July
01.07.2025
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Tuesday
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The Day the Diplomatic Account Was Set

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The day's editorial focus in India centered on External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's direct refutation of former US President Donald Trump's claims regarding India-Pakistan ceasefire discussions. Jaishankar asserted his presence during key conversations, clarifying events related to PM Modi's alleged phone call about a Pakistani attack, a narrative sustained throughout the day's reporting.

Concurrently, the Telangana chemical factory blast continued to escalate as a tragic domestic focus, with the death toll rising and the state announcing compensation. Severe monsoon rains also maintained their destructive impact across Himachal Pradesh and other northern states. Domestically, the internal dynamics within the Karnataka Congress government drew significant attention, with reports on leadership statements and leaked calls indicating ongoing political maneuvering. Internationally, the escalating public clash between Trump and Elon Musk, culminating in the passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" in the US Senate, also gained prominence.
02.07.2025
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Wednesday
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The Lama's Indian Line

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Indian media significantly featured the evolving story of the Dalai Lama's succession. Reports initially highlighted his statements that free Tibetans would choose his next incarnation, potentially abroad, to circumvent Chinese influence. This quickly led to China asserting its required approval. By late afternoon, a pivotal development emerged: an India-based trust would now pick the successor, effectively excluding Beijing, marking a notable shift in this long-standing issue. Concurrently, the ICMR-AIIMS study widely reported, unequivocally concluded no link between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden adult deaths, gaining consistent prominence throughout the day. Externally, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to the US garnered attention, where he strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and affirmed India's right to respond to terrorist acts. Ongoing discussions about potential US tariffs on Indian imports of Russian oil and the sentencing of Bangladesh's exiled Sheikh Hasina to six months in jail for contempt also drew sustained coverage.
03.07.2025
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Thursday
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The Missile's Short Warning

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The day's significant developments revolved around shifting diplomatic narratives and domestic policy. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar opened the day by directly refuting former US President Donald Trump's claims regarding an India-Pakistan ceasefire, while ongoing India-US trade deal negotiations, anticipated within 48 hours, continued to hold prominence. India also firmly reiterated that only the Dalai Lama could decide his successor, a clear message to China, building on previous day's discussions. By the afternoon, domestic focus shifted to the Delhi government's decision to pause the controversial fuel ban on older vehicles, a reversal influenced by public sentiment. Concurrently, cricket captured national attention with Shubman Gill's historic record-breaking double century against England. The evening brought a geopolitical revelation as Pakistan's Prime Minister's aide detailed the mere "30-45 seconds" reaction time Pakistan had to India's BrahMos missile strike on Rawalpindi, linking back to the "Operation Sindoor" incident reported on previous days.
04.07.2025
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Friday
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The Test Lab Border

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The day opened with Indian media continuing its coverage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Trinidad and Tobago, alongside the significant passage of President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" through the US Congress. By mid-morning, editorial focus dramatically shifted to new revelations concerning 'Operation Sindoor'. Military officials asserted India faced "one border, three adversaries," alleging China used the India-Pakistan conflict as a "testing lab" for weapons, providing live intelligence to Pakistan, with Turkey supplying drones. Concurrently, the Dalai Lama's succession debate intensified, with China objecting to India's position, leading India to reiterate its commitment to religious freedom. In the afternoon, India-US trade discussions gained prominence, as the Commerce Minister affirmed India would prioritize national interests over deadlines. The day concluded with reports on the impending reunion of the Thackeray brothers for a major political rally in Maharashtra.
05.07.2025
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Saturday
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The Cousins' Shared Stage

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The day's editorial focus in India centered on the much-anticipated reunion of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, who shared a political stage after two decades. This event, extensively covered from morning through afternoon, triggered discussions on Maharashtra's political landscape, including potential alliances and strong stances against Hindi imposition. Later, Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin also expressed support for their language rights position.
Concurrently, news emerged in the late morning of Nehal Modi, brother of fugitive Nirav Modi, being arrested in the US in a bank fraud case. In sports, cricketer Shubman Gill achieved a record-breaking century in the ongoing Test match, a significant development in the afternoon. Earlier, reports noted President Trump signing the "One Big Beautiful Bill" into law and continued scrutiny over Bihar's voter roll revision.
06.07.2025
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Sunday
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The Edgbaston Conquest

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The day began with prominent coverage of Elon Musk's launch of the 'America Party', a new political entity in the US, widely discussed for its challenge to Donald Trump. Domestically, the Supreme Court's request for former Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud to vacate his official bungalow gained significant attention by mid-morning, alongside ongoing concerns over Bihar's voter list revision.
Later, the controversy surrounding the alleged blocking of Reuters' X account in India emerged, with the government clarifying no such directive was issued. As the day progressed, the logistical challenge of moving a British F-35 fighter jet, stranded for weeks at Kerala airport, also captured headlines. However, the overwhelming editorial focus in the afternoon shifted to India's historic cricket victory against England in the Edgbaston Test, ending a 58-year drought at the venue. PM Modi's address at the BRICS Summit, condemning terrorism, was also consistently reported.
07.07.2025
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Monday
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The Tariff Cascade and the Agent's Confession

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Indian media's editorial focus began with Prime Minister Modi's BRICS engagement, including condemnation of terrorism, and early reports of US President Trump's general tariff threats against countries aligning with BRICS. This evolved significantly as the day progressed, with Trump initiating concrete tariff implementation against Japan and South Korea with 25% duties, later extending to five more nations. Concurrently, a major domestic security story emerged: Tahawwur Rana's confession of his role as a Pakistani army agent in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks gained prominence, with ongoing revelations throughout the day. Geopolitical tensions also heightened as China expressed strong objections to PM Modi's birthday greetings to the Dalai Lama, warning India on its Tibet stance. Separately, the Bihar voter list revision remained a persistent domestic political concern, alongside widespread reports of severe monsoon impacts.
08.07.2025
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Tuesday
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The Tariff's Reiteration and the Case's Unraveling

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The day's editorial focus opened with US President Trump's mixed signals on trade, announcing new tariffs on 14 nations while stating the US was "close to making a deal with India," a continuation of previous days' discussions. Concurrently, domestic reporting extensively covered the evolving Gopal Khemka murder case in Bihar, with an accused killed in an encounter, followed by the arrest of the alleged mastermind. As the day progressed, the X/Reuters censorship controversy, stemming from a previous day's report, escalated with India refuting X's claims of blocking Reuters accounts. By afternoon, the tragic news of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya's impending execution in Yemen on July 16 gained significant prominence. Later, US President Trump reiterated his warning of a 10% additional tariff on BRICS nations, including India, further shaping global economic discussions.
09.07.2025
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Wednesday
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The Jet's Sudden Fall

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The day commenced with widespread media coverage of the 'Bharat Bandh' general strike and concurrent political protests in Bihar, including disruptions to public services. Mid-morning brought significant attention to the tragic collapse of a bridge in Gujarat, resulting in casualties and impacting regional connectivity. However, the editorial focus decisively shifted to the breaking news of an Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter jet crash in Rajasthan's Churu district, confirming pilot fatalities and widespread debris. Later in the day, Prime Minister Modi's visit to Namibia, where he received the country's highest civilian award, gained prominence. Concurrently, US President Trump's renewed discussions on tariff policies and the ongoing political discourse in Bihar surrounding voter list revisions continued to feature.
10.07.2025
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Thursday
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The Voter Roll's Path

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The day began with continued reports on US President Trump's imposition of a 50% tariff on Brazil, extending previous trade actions. Domestically, the Bihar Special Investigation Report (SIR) case and its Supreme Court hearing, addressing urban-rural divides in Aadhaar acceptance, maintained focus. By late morning, a 4.4 magnitude earthquake jolted Delhi-NCR, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, prompting widespread evacuations and temporarily dominating headlines. Subsequently, the Supreme Court's scrutiny of Bihar's voter list revision re-emerged as a central narrative, with the Court questioning the timing of the exercise, but refusing to halt it. The Court suggested the Election Commission consider Aadhaar, Voter ID, and ration cards as valid proofs. In the afternoon, attention shifted to an armed attack on comedian Kapil Sharma's Canadian cafe, with a Khalistani terrorist group claiming responsibility for the firing. This new development, alongside a political exchange regarding Punjab CM Mann's remarks on PM Modi's foreign visits, shaped the latter part of the day's reports.
11.07.2025
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Friday
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The Autopsy's Unveiling and Earth's Quiver

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The day opened with Indian media continuing its focus on international trade, specifically US President Donald Trump's new 35% tariff on Canadian imports, echoing previous days' discussions. Domestically, the ongoing Bihar voter list revision remained a consistent topic. As the morning progressed, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's strong defense of 'Operation Sindoor' against Pakistan gained significant editorial priority. Concurrently, the tragic murder of international tennis player Radhika Yadav by her father emerged as a major domestic story, evolving with revelations from her autopsy contradicting initial claims. By late morning, a new political scandal arose in Maharashtra, with reports of a minister seen with an alleged bag of cash after a tax notice. The afternoon brought another significant development: recurring earthquake tremors in Delhi-NCR for the second consecutive day, drawing public concern amidst these unfolding narratives.
12.07.2025
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Saturday
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The Fuel Switch Questioned

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Indian media primarily focused on the ongoing investigation into the Air India Ahmedabad plane crash. Early reports detailed the preliminary finding that both engines shut down or fuel supply was cut off seconds after takeoff, with cockpit voice recordings capturing pilot exchanges questioning the fuel cut. This prompted discussions about how fuel switches were turned off. As the day progressed, a pilots' association criticized the report for a "bias toward pilot error," while Union Ministers cautioned against premature conclusions based on initial findings. Air India clarified a 2018 US report on fuel control switches was "advisory, not mandatory." Concurrently, developments emerged in the Radhika Yadav murder case, with the father's claims evolving, and the IIM-Calcutta alleged rape case saw the victim's father denying her claims.
13.07.2025
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Sunday
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The Disputed Roll and Somber Waters

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The day's editorial priorities shifted from the Air India Ahmedabad plane crash investigation, which saw continued questioning of the preliminary report and rejections of pilot error theories. By mid-morning, media attention diversified to new political developments, prominently featuring Rajya Sabha nominations, including the 26/11 prosecutor, and a burgeoning controversy over Bihar's voter list. Reports from the Election Commission alleging "large numbers" of foreign nationals on the rolls sparked widespread discussion, with political figures refuting the claims. As the day progressed, public safety concerns escalated and dominated headlines. This included reports of an alleged organized conversion racket, the brutal murder of a Hindu businessman in Bangladesh, and domestically, a lawyer's murder in Patna marking the third such incident this week. The tragic discovery of a Delhi University student's body after being missing for six days further amplified these anxieties, becoming a somber focal point.
14.07.2025
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Monday
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The Switch Mandate and Lord's Defeat

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The day saw significant developments in the ongoing Air India Ahmedabad crash investigation, with the DGCA mandating fuel control switch checks on specific Boeing aircraft, referencing a 2018 advisory. This regulatory action followed earlier reports detailing modifications to the aircraft's technical modules and the CEO's refutation of mechanical issues in the preliminary report. Concurrently, the critical situation of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, sentenced to death in Yemen, remained a prominent humanitarian story, with the Centre exploring "blood money settlement" as the "only option." Adding a positive note, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla began his journey back to Earth from the International Space Station. However, late afternoon headlines were dominated by the national cricket team's narrow 22-run defeat to England in the 3rd Test at Lord's, a major sports event for the country.
15.07.2025
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Tuesday
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The Astronaut's Earth Embrace

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Indian media's editorial focus initially centered on the tragic death of the Odisha student who self-immolated following alleged inaction on a harassment complaint. This early morning narrative then shifted significantly to Nimisha Priya, the Kerala nurse facing execution in Yemen, as diplomatic efforts secured a postponement of her scheduled execution. Concurrently, diplomatic ties with China gained prominence with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar meeting President Xi Jinping for the first time since the 2020 Galwan clash. However, the day's dominant story emerged with astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's successful return to Earth. Extensive coverage detailed his spacecraft's splashdown off the California coast, followed by initial images of his re-entry and a public welcome from Prime Minister Modi. Other notable discussions included the Pune Porsche crash accused not being tried as an adult, and continued geopolitical commentary on US-Russia relations.
16.07.2025
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Wednesday
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The Skies' Jolt

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Indian media on July 16 prominently covered escalating geopolitical tensions, beginning with NATO's renewed warnings to India, China, and Brazil over trade with Russia, including specific tariff threats. Discussions also addressed US President Trump's perceived efforts to polarize the world and India's focus on indigenous defense technology, seeking Javelin missile co-production with the U.S. Domestically, the arrest of an NRI in the Fauja Singh hit-and-run death gained significant attention early in the day, alongside continued coverage of nurse Nimisha Priya's death sentence case in Yemen, where a pardon was refused. Protests erupted in Odisha after a student's self-immolation, and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a persistent march against alleged targeting of Bengali migrants. Later in the day, a major new aviation incident emerged: an Indigo flight from Delhi to Goa made an emergency landing in Mumbai due to engine failure, drawing focus back to air safety concerns.
17.07.2025
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Thursday
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The Hospital's Deadly Intrusion

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The Air India crash investigation maintained its dominant position. New reports alleging the pilot intentionally cut fuel supply emerged in the morning, prompting immediate objections from pilot bodies against premature blame. By early afternoon, Indian investigators formally dismissed these US media claims as "irresponsible" and "unverified," rejecting them as conclusions. Concurrently, a shocking incident unfolded in Patna, where armed assailants entered a hospital and killed a patient, an event widely covered via CCTV footage. Throughout the day, police identified all five alleged shooters and made an arrest. Diplomatically, India firmly rejected NATO's threats regarding its oil trade with Russia, stressing energy needs, and continued efforts in the Nimisha Priya death row case, despite the victim's family refusing pardon.
18.07.2025
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Friday
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The Terror Tag's Firm Hold

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The day's editorial focus began with the United States formally designating The Resistance Front (TRF) as a global terrorist organization, a move India welcomed as a strong coordinated effort against terror. This was reinforced by intelligence reports later confirming Jaish chief Masood Azhar's presence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, adding to ongoing national security concerns. Domestically, the Enforcement Directorate's arrest of Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, in connection with an alleged liquor scam became a dominant story by late morning, with the former CM alleging political conspiracy. Concurrently, multiple schools in Delhi and Bengaluru received bomb threats for the third time this week, prompting investigations. By afternoon, Prime Minister Modi's visit to West Bengal gained prominence, marked by his criticism of the Trinamool Congress government over law and order. A new diplomatic flashpoint emerged as India strongly rejected European Union sanctions targeting an Indian refinery, accusing the EU of "double standards".
19.07.2025
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Saturday
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The Five-Jet Claim Resonated

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The day's editorial focus in India prominently featured US President Donald Trump's repeated claims about five jets being shot down during the India-Pakistan conflict and his role in halting it. This assertion, a recurring theme from previous days, intensified into a significant domestic political debate, with opposition leaders demanding clarity from the government.
Concurrently, the ongoing investigation into the Air India crash saw a major development as Indian pilot federations issued legal notices to international news agencies, demanding apologies for what they deemed speculative and irresponsible reporting on pilot responsibility.
Separately, media continued to detail the socio-economic impacts of the Pahalgam attack in Kashmir and reported on Pakistan's alleged support for terror groups. Heavy monsoon rains and flooding in parts of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh also received significant coverage.
20.07.2025
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Sunday
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The Crash Reports Condemned

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Indian media maintained its focus on the upcoming Monsoon Session, with early reports indicating readiness to discuss "Operation Sindoor" and related cross-border security concerns, continuing a theme from previous days. As the day progressed, a significant new editorial priority emerged: strong condemnation from Union Ministers targeting Western media for their Air India crash coverage. Ministers accused them of ulterior motives and vested interests, rejecting "pilot error" narratives and defending the domestic investigation. This marked an escalation in the crash narrative. Separately, China's new mega-dam construction on the Brahmaputra River gained prominence, raising environmental and geopolitical concerns for India. Domestically, internal political rifts within the INDIA bloc, notably involving Shashi Tharoor, also received sustained attention.
21.07.2025
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Monday
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The Vice President's Departure, Dhaka's Fatal Impact

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The day's editorial attention in India shifted dramatically. The Monsoon Session of Parliament commenced, marked by anticipated contentious debates over 'Operation Sindoor' and related claims, carrying over from prior days. A significant judicial development emerged early: the Bombay High Court's acquittal of all 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts, quickly becoming a primary national focus. Concurrently, the Aviation Minister addressed the Air India crash, refuting Western media narratives, and a separate Air India flight veered off a Mumbai runway. By mid-morning, a tragic international event gained prominence: a Bangladesh Air Force jet crashing into a Dhaka school campus, causing multiple casualties. As the day progressed, the Supreme Court continued its criticism of the Enforcement Directorate, and the demise of veteran Left leader V.S. Achuthanandan was widely covered. However, the dominant late-day development was the unexpected resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who cited health reasons, instantly becoming the primary political headline.
22.07.2025
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Tuesday
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The Vice President's Departure Deepened

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The editorial landscape on 2025-07-22 was overwhelmingly dominated by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's unexpected resignation. Following his late-day departure on July 21, the President officially accepted his resignation early morning. Media extensively speculated on the underlying political reasons beyond the stated health grounds, with numerous reports delving into the 'inside story' and the specific events leading to his abrupt exit, particularly a critical period between 1 PM and 4:30 PM. Discussions also intensified regarding potential successors for the vacant Vice Presidential post. Concurrently, the Bombay High Court's acquittal of convicts in the 2006 Mumbai blasts case continued to receive significant attention. By mid-day, an Air India flight from Hong Kong experienced an auxiliary power unit fire after landing in Delhi, becoming a new prominent aviation story. Separately, concerns about Bihar's electoral roll integrity, with reports of dead and duplicate voters, remained in focus.
23.07.2025
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Wednesday
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The Vice-Presidential Succession Begins

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Indian media maintained its intense focus on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's unexpected resignation from July 22, with reports throughout the day dissecting his "shock exit" and linking it to Justice Varma's impeachment case, which the Supreme Court agreed to hear. By mid-morning, the Election Commission initiated preparations for the Vice-Presidential election, prompting extensive speculation on potential successors and revisiting controversies during Dhankhar's tenure. Simultaneously, a significant new development involved the bust of a large fake embassy operation in Ghaziabad, exposing fraudulent 'micronations'. A humanitarian concern also persisted, with UK families of Air India crash victims alleging incorrect remains, prompting the Indian government to defend its protocols. Parliamentary discussions were slated for "Op Sindoor" regarding US President Trump's past claims about an India-Pakistan ceasefire. India also resumed tourist visas for Chinese citizens after a five-year hiatus.
24.07.2025
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Thursday
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The Trade Bridge Forged

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Indian media's attention on July 24 continued its focus on the aftermath of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation, with reports detailing his discontent and speculation on his successor. A major new development emerged as the Supreme Court stayed the Bombay High Court's acquittal of 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, though without ordering re-arrests. Concurrently, Enforcement Directorate raids on Anil Ambani-linked companies began making headlines. International news included a Russian passenger plane crash with no survivors and intensifying airstrikes between Thailand and Cambodia over a Hindu temple. However, the day's dominant narrative became Prime Minister Modi's UK visit, culminating in the historic signing of the Free Trade Agreement. This pact, Britain's largest since Brexit, promises cheaper imports like cars, whisky, and apparel for Indian consumers. Meanwhile, concerns over Bihar's electoral rolls and opposition protests also persisted.
25.07.2025
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Friday
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The School Roof Collapsed, The Streams Purged

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On July 25, Indian media prominently featured the tragic collapse of a school roof in Rajasthan, a domestic story that quickly intensified with reports of increasing student fatalities throughout the morning. By midday, attention also converged on the government's significant decision to ban over 20 OTT platforms, citing explicit content. Concurrently, Prime Minister Modi's visit to the Maldives gained traction, evolving from a ceremonial welcome to detailed announcements of substantial financial and defense support, signaling a strategic shift in bilateral relations. Political discourse continued with Rahul Gandhi's critiques of PM Modi's "showmanship" and his admission of past mistakes regarding OBCs. Ongoing coverage included the procedural challenges faced by the impeachment motion against Justice Verma and continued reports on the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict, which escalated with the declaration of martial law.
26.07.2025
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Saturday
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Bihar's Unrest, Kargil's Legacy

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Indian newspapers initially highlighted the recalibration of India-Maldives relations, following up on the Prime Minister's visit, and continued discussions on the judiciary’s internal dynamics and student well-being. By mid-morning, the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas became a dominant national theme, with extensive reporting on commemorations and the 'Operation Sindoor' narrative. This narrative further evolved into a government decision to incorporate 'Operation Sindoor' into NCERT school curricula. Concurrently, Bihar's law and order situation intensified, marked by a distressing report of an alleged gang-rape in an ambulance and Union Minister Chirag Paswan's public criticisms of the state government. This political tension heightened with Tej Pratap Yadav's announcement of an independent candidacy. In the afternoon, the Cambodia-Thailand conflict gained prominence with US President Trump's intervention, explicitly drawing parallels to the India-Pakistan dynamic, and suggesting trade repercussions.
27.07.2025
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Sunday
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Temple's Grief, Cricket's Resolve

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The day's editorial focus initially balanced ongoing international reports, notably the Thailand-Cambodia conflict and its mixed ceasefire claims, with domestic matters like a US flight incident. However, news priorities abruptly shifted mid-morning with the tragic Haridwar Mansa Devi Temple stampede, which swiftly became the dominant headline, detailing mounting casualties and conflicting accounts of its cause. As the day progressed, while the stampede continued to receive significant coverage, editorial attention diversified. A major positive shift occurred with extensive reporting on the India-England Manchester Test, celebrating India's resilient draw. Concurrently, ongoing revelations about a significant fake embassy scam, political developments in Maharashtra, and the Bihar voter list revision also featured prominently.
28.07.2025
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Monday
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Sindoor's Resolve, Mahadev's Reckoning

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Initial morning headlines highlighted temple safety incidents, particularly a new stampede in Uttar Pradesh due to an electrical wire, alongside ongoing parliamentary debate preparations for 'Operation Sindoor'. By mid-morning, editorial focus rapidly pivoted to 'Operation Mahadev' in Srinagar, confirming the elimination of terrorists, including those linked to the Pahalgam attack, which became a prominent story. Concurrently, the Lok Sabha's 'Operation Sindoor' debate dominated, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserting the operation's success in neutralizing over 100 terrorists and dismissing claims of international pressure. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar later joined, adamantly refuting any direct US presidential involvement in a ceasefire. The opposition, however, continued to challenge government accountability and strategy, raising questions on issues like PoK and India-Pakistan cricket matches.
29.07.2025
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Tuesday
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The Parliament's Battle Over Sindoor

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The primary editorial focus for July 29 centered on the escalating parliamentary debate over 'Operation Sindoor' and the Pahalgam attack. Early reports of Nimisha Priya's death sentence revocation were swiftly denied by government sources. A tragic road accident in Jharkhand also captured attention. However, the Lok Sabha debate quickly became paramount. Home Minister Amit Shah presented evidence, asserting the Pahalgam attackers were Pakistani nationals killed in 'Operation Mahadev'. The opposition, led by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Akhilesh Yadav, questioned security lapses and accountability. Rahul Gandhi directly challenged Prime Minister Modi to deny Donald Trump's claims of brokering a ceasefire. Modi responded firmly, refuting any global leader's intervention to halt 'Operation Sindoor' and criticizing Congress's historical foreign policy "mistakes" and their current "clean chit" to Pakistan. This intense exchange dominated media coverage throughout the day.
30.07.2025
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Wednesday
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Trump Tariff, Pacific Roar, NISAR's Ascent

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Indian media on July 30 prioritized three evolving narratives. Early in the day, a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula dominated headlines, triggering tsunami waves that impacted Russia, Japan, and extended alerts to Alaska, Hawaii, and California, becoming the primary international focus. Later, the successful launch of the ISRO-NASA NISAR satellite marked a significant national scientific achievement, aimed at enhancing disaster prediction capabilities. However, the most prominent editorial shift occurred in the afternoon, with US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff and penalties on Indian imports, explicitly linked to India's trade with Russia. This quickly became the top story, prompting the Indian government to affirm its commitment to defend national interests. Concurrently, parliamentary debates continued, with ministers addressing 'Operation Sindoor' and counter-terrorism efforts, though these discussions largely ceded the spotlight to the international tariff news.
31.07.2025
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Thursday
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Tariff Pressure, Malegaon's Acquittal

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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.
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