The day was dominated by the capsizing of a tourist speedboat off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island, killing 15 Indian tourists. The story broke mid-morning and quickly became the top editorial priority across outlets, with updates on rescue operations, the release of victims' names, and PM Modi's condolences. The tragedy overshadowed the ongoing US-Iran crisis, which saw Trump reiterate his '1,000 missiles' threat and explosions reported in Tehran, though Iran dismissed them as controlled blasts. PM Modi's New Zealand visit, where a strategic partnership and $20 billion investment were announced, received secondary coverage. In domestic politics, the Datia bypoll violence after Narottam Mishra's ticket cancellation continued to draw attention, while the death of singer S. Janaki was widely noted in the evening.