The morning was dominated by security developments as editors tracked the foiling of an ISI-linked terror module in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, while reporting on Pakistani airstrikes against TTP militants across the Afghan border. Simultaneously, media attention focused on the economic impact of President Trump’s decision to raise global tariffs to 15%, which led to the postponement of the scheduled India-US trade deal meeting. By midday, editorial priority shifted to Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Meerut. While inaugurating the Namo Bharat rapid rail, Modi delivered a sharp rhetorical attack on the Congress party, characterizing their shirtless protest at the recent AI Summit as "dirty and naked politics." This narrative overshadowed earlier reports of an encounter in Kishtwar, where security forces neutralized three Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists. The evening headlines pivoted to the T20 World Cup Super-8 clash, where editors highlighted India’s 76-run defeat to South Africa, ending a 12-match winning streak and intensifying scrutiny on the batting lineup’s performance.