Morning coverage across Indian newsrooms focused on the 77th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path, which editors framed through a lens of military self-reliance. Reports emphasized the debut of 'Operation Sindoor' weaponry and indigenous systems like the 'Suryastra' missile, alongside the presence of EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa as chief guests. By midday, the editorial priority shifted from ceremonial displays to the strategic announcement that India and the EU had concluded negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement. Labeled by outlets as the 'mother of all deals,' editors positioned this agreement as a direct response to President Trump’s global tariff threats. Concurrently, diplomatic focus remained on the Swiss think tank report detailing India's air superiority over Pakistan during 'Operation Sindoor.' Evening headlines turned toward domestic political friction, specifically the BJP's criticism of Rahul Gandhi's seating protocol and attire during the celebrations. Regional editors also tracked the CPM’s rare acceptance of the Padma Vibhushan for V.S. Achuthanandan, marking a shift from previous ideological rejections of state honors.