Indian media began the day prominently featuring US diplomatic efforts for Ukraine peace, with President Trump arranging a Putin-Zelenskyy meeting. Domestically, severe monsoon rains intensified in Mumbai, causing widespread disruption and red alerts. By late morning, the Vice-Presidential election took center stage, with the INDIA bloc nominating former Supreme Court Judge B Sudershan Reddy. A temporary shift in editorial focus occurred with the widespread coverage of the Indian cricket squad announcement for the Asia Cup, detailing team selections. However, the escalating Mumbai monsoon quickly regained primary attention, highlighted by a significant monorail breakdown that stranded hundreds of passengers and required rescue operations. Concurrently, the Election Commission continued to face scrutiny over impartiality. Later, reports emerged regarding a proposed bill for the removal of PMs, CMs, and ministers upon arrest in criminal cases.