05:30⇢Khanna's dawn as Chief Justice
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Justice Sanjiv Khanna taking oath as India's 51st Chief Justice (India Today, ABP Live, Dinamalar, Jagran, Zee News, Mathrubhumi). In Kerala, a significant conflict emerges between the Waqf Board and churches, with 1,000 churches joining protests led by the Syro-Malabar Church (Aaj Tak). Reports also indicate the possible detention of Khalistan terrorist Arsh Dalla in Ontario following a shootout (Times of India).