Indian media continued extensive coverage of the Tejas fighter jet crash in Dubai, with reports focusing on the deceased Wing Commander Namansh Syal, and an arms smuggling gang with alleged ISI ties was arrested. However, the dominant story of the day became Prime Minister Modi's participation in the G20 Summit in Johannesburg.
Throughout the day, outlets highlighted Modi's calls for inclusive development, new proposals, and his interactions with other leaders. By the early afternoon, emphasis was placed on his proposals to combat the drug-terror nexus and strengthen global health responses. Later in the day, his diplomatic interactions and proposals remained a key focus, overshadowing most other domestic news.