Facilities
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US strikes three facilities in Iraq linked to Iran-backed militia for attacks on American forces
World | Jan 24, 2024, 07:44 AM ISTUS 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 | Nov 09, 2023, 11:29 AM ISTAccording 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, 09:35 PM ISTBengaluru 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, 01:48 PM ISTThe “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 | Mar 16, 2017, 05:53 PM ISTWorld 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
National | Feb 23, 2017, 09:41 AM ISTWith 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Facilities given to Kashmiri separatists should be withdrawn: Manohar Parrikar
National | Sep 12, 2016, 07:22 AM ISTAmid 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 | Feb 15, 2016, 03:07 PM ISTNew 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, 01:19 PM ISTBhopal: 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 | Aug 17, 2013, 05:47 PM ISTNew 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 | Oct 30, 2009, 06:50 PM ISTAustralia 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.