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The 36-year-old Briton has reached at least the quarterfinal stage in all of his four previous outings and is unseeded this time.De Minaur, ranked 12th in the ATP tour, saved two match points in the eighth game of the third set en route to winning the 171-minute duel, Xinhua reports.Trailing 0-40 in his first service game, Murray saved two break points but failed at the third one, which eventually cost him the first set.The former world No. 1 regrouped in the following set, breaking De Minaur’s serve twice while the latter broke once.Murray broke first in the third set to…

According to police, the incident occurred when the victim Pramila Munda’s huband Manu had gone to a neighbouring village for his daily work.The woman committed suicide by consuming poison after feeding her sons Parimal, 10, and Monish,12, poison in some liquid.The exact reason behind the incident is not yet clear.The husband, still grappling with the shock, expressed confusion regarding the reason behind his wife’s drastic steps, leaving the investigation to unravel the actual circumstances.As police continue to investigate the incident, the bodies have been sent for autopsy.–IANSsc/vd

The Chief Minister, while addressing the gathering during Ek Sham Shaheedan de Naam here, said that numerous sacrifices were made for emancipating the country from the foreign imperialism.He said, “We have done nothing for the country as compared to these legends”.Mann said that Britishers didn’t loot India as much as the Indian rulers did in post freedom period. The Chief Minister said that now the things are being streamlined and efforts are being made to make the state a front runner one in the country.He said that 18 months since he has assumed the charge of office his government is…

A gunman first opened fire at a house and then at a university medical centre, the BBC reported.Two individuals — a 39-year-old woman, and a 42-year-old teacher, were killed in the two locations.A police officer told the media that the 14-year-old daughter of the woman was also shot and is seriously injured, the BBC reported.According to reports, a 32-year-old man has been arrested, following which he was taken into custody.Armed forces gathered around the Erasmus University Medical Centre, while medical staff and patients left the buildings.In some visuals, the staff at the university were seen fleeing the medical facility as…

Riyadh ;: Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, the Minister of Industry and Commerce and Acting Minister of Tourism participated in the 43rd session of World Tourism Day, which is held in Riyadh from September 27 to 28, under the theme of “Tourism and Green Investments”. During the event, Minister Fakhro affirmed the kingdom’s commitment to support global efforts and develop policies that drive international tourism towards a broader horizon to promote sustainable tourism. He noted the importance of attracting more direct green investment, which will lead to a significant increase in the tourism sector as a major contributor to sustainable economic…

Manama : Lieutenant-General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, and Colonel His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Royal Guard Special Force Commander, and Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Theyab bin Saqer Al Nuaimi, performed the funeral prayers for the fallen serviceman First Warrant Officer Adam Salem Naseeb of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), which was held at Budaiya cemetery.  Serviceman Naseeb lost his life affected by the injuries he sustained in the line of duty, alongside the two fallen servicemen who died on the Saudi borders while participating…

Manama : On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received the credentials of the eighteen newly appointed ambassadors to the Kingdom of Bahrain, during a ceremony held at Sakhir Palace. During the ceremony, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister extended to the ambassadors His Majesty the King’s greetings to their heads of state and His Majesty’s best wishes for success in their diplomatic duties to strengthen cooperation between the Kingdom and the ambassadors’ respective countries. The ambassadors extended to…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (91) of 2023, replacing a member of the Advisory Committee of the National Qualification Framework (NQF) at the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA), based on a proposal from the Chairman of the Board of Directors of BQA, following the recommendation of the BQA Board of Directors.  Article (I) Dr. Farzana Abdullah Al Maraghi shall replace Dr. Amina Mohamed Buallay as the representative of the Higher Education Council in the Advisory Committee of the NQF at the BQA. The period…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (90) of 2023, appointing a Director in the office of the Special Representative of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, based on a proposal from the Director General of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Article (I) Hamad Khaled Mohammed Al Musallam shall be appointed as Director of the Administrative Affairs and Services Directorate at the PMO. Article (II) The Director General of the PMO shall implement the provisions of this…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, at Gudaibiya Palace.  HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted the depth of Bahrain-UK ties, which are based on a longstanding history of cooperation and coordination, in line with the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.  HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad emphasised Bahrain’s commitment to furthering the Bahrain-UK partnership, which continues to expand joint development to benefit both countries and their people. HRH…