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Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova gives fitness update ahead of Wimble
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Barbora, who was forced to withdraw from the Eastbourne Open this week due to injury ahead of the quarterfinal, will be kickstarting her Grand Slam defence in the UK against Eala on Tuesday.
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President Lai condemns Beijing's military intimidation, calls for Taiwan's
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) must stand united with the public in their mass recall movement to protect Taiwan's sovereignty and democracy, President William Lai said at the party's national congress in his role as party chairman, the Taipei Times reported.
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Rajasthan: 4 dead, 2 injured in Bharatpur mudslide; Rescue ops underway
Updated : 1 year ago IST
According to officials, teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), local police and civil defence were rushed to the spot and began relief and rescue operations without delay.
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Taiwan detects Chinese military activity near its territory
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) recorded sorties of 8 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels around its territory.
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Indian Army, Russian Land Forces bolster defence ties at IRIGC meet in St.
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Indian Army and Russian Land Forces held the 4th IRIGC Sub Working Group (Land) meeting in St. Petersburg from June 25 to 27, focusing on defence cooperation and technology exchanges. The visit included stops at a top artillery academy and a major military training centre.
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Indo-French joint military exercise SHAKTI-VIII underway in southern Franc
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Indian and French armies are taking part in Exercise SHAKTI-VIII at Camp Larzac in southern France. The drill involves 90 Indian personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles and aims to boost joint operations and military cooperation.
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Missile launched by Houthis at Israel 'apparently successfully' intercepte
Updated : 1 year ago IST
A Houthi ballistic missile fired at Israel was likely intercepted, with no injuries reported, the IDF said. Sirens sounded in southern Israel. The Houthis claimed responsibility, citing Beersheba as the target. Attacks resumed after Israel restarted operations in Gaza.
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Sirens sound in southern Israel after projectile fire from Yemen: IDF
Updated : 1 year ago IST
In a post on X, IDF stated, "Sirens sounding in southern Israel following projectile fire from Yemen."
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Manipur: Pride and patriotism run deep in Churachandpur's army families
Updated : 1 year ago IST
In the mountainous region of Churachandpur in Manipur, tales of pride, sacrifice, and love for the nation resonate through the experiences of more than 10,000 Indian Army veterans who have honourably served their country. This district, inhabited by the Kuki-Zo tribe, has become a symbol
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"Towering statesman and scholar par excellence": Defence Minister Rajnath
Updated : 1 year ago IST
In an X post, the Defence Minister wrote, "Remembering former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao Garu on his birth anniversary. He was a towering statesman and scholar par excellence.'
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"IDF never targets civilians, anyone claiming otherwise is blatantly lying
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Foreign Ministry of Israel issued a statement on Saturday in response to the remarks made by the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres on the humanitarian aid to Gaza, and reiterated its stance that the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), does not target civilians.
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IDF soldiers have clear orders to avoid harming innocents, says Israel PM,
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz delivered a joint statement on Friday, where they emphasised that the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) soldiers have clear instructions to avoid harm to innocents.
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