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Indian media are debating whether the US tariff file on India under President Trump has stalled, with commentary suggesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomacy has changed Washington's approach. A high-engagement News18 India discussion, anchored by Sushant Sinha as part of its 'Desh Ki Pathshala' programme, frames it as a shift in the US position toward India amid ongoing trade tensions between the two countries.

President Trump has announced a $15 billion investment by an India-based company to build a steel plant in Iowa. The announcement, made via a news report, is framed as a major economic boost for the state, though few details about the firm or timeline have been released so far.

Two people were detained in Thiruvananthapuram after allegedly chasing the Vice President of India's motorcade, in what officials are treating as a VVIP security breach. The incident has raised concerns about protection protocols for high-profile dignitaries and how close unauthorized vehicles were able to get to the convoy before police intervened. Local authorities are reportedly questioning the detainees to determine their intent.