The day's dominant story was the passing of legendary actor Dharmendra at 89. News of his health began in the early morning, escalating into reports of his death by mid-morning. Media outlets extensively covered his funeral, attended by family and prominent celebrities, with tributes pouring in from national figures like PM Modi.
Earlier, Justice Surya Kant was sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India, a significant development in the judiciary. Coverage of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks on Sindh's potential return to India continued from the previous day, drawing a strong reaction from Pakistan. Separately, an Indian woman alleged harassment at Shanghai airport over China's claim on Arunachal Pradesh, leading to India issuing a strong demarche to China in the late afternoon. Additionally, an Ethiopian volcanic eruption impacted Indian flights, and Naxalites reportedly offered a collective surrender.