The day was dominated by the final collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire. Morning headlines reported Israeli intelligence warnings of an Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, which editors framed as the catalyst for renewed US strikes. By afternoon, Trump declared the ceasefire 'over' while agreeing to continue talks, as Iran resumed nuclear plant operations. The narrative of a multi-front war persisted, with Israel threatening further attacks and the IRGC vowing revenge for Khamenei's assassination. In domestic politics, the Bankipur bypoll candidate swap by the BJP drew attention, with Abhishek Sinha replaced by Neeraj Sinha. The Ram Temple donation embezzlement case was set for a Supreme Court hearing. Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's visit to Karur, where he blamed police for the stampede and announced a memorial, received sustained coverage. Other stories included the Jaipur schoolgirl suicide after bullying, monsoon havoc in northern states, and Sheikh Hasina's plan to return to Bangladesh in December.
