The day's editorial focus in India shifted decisively towards the tragic aftermath of the Puri Rath Yatra stampede. Early reports confirmed fatalities and numerous injuries, with subsequent coverage detailing swift government action, including suspensions and transfers of senior district and police officials, and compensation announcements.
Concurrently, the Kolkata law college gang rape case remained prominent, with new CCTV footage details emerging and internal rifts deepening within the Trinamool Congress over the incident's handling. A significant new development in the afternoon was the Maharashtra government's reversal of its three-language policy order, widely reported amidst accusations of Hindi imposition.
India-Pakistan tensions persisted, with India strongly refuting accusations regarding the Waziristan bombing. Later, a controversy arose over an Indian Defence Attaché's statement concerning IAF jet losses in 'Operation Sindoor', prompting embassy clarification. Meanwhile, severe monsoon rains continued to cause flooding and disruption across northern India.