The day's dominant editorial narrative was the imminent leadership change in Karnataka. Morning reports initially denied any CM change, claiming Delhi meetings focused only on Rajya Sabha polls. By afternoon, sources revealed Congress had asked Siddaramaiah to step down, offering a Rajya Sabha seat and a national role. Evening headlines confirmed he would likely resign on May 28, with D.K. Shivakumar set to replace him. This internal party drama overshadowed other stories. Internationally, editors tracked the Quad foreign ministers' meeting in Delhi, which produced a critical minerals framework and maritime surveillance initiative, while US 'self-defence' strikes on Iranian boats near Hormuz continued despite ceasefire talks. India also rebuked a China-Pakistan statement mentioning Kashmir. Domestically, the Centre formed a high-level committee on 'unnatural demographic change', and fuel prices rose for the fourth time in 11 days.