The SEC's unsealed arrest warrant against Gautam Adani from last month dominated morning coverage, with new details emerging about alleged Rs 1,750 crore bribes to Jagan Reddy. The White House attempted to contain diplomatic damage, emphasizing strong US-India ties.
By mid-morning, Canada officially retracted media claims linking Modi to the Nijjar case, removing extra screening for Indian flights. The reversal marked a significant shift in the ongoing diplomatic tensions.
In Perth, India's cricket collapse at 150 runs was dramatically reversed when Bumrah took four Australian wickets, shifting media focus from corporate scandal to sporting redemption.
The deployment of 10,000 additional troops to Manipur signaled escalating violence, while Maharashtra's pre-counting coverage showed both alliances preparing for possible MLA poaching, with reports of resort bookings emerging by evening.