Morning coverage focused on South Korea's Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport, with death toll estimates rising from 28 to 179 throughout the day. Officials cited landing gear malfunction and possible bird strike as causes.
By afternoon, Azerbaijan's President Aliyev accused Russia of shooting down their aircraft in Kazakhstan, contradicting Putin's earlier apology. The incident marks growing regional tensions in post-Soviet airspace.
In Bihar, BPSC candidates' protests against examination irregularities led to police using water cannons and filing FIR against political strategist Prashant Kishor for alleged instigation. The protests connect to broader examination system controversies.
The Manmohan Singh memorial controversy continued from previous days, with Congress and BJP trading accusations over funeral arrangements and historical precedents regarding former Prime Ministers' memorials.