ISRO's 101st satellite mission failed when the PSLV-C61 rocket lost the EOS-09 Earth observation satellite during its third stage. Initially reported as a successful launch, subsequent headlines revealed the technical malfunction.
A devastating fire near Hyderabad's Charminar killed 17 people including 8 children, with details emerging throughout the day about the victims belonging to a single family.
Pakistan-related stories dominated coverage, with reports of Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Saifullah Khalid being killed by unknown assailants in Pakistan's Sindh province. He was implicated in several attacks in India.
The IMF imposed 11 new conditions on Pakistan's bailout package after India raised concerns about terrorism financing.
In political developments, BSP leader Mayawati reinstated her nephew Akash Anand as National Coordinator, while controversy continued over the diplomatic delegations being sent abroad to brief countries about Pakistan's terrorism connections.