Israel launched massive strikes on Lebanon, killing 492 people including civilians, in response to Hezbollah rocket attacks. The conflict escalated throughout the day, with Israel targeting 1,600 locations and Hezbollah retaliating with 200 rockets. Prime Minister Modi met with Ukrainian President Zelensky in New York, reaffirming support for a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In domestic news, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faced a setback as the High Court dismissed his plea against a probe into a land scam case. The Uttar Pradesh government issued strict guidelines for eateries amid food contamination concerns. The Sensex and Nifty reached record highs, reflecting ongoing economic optimism. The day ended with growing tensions in the Middle East and political developments in India.