05:56⇢Modi Hoists Saffron Flag, Ram Mandir Stands Tall
⌨Indian media continues to extensively cover Prime Minister Modi's participation in religious ceremonies at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, culminating in the hoisting of a sacred flag, marking the temple's completion (Dainik Bhaskar, India Today, Jagran, News18, Zee News). Separately, the fallout from Ethiopia's volcanic eruption continues, with Air India canceling flights and inspecting aircraft due to volcanic ash reaching Delhi (Aaj Tak, Dinamalar, The Hindu). Additionally, the DMK protests the imposition of Hindi (ABP Live), and Maoists seek time to surrender (Mathrubhumi).