The day's coverage was dominated by PM Modi's address to the Indian diaspora in the Netherlands, where he outlined four ambitions for India: hosting the Olympics, becoming a global manufacturing hub, a green energy hub, and the world's growth engine. This visit followed his brief UAE stopover, which yielded energy and defence pacts. The NEET-UG paper leak story continued with the CBI arresting a Pune biology teacher as the 'mastermind' and Rahul Gandhi demanding the sacking of Education Minister Pradhan. The Army Chief issued a stern warning to Pakistan over harbouring terrorists. The Netherlands returned Chola dynasty copper plates to India. The government imposed import curbs on silver bars.