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Pune Police busted a drug-fueled rave party in Kharadi, arresting seven individuals, including Pranjal Khewalkar, son-in-law of former minister Eknath Khadse. The raid triggered political controversy, with Khadse demanding a probe into possible motives behind the police action

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s decisive response to any threat to its sovereignty, boosting national confidence. At a Tamil Nadu event honoring Rajendra Chola-I, he announced grand statues and highlighted India’s ancient democratic Kudavolai system

CM Mamata Banerjee will lead a rally from Bolpur and address workers, invoking the legacy of Rabindranath Tagore

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin extended birthday wishes to Uddhav Thackeray, praising his efforts in opposing Hindi imposition and defending Maharashtra's linguistic and cultural identity. The message also emphasized unity among regional leaders advocating for federalism and state rights

A 23-year-old woman was allegedly abducted and raped in a moving car in Lonavala’s Tungarli area. A 35-year-old man, reportedly known to the victim, has been arrested. The case is being investigated under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) promises significant gains for services exports, duty-free access to 99% of India’s goods, and enhanced mobility for professionals. It aims to double bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030 while safeguarding core sectors

A woman fainted during a government recruitment test in Bihar’s Gaya and alleged that she was gang-raped inside an ambulance while being taken to a hospital. Two accused have been arrested. The incident sparked strong political criticism over law and order

RCB cricketer Yash Dayal has been accused of raping a minor in Jaipur, with an FIR filed under POCSO and BNS. The minor claims she was first assaulted in 2023 and again this April. Investigations are ongoing

Three Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jharkhand’s Gumla district on Saturday. Police confirmed that all belonged to the JJMP, a CPI (Maoist) splinter group. The encounter occurred in Ghagra, and the operation was still ongoing

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said Operation Sindoor was India’s decisive response to Pakistan-backed terror, eliminating nine high-value targets with zero collateral damage. He asserted that India’s new normal is delivering strong retaliation against any threat to its sovereignty

The NSDL IPO, opening July 30, will deliver massive gains to early investors like SBI, NSE, and IDBI, with returns of up to 39,900%. However, retail investors who bought shares at unlisted market prices may face disappointment as the price band is lower

The agreement promises duty-free access, boosting exports of shrimp, frozen fish, and value-added products

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal criticised UPA-era trade deals and confirmed ongoing talks with the EU, US, and other nations

India is eager to finalise a trade agreement with the US to access bigger export markets, says Finance Commission chief Arvind Panagariya. Talks also continue with the EU for an FTA, as global tariff changes reshape trade dynamics

The Centre told Parliament there are no reports of cost escalations or project delays from industries in Maharashtra, including its key auto and electronics clusters

The Supreme Court questioned if deer from Delhi’s Hauz Khas park were tranquilised before their relocation to Rajasthan. Concerned about possible fatalities, the court sought survival data and criticised the lack of safeguards in moving the wild animal

India-UK FTA aims to boost exports, jobs and global competitiveness for Indian products and services

The Supreme Court refused to hear a plea seeking action against MNS chief Raj Thackeray for alleged hate speeches targeting Hindi speakers. The bench advised the petitioner to approach the High Court, dismissing the PIL under Article 32

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said rate cuts will depend on inflation and growth outlook, not just current data. He assured that more tools are available to support the economy and ruled out fears of asset bubbles or policy exhaustion

With multilateralism slowing, India is pursuing new trade pacts, including with the US and EU. Nearly 95 per cent of Indian farm goods will get duty-free UK access