Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani left this world at the age of 74. One day national mourning has been observed in India on his death. On July 13, flags are flown at half mast across the country. But apart from this, the identity of Al Thani was that he gave domestic and global identity to his country full of energy.

Sheikh Hamad came to power in Qatar in 1995. At that time the economy of Qatar was very limited, or let us assume, it was limited. Let us assume that at that time Qatar was running its economy only with the help of oil. At the same time, the huge gas storage of the North Field site was in the initial stages only.

As soon as Hamad came to power, he made his country Qatar the largest exporter of LNG within two decades. During this period, Qatar achieved many achievements. Qatar is the owner of one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds and ranks among the richest countries in terms of per capita income.

The reason behind this is that experts believe that Sheikh Hamad made major changes in the economy. New model implemented. The increase in oil and gas prices was a factor, but it was not the entire factor. Hamad’s role was important in this. They invested the wealth generated from oil and gas in creating production assets, financial institutions, infrastructure and human capital. This was his investment strategy.

Gas changed Qatar’s economy
Qatar’s economic transformation truly began with the development of the world’s largest natural gas field, North Field. The decision to convert oil into gas in 1990 also took Qatar to new heights. In 1996, Qatar sent its first LNG shipment. In less than 15 years, Qatar became the world’s largest exporter of this commodity.

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The rise in gas prices boosted Qatar’s economy like a rocket. Within a decade, it became one of the largest economies of the world. During the reign of Sheikh Hamad, Qatar’s economy grew more than twenty times. During this period, GDP i.e. Gross Domestic Product increased from $8 billion in 1995 to approximately $199 billion in 2013.

According to the International Monetary Fund, the economy also recorded the highest growth rate in the world. The real growth rate here in 2006 was 18 percent. Which increased to 26.2 in 2011.

How Qatar’s economy increased by 11 billion Qatari riyals to 403 billion riyals?

By 2010, production increased to 77 million tonnes annually. This not only increased revenue, but also strengthened Qatar’s position as a strategic partner for global energy security and the economy of Asia and Europe. During the reign of Sheikh Hamad, the value of the hydrocarbon sector increased from 11 billion Qatari riyals, approximately 3 billion dollars, to 403 billion riyals i.e. 110.4 billion dollars.

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Asim Munir is not only the Chief of Defense Force of Pakistan but is also seen in many important roles. He has also been seen at the diplomatic level. Recently he was involved in mediation between Iran and America. Apart from this, he also plays a role in economic policy. Amidst all this, he is also known for his anti-India rhetoric. Now his responsibility is going to increase. The Army Chief of Pakistan has now been given the responsibility to stop the uncontrolled population of Pakistan.

According to Pakistani newspaper The Dawn, Pakistani Health Minister Syed Mustaf Kamal made the announcement in the Senate meeting earlier this week. He has said that Pakistan is currently the fifth most populous country with a population of more than 259 million (25.9 crores). It is expected that by 2030 it will leave Indonesia behind and become a bigger country than it. This is no less than a disaster for Pakistan which is struggling with economic crisis.

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Population growth is a matter of national priority in Pakistan.

Pakistan’s PM Sharif has formed a committee. Munir is included in this. This issue has become a national priority in Pakistan. Policy decisions are being taken at every level. This responsibility has come to Munir at a time when Pakistan is continuously struggling on the front of Balochistan and Afghanistan.

On the other hand, unrest is continuously increasing in Pakistan occupied PoK. 42 Pakistani security personnel were killed by Baloch rebels and TTP militants in the restive Balochistan province. Now the citizens of Pakistan have made fun of the Army Chief for the responsibility of controlling population. Many types of memes are viral on social media.

Why population growth in Pakistan?
Actually, the reason for the continuously increasing population in Pakistan is the lack of easy availability of contraceptive means. Every year 67 lakh children are born in Pakistan.

Boat full of Indian tourists capsizes in Vietnam, 15 dead, Embassy releases helpline number

Big news related to Indian tourists is coming out in Vietnam. Here a boat capsized near Phu Quoc island. This boat was carrying Indian tourists. The Indian Embassy has informed that it is in touch with the local authorities. The situation is being monitored closely.

The Indian Embassy in Vietnam posted on Twitter saying that this is a tragic incident. A few hours ago, a boat carrying several Indian tourists capsized near Phu Quoc island in Vietnam. Accurate information about the incident is being collected. Rescue operation is being conducted by the local authorities.

21 people survived and 15 others died in the accident.

According to information received from the officials of the Special Economic Zone of Phu Quoc, at 1 pm, a speedboat of Ocean Pier Island Company was going to An Thoi Port from the tourist route in Ko Hoan. It is 25 kilometers away from Phu Quoc Airport.

Another angle captures the desperate rescue effort after the speedboat capsized off Phu Quoc.

Heartbreaking scenes — but also extraordinary courage from rescuers and local boats racing against time to save lives.

Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and everyone… pic.twitter.com/YuUHvPIDkD

— NGO-SUGAR (@ngosugartp) July 11, 2026

Then it overturned about 499 meters from Route Ngoi in Hoan. Due to this everyone aboard fell into the sea. Seeing the overturned boat, nearby tourist boats reached there for help. The owner of a boat involved in the rescue said that his boat reached the spot within five minutes. But there was a problem in the rescue because people were trapped inside the boat.

He informed that very few people could regain consciousness. It was not raining in the area. The ocean waves were strong. It was not raining. Tourist boats were plying in that area. The An Thoi Border Guard dispatched two ships and 35 officers and soldiers to the scene, who joined the rescue efforts along with the Navy, Coast Guard and other relevant forces.

By afternoon, the rescue had brought all 36 people in the speedboat to the shore. 21 people survived. 15 others which included two women and 13 men. His death was confirmed.

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Indian Embassy created two control rooms simultaneously, helpline number released

Apart from this, the Embassy has said that to provide information and help to the affected families, a control room has been set up at the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City. Can be contacted on these numbers: +84 36 281 7930, +84 91 552 37 14 and +84 33 452 0414.

A control room has also been set up in Hanoi, which can be contacted on +84 91 308 9165. We are available for any help and questions.

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PM Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day tour of Australia, addressed the Indian community in Melbourne on Thursday. During this, he gave a powerful speech in the presence of 30 thousand Indians. He has said many things from Gaganyaan to 5G and from Grow More to Achieve More. During this, the Indian community echoed with slogans of Modi-Modi.

Big points of PM Modi’s speech

1. While giving his speech, PM Modi said, ‘I would like to start by thanking the traditional owners of that land. Where we are meeting. I pay my respects to their elders, old and new. This show is housefull. This is a blockbuster.
2. He said, ‘Earlier, I had met you all twice in Sydney. I was also looking forward to meeting the people of Melbourne. So this time I thought I would have a flat white coffee with the people of Melbourne. Melbourne has really gained momentum.
3. He said, ‘I am also very thankful to my friend and friend of India, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. You were with us in Sydney, and today you have also joined the Indian community here in Melbourne. In a way, things have changed completely. From Ahmedabad, which is home to the world’s largest cricket stadium, to Melbourne, which has its famous stadium. We have been together at both places. We all have seen how the Prime Minister captures the hearts and minds of Indians whenever he speaks. You made a tremendous impact in Sydney, and you have charmed everyone here too.
4. He said, ‘When I went to Australia in 2014, it was the first time in 28 years that an Indian Prime Minister had come. And you will remember that I had said then that you will not have to wait for another 28 years. This is my third visit in the last 12 years. This is a hat-trick of tours. This shows what heights the relations between India and Australia have reached. And do you know who had the biggest role in this? This was not Modi’s. It was all of you.
5. He said, ‘It is said that in the city of Melbourne one gets a glimpse of all four seasons in a single day. But, the Indian community has made it even more vibrant with its cultural colours. Here in Melbourne and surrounding areas, there are many places and markets which are imbued with the spirit of Indianness. Some call it ‘Little India’, some call it ‘Mini India’; Whatever be the name, they are full of Indian culture.
6. PM Modi said, ‘Someone showed me a video of one such market. It was told in the video that the sale continues there continuously. People get completely carried away by the enthusiasm of these sales. Even if someone is not in the mood to shop, he still buys something. People become dizzy due to the sale.
7. PM Modi said, many of you must be managing at least two time zones in your homes. Here children return from school according to Australian time, whereas in India grandparents are waiting to connect over video call.
8. PM Modi said, ‘It may be a weekend here, yet a live stream of a wedding is going on in India. In other words, even if the physical distance is thousands of kilometers, your daily routine remains deeply connected to India. And along with this routine, you all are contributing with all your might to the development of Australia. I am proud of all of you.

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While in India flood situation has arisen in many areas as soon as the rainy season starts, the hottest June has been recorded in Western Europe only last month. The EU’s Climate Monitor Agency said that there is a severe heat wave in the area. This continent has been facing increasingly intense heat.

The report has come at a time when another heatwave is going on in Europe this week. At the same time, record breaking heat was recorded in June also. There is spring season there in May, but during that time continuous heat was seen.

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Heat waves will increase in future, will affect geographical areas

According to the EU’s Copnikus Climate Change Service, the average temperature of Western Europe reached 20.74 degrees in June. This was 3 percent more than the normal temperature from 1991 to 2020. This broke the previous record made in June 2025. ECMWF’s Strategic Climate Lead Samantha Burgess has said that in a warming world we will see more heatwaves.

According to AFP, Burgess says that the heatwave will increase further. Will last longer. Will affect more geographical areas. Burgess believes that we are in a time of such change. Where climate change is no longer a future problem read about in reports, but has become a concrete and disturbing reality of everyday life. Thousands of deaths have occurred due to heatwave across Europe. The highest number of deaths have occurred in France, Spain and Belgium. Between June 15 and 30, 41 crore people have faced high temperatures. Burgess has admitted that Europe will have to work on new plans to fight climate change.

‘Tariff free from day one…’, here America kept fighting war with Iran, on the other hand this country gave a big offer to India

US President Donald Trump, while announcing the end of the ceasefire with Iran, called Tehran a cancer. Now Iran replied to the US President that Iran is not afraid of Trump’s threats. Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesman for the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament, said on Wednesday (8 July 2026) that we are ready to fight any evil.

Trump’s threat to Iran

President Trump, who had a relatively soft stance towards Iran’s leadership till a few weeks ago, used strong words against Tehran this time. Trump said that after new attacks on Iran the ceasefire has ended but talks can continue. Trump said, ‘There is something wrong with him. They are sick and play dirty games. However, Trump also said that he could allow his negotiators to continue talks, but he feels that they (Iran) are just wasting time.

US attacked Iran

After the US Central Command claimed to target 80 military bases of Iran on July 8, the IRGC also talked about retaliating against 85 US bases. The Iranian military claimed that it carried out a drone attack targeting US forces stationed at Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain in response to US attacks on southern Iran.

The era of threats is now over: Iran

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has condemned America for breaking the 14-point agreement. He said that the US has attacked Iran despite the deal, which shows its policy of pressure against Tehran.

Mohammad Bager Ghalibaf posted on X and wrote, ‘The era of threats and extortion is now over. There is no benefit from this. We are not going to bow down. He released a list of agreements violated by the US, which included ignoring rules in the Strait of Hormuz, threats of attack, reimposition of oil sanctions, attacks on southern Iran and continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon.

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IND vs ENG: Despite the continuous disappointing results on the England tour, the Indian team management is not ready to back down from its long-term plan. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has made it clear that the team’s focus is not just on the current series but on preparing a strong team for the next T20 World Cup. Under this thinking, 15 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi was given a chance to debut in international cricket.

Vaibhav’s debut was already decided

In the press conference before the third T20 in Nottingham, Sitanshu Kotak told that Vaibhav Suryavanshi was a part of the team’s plans from the beginning. He said that the young batsman did not need any special preparation before his debut, because the team management had full faith in his talent. According to Kotak, it was decided from the time he joined the team that Vaibhav would be given his debut.

Record made at the age of 15

Vaibhav Suryavanshi made his international debut for India in the second T20 played in Manchester. At the age of 15 years and 99 days, he became India’s youngest international cricketer. Vaibhav, who was the highest run scorer in IPL 2026, could not play a big innings in his first international match. He scored 14 runs in 10 balls, which included two brilliant sixes.

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The team is going through a period of change

Kotak admitted that the Indian team is currently going through a phase of change under the leadership of new captain Shreyas Iyer. He also admitted that the team is feeling the absence of injured all-rounder Hardik Pandya. However, he says that in such times, giving opportunities to young players is important for the future.

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Eyes on the next World Cup

The batting coach said that the team’s aim is not just to win the current series. The Indian team is preparing to defend the T20 World Cup title to be held after two years. For this reason, young players are being prepared for the big stage by giving them opportunities. The team management believes that to build a strong team for the future, it is important to give international experience to the new players from now on.

Sunday is the birth anniversary of late leader of Indian politics Ram Vilas Paswan, father of LJP President and Union Minister Chirag Paswan. In this connection, ABP News has talked to Chirag Paswan on various issues. He expressed his opinion on many issues ranging from his father to Bankipur elections and party expansion plans. During this, Chirag was seen lost in the memories of his father.

Chirag became emotional remembering his father, called him his leader

Chirag Paswan said that today is a very important day for me personally, because all the memories of my father, from childhood till today, keep coming to my mind at different times. But the party should expand as per his ideas, there should be development, politics should rise above caste and communalism, this was the thinking of my leader Ram Vilas Paswan.

He said, ‘However, after his departure, our party remained entangled in its own ups and downs for a long time. Because of this, the kind of expansion that should have happened could not happen. But whenever we got an opportunity, we worked to take the party forward. Today we have MLAs in Jharkhand and Nagaland, we have public representatives in many states. Uttar Pradesh is not only the neighboring state of Bihar, but has also been very close to the heart of my leader Ram Vilas Paswan. The concerns here were also close to his heart. In such a situation, the party is now working on expanding its organization in Uttar Pradesh.

What did Chirag say on Bankipur by-election and Prashant Kishore?

Chirag Paswan also expressed his views on this contest which became interesting after the announcement of Prashant Kishor to contest elections in Bihar. Chirag said that every political party will try to contest the elections. Prashant Kishore ji had also tried to give recognition to his party in the last assembly elections, but he did not get success at that time. Now if they contest elections through by-elections, it is their personal decision. I will not comment much on this. But I definitely believe that this is an NDA seat. Bharatiya Janata Party has been continuously winning here. Today, the MLA of this seat has become a Rajya Sabha MP and is the national president of the country’s largest party. He comes from my home state Bihar and is also in Lucknow today. Therefore, I believe that once again NDA will win this seat.

What did Chirag say on the entry of other political parties of Bihar in Uttar Pradesh?

Chirag said, ‘I believe that this is the beauty of democracy. The more choices people have, the stronger democracy will be. After all the decision has to be taken by the public only. If we talk about Uttar Pradesh, the people here will decide which party they have faith in. In such a situation, every party should come and express its views, this is the beauty of democracy. Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) will work to give impetus to the future of the youth by handling the legacy of its leader with new thinking and new energy and will move forward with this thinking.

What did Chirag say on contesting elections on 403 seats and preparations of the organization?

Chirag said, ‘Whenever I am asked this question, I feel that an attempt is being made to include me in the ambit of the alliance. I always say that whether it is 403 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh or 243 seats in Bihar, any political party should prepare for every seat. It would be very narrow-minded for me to prepare only for those seats where my party has a chance of contesting the elections. If the alliance partners contest elections, they will also get my support. Therefore, our preparations will be on 403 seats, so that wherever the alliance partners contest elections, they can get the benefit of the strength of our organization.

What did Chirag say on contesting 2027 elections and alliance?

Chirag said, ‘Until I completely strengthen and prepare my organization, it is meaningless to talk about anything further. In Bihar we fought elections with an alliance, in Jharkhand also we fought elections with an alliance, but in Nagaland, where we have two MLAs today, we fought elections without an alliance. The state unit will decide whether the alliance will remain or not. First we will review the organization, organize programs in different districts, see the inclination of the people. After that, the proposal given by the state unit will be placed before the Central Parliamentary Board and the final decision regarding the alliance will be taken there.

What did Chirag say about Maharaja Suheldev Pasi?

Paswan said, ‘There should be no politics regarding any great man. If you have faith and trust in him, then it is more important to follow his thoughts than his name. I try to move forward with the same thinking. While respecting great men, I try to keep the society away from the politics of discrimination. I will never involve myself in such controversies. Everyone has his own faith and belief. In the society I come from, Maharaja Suheldev Pasi is considered the greatest great man. That’s why I believe there should never be any difference of opinion regarding them.

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What did Chirag say on Bharat Tiwari encounter and encounter policy?

Chirag Paswan said, ‘It is important to understand the thinking behind the encounter. Such criminals who have spread atrocities in the society should not be spared at any cost. But if under the guise of an encounter, any wrong is done to an innocent person or he is murdered, then I will not accept it at all. Whoever is guilty should be given the harshest punishment. There should be fear of law among anti-social elements, but under its guise it is also the responsibility of the governments to ensure that no innocent person is punished.

What did Chirag say on the matter of theft of offerings in Ram temple?

Chirag said, ‘These things worry every Ram devotee. I am a believer myself and playing with anyone’s faith of any kind cannot be accepted. I believe that whether it is the Central Government or the State Government, both are working to ensure that whoever is guilty gets the harshest punishment. Those who have played with the faith of the devotees will not be spared at any cost.

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Bank of Baroda: Nowadays, most of the people deposit their savings in the bank, so that they can get interest on it and benefit from it. Apart from this, many people also take loan from the bank when needed. In such a situation, imagine that if for some reason RBI takes action against the bank in which you have an account, then in such a situation many questions will arise in the minds of the customers. Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank of India i.e. RBI has imposed a fine on Bank of Baroda. Know the reason behind this fine?

Why did RBI impose penalty on the bank?

RBI’s investigation has revealed that the bank did not follow some important rules related to KYC and Fair Practice Code for lenders, hence a fine was imposed on it. Apart from this, investigation also revealed that more interest was charged on some loan accounts than the prescribed norms. Not only this, but KYC records of some customers were also not uploaded on time.

All allegations turned out to be true

Let us tell you that during the investigation by RBI, lack of compliance with the rules was found, after which RBI sent a notice to Bank of Baroda to explain the reason. In which RBI found the allegations true, after which a fine of Rs 63.60 lakh was imposed on the bank.

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Will customers face problems?

• RBI took this action for not following the rules of the bank.
• Therefore, this fine will not have any impact on the bank accounts of the customers.
• Whatever service the customers are taking from the bank, it will continue as before.
• This action will not affect the customer.

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After the notice sent by the Government of India to the messaging app WhatsApp, the company has now come into action. Earlier, the government had issued a notice regarding the username feature. Team Meta has met ministry officials in this regard.

During the meeting, the officials have demanded a detailed report to Meta regarding the government’s concerns and thinking related to this feature. Also, Meta has been given three days time to submit the report in this matter. Meta has said that it will submit its reply to the ministry within the stipulated time limit.

What is the whole matter?

Actually, the whole uproar is about the username feature in WhatsApp. Username Best Account is to be rolled out on Meta’s instant messaging app. For this the company gave the option to reserve the username. The company said that it will roll out the username feature by the end of this year.

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Government has sent notice to Meta

The government had also sent a notice to Meta regarding this feature on Wednesday. Also instructions were given to roll it out. Apart from this, the company was asked to reply within 3 days. The government fears the danger of cyber fraud regarding the username based feature. People can get confused by the username. Also, by using fake name, one can commit crimes like fraud and deceive people.

Identification of user based account may be difficult

Identification of username based account can be difficult. Also, by using similar usernames, people can cause harm by committing cyber fraud. Apart from this, there will be a risk of fake identity. Cyber ​​​​thugs can take advantage of this feature. In this the difference between real and fake will be erased. The risk of copying brands and celebrities will also increase. Spam messages will increase. This can be a challenge for an investigating agency like ED. The risk of social engineering attacks will also increase.

Here, Meta’s messaging company WhatsApp has said that the usernames of celebrities and popular people will be reserved in the public space. This is an optional service.

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