12:30⇢Baloch Separatists Hijack Pakistani Train, Threaten Hostage Executions
⌨The newspapers report on a major train hijacking in Pakistan's Balochistan province by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist militant group. Multiple sources indicate varying numbers of passengers being held hostage on the Jaffar Express, ranging from over 100 to 450 people (Aaj Tak, ABP Live, Dainik Bhaskar, Dinamalar, Firstpost, India Today, Jagran, Jansatta, NDTV, Times of India). Several reports claim six Pakistani soldiers have been killed (ABP Live, Dainik Bhaskar, Dinamalar). The militants have threatened to execute hostages if security forces attempt rescue operations (Dainik Bhaskar, India Today, Jagran, Jansatta). New developments include Airtel signing a distribution agreement with Starlink satellite internet (The Hindu).