Morning coverage focused on the US Supreme Court clearing Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India, marking a shift in US-India cooperation under the new Trump administration. News outlets extensively analyzed Pakistan's ISI delegation visit to Bangladesh, with India's foreign ministry confirming increased surveillance.
President Murmu's Republic Day eve address dominated afternoon coverage, notably supporting the One Nation One Poll initiative as a solution to policy paralysis. The address preceded the announcement of Padma Awards, with 139 recipients including unexpected choices like a Kuwait-based yoga trainer and a Brazilian Vedanta guru.
Evening attention shifted to India's T20 victory over England, with Tilak Varma's fifty securing a close win. The media's focus on "hidden heroes" receiving Padma awards, rather than celebrities, marked a departure from previous years' coverage patterns.