Morning coverage focused on Prime Minister Modi's Rajya Sabha address warning of serious economic consequences if the Iran conflict continues, expressing concern for Indian crew members stranded on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and emphasizing dialogue for de-escalation. By early afternoon, editorial attention shifted to the first direct conversation between Modi and President Trump since the conflict's escalation, with multiple outlets reporting their discussion focused on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for energy security. Evening coverage consolidated on Iran's warning of severe retaliation against the US while indicating willingness to discuss war-stopping proposals, alongside continued reporting on the Supreme Court's ruling that Scheduled Caste status is lost upon conversion to religions other than Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism.