Morning coverage focused on the Indian government's decision to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre, with multiple outlets framing this as a response to global oil market volatility caused by the West Asia conflict. By early afternoon, editorial attention shifted to escalating military developments in the Iran-Israel conflict, including Iran's missile strikes with 'Thank You India' inscriptions, drone attacks damaging a Kuwaiti port, and the US planning additional troop deployments. Evening coverage consolidated on Prime Minister Modi's virtual meeting with Chief Ministers, with multiple outlets reporting discussions on energy security, trade stability, and government assurances against lockdowns amid the West Asia crisis.