The Nepal floods remained the dominant story, with the death toll rising from 579 to over 670 by evening and the missing count fluctuating between 2,400 and 3,000, including 320 Indians. Nepal formally accepted foreign rescue teams, and India dispatched additional aid. The threat of a barrier lake burst in Tibet added urgency. In the afternoon, PM Modi arrived in Uzbekistan for the SCO summit, emphasizing regional security. Political coverage focused on Rahul Gandhi's demand for an FIR over the 'purification' of Kharge's rally venue, and a rift in the NDA over reservation policy, with Chirag Paswan demanding Jitan Ram Manjhi's resignation. Other stories included Trump's Venezuela oil deal, an FSSAI ban on Everest hing, and Mohan Bhagwat's remarks on religious harmony in New York.