The day began with International Yoga Day celebrations in Kolkata, where PM Modi addressed nearly 10 lakh participants, but editorial focus quickly shifted to the NEET-UG re-exam, with over 22.8 lakh candidates appearing under tight security, including Air Force paper delivery and AI surveillance. By mid-morning, the US-Iran talks in Switzerland dominated headlines. Iran's president took a tough stance, offering to forgo nuclear weapons but refusing to halt enrichment. Trump threatened strikes if Iran did not curb Hezbollah, causing the Iranian delegation to abruptly leave the talks. Conflicting claims over the Strait of Hormuz closure resurfaced, with Iran asserting it was shut while the US denied it. Domestically, the Shiv Sena (UBT) split deepened as two more MPs defected to the Shinde faction, citing fund crunch and caustic remarks. Uddhav Thackeray apologized for giving tickets to 'traitors.' A Tamil Nadu ammonia gas leak killed seven migrant workers, drawing widespread coverage.