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  US strikes three facilities in Iraq linked to Iran-backed militia for attacks on American forces

  World | January 24, 2024 7:44 IST

  US troops in Iraq and Syria have been attacked about 150 times by Iran-aligned militants since the Israel-Hamas war broke out in October. The war in Gaza is at risk of spreading as the US is also engaged in fighting with Yemen-based Houthis, as all Iran-backed forces oppose US backing of Israel.

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  9 fighters killed after US launches retaliatory airstrikes at Iran-backed facility in Syria

  World | November 09, 2023 11:29 IST

  According to US officials, Iran-backed groups have carried out at least 40 such attacks at bases housing US troops in Syria since October 17. Although the US wants to deter Iranian aggression fuelled by the Israel-Hamas war, it is also working to avoid sparking a wider conflict.

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  British Airways to fly A350 aircraft to India later this year

  India | May 15, 2019 21:35 IST

  Bengaluru will be the first city in India and just the fourth destination on the airline's worldwide network, to welcome its new A350 aircraft, the company said in a release.

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  ‘Tejas Express’ to debut today: 10 ultramodern facilities the train offers

  India | May 22, 2017 13:48 IST

  The “ultra-luxurious” Tejas Express – India’s first semi-high speed full AC train – is all set to begin its maiden journey today

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  8-year-old kickboxing gold medallist slams J&K govt for inadequate facilities for athletes

  India | March 16, 2017 17:53 IST

  World Kickboxing Championship Gold medallist, an eight-year-old Kashmiri girl, has posted a video on social media slamming the state government for not providing adequate facilities to the sports academy in which she practices.

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  Sasikala seeks better facilities in jail; asks for table fan, mattress and cot

  Politics | February 23, 2017 9:41 IST

  With her chief ministerial ambitions being crushed by the Supreme Court, jailed AIADMK supremo VK Sasikala is now seeking better facilities at Bangaluru jail in view of her age and poor health.

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  Facilities given to Kashmiri separatists should be withdrawn: Manohar Parrikar

  Politics | September 12, 2016 7:22 IST

  Amid reports that the Centre may scale down security cover of Kashmiri separatists and restrain various facilities enjoyed by the, in view of the Valley unrest, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday said withdrawal of

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  Rail budget may introduce 'smart coaches' for more comfortable journey

  India | February 15, 2016 15:07 IST

  New Delhi:  In a bid make train travel a better experience for passengers, Indian railways is planning to  introduce `smart coaches' with  state-of-the-art facilities.The smart coaches will be equipped with GPS-based wake up alarm and

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  Haj pilgrims to get 5-star level facilities at Rubaat

  India | May 07, 2014 13:19 IST

  Bhopal: About 250 Haj pilgrims of the then Bhopal royal estate will get five-star like facilities this year at Rubaat (guest house) in Saudi Arabia on pilgrimage.  Late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi's daughter Saba Sultan,

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  Don't let sports facilities rust like Nehru Stadium: Jaitley

  India | August 17, 2013 17:47 IST

  New Delhi: BJP leader Arun Jaitley today alleged neglect of sports infrastructure built with massive spendings for Commonwealth Games, saying the stadia and other facilities have been “allowed to rust owing to disuse”.“Many sporting infrastructure

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  Ponting Fumes Over Training Facilities At Kotla

  Cricket | October 30, 2009 18:50 IST

  Australia captain Ricky Ponting was an angry man on Friday after a watered practice pitch at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi hampered the visitors' preparation for Saturday's  crucial third one-dayer against India.

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