Iran has halted negotiations as Israel escalates its offensive in Lebanon, while other news includes West Bengal's cabinet expansion and changes to UPI in India.

From West Bengal’s cabinet expansion to while Israel’s military pushes deeper into Lebanon amid ceasefire talks, we look at the major stories of the day. We also look at key changes to UPI and LPG distribution, the hostage crisis in Manipur, the start of SIR enumeration in four States, and actor-turned-politician Vijay’s first major public address.