The day was dominated by a fire at a coaching centre in Lucknow that killed at least 15 students. The blaze broke out in a building housing a pet shop and animation studio, trapping students who jumped from windows or hid in bathrooms. CM Yogi Adityanath visited the site, announced compensation, and formed an SIT; four officials were suspended and the building owner arrested. PM Modi and President Murmu offered condolences. The tragedy pushed other stories down the agenda. Earlier, six rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs formally joined the Shinde faction, with Aaditya Thackeray accusing them of selling their loyalty. The US-Iran talks in Switzerland continued, with reports of progress on Hormuz and Lebanon, though Trump issued threats. A gas plant explosion in Qatar killed 12 Indians, drawing attention in the evening. UK PM Keir Starmer resigned amid Labour turmoil, and West Bengal's BJP budget announced five new districts.