The day's editorial focus in India commenced with diplomatic discussions, highlighting Nikki Haley's call for the US to view India as a strategic partner against China amidst tariff issues. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar’s visit to Moscow subsequently dominated coverage, featuring his strong critique of US tariffs on Russian oil and culminating in a meeting with President Putin to deepen India-Russia ties. Domestically, the Ahmedabad school stabbing emerged as a major focus, with chilling details surfacing, alongside the swift appointment of Satish Golcha as the new Delhi Police Commissioner following the attack on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Significant economic policy news included a ministerial panel approving a major GST overhaul, rationalizing tax slabs. By evening, a notable geopolitical development occurred as China publicly backed India against US tariffs, criticizing America's actions as bullying and discussing broader India-China border cooperation.