Editors prioritized the finalization of a trade deal between Prime Minister Modi and US President Donald Trump, which dominated headlines throughout the day. In the morning, media outlets focused on the economic impact of US tariffs being slashed to 18%, triggering a 2,500-point surge in the Sensex and fueling narratives of a diplomatic triumph over regional competitors. This optimism was countered by reports on the deal's potential cost, specifically Trump's assertion that India would cease purchasing Russian oil in favor of American and Venezuelan supplies. By midday, the editorial focus shifted to a volatile Parliament session. Chaos erupted as Rahul Gandhi attempted to cite unpublished memoirs by General Naravane regarding border tensions, leading to the suspension of eight opposition MPs for unruly conduct. In the afternoon, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal led a government-wide media push to defend the agreement, asserting that sensitive agricultural and dairy sectors remain protected. Meanwhile, headlines also tracked the appointment of Yumnam Khemchand Singh as the new Manipur Chief Minister and a ground collision between Air India and IndiGo aircraft at Mumbai Airport.