Ryan Evans, who was part of a Reuters news team, was killed in Kramatorsk in a strike on a hotel on Saturday. 

​Ryan Evans, who was part of a Reuters news team, was killed in Kramatorsk in a strike on a hotel on Saturday.  

Israel conducted pre-emptive strikes in Lebanon to counter potential Hezbollah attacks following the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyah and Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr. The Israeli military targeted rocket launchers, resulting in three deaths. Prime Minister Netanyahu declared a commitment to defend Israel amidst heightened tensions. Both sides claimed their actions targeted military sites.

Government employees shifting to the Unified Pension Scheme saw a boost in their pension due to the government increasing its contribution from 14% to 18.5%. A calculation showed a potential 19% increase for those with a Rs 50,000 monthly salary, considering an 8% compounded annual growth rate. Employee contribution remained at 10%.