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Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and her coach faced a terrifying ordeal at Dubai International Airport after an explosion near their location. Stranded due to flight suspensions amid Middle East tensions, they are anxiously awaiting departure for the All England Championships. The Badminton World Federation is monitoring the situation closely, prioritizing player safety.

Labelled as among the largest religious congregations of women in the country, thousands of families across Kerala and also neighbouring States are trickling into a six-km radius of the famed Attukal Devi Temple to offer a sacrament of rice and jaggery cooked on hastily assembled open hearths 

Iran has escalated its conflict by targeting Gulf Arab states, including Oman and the UAE, in a bid to pressure the US. Analysts suggest this move risks pushing regional powers closer to Washington, despite Iran's aim to compel de-escalation. The strikes, hitting civilian areas and ports, signal a broader regional involvement, potentially forcing Gulf nations to reconsider their stance.

Iran's President vows revenge for Supreme Leader Khamenei's killing in US-Israeli strikes, calling it a 'declaration of war.' The assassination creates a leadership vacuum and sparks regional unrest, with Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatening severe retaliation. Amidst a near-total internet blackout, Tehran views this as a pivotal moment in the Middle East conflict.

Karrothu Satyam said physics, chemistry and botany would provide a strong foundation in academics

The United Arab Emirates has called on Iran to reconsider its actions. Iran launched military strikes across the Middle East, including attacks on Dubai. These actions follow the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Dubai experienced significant disruption with explosions and damage to infrastructure. Local authorities reported injuries and partial damage to the main airport.

All the major cigarette manufacturers and exporters, including ITC, are expected to attend the meeting held in the wake of the concern gripping the tobacco farmers of the region following a collapse in the prices of tobacco after the Centre recently hiked GST from 28% to 40%

Astrologer Greenstone Lobo predicts India will defeat the West Indies in their crucial Super 8 clash at Eden Gardens, citing favorable planetary alignments. Despite past losses and opener struggles, Lobo believes hidden opportunities and the potential inclusion of Sanju Samson will lead India to victory and a semifinal spot.

Hyderabad has cultural ties to Iran that go back to the foundation of the city

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board's leadership, calling the management "clueless" after their T20 World Cup exit. Akhtar highlighted flawed player selections, suggesting the team's consistent failures in ICC tournaments stem from a weak support structure around PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, urging him to seek better advice.

The three-day conference features four lead talks, thirty plenary talks, ten technical sessions, fourteen faculty short talks, twelve oral presentations, and twenty-nine poster presentations showcasing recent advances and emerging trends in molecular signalling research

Highlighting that unity would play a key role in the party’s growth, the Minister cautioned against internal strife and petty disputes

"PM Modi visited Israel on February 25 at a time when the entire world was aware that a U.S.-Israel military attack on Iran for regime change was imminent. The assault began just two days after Mr. Modi left Israel, where his speech to the Knesset was a display of shameful moral cowardice," says Jairam Ramesh

The key sectors to which flight service were affected include: Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai and Doha

Meanwhile, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said the helplines set up by the Department of Non-Resident Keralites Affairs (NoRKA) had processed 381 distress calls since the start of the conflict.

The Israeli military confirmed a large-scale operation killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. The IDF stated Khamenei was responsible for years of repression and aimed to destroy Israel, leading a terror axis. His elimination marks the end of a significant chapter, according to the military. Iran's government acknowledged the US-Israeli strikes shortly after.