The day's headlines were dominated by Prime Minister Modi's engagement at the SCO summit in China and his bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping. Early reports set the stage, highlighting Modi's first visit in seven years amidst the backdrop of US-India tensions over tariffs and the reported cancellation of President Trump's QUAD summit visit. As their meeting commenced, media focused on the leaders' intent to reset ties and foster mutual trust. Notably, Xi Jinping urged India and China to unite, using the "Elephant and Dragon" metaphor, a message widely interpreted as directed at the US amid tariff disputes. Modi emphasized peace on the border due to troop withdrawals. Later, both leaders stressed developing relations independently of third-country perspectives. Modi also sought China's cooperation against terrorism, which Xi supported. The Foreign Ministry confirmed agreements on border peace and counter-terrorism, framing strong India-China ties as crucial for an "Asian century" and a multipolar world.