15:36⇢Kohli Falls as Jitesh Fights Back
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the IPL 2025 Final as Virat Kohli's innings ends at 43 runs, dismissed after what media describes as an overly cautious approach against Punjab Kings. Jitesh Sharma has taken charge of RCB's batting, launching a counter-attack with three sixes off Jamieson's over at a 300 strike rate, pushing Bengaluru toward 200 runs (ABP Live, Dainik Bhaskar, India Today, Jagran, Jansatta, NDTV, The Hindu, Times of India, Zee News). Military revelations continue as Aaj Tak reports new details about Operation Sindoor, claiming India destroyed six Pakistani fighter jets, two AWACS aircraft, and one C-130 transport plane during the four-day conflict. Political tensions escalate with Rahul Gandhi mocking Modi's response to Trump's pressure, suggesting the Prime Minister immediately complied when told to surrender (Dinamalar, Mathrubhumi).