Indian media on July 31 largely focused on escalating US-India economic tensions. Following President Trump's declared 25% tariffs on Indian imports, his subsequent "dead economy" remarks, and US sanctions on six Indian petroleum firms, the stock market experienced declines. Reports also emerged of a new US-Pakistan oil deal, with suggestions of future oil sales to India. Union Minister Piyush Goyal responded in Parliament, affirming India would protect its interests and not panic, despite some political figures, like Rahul Gandhi, initially endorsing Trump's economic assessment. Concurrently, the 2008 Malegaon blast case saw all seven accused, including Sadhvi Pragya and Colonel Purohit, acquitted after 17 years. Courts cited a complete lack of evidence, specifically regarding bomb ownership or RDX involvement, leading to detailed analysis of investigative flaws and ongoing political debate over the verdict.