The Day Modi Hoisted the Ram Temple Flag

Indian media extensively covered the Ram Mandir ceremony, with Prime Minister Modi hoisting a sacred saffron flag in Ayodhya, marking the temple's completion. This event, framed as the dawn of a new era, was the dominant narrative throughout the morning and early afternoon. Concurrently, the fallout from Ethiopia's volcanic eruption continued, impacting Indian flights and air quality, a story that saw the government later assuring smooth flight operations. Separately, China's denial of harassment charges by an Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh at Shanghai airport drew firm reiterations from India that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of its territory. By late afternoon, the schedule for the T20 World Cup 2026, including the India-Pakistan match, was unveiled.