Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a rally in Hyderabad, called for a return to work-from-home practices to help India cope with the ongoing West Asia crisis. He urged citizens to minimize petrol and diesel consumption and avoid non-essential foreign travel to conserve foreign exchange reserves. Modi emphasized self-reliance, advocating for reduced imports and strengthening domestic sectors like agriculture and manufacturing. In a significant political shift, C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, marking the end of nearly six decades of alternating power between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). Vijay announced key initiatives, including free electricity for eligible households and the establishment of a women's rapid action force. He also highlighted the state's alarming debt, which is approaching ₹10 lakh crore (approximately $1.2 trillion USD), promising a White Paper on its fiscal condition. This financial situation poses a challenge for his government as it balances ambitious welfare promises with economic realities. Additionally, the Indian government is ramping up efforts to develop indigenous artificial intelligence systems for defense, recognizing the growing importance of AI in modern warfare.