The narrative around US-India relations saw a significant shift, dominating Indian media. Donald Trump reportedly backtracked from his "lost India to China" remark early in the day, emphasizing friendship with Prime Minister Modi and dismissing concerns about bilateral ties. This development coincided with reports of PM Modi deciding to skip the UN General Assembly session, with his Foreign Minister attending instead, amidst ongoing tariff disputes. As the day progressed, Modi responded positively to Trump's shift, expressing deep appreciation and reciprocation for the sentiments of friendship and a willingness to "reset" ties. Further reinforcing a potential thaw, Trump later signed an order offering tariff exemptions to countries with US trade deals. Domestically, the Manipur conflict continued, with Meitei groups criticizing a peace agreement, and a fatal ropeway accident occurred in Gujarat.