08:58 (03:28)⇢Pakistan's Open War Declaration
⌨Indian media is overwhelmingly focused on escalating military conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan, with multiple outlets reporting Pakistan's declaration of 'open war' and airstrikes on Kabul and Kandahar, Afghanistan's downing of a Pakistani F-16, and casualties on both sides (India Today, Jagran, Firstpost, News18, ABP Live, Dainik Bhaskar). A secondary focus continues on domestic political developments, including O. Panneerselvam's potential move to DMK in Tamil Nadu (The Hindu, Dinamalar).