the I-PAC raids, with editors highlighting the court’s warning against state interference in federal investigations. Early afternoon saw the release of BMC exit polls, which collectively projected a decisive victory for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, suggesting a major defeat for the Thackeray brothers. Evening reports integrated these domestic results with news of fresh US sanctions against Iranian security officials and continued border vigilance regarding Pakistani drones in Jammu.