Morning began with reports of 57 Border Roads Organisation workers trapped by an avalanche near Badrinath at 3,200m altitude. Rescue operations evolved throughout the day, with numbers fluctuating as teams battled 6-foot snow and poor visibility, eventually saving 33 workers while 22 remained trapped by evening.
Markets witnessed their most significant drop in 30 years, with Sensex falling over 1,400 points, erasing ₹9 lakh crore of investor wealth. The decline followed Trump's tariff threats and foreign investors' shift toward Chinese markets.
CAG report exposed Delhi's healthcare infrastructure gaps, revealing 14 hospitals without ICUs and widespread deficiencies in mohalla clinics. The report indicated ₹205 crore of Covid funds remained unused.
The Pune bus rape suspect's arrest story concluded with his 12-day police remand, while his lawyer claimed "consent" in court.