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Treesa-Gayatri credit Ashwini, Sindhu ‘didi’ after securing India’s spot in BATC finals

The team, with an average squad age of 22.6 years old, created history by reaching the final, edging out Japan 3-2 in an intense semi-final match at the Setia City Convention Centre today. 

BATC: Ashwini to lead India’s young squad against powerhouse China

Experienced women’s and mixed doubles player Ashwini Ponnappa has pledged to guide India to a favourable result against powerhouse China at the Badminton Asia Team Championships, scheduled to take place tomorrow.

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Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

No, Malays could not fly: Scholars call out pseudohistory

UPSI and DBP academics urge discipline in handling history after Prof Solehah’s claims of Malays teaching China ‘flying kung fu’