Morning headlines featured escalating Pakistan domestic violence, with 57 attacks in 48 hours claimed by Baloch Liberation Army and TTP militants, continuing the instability reported yesterday. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh pressed US Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard to act against Khalistani separatist group SFJ during their morning meeting, where PM Modi later gifted her Maha Kumbh water.
China responded positively to Modi's comments about India-China relations from his Lex Fridman podcast, describing it as a "dragon-elephant dance." Modi also joined Trump's Truth Social platform, posting an appreciative message to the former president.
By late afternoon, violent clashes erupted in Nagpur over Hindu nationalist groups' demands to remove Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb. The demonstration by VHP and Bajrang Dal members escalated into stone-pelting, arson, and vehicle vandalism. A senior police officer was attacked with an axe, and authorities imposed Section 144 prohibitory orders while arresting at least 15 people.