Morning headlines were dominated by India’s maritime enforcement as the Coast Guard seized three US-sanctioned, Iran-linked tankers near Mumbai, signaling a shift toward active intervention in regional shipping lanes. Simultaneously, media attention pivoted to a viral video from Delhi, where a fatal hit-and-run involving a minor filming social media reels ignited public outcry over digital culture and road safety. By midday, editorial priority shifted to the bilateral summit in Mumbai between Prime Minister Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron. Editors emphasized the elevation of ties to a "Global Strategic Partnership," highlighting a multibillion-dollar deal for 114 Rafale jets and a unique reciprocal arrangement involving India’s Pinaka rocket systems. Modi’s public address at the AI Impact Summit also gained traction as he sought to alleviate youth anxiety regarding AI-driven job losses. In the evening, focus turned to Dhaka as Tarique Rahman was sworn in as Bangladesh’s Prime Minister. Editors highlighted India’s formal outreach through Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, while noting growing instability as Jamaat-e-Islami threatened protests against the new administration.