09:15 (03:45)⇢The Eighteen Percent Pivot
⌨Indian editors are currently focused on the release of the interim India-US trade framework, highlighting the removal of the 25% surcharge and the transition to an 18% tariff starting February 2026. Coverage emphasizes Prime Minister Modi’s praise for the 'trust and dynamism' of the deal, alongside India’s $500 billion purchase commitment and the vow to cease Russian oil imports (The Hindu, News18, India Today, Zee News, Mathrubhumi, Aaj Tak, ABP Live, Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar, Dinamalar).