Why is foreign investment shrinking in Pakistan?
Foreign investment in Pakistan is shrinking as worsening security environment continues to undermine investor confidence, as per a survey by Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Businesses have also cited illegal demands for payment by law enforcement officers in the survey. Chaotic governance and inconsistent policies also continue to deter foreign investment in the country.
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Foreign investment in Pakistan is shrinking as worsening security environment continues to undermine investor confidence, as per a survey by Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Businesses have also cited illegal demands for payment by law enforcement officers in the survey. Chaotic governance and inconsistent policies also continue to deter foreign investment in the country.
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3,035 Bihar teachers to lose jobs over fake degrees; salaries to be recovered with interest
The Bihar government will dismiss 3,035 government school teachers allegedly found to have secured jobs using fake degrees. Authorities have registered 1,830 FIRs against the accused following a vigilance investigation, reports said. The government has also decided to recover the salaries paid to the teachers, along with interest, as part of its action against the alleged recruitment fraud.
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10:13 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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The Bihar government will dismiss 3,035 government school teachers allegedly found to have secured jobs using fake degrees. Authorities have registered 1,830 FIRs against the accused following a vigilance investigation, reports said. The government has also decided to recover the salaries paid to the teachers, along with interest, as part of its action against the alleged recruitment fraud.
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Belgian PM unknowingly travels back with revolver gifted by Turkish Prez, hands it to police
Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever was left stunned after he discovered a loaded revolver in the gift from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Wever only "learned of the exact nature of the gift" after landing in Belgium and immediately handed it over to airport police. Erdogan gifted a personalised vintage revolver, along with six live rounds, to NATO leaders.
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10:09 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever was left stunned after he discovered a loaded revolver in the gift from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Wever only "learned of the exact nature of the gift" after landing in Belgium and immediately handed it over to airport police. Erdogan gifted a personalised vintage revolver, along with six live rounds, to NATO leaders.
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Iran shares visuals of US MQ-9 Reaper drone being shot down by IRGC
Iranian Embassies have shared visuals of the US MQ-9 Reaper drone that they claim was shot down by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday. The US drone is reportedly worth over $30 million. This comes amid renewed escalation in tensions in the Middle East after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is "over".
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10:29 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Iranian Embassies have shared visuals of the US MQ-9 Reaper drone that they claim was shot down by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday. The US drone is reportedly worth over $30 million. This comes amid renewed escalation in tensions in the Middle East after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is "over".
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BJP fields ex-TMC leaders for Rajya Sabha polls within hours of them switching sides
Former TMC leaders - Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, Sushmita Dev and Prakash Chik Baraik - who joined BJP on Thursday were fielded as the party's candidates for the by-election to Rajya Sabha from West Bengal. They were fielded within hours of joining the party. Sushmita, who had joined TMC from Congress in 2021, said she's not expecting RS seat from BJP.
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10:24 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Former TMC leaders - Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, Sushmita Dev and Prakash Chik Baraik - who joined BJP on Thursday were fielded as the party's candidates for the by-election to Rajya Sabha from West Bengal. They were fielded within hours of joining the party. Sushmita, who had joined TMC from Congress in 2021, said she's not expecting RS seat from BJP.
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Israel deletes post claiming Messi 'grew up in Israel' after online mocking
Israel's official Spanish-language X (formerly Twitter) account deleted a post claiming Argentine football legend Lionel Messi "grew up in Israel" after online mocking, RT reported. It referred to Messi's childhood home in Rosario being on State of Israel Street. "They'll try and take credit for everything," an X user wrote.
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10:15 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Israel's official Spanish-language X (formerly Twitter) account deleted a post claiming Argentine football legend Lionel Messi "grew up in Israel" after online mocking, RT reported. It referred to Messi's childhood home in Rosario being on State of Israel Street. "They'll try and take credit for everything," an X user wrote.
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Schools in Ghaziabad to remain shut on July 10 amid orange alert for rain
All schools in Ghaziabad will remain closed on July 10 after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for heavy rain. The District Basic Education Officer has directed all schools to strictly comply with the closure order. The orange alert also covers several other districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Aligarh, Bareilly, Lucknow and Varanasi.
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10:42 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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All schools in Ghaziabad will remain closed on July 10 after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for heavy rain. The District Basic Education Officer has directed all schools to strictly comply with the closure order. The orange alert also covers several other districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Aligarh, Bareilly, Lucknow and Varanasi.
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10:42 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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FIFA bans England's Quansah for 2 matches after red card against Mexico in World Cup
England defender Jarell Quansah has been suspended for two matches after receiving red card in his side's World Cup 2026 Round of 16 win over Mexico. Quansah will miss the upcoming quarter-final against Norway and then a potential semifinal. He was sent off after VAR review following a challenge which saw his studs go into shin of Mexico's Jesus Gallardo.
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10:41 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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England defender Jarell Quansah has been suspended for two matches after receiving red card in his side's World Cup 2026 Round of 16 win over Mexico. Quansah will miss the upcoming quarter-final against Norway and then a potential semifinal. He was sent off after VAR review following a challenge which saw his studs go into shin of Mexico's Jesus Gallardo.
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I am rooting for Argentina, their President Milei is a superstar: Netanyahu
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, in an interview, said he's rooting for Argentina at the FIFA World Cup 2026. When host asked if the reason was Lionel Messi, he responded, "No, before Messi, Milei. He's a superstar." Netanyahu was referring to Javier Milei, Argentina's libertarian, right-wing President who has been in power since 2023.
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10:38 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, in an interview, said he's rooting for Argentina at the FIFA World Cup 2026. When host asked if the reason was Lionel Messi, he responded, "No, before Messi, Milei. He's a superstar." Netanyahu was referring to Javier Milei, Argentina's libertarian, right-wing President who has been in power since 2023.
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NASA looking for volunteers for 1-year simulated Moon and Mars mission
NASA has said it is recruiting research participants for its next simulated deep space mission. The mission, which begins no earlier than August 2027, will see volunteers spending one year living and working in interplanetary environments at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Volunteers will operate under isolated conditions expected during crewed missions to the Moon or Mars.
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10:32 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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NASA has said it is recruiting research participants for its next simulated deep space mission. The mission, which begins no earlier than August 2027, will see volunteers spending one year living and working in interplanetary environments at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Volunteers will operate under isolated conditions expected during crewed missions to the Moon or Mars.
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Journalists fight during Morocco's press conference ahead of France clash, video goes viral
Morocco's press conference ahead of their FIFA World Cup quarter-final against France was interrupted after two journalists fought in the media room, with a video going viral. A reporter was heard repeatedly saying, "You hit me," before officials intervened. Morocco midfielder Brahim Diaz, who was addressing reporters, smiled and said he had forgotten the question after the brief disruption.
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10:52 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Morocco's press conference ahead of their FIFA World Cup quarter-final against France was interrupted after two journalists fought in the media room, with a video going viral. A reporter was heard repeatedly saying, "You hit me," before officials intervened. Morocco midfielder Brahim Diaz, who was addressing reporters, smiled and said he had forgotten the question after the brief disruption.
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17-year-old Aswath S from Tamil Nadu becomes India's 98th chess Grandmaster
Indian chess player Aswath S from Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari has become the country's 98th Grandmaster. The 17-year-old achieved his final GM norm at the 2026 Pune International Grandmaster Round Robin tournament. He finished the tournament with seven points from nine rounds, recording six wins, two draws and one loss to secure second place.
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10:52 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Indian chess player Aswath S from Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari has become the country's 98th Grandmaster. The 17-year-old achieved his final GM norm at the 2026 Pune International Grandmaster Round Robin tournament. He finished the tournament with seven points from nine rounds, recording six wins, two draws and one loss to secure second place.
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Muhammad tops the list of baby boy names in England & Wales 3rd time in row
UK's Office for National Statistics has released the list of top baby names in England and Wales in 2025. Muhammad has emerged as the most popular name for boys, topping the list for the third year in a row. Olivia remained the most popular girls' name, followed by Lily and Amelia. Mohammed and Mohammad also made it to top 100.
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10:49 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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UK's Office for National Statistics has released the list of top baby names in England and Wales in 2025. Muhammad has emerged as the most popular name for boys, topping the list for the third year in a row. Olivia remained the most popular girls' name, followed by Lily and Amelia. Mohammed and Mohammad also made it to top 100.
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Nijjar convinced gangster Arsh Dalla to flee to Canada, chargesheet reveals
Gangster Arshdeep Gill, aka Arsh Dalla, was under the influence of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and was persuaded by him to flee to Canada, a Delhi Police chargesheet revealed. It added that Dalla fled India in 2017 after his release from prison. After establishing a base in Canada, he operated his criminal and terrorist network in India from there.
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10:49 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Gangster Arshdeep Gill, aka Arsh Dalla, was under the influence of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and was persuaded by him to flee to Canada, a Delhi Police chargesheet revealed. It added that Dalla fled India in 2017 after his release from prison. After establishing a base in Canada, he operated his criminal and terrorist network in India from there.
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100 sheep replace machines at Volkswagen plant in Poland
Volkswagen has replaced lawnmowers with 100 sheep at its photovoltaic farm in Poland's PoznaΕ, among the largest of its kind in Europe. The livestock now graze under over 31,000 solar panels, which power the automaker's manufacturing plant. The move cuts power usage and allows researchers to study how renewable energy and farming can coexist on the same land, Electrek reported.
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11:05 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Volkswagen has replaced lawnmowers with 100 sheep at its photovoltaic farm in Poland's PoznaΕ, among the largest of its kind in Europe. The livestock now graze under over 31,000 solar panels, which power the automaker's manufacturing plant. The move cuts power usage and allows researchers to study how renewable energy and farming can coexist on the same land, Electrek reported.
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PM Modi highlights ancient link between Gujarat & Indonesia
PM Narendra Modi, in his historic address in Indonesian Parliament, highlighted the ancient link between the two countries. "Centuries ago, traders and Sufi saints from Gujarat travelled to Indonesia by sea...bringing with them the message and values of Islam," he said. "Even today, the exquisite Patola textiles of Gujarat are regarded here as symbols of prestige and distinction," he added.
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11:01 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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PM Narendra Modi, in his historic address in Indonesian Parliament, highlighted the ancient link between the two countries. "Centuries ago, traders and Sufi saints from Gujarat travelled to Indonesia by sea...bringing with them the message and values of Islam," he said. "Even today, the exquisite Patola textiles of Gujarat are regarded here as symbols of prestige and distinction," he added.
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Child marriage ban applicable to all religions, Shariat law can't override it: HC
The Allahabad High Court said that the law banning child marriage applies to all religions and Shariat law can't override it. It added that Shariat law, which allows a girl to be married after puberty, violates Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). These laws are based on scientific understanding, it added.
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11:00 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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The Allahabad High Court said that the law banning child marriage applies to all religions and Shariat law can't override it. It added that Shariat law, which allows a girl to be married after puberty, violates Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). These laws are based on scientific understanding, it added.
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Wimbledon to get new champion as Muchova, Noskova reach women's singles final
Czech tennis player and world No. 9 Karolina Muchova defeated US' world No. 7 Coco Gauff 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (12-10) to reach her maiden Wimbledon final. Her compatriot, world No. 12 Linda Noskova, beat Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk 6-4, 6-4, securing her first Wimbledon final and setting up all-Czech women's singles final. At 21, Noskova is youngest women's finalist since 2014.
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12:07 am Friday, 10 July 2026
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Czech tennis player and world No. 9 Karolina Muchova defeated US' world No. 7 Coco Gauff 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (12-10) to reach her maiden Wimbledon final. Her compatriot, world No. 12 Linda Noskova, beat Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk 6-4, 6-4, securing her first Wimbledon final and setting up all-Czech women's singles final. At 21, Noskova is youngest women's finalist since 2014.
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Who is Aswath S, 17-yr-old who became India's 98th chess Grandmaster?
India's 98th chess Grandmaster Aswath S hails from Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari. Born in 2008, he started playing chess at age three and was coached by his father AC Siva, who ran a chess academy. Aswath won Tamil Nadu Under-7 State Championship, securing a perfect 9/9 score. The 17-year-old crossed the 2500 rating mark in December last year.
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12:29 am Friday, 10 July 2026
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India's 98th chess Grandmaster Aswath S hails from Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari. Born in 2008, he started playing chess at age three and was coached by his father AC Siva, who ran a chess academy. Aswath won Tamil Nadu Under-7 State Championship, securing a perfect 9/9 score. The 17-year-old crossed the 2500 rating mark in December last year.
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India lose T20I series against England for 1st time, remain winless since T20 WC 2026 final
England defeated India by nine wickets in the fourth T20I in Bristol to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. It's the first time that India have lost a T20I series (of at least two matches) against England. Further, India have not won a single T20I since the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand in March.
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01:01 am Friday, 10 July 2026
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England defeated India by nine wickets in the fourth T20I in Bristol to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. It's the first time that India have lost a T20I series (of at least two matches) against England. Further, India have not won a single T20I since the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand in March.
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