16:37⇢Hamas Gaza Chief Sinwar Eliminated
⌨The newspapers report on Israel eliminating Hamas Gaza chief Mohammed Sinwar, with Netanyahu confirming the killing (Firstpost, Jansatta, Mathrubhumi, NDTV, Zee News). COVID-19 concerns resurface as WHO alerts about the highest positivity rate in a year, with the NB.1.8.1 variant under monitoring while LP.8.1 variant decreases (Aaj Tak). Border tensions continue with mock defense drills scheduled for Thursday in western border states including Jammu-Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Chandigarh under "Operation Shield" (Jagran, The Hindu). Immigration disputes intensify as 13 people remain stranded at the Indo-Bangladesh Zero Line, with Bangladesh's BGB refusing entry and India denying re-entry, while Dhaka accuses New Delhi of sovereignty violations over illegal immigrant handovers (India Today). Pakistani refugees from Kaithal claim 77 years of residence but face displacement amid land disputes (Dainik Bhaskar).