Israel escalated tensions with Hezbollah, targeting their headquarters in Beirut. Netanyahu, speaking at the UN, warned of Israel's reach across the Middle East. The attack came after eliminating a Hezbollah drone commander earlier. In India, the Supreme Court criticized the air quality panel over Delhi's pollution. Chief Minister Jagan Reddy cancelled his Tirupati temple visit amid a controversy over animal fat in laddoos, sparking political debate. The BJP won the MCD standing committee election as AAP and Congress abstained. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah faced an FIR in a land scam case. International support for India's permanent UNSC seat grew, with the UK joining France in backing the bid.