08:56⇢Dowry Accused Encountered
⌨The Indian media's main focus is the unfolding of the Greater Noida dowry death case, specifically the encounter of the prime accused, Vipin. Newspapers report that Vipin, accused of burning his wife Nikki alive, was shot in the leg while attempting to flee police custody and snatch a weapon (Aaj Tak, ABP Live, India Today, Jagran, Zee News). This development follows intense coverage of the tragic dowry death. Separately, India's embassy in Washington has hired a new lobbying firm amidst US tensions (The Print), and an MLA demands a politician's resignation (Mathrubhumi).