How much growth does the IMF project for major economies in 2026?
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its global growth forecast for 2026 for various countries. It projects the US economy to grow by 2.3%, China's by 4.6%, and India's by 6.4%. Russia's economy is expected to grow by 1.1%, while among European countries, Germany is forecast to grow by 0.7%, France by 0.6%, and the UK by 1%.
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its global growth forecast for 2026 for various countries. It projects the US economy to grow by 2.3%, China's by 4.6%, and India's by 6.4%. Russia's economy is expected to grow by 1.1%, while among European countries, Germany is forecast to grow by 0.7%, France by 0.6%, and the UK by 1%.
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GITAM University CSE student pitched his startup idea to Tim Cook
Manas Malla, a B.Tech CSE student from GITAM University, was invited to Silicon Valley for a 1-1 startup pitch to Tim Cook as part of an invite-only event for select winners of the Apple Swift Student Challenge. "GITAM's venture development centre made this possible," said Manas. Admissions closing soon. Scholarships up to 100% available.
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10:00 am Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Manas Malla, a B.Tech CSE student from GITAM University, was invited to Silicon Valley for a 1-1 startup pitch to Tim Cook as part of an invite-only event for select winners of the Apple Swift Student Challenge. "GITAM's venture development centre made this possible," said Manas. Admissions closing soon. Scholarships up to 100% available.
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How could India be affected if the US-Iran war resumes?
The resumption of Iran-US war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would repeat or worsen the March 2026 crisis, pushing global oil prices toward $120–$130 per barrel. Higher crude prices will expand India's import bill, inflation and fuel costs while weakening the rupee. Skyrocketing energy prices will drive up fuel, food, and fertiliser costs.
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09:59 am Thursday, 09 July 2026
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The resumption of Iran-US war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would repeat or worsen the March 2026 crisis, pushing global oil prices toward $120–$130 per barrel. Higher crude prices will expand India's import bill, inflation and fuel costs while weakening the rupee. Skyrocketing energy prices will drive up fuel, food, and fertiliser costs.
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09:59 am Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Argentine Football Association under FBI scanner over $300-million money laundering allegations
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is reportedly under investigation by the FBI for alleged money laundering. As per Argentine newspaper La Nación, the FBI is probing how the AFA routed more than $300 million through the US financial system. AFA President Claudio Tapia's activities are also under the scanner, the report added.
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09:56 am Thursday, 09 July 2026
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The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is reportedly under investigation by the FBI for alleged money laundering. As per Argentine newspaper La Nación, the FBI is probing how the AFA routed more than $300 million through the US financial system. AFA President Claudio Tapia's activities are also under the scanner, the report added.
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Make the road yourself: UP minister when asked about faults in Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway
Uttar Pradesh Minister of State (MoS) Dinesh Pratap Singh asked reporters to "make the roads yourself" when confronted over faults in the ₹4,700-crore Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway even before its inauguration. "This is nothing new...no matter how good a road is, rain causes slight damage, which is repaired after the monsoon," he casually said. The expressway will be inaugurated on July 13.
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10:13 am Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Uttar Pradesh Minister of State (MoS) Dinesh Pratap Singh asked reporters to "make the roads yourself" when confronted over faults in the ₹4,700-crore Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway even before its inauguration. "This is nothing new...no matter how good a road is, rain causes slight damage, which is repaired after the monsoon," he casually said. The expressway will be inaugurated on July 13.
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PM greeted with 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' performance on arrival in Australia
After PM Narendra Modi arrived in Melbourne on Thursday, he was welcomed with cultural performances blending Indian and Australian traditions. While an Australia-India Orchestra sang Maa Tujhe Salaam, there was also a unique musical performance featuring artists playing Australia's traditional musical instrument, the didgeridoo, alongside India's tabla. The PM also watched a Kathak performance.
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10:10 am Thursday, 09 July 2026
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After PM Narendra Modi arrived in Melbourne on Thursday, he was welcomed with cultural performances blending Indian and Australian traditions. While an Australia-India Orchestra sang Maa Tujhe Salaam, there was also a unique musical performance featuring artists playing Australia's traditional musical instrument, the didgeridoo, alongside India's tabla. The PM also watched a Kathak performance.
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Has anyone ever stopped Haaland: England's Rogers before FIFA WC quarter-final
When asked how England plan to contain Norway striker Erling Haaland ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final, England midfielder Morgan Rogers said, "Has anyone ever stopped Erling Haaland?" He added, "Not sure they have, but we're going to try...He's such an unbelievable player." Notably, Haaland has scored seven goals at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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10:22 am Thursday, 09 July 2026
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When asked how England plan to contain Norway striker Erling Haaland ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final, England midfielder Morgan Rogers said, "Has anyone ever stopped Erling Haaland?" He added, "Not sure they have, but we're going to try...He's such an unbelievable player." Notably, Haaland has scored seven goals at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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10:22 am Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Sensex rises over 500 points, Nifty above 24,000
The Indian benchmark indices were trading in the green on Thursday despite rising tensions between the US and Iran. The Sensex was up 587.50 points at 77,091.10, while the Nifty gained 182.25 points to 24,063.05 at 10:02 am. Value buying emerged at lower levels following the sharp fall in the previous session, according to Moneycontrol.
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10:18 am Thursday, 09 July 2026
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The Indian benchmark indices were trading in the green on Thursday despite rising tensions between the US and Iran. The Sensex was up 587.50 points at 77,091.10, while the Nifty gained 182.25 points to 24,063.05 at 10:02 am. Value buying emerged at lower levels following the sharp fall in the previous session, according to Moneycontrol.
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Gadkari rebuts YouTuber's claim that E20 petrol damaged his car, reveals the truth
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari hit back at Bihar-based YouTuber Manish Kashyap over his claim that E20 petrol damaged his car. Gadkari said Kashyap refused to hand over the vehicle for inspection and even abused him. Gadkari revealed the carmaker found the car's fuel tank contained a water-petrol mixture and subsequently filed an FIR against Kashyap over the alleged fabricated claims.
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10:43 am Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari hit back at Bihar-based YouTuber Manish Kashyap over his claim that E20 petrol damaged his car. Gadkari said Kashyap refused to hand over the vehicle for inspection and even abused him. Gadkari revealed the carmaker found the car's fuel tank contained a water-petrol mixture and subsequently filed an FIR against Kashyap over the alleged fabricated claims.
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US releases footage of retaliatory strikes on Iran
US Central Command released footage of its July 8 strikes on Iran saying that its forces struck approximately 90 Iranian military targets, including air defence systems, coastal surveillance assets, missile and drone storage sites along Iran's coastline. The strikes were launched in retaliation after the US accused Tehran of attacking three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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US Central Command released footage of its July 8 strikes on Iran saying that its forces struck approximately 90 Iranian military targets, including air defence systems, coastal surveillance assets, missile and drone storage sites along Iran's coastline. The strikes were launched in retaliation after the US accused Tehran of attacking three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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PM Modi asked how my Indian cooking was progressing: Scott Morrison
Former Australian PM Scott Morrison met PM Narendra Modi in Melbourne during his official visit to the country. "Together, we were able to elevate the Australia-India relationship to its highest ever level. I wish him all the very best for his visit," Morrison said on X. "And yes, he did ask about how my Indian cooking was progressing," he stated.
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10:58 am Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Former Australian PM Scott Morrison met PM Narendra Modi in Melbourne during his official visit to the country. "Together, we were able to elevate the Australia-India relationship to its highest ever level. I wish him all the very best for his visit," Morrison said on X. "And yes, he did ask about how my Indian cooking was progressing," he stated.
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They're Pakistani Muslim rape gangs, not Asian grooming gangs: UK MP on unfair naming
Amid uproar over Pakistani gangs raping thousands of girls, UK MP Rupert Lowe has said, "I'm gonna call them what they are. They are Pakistani Muslim rape gangs." "We heard them being referred to as Asian grooming gangs, which I think is a misnomer...It's unfair on, for instance, the Japanese or other Asian cultures who don't do this," Lowe added.
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10:50 am Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Amid uproar over Pakistani gangs raping thousands of girls, UK MP Rupert Lowe has said, "I'm gonna call them what they are. They are Pakistani Muslim rape gangs." "We heard them being referred to as Asian grooming gangs, which I think is a misnomer...It's unfair on, for instance, the Japanese or other Asian cultures who don't do this," Lowe added.
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Licences of Mumbai's K Rustom ice-cream outlet, Nagpur's Shree Heera Sweets suspended
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended the food business licence of Mumbai's iconic ice-cream outlet, K Rustom, after live rats, houseflies and expired items were found there. Founded in 1953, it's famous for its ice-cream sandwiches. The license of Shree Heera Sweets in Nagpur's Pachpaoli was also suspended over a dead rat found near the food preparation area.
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10:47 am Thursday, 09 July 2026
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The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended the food business licence of Mumbai's iconic ice-cream outlet, K Rustom, after live rats, houseflies and expired items were found there. Founded in 1953, it's famous for its ice-cream sandwiches. The license of Shree Heera Sweets in Nagpur's Pachpaoli was also suspended over a dead rat found near the food preparation area.
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Paraguayan senator who made racist remarks against Mbappé now calls him 'Son of a b***h'
Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla, facing backlash over racist posts about Kylian Mbappé, insulted the French footballer again in a speech in the country's Senate. She called Mbappé a "son of a b***h" for refusing to shake Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill's hand following their World Cup Round of 16 match. Earlier, Paraguay President Santiago Peña condemned Amarilla's remarks against Mbappé.
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11:13 am Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla, facing backlash over racist posts about Kylian Mbappé, insulted the French footballer again in a speech in the country's Senate. She called Mbappé a "son of a b***h" for refusing to shake Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill's hand following their World Cup Round of 16 match. Earlier, Paraguay President Santiago Peña condemned Amarilla's remarks against Mbappé.
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US strikes targeted bridges leading to Khamenei's burial site, says Iran
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed US strikes targeted two bridges leading to Mashhad, where former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be buried on Thursday. The IRGC said the strikes were aimed at overshadowing the funeral ceremonies. US launched strikes on Iran, saying they were in response to attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed US strikes targeted two bridges leading to Mashhad, where former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be buried on Thursday. The IRGC said the strikes were aimed at overshadowing the funeral ceremonies. US launched strikes on Iran, saying they were in response to attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
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TMC spokesperson Nilanjan Das dragged by collar, video surfaces
A mob assaulted TMC spokesperson Nilanjan Das in West Bengal, with a video showing a man dragging Das by his collar. Das was seen pleading with the mob to leave him, after which police personnel were seen taking him away from the mob. Nilanjan Das is the TMC IT cell General Secretary who allegedly threatened TMC critics with FIRs.
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11:00 am Thursday, 09 July 2026
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A mob assaulted TMC spokesperson Nilanjan Das in West Bengal, with a video showing a man dragging Das by his collar. Das was seen pleading with the mob to leave him, after which police personnel were seen taking him away from the mob. Nilanjan Das is the TMC IT cell General Secretary who allegedly threatened TMC critics with FIRs.
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Egypt extend head coach Hassan's contract till 2030 after FIFA WC exit
The Egyptian Football Association on Wednesday approved a contract extension for head coach Hossam Hassan after Egypt were knocked out by Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. The 59-year-old was appointed in February 2024 and led Egypt to the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi-finals. Local media reported that the new contract will run until 2030.
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11:24 am Thursday, 09 July 2026
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The Egyptian Football Association on Wednesday approved a contract extension for head coach Hossam Hassan after Egypt were knocked out by Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. The 59-year-old was appointed in February 2024 and led Egypt to the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi-finals. Local media reported that the new contract will run until 2030.
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Faster buses in NYC will give time to agree Egypt were robbed against Argentina, jokes Mamdani
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said "Egypt were robbed" in their 2-3 FIFA World Cup loss to Argentina, joking that faster buses under his new transit plan would give New Yorkers time to agree on it. Asked what he'd do with the six minutes saved, Mamdani replied, "I'd probably just watch replays of Egypt getting robbed again and again."
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11:21 am Thursday, 09 July 2026
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said "Egypt were robbed" in their 2-3 FIFA World Cup loss to Argentina, joking that faster buses under his new transit plan would give New Yorkers time to agree on it. Asked what he'd do with the six minutes saved, Mamdani replied, "I'd probably just watch replays of Egypt getting robbed again and again."
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Morocco's Saibari to miss FIFA WC quarters vs France due to injury
Morocco forward Ismael Saibari will miss their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against France after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Round of 16 against Canada. "He's not ready, but I hope it's not the end of the tournament for him," Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi said. Saibari scored in each of Morocco's three group matches.
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11:18 am Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Morocco forward Ismael Saibari will miss their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against France after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Round of 16 against Canada. "He's not ready, but I hope it's not the end of the tournament for him," Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi said. Saibari scored in each of Morocco's three group matches.
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Maharashtra doctor assaulted by Shiv Sena Corporator resigns, says 'I'll never go back'
One of the doctors who was allegedly assaulted by Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) corporator Ramesh Mhatre inside a hospital in Maharashtra’s Thane district has resigned from his job and left the city. "Goons are watching us...they are very dangerous people. The other doctors may continue working there, but I cannot," the doctor said. Corporator Ramesh has been arrested.
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11:44 am Thursday, 09 July 2026
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One of the doctors who was allegedly assaulted by Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) corporator Ramesh Mhatre inside a hospital in Maharashtra’s Thane district has resigned from his job and left the city. "Goons are watching us...they are very dangerous people. The other doctors may continue working there, but I cannot," the doctor said. Corporator Ramesh has been arrested.
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