The US position shift at the UN, siding with Russia on Ukraine resolutions while India maintained abstention, dominated morning coverage. This diplomatic realignment coincided with Trump administration's sanctions against four Indian companies over alleged Iran connections.
By midday, Delhi Assembly erupted as 21 AAP MLAs were suspended during presentation of CAG reports on liquor policy losses (₹2,002 crore) and other irregularities. Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar received a second life sentence in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.
Evening coverage shifted to CBSE's announcement of bi-annual Class 10 board examinations starting 2026, while rescue efforts continued at Telangana tunnel without breakthrough. The Maha Kumbh preparations for final royal bath dominated late coverage, with administration declaring no-vehicle zones and deploying additional security forces.