A helicopter crash near Kedarnath killed seven pilgrims in the morning, marking the fifth aviation incident in six weeks as rescue operations struggled with mountainous terrain. The tragedy preceded an afternoon bridge collapse over the Indrayani River near Pune, where crowds had gathered to watch monsoon floodwaters when the 30-year-old structure gave way. Initial reports varied on casualties, but authorities confirmed four deaths and dozens missing in the rushing waters.
The Israel-Iran missile exchanges continued escalating, with Iran proposing a ceasefire to Netanyahu while demanding Israel halt attacks first. Trump vetoed Israeli plans to assassinate Supreme Leader Khamenei while claiming he would broker peace "just like I got India and Pakistan." Israeli strikes targeted Iranian nuclear facilities and oil infrastructure as Tehran launched hypersonic missiles at Tel Aviv.
Modi departed for Cyprus as international investigators arrived in Ahmedabad to examine the Air India crash wreckage. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Rupani's remains were identified through DNA matching as the death toll reached 270.