Fresh political turmoil grips Maharashtra as six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs come under the spotlight amid open defiance of party leadership, fuelling speculation over shifting parliamentary equations and the NDA's prospects of moving closer to the crucial two-thirds majority mark. Also on Top Headlines: a dramatic Rajya Sabha contest in Jharkhand triggers opposition infighting over alleged cross-voting, the Centre reviews preparations for the NEET-UG re-examination, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath prepares for an Ayodhya visit amid an ongoing probe, and the US and Iran move towards direct talks in Geneva following the ceasefire agreement.