Israel's retaliation against Iran and its proxies dominated the news. Early reports indicated Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and Syria, targeting Hezbollah positions and allegedly killing Nasrallah's son-in-law. Israel claimed to have eliminated the head of Hamas's government in Gaza. The conflict's economic impact was evident as Indian stock markets plummeted. Domestically, the Supreme Court stayed a probe against Sadhguru's Isha Foundation, while political developments in Haryana saw a BJP leader join Congress. The Indian government rejected a US report on religious freedom as biased. In the evening, Prime Minister Modi's cabinet approved bonuses for railway employees and agricultural schemes. The day concluded with discussions about potential Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities, as reported by US President Biden.