The morning began with Opposition demands for Home Minister Shah's resignation over his Ambedkar remarks, culminating in Congress leader Kharge's midnight ultimatum. Shah responded with a press conference, listing eight instances of Congress's alleged disrespect toward Ambedkar.
The political narrative shifted abruptly when a Navy speedboat with engine failure collided with a passenger ferry near Mumbai's Gateway of India. The incident, which claimed 13 lives including three naval personnel, dominated afternoon coverage.
Meanwhile, NSA Ajit Doval's Beijing visit yielded six consensus points on border issues, while the One Nation One Election bill advanced with the formation of a 31-member parliamentary committee including Priyanka Gandhi. R Ashwin's sudden retirement announcement after the Gabba Test draw added to the day's unexpected developments.