The day was dominated by the Modi-Trump bilateral at the G7, where Trump promised US defense of India if attacked under Modi's leadership, calling him 'calm, cool, and a total killer.' PM Modi raised the safety of Indian seafarers after three were killed in a US strike, securing Trump's condolences and a commitment to consider their security in the Iran deal. Trump also warned Iran that the MoU was not final and threatened to resume bombing if conditions weren't met. Domestically, Shiv Sena (UBT) suffered a second split as six MPs defected to the Shinde faction, meeting the Lok Sabha Speaker and triggering Sanjay Raut's on-camera abuse and warnings. UP minister Rajbhar claimed a similar split was imminent in the Samajwadi Party, drawing Akhilesh Yadav's defiant response. Telegram challenged its pre-NEET ban in the Delhi High Court, which issued notice to the Centre.