US Securities Commission charges against Adani Group, alleging $265 million bribes to Indian officials, triggered a market collapse that wiped $24 billion from the group's value. By afternoon, Kenya canceled its airport deal with Adani, marking the first international fallout.
Exit polls from Maharashtra showed advantage for the BJP-led alliance, while MVA partners publicly disputed chief minister candidacy even before results. The electoral discourse shifted from previous days' violence reports to coalition arithmetic.
Russia's claim of first-ever ICBM use in Ukraine dominated international coverage, though Western officials disputed the classification. Putin later clarified it was a new hypersonic missile, issuing warnings to the US and UK.
The Modi government prepared 16 bills for the winter session, including the controversial Waqf repeal bill, as Delhi's AQI finally dropped below 400 after five days.