The death of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at age 80 dominated the editorial cycle, marking a finality to the 'Begums' rivalry reported in previous days. Morning headlines focused on biographical retrospectives, with nationalist outlets specifically highlighting her historical pro-Pakistan stance and strained relations with India. By early afternoon, editorial priority shifted toward India's diplomatic response, as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced an immediate visit to Dhaka for the funeral despite recent bilateral friction. Parallel to this, media outlets reported the killing of a third Hindu worker in Bangladesh within two weeks, fueling a narrative of communal instability under the Yunus administration. Domestically, editors prioritized Home Minister Amit Shah’s aggressive campaign launch in West Bengal, where he linked border infiltration to the TMC government. By evening, a secondary economic narrative emerged as government data confirmed India had overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy.