01:12⇢The Maharashtra Countdown
⌨The newspapers extensively report on today's vote counting in Maharashtra and Jharkhand state elections, with both NDA and INDIA bloc claiming potential victories (India Today, NDTV, Times of India, ABP Live, Firstpost, Jansatta, Jagran). The counting is scheduled to begin at 8 AM, with particular attention on the Maharashtra assembly results where MVA faces Mahayuti alliance. Cricket coverage notes India's historical Test performance in Australia, with only two series wins in 13 attempts since 1947 (Aaj Tak).