Indian media on September 16 continued its extensive focus on the monsoon's severe impact across several states, with new reports highlighting cloudbursts in Dehradun and casualties, prompting PM Modi and Home Minister Shah to assure assistance early in the day. Concurrently, several outlets confirmed Jaish-e-Mohammad's admission of Masood Azhar's family being killed in 'Operation Sindoor', and Apollo Tyres replaced Dream11 as the Indian cricket team's jersey sponsor. By early afternoon, Pakistan's Foreign Minister debunked former US President Trump's claim of India accepting third-party mediation for a ceasefire, stating India maintained a bilateral stance. Later in the evening, multiple outlets reported on former US President Donald Trump calling PM Modi to wish him a happy birthday, with some suggesting trade deals and Ukraine peace efforts were discussed.