12:31⇢Trade Gates Swing Open
⌨The dominant news in Indian media is the signing of the historic Free Trade Agreement between India and the UK, hailed as Britain's largest deal since Brexit, promising cheaper goods like clothing, footwear, cars, and alcohol for Indian consumers and boosting bilateral trade (ABP Live, Dainik Bhaskar, India Today, Jagran, NDTV, Times of India, Zee News). Concurrently, discussions persist around former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation, with reports linking his departure to alleged challenges against the judiciary and unspecified bad behavior (Aaj Tak, Frontline, Mathrubhumi).