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UAE air defences respond to missile threat; residents told to stay in safe
Updated : 3 days, 15 hours ago IST
The UAE has activated air defences to intercept an Iranian missile and drone attack, advising residents to "remain in a safe location." Authorities have intercepted over 1,700 threats since the conflict began. While most were neutralised, hostilities have tragically caused six deaths and 131
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Bahrain warns residents to stay indoors after Iranian strike on Muharraq f
Updated : 3 days, 16 hours ago IST
Bahrain has advised residents in several areas to "remain in their homes" and "close windows" following a major blaze in Muharraq Governorate. The Ministry described the move as a "precaution against potential effects of smoke" after Al Jazeera reported an Iranian strike on local fuel storag
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Saudi military downs drones targeting Shaybah oil field in eastern region
Updated : 3 days, 16 hours ago IST
Saudi Arabia intercepted multiple drones targeting the "Shaybah oil field" as regional tensions soar. Amid the conflict, Russia and Saudi Arabia "emphasised the need" for international efforts to prevent escalation. Meanwhile, the US warned Russia not to intervene, despite Trump and Putin di
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UAE air defences intercept "incoming missiles and drones from Iran": Defen
Updated : 1 week ago IST
UAE air defences are currently intercepting Iranian missiles and drones. Amidst the strikes, President Mohamed bin Zayed visited injured civilians, including an Indian national, vowing to protect all residents. The escalation follows retaliatory Iranian attacks on US allies after the death o
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Tehran's Mehrabad Airport ablaze as Israel and Iran exchange fire: Reports
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Middle East tensions have escalated as airstrikes hit Tehran, leaving Mehrabad Airport on fire. In retaliation, Iran targeted Tel Aviv, while Saudi Arabia intercepted 16 drones and missiles aimed at vital oil fields and air bases. Riyadh and the GCC condemned the "treacherous Iranian aggress
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Saudi air defences neutralise 16 drones targeting Shaybah oil field in fre
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Saudi air defences intercepted 16 drones targeting the Shaybah oil field and missiles aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base. Amid rising regional tensions, the Kingdom and GCC condemned the "treacherous Iranian aggression," with Riyadh asserting its "full right" to take all necessary measures t
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UAE intercepts 165 missiles, 541 drones since start of Iranian attack; thr
Updated : 2 weeks ago IST
West Asia is on high alert following joint US-Israel strikes, titled Operation Roaring Lion/ Operation Epic Fury. While reports claim Supreme Leader Khamenei was killed, Iran has launched retaliatory drone and missile attacks across the region. The UAE intercepted hundreds of threats, tho
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DRI seizes 72 kg of hydroponic weed worth Rs 72 crore in pan-India operati
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In the late evening of August 20, simultaneous interceptions were made by officers of DRI at Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna Railway Station, Bengaluru, and Bhopal Junction.
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ISL 2024-25: FC Goa secure comfortable 2-1 victory against 10-men Odisha F
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
FC Goa (FCG) defeated Odisha FC (OFC) by 2-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 tonight. The Gaurs jumped to the second spot, replacing Jamshedpur FC (34), as a result of this triumph, having 36 points to their name. The Manolo Marquez-coached sid
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Chennaiyin FC hand contract extension to talented midfielder Jiteshwor Sin
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The 22-year-old midfielder from Manipur, who has made his ISL debut with Chennaiyin FC in 2022, has been a crucial cog in the club's remarkable show in the recent season of the league. He has not only made 25 successful tackles, the most for Chennaiyin in the season but also registered 14 in
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FIBA Asia Cup 2024 qualifiers: Spirited India go down against world no. 27
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Ranked 81st in the FIBA rankings, India were the underdogs against 27th-ranked Iran but the hosts started with a lot of gumption as the packed stadium cheered them through the hour-long match. Forward Pranav Prince impressed with the interceptions in the initial few minutes as the hosts took
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Air defences intercept missile launched from Lebanon: Israel Defence Force
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Israeli military said that "no crossing into Israeli territory was detected." It further said that the alerts were triggered by the interceptions.
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