13:28⇢Pakistan's Train Hijack Claims Unravel
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the Pakistan train hijacking incident, with conflicting narratives emerging. The Baloch Liberation Army has claimed responsibility, while Pakistani officials alleged Afghanistan connections, which Taliban authorities have firmly denied (Aaj Tak, India Today, Jansatta). International news focuses on Russia-Ukraine tensions, with Putin's aide criticizing ceasefire proposals as giving "nothing to Russia" while providing Ukraine an opportunity to regroup (NDTV, The Hindu). Reports also highlight China's naval expansion, projecting it to become the world's leading maritime power by 2030, surpassing both India and the US (ABP Live, The Print). Domestic news mentions license cancellations for four hospitals involved in patient-buying schemes (Dainik Bhaskar).