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Samsung’s seventh-generation foldable smartphones — Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 — received a record 2.1 lakh pre-orders in India within 48 hours. The company credits young Indian consumers for rapidly adopting its Made-in-India, AI-powered foldable technology

India and the United States concluded the fifth round of negotiations for a proposed bilateral trade agreement in Washington. Talks focused on tariffs, agriculture, and key sectors, with both sides aiming to finalise an interim deal before the August 1 deadline

Supreme Court has ordered a wider probe, including potential embassy involvement and nationwide alerts

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stressed the importance of women’s empowerment for national progress, urging society to free them from regressive traditions. He said women possess all the capabilities of men, and uplifting women leads to the upliftment of society

Jharkhand Police launched a major crackdown on Naxalites, arresting 197, with 10 surrenders and 17 killed since January. A hunt is on for 55 top Maoists with Rs 8.45 crore bounty. Massive arms and explosives have been recovered in operations

Rosneft owns 49.13 per cent stake in Nayara Energy Ltd, formerly Essar Oil Ltd. EU sanctions means Nayara cannot export fuel such as petrol and diesel to European countries

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said Parliament alone decides on impeaching Justice Yashwant Varma. The judge has challenged a misconduct report after cash sacks were found at his residence. MPs may move a motion during the upcoming Monsoon session

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announced 125 free electricity units, saying it followed PM Modi's advice. At a Motihari rally with the PM, he praised Modi’s support, aiming to counter the opposition’s poll promise and strengthen JD(U)-BJP ties ahead of elections

Rahul Gandhi called the ED chargesheet against Robert Vadra a political witch-hunt by the Modi government. Congress leaders, including Ashok Gehlot and Venugopal, defended Vadra, saying the action lacks evidence and aims to harass the Gandhi family before elections

The company aims to integrate Kelvinator’s legacy with its retail strength to offer high-quality global products to Indian households

India welcomed the US naming The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy, as a global terrorist group after the deadly Pahalgam attack. The move shows strong India-US counter-terror cooperation and a united stance against terrorism

Aviation expert Capt. Ehsan Khalid has urged investigators to examine a possible stabilizer fault in Air India Flight AI171. He suspects the first officer may have mistakenly turned off fuel switches while attempting to disable a faulty stabilizer during takeoff

Protesters stage blockades on several arterial roads in Bhubaneswar, raising slogans against the BJP government and demanding justice for the deceased college girl in Balasore

For the first time since Independence, a state-run bus service has been launched in Markanar, a remote Naxal-affected village in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district

Drones are replacing human Over Ground Workers (OGWs) in Jammu & Kashmir, helping terrorists with surveillance, arms, and logistics. Officials warn that Pakistan’s ISI is using drones to assist infiltration and assess troop positions, escalating threats in the region

After Russian woman Nina Kutina was found living in a cave in Karnataka with her daughters, her ex-husband, Israeli citizen Dror Goldstein, is now seeking shared custody. He fears losing contact if they are sent to Russia and wants them to stay in India

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin defended the DMK's welfare work and criticised opposition leader EPS. In Mayiladuthurai, he announced projects worth Rs 7,360 crore, launched new infrastructure plans, and reiterated support for women, farmers, and fishermen, especially on Katchatheevu

Three men, including two college lecturers, were arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly sexually assaulting a college student. The victim approached the State Women’s Commission, leading to swift police action. Authorities suspect more victims may be involved as the investigation continues

After the Vadodara tragedy, Gujarat launched an urgent statewide campaign to inspect and repair roads and bridges. Contractors behind faulty work are being penalised, with district authorities ordered to enforce strict quality checks and carry out immediate infrastructure fixes

IFALPA urged caution after AAIB’s preliminary report on the Air India 171 crash, which killed 260 people. The report raised questions but gave no conclusions. Pilot groups stressed against speculating on pilot error until a full investigation is complete