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Badminton Senior Nationals: Tasnim reaches semis, ousts top-seed Aakarshi, and Isharani consecutively

Tasnim Mir produced two power-packed performances on Sunday to enter the women’s singles semifinals at the 2024 Senior National Badminton Championship at the KBA courts here. In the morning, the 19-year-old from Gujarat ousted top seed Aakarshi Kashyap 21-19, 21-17 in the pre-quarters before returning late afternoon to send the seventh seed from Assam Isharani Baruah home, 21-16, 21-18. The …

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How Putin’s intelligence agents convinced Assad to flee Syria

The Independent

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Canberra Youth Theatre suspends its artistic program due to funding issues but will still offer workshops

ABC

During her teenage years, actor Nathalie Morris spent most afternoons after school, weekends and school holidays at Canberra Youth Theatre. Ms Morris said Canberra Youth Theatre was the equal of similar companies in Sydney and Melbourne and she had been saddened to hear it was suspending its artistic program in 2025, due to funding pressures. Playwright and screenwriter Tasnim Hossain …

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Guwahati Masters: M Tharun, K Satwik Reddy and Vaishnavi Khadkekar upset top seeds to reach quarters

The Hindu

National Games Champion M Tharun and unseeded mixed doubles combination of K Sathwik Reddy and Vaishnavi Khadkekar packed off the top seeds in their respective categories to advance to the quarterfinals of the Guwahati Masters Super 100 badminton tournament here on Thursday. Tharun saved two game points in the opening game and then grabbed the initiative after a few long …

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4 weeks ago

Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen storm into Round 2

India Today

Top seeds PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen advanced to the second round of the women's and men's singles respectively at the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament after registering straight-game victories here on Wednesday. Two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu defeated rising shuttler Anmol Kharb 21-17, 21-15, while Lakshya, 2021 world championships bronze medallist, powered past Malaysian qualifier Sholeh Aidil 21-12, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Iran builds 'defensive tunnel' in Tehran amid risk of war with Israel

Firstpost

Iran is constructing a ‘defensive tunnel’ in Tehran, connecting a metro station to Imam Khomeini hospital, amid heightened tensions following Israeli strikes on the country Iran is building a “defensive tunnel” in the capital Tehran, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Tuesday, following strikes by Israel on targets in the country. The tunnel, located near the city centre, will …

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Israel's Strategic Strike on Iran: A Turning Point in the Middle East

Live Mint

Israel strikes Iran, a rare move in a high-stakes region, as tensions simmer between the Jewish State and the Islamic Republic. The attack, targeting military and missile facilities, is seen as a measure of the sky-high levels of tension in the Middle East. While the effectiveness of the strike is still unclear, it could mark a shift in the balance …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

IAEA Denies Impact of Israeli Strike on Iran's Nuclear Facilities

China Daily

Iran's nuclear facilities have not been impacted in the Israeli strike, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The IAEA director general called for prudence and restraint from further actions that could compromise the safety and security of nuclear and other radioactive materials.

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Mysterious Blasts Rock Tehran, Israel Warns of Retaliation

China Daily

A number of strong explosions were heard in the Iranian capital Tehran in the early hours of Saturday. The situation at Imam Khomeini International Airport and Mehrabad International Airport is normal, according to the state-run IRIB TV. The source of the blasts has not yet been identified, but security sources have said that some of the explosions pertained to the …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Iranian Military Adviser Killed in Suspected Israeli Air Strikes in Syria

News 18

Israeli airstrikes on the Syrian city of Aleppo early Monday killed an Iranian military adviser, according to Iranian media. Abiyar is believed to be the first IRGC member to be killed by Israel since April, when Israel bombed Iran’s embassy compound in Damascus, killing several commanders. The latest incident occurred around 12.20 a.m. local time on Monday after Israel launched …

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8 months ago

Explosions in Iran, US media reports Israeli strikes

New Indian Express

Iran's state media reported explosions in central Isfahan Friday, as US media quoted officials saying Israel had carried out retaliatory strikes on its arch-rival. Air defence systems over several Iranian cities were activated, state media reported, after the country's official broadcaster said explosions were heard near the central city of Isfahan. Iran's Fars news agency reported "three explosions" were heard …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran's consulate in Syria destroyed by suspected Israeli airstrike, several killed

India TV News

Damascus: Iran's consulate in the Syrian capital of Damascus was destroyed in a suspected Israeli airstrike, as claimed by Syrian and Iranian media, in an apparent escalation of the conflict in the Middle East that is likely to pit Israel against Iran and its allies. Though it rarely acknowledges its actions in Syria, Israel has said it targets bases of …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan expels Tehran ambassador in response to Iranian airstrike on terror camp

Op India

Following Iran’s launch of a barrage of missiles on Pakistan, Islamabad on Wednesday expelled the Iranian ambassador and recalled its ambassador from Tehran, Geo News reported. “Pakistan has decided to recall its ambassador from Iran and that the Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan who is currently visiting Iran may not return for the time being,” Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran deploys warship to Red Sea amid soaring tensions

Al Jazeera

Iran’s Alborz warship has entered the Red Sea through the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait, Iran’s Tasnim news agency has reported, at a time of heightened tensions over the globally important waterway. The United States in early December set up a multinational naval task force for the Red Sea following a flurry of missile and drone attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi …

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1 year ago

Joe Biden says he did not ask Netanyahu for a ceasefire in Gaza, as Iran threatens to block the Mediterranean Sea

ABC

US President Joe Biden says he held a long and private conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday, a day after the Biden administration again shielded Israel in the diplomatic arena by helping water down a United Nations resolution. Key points: Joe Biden says he did not ask for a ceasefire when he spoke to Israeli PM Benjamin …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Iran’s top diplomat extends Saudi trip, meets Crown Prince MBS

Al Jazeera

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held meetings with his Saudi counterpart on Thursday, his first visit since a rapprochement earlier this year. Iran’s foreign minister has met Saudi Arabia’s crown prince during his first visit to the kingdom since the Middle East rivals announced a surprise rapprochement, officials said. After the meeting, Iran’s semi-official news agency Tasnim reported Amir-Abdollahian as saying …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Canada Open 2023: When and where to watch live streaming, Indians in action, schedule, timing and venue

The Hindu

The BWF Super 500 Canada Open gets underway on July 4 at the Markin-MacPhail Centre in Calgary, Canada. In men’s singles, Lakshya Sen will lead the Indian challenge, while the likes of B. Sai Praneeth, the former champion of the Canada Open, Praupalli Kashyap and Sankar Muthusamy will start in the qualifiers. Tasnim will play Thuy Linh Nguyen of Vietnam …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Indian sports news wrap, June 11

The Hindu

Chennai BADMINTON Ashmita, Ravi win Maldives International Challenge Indian shuttlers Ashmita Chaliha and Ravi clinched the women’s and men’s singles titles respectively with contrasting victories at the Maldives International Challenge in Male. -PTI Pranavi at tied 25th, three Indians make cut in Epson Tour India’s Pranavi Urs made her first cut of the season as well as in her Epson …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Orleans Masters: Saina Nehwal, B Sai Praneeth lead Indian attack in France

The Hindu

Former Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal and B. Sai Praneeth, the former World Championships bronze medallist, are the top Indian shuttlers who will compete at the Orleans Masters, a Super 300 level badminton tournament, at Palais Des Sports, Orleans, France, starting Tuesday. Sindhu, the runner-up at the Madrid Spain Masters last week, and the top doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty, who …

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1 year, 9 months ago

BWF German Open 2023: Lakshya Sen loses in first round, Indian challenge ends

The Hindu

India’s challenge at the German Open, a BWF World Tour Super 300 event, ended on Wednesday as all four singles players lost in the first round in Mulheim, Germany. Teenager Tasnim Mir, who reached the main draw after beating Ireland’s Rachael Darragh in the qualifying round, suffered an 8-21, 10-21 defeat against eighth-seeded Thai shuttler Pornpawee Chochuwong in 25 minutes. …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Five killed in Israeli air strikes on Syria’s capital, Damascus

Al Jazeera

One soldier among the dead when missiles hit densely populated central neighbourhood, state media report. At least five people have been killed and 15 wounded in Israeli air strikes on Syria’s capital that have heavily damaged residential buildings. Unnamed Syrian military sources who were not authorised to speak publicly said stray anti-aircraft rockets fired from Mount Qasioun to counter the …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Thrilled with Win, Wore Headscarf as It Is A Simple Ceremony Custom, Says Indian Shuttler - News18

News 18

For Tanya Hemanth, the Indian shuttler who won the gold medal in the women’s singles at the 31st Iran Fajr International Challenge held in Tehran, winning the game for India and working hard to improve her world ranking was most important. Wearing the headscarf to receive the medal at the award ceremony was just about a “simple ceremony custom” and …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Indian Badminton Player Tanya Hemanth 'Forced' to Wear Headscarf at Medal Ceremony

News 18

India’s Tanya Hemanth stunned top seed and compatriot Tasnim Mir in straight games to win the women’s singles title at the 31st Iran Fajr International Challenge in Tehran on Sunday. According to reports in TOI, sources said that organisers had told players that headscarves were mandatory even though nothing of that sort was mentioned in the tournament prospectus for a …

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2 years ago

Asia Junior Championships 2022: Unnati Hooda to spearhead India’s challenge

The Hindu

Rising shuttler Unnati Hooda will lead the 36-member Indian contingent that left for Nonthaburi, Thailand to compete in the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Junior Championships 2022, scheduled from November 29 to December 4. The Odisha Open champion Unnati will lead the charge in the U-17 women’s singles alongside Jiya Rawat and Anmol Kharb whereas Tanvi Sharma, who topped the …

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Badminton Senior Nationals: Tasnim reaches semis, ousts top-seed Aakarshi, and Isharani consecutively

How Putin’s intelligence agents convinced Assad to flee Syria

Canberra Youth Theatre suspends its artistic program due to funding issues but will still offer workshops

Guwahati Masters: M Tharun, K Satwik Reddy and Vaishnavi Khadkekar upset top seeds to reach quarters

Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen storm into Round 2

Iran builds 'defensive tunnel' in Tehran amid risk of war with Israel

Israel's Strategic Strike on Iran: A Turning Point in the Middle East

IAEA Denies Impact of Israeli Strike on Iran's Nuclear Facilities

Mysterious Blasts Rock Tehran, Israel Warns of Retaliation

Iranian Military Adviser Killed in Suspected Israeli Air Strikes in Syria

Explosions in Iran, US media reports Israeli strikes

Iran's consulate in Syria destroyed by suspected Israeli airstrike, several killed

Pakistan expels Tehran ambassador in response to Iranian airstrike on terror camp

Iran deploys warship to Red Sea amid soaring tensions

Joe Biden says he did not ask Netanyahu for a ceasefire in Gaza, as Iran threatens to block the Mediterranean Sea

Iran’s top diplomat extends Saudi trip, meets Crown Prince MBS

Canada Open 2023: When and where to watch live streaming, Indians in action, schedule, timing and venue

Indian sports news wrap, June 11

Orleans Masters: Saina Nehwal, B Sai Praneeth lead Indian attack in France

BWF German Open 2023: Lakshya Sen loses in first round, Indian challenge ends

Five killed in Israeli air strikes on Syria’s capital, Damascus

Thrilled with Win, Wore Headscarf as It Is A Simple Ceremony Custom, Says Indian Shuttler - News18

Indian Badminton Player Tanya Hemanth 'Forced' to Wear Headscarf at Medal Ceremony

Asia Junior Championships 2022: Unnati Hooda to spearhead India’s challenge