⌨The day's editorial focus shifted sharply to Iran's suspension of peace negotiations with the US, triggered by Israeli operations in Lebanon. Morning reports of US strikes on Iranian radar sites and IRGC retaliation gave way by afternoon to Tehran's announcement that all talks were off, dominating headlines across outlets. Trump's subsequent call with Netanyahu, claiming a halt to attacks, arrived late but did not displace the Iran story.
Domestically, West Bengal's cabinet expansion—35 MLAs sworn in under Shubhendu Adhikari—competed for attention, alongside Mamata Banerjee's accusations against the BJP over attacks on TMC leaders. The Twisha Sharma murder case saw CBI crime-scene recreation with dummies. Speculation over K. Annamalai's exit from the BJP to launch a new party in Tamil Nadu built through the day, with his 'wait two days' remark fueling coverage.