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French Open Badminton 2024, Men’s Doubles Final Highlights: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Clinch Second Title | Badminton News

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French Open Badminton 2024, Men’s Doubles Final Highlights: The pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty clinched its second French Open men’s doubles badminton title on Sunday. The Indian top seed registered a straight games victory over Chinese Taipei’s Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan in the final. Satwik-Chirag, who earlier won the title in 2022, clinched a 21-11, 21-17 win on Sunday to bag the second final at the tournament. While the duo won the first game without breaking a sweat, it did get a tough fight in the second. The Indian pair, however, managed to win the second game as well.

Here are the Highlights of French Open Badminton 2024 final:

  • 22:41 (IST)

    It’s a wrap!

    What a tournament this was for Satwik-Chirag! Before this, they were without a title this year despite playing Malaysia Masters and India Open finals. However now, they have added to their achievements with a second French Open title. That’s it from this blog folks. For more news stay connected to NDTV Sports. Goodbye.

  • 22:37 (IST)

    French Open Badminton: A third title for Satwik-Chirag!

    The duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty first entered the French Open final in 2019 and finished as runner-up. In the 2022 edition, the Indian duo went on to win its maiden French Open title. And now in 2024, Satwik and Chirag clinch their second title. It’s also their first final win in 2024.

  • 22:20 (IST)

    Live: Satwik-Chirag Win French Open Badminton title!!!

    Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have won the second game 21-17 and with it, they have also won this match in straight sets. What a win this is for the Indian duo!

  • 22:14 (IST)

    French Open Badminton Final Live: Satwik-Chirag almost there!

    Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have shown a brilliant turnaround to now lead 18-15 in the second game. Remember, if they win this game, they win the match as well.

  • 22:05 (IST)

    French Open Badminton Final Live: Brilliant from Satwik-Chirag!

    Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty relentlessly attacked with powerful smashes and earned another point before they lost one to see scores getting levelled at 8.

  • 22:03 (IST)

    French Open Badminton Final Live: It’s 6 all!

    Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are no less. They first made it 5 all and now they are in the lead. Okay, Chinese Taipei is back in the game, making it 6 all.

  • 22:02 (IST)

    French Open Badminton Final Live: An improved show!

    Chinese Taipei’s Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan have showed really good improvement in the second game, thanks to some powerful smashes. They are leading 5-3. Now this is what you call a tight battle!

  • 21:59 (IST)

    French Open Badminton Final Live: Satwik-Chirag take first game!

    Call this dominance at its best! Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have taken the first game 21-11. They never really let their opponents come into the game ever since they started leading it from 4-4.

  • 21:54 (IST)

    French Open Badminton Final Live: Satwik-Chirag close to sealing the game!

    A brilliant rally that had some really good smashed and receives. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lose a point but they are still leading 17-10 in the first game.

  • 21:52 (IST)

    French Open Badminton Final Live: A good comeback

    After losing a couple of points, Satwik and Chirag reassert their authority. They now lead 15-8.

  • 21:49 (IST)

    French Open Badminton Final Live: Satwik-Chirag in control!

    Another point for Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and they are leading comfortably at the break in the first game. The Indian duo is 11-5 ahead. They should bag this game.

  • 21:48 (IST)

    French Open Badminton Final Live: It’s 10-5!

    A drop shot attempted from the Chinese Taipei’s end and it failed to cross the net. It’s 10-5 in favour of Satwik-Chirag.

  • 21:47 (IST)

    French Open Badminton Final Live: Satwik-Chirag dominate!

    Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have risen well from 4-4 to 9-4. This is some really smart serve and follow-up work from the Indian duo.

  • 21:45 (IST)

    French Open Badminton Final Live: Action starts!

    The first game kicked off with the serve of Satwiksairaj. The score is 3 all at the moment with a neck-and-neck battle going on at Court 1.

  • 21:33 (IST)

    French Open Badminton Final Live: Match set to start

    The men’s singles final match between China’s Shi Yuqi and Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn has ended with Shi Yuqi winning it 22-20, 21-19. Now, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will be entering the court to play their men’s doubles final match. Fasten your seat belts for this much-anticipated thriller!

  • 21:16 (IST)

    French Open Badminton Final Live: The entry to final –

    Here is the glimpse of the moment when Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty made their way into the final of French Open badminton tournament –

  • 20:44 (IST)

    French Open Badminton Final Live: Satwik-Chirag’s 3rd final in 2024

    While it is a third final for Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in the French Open, it is also a third final for the pair in the ongoing year. The duo earlier entered the final of Malaysia Masters and Indian Open but ended both the tournaments as runner-up this year.

  • 20:35 (IST)

    French Open Badminton Final Live: Head-to-head

    The duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are yet to lose a match against Chinese Taipei’s Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan. The Indian pair has played a total of two matches and emerged victorious on both the occasions.

  • 20:22 (IST)

    French Open Badminton Final Live: The match to start soon

    China’s Shi Yuqi and Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn are currently playing the final of men’s singles at French Open badminton tournament. The match is taking place on Court 1. After the end of this contest, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will be playing their match.

  • 20:01 (IST)

    French Open Badminton Final Live: A third final for Satwik-Chirag!

    The duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty first entered the French Open final in 2019 where it finished as runner-up. The pair lost to the Indonesia’s Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo. In 2022, the Indian duo went on to win its maiden French Open title, beating Chinese Taipei pair Lu Ching-yao and Yang Po-han in the final.

  • 19:43 (IST)

    French Open Badminton Final Live: Sen continues to aim for Olympics

    A semifinal appearance in the tournament, which is a Badminton World Federation (BWF) Super 750 event, will help Lakshya Sen in getting crucial points for qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The qualification window to the multi-sport extravaganza opened in May last year and will close on April 28.

  • 19:29 (IST)

    French Open Badminton Final Live: In case you missed it –

    Coming to the semifinals of the men’s singles competition, Lakshya Sen, the world number 19 shuttler, crashed out after a defeat to eighth-ranked Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand by 21-19, 13-21, 11-21. Kunlavut emerged victorious in the 75-minute affair and sealed his spot in the finals.

  • 19:20 (IST)

    French Open Final Live: Satwik-Chirag eye second title –

    India’s top duo will face Chinese Taipei’s Lee Jhe-Huei/Yang Po-Hsuan, who beat Japan’s Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayashi 21-18, 23-21 to make their way into the finals. If the Indian pair manages to win the summit clash, it will be its second title victory at French Open badminton tournament.

  • 19:17 (IST)

    French Open Badminton Final Live: Satwik-Chirag, a dominating force!

    Top seeds and former champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reached the third consecutive final of 2024 during the ongoing French Open on Saturday after a dominating win 21-13, 21-16 over reigning world champions Kang Minhyuk and Seo Seungjae of South Korea in the semifinals.

  • 19:11 (IST)

    French Open Badminton Final Live: A thriller on the cards!

    Top seeds and former champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will take on Chinese Taipei’s Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan in the final of French Open 2024 badminton men’s doubles.

  • 19:09 (IST)

    Welcome guys!

    Hello folks, welcome to the live blog of the French Open men’s doubles final match. India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty is the Indian pair competing in the summit clash. Stay connected for all the updates.

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India Open 2024 Final Badminton Live Score: Satwik-Chirag Win 1st Game 21-15, Close-In On Title | Badminton News

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 India Open 2024 Final Badminton Live Score And Updates: The star Indian duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty is going up against the South Korean pair of Seo Seung-jae and Kang Min-hyuk in the final men’s doubles competition of India Open 750 tournament on Sunday. Earlier in the day, China’s Shi Yu Qi defeated Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk Yiu to clinch the men’s singles title. On the other hand, Chinese Taipei’s Tai Tzu Ying won the women’s singles title after defeating China’s Chen Yu Fei.

Here are the Live Updates of India Open 2024 finals, straight from New Delhi: 







  • 16:57 (IST)

    India Open Final Live: Koreans bounce back

    After losing the first game 21-15, the Korean duo of Seo Seung-jae and Kang Min-hyuk is bouncing back in style. In the first few minutes of the second game, the Koreans have taken 6-2 lead over India a Satwik and Chirag are giving their best to equalize the score. 

  • 16:51 (IST)

    India Open Final Live: Satwik-Chirag win the 1st game

    Despite a tough fight from the Koreans, the India duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty clinch the first game. They registered a victory by 21-15 in the first game, which lasted for just 17 minutes. The Koreans Seo Seung-jae and Kang Min-hyuk will now aim to bounce back while the Indian pair eyes another comfortable win.

  • 16:47 (IST)

    India Open Final Live: Satwik-Chirag stare at win in 1st game

    Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have taken 16-12 lead over Korea’s Seo Seung-jae and Kang Min-hyuk. They are inching closer towards victory in the first game. However, the Korean duo is very much capable of fighting back in the game. 

  • 16:42 (IST)

    India Open Final Live: Satwik-Chirag looking in good touch

    So far, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are looking in good touch and are creating pressure on the Korean opponents. In the first-half of the first game, the Indian duo is in 11-9 lead and will now look to maintain their performance in the rest of the match. 

  • 16:36 (IST)

    India Open Final Live: Tough fight from both ends

    The men’s doubles final match is already looking like a dangerous battleground as both the pairs are not giving out a single lose moment. After an interesting rally, the scoreline of the first game read 5-4 in the favour of the Indian duo. The Koreans are also giving up a strong fight to level the scores. 

  • 16:27 (IST)

    India Open Final Live: Stage is set

    The stage is set and the men’s doubles final of India Open 2024 gets underway. The India duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have taken their place as they eye the coveted India Open trophy. On the other hand, South Korean pair of Seo Seung-jae and Kang Min-hyuk is all set to give a tough fight. 

  • 16:20 (IST)

    India Open Final Live: Satwik-Chirag to play next

    The highly anticipated moment is here as the Indian duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will be in action in some time. The duo will be facing the South Korean pair of Seo Seung-jae and Kang Min-hyuk in the final men’s doubles competition of India Open 750 tournament on Sunday. Stay tuned. 

  • 16:17 (IST)

    India Open Final Live: Shi Yu Qi wins

    After a long, tough battle, China’s Shi Yu Qi registers a thrilling victory over Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk Yiu. The Chinese shuttler clinches the India Open 2024 men’s singles title with a straight set wins 23-21, 21-17. It was a tough fight between the two players in the second game but Shi Yu had the last laugh.

  • 16:12 (IST)

    India Open Final Live: Strong fight in men’s singles

    A strong fight is going on between Shi Yu Qi and Lee Cheuk Yiu. Despite losing the first game, the Hong Kong star is giving a tough fight to Shi Yu as the match is going neck-to-neck. After a massive rally, Shi Yu takes a lead by 17-16. It will be really interesting to see that who will clinch this game. 

  • 15:56 (IST)

    India Open Final Live: Shi Yu Qi wins 1st game

    China’s Shi Yu Qi has successfully taken a lead after winning the first game. He registered a scoreline of 23-21 against Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk Yiu, and is just one more game away from clinching the men’s singles title. 

  • 15:27 (IST)

    India Open Final Live: Shi Yu Qi on top!

    Shi Yu Qi leads 8-4 in the first game. He might be too good for Lee Cheuk Yiu today. But Badminton is not a game of possibilities.

  • 15:18 (IST)

    India Open Final Live: Men’s singles final is about to start!

    The men’s singles final is about to get underway. China’s Shi Yu Qi will take on Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk Yiu.

  • 15:13 (IST)

    India Open Final Live: Satwik-Chirag’s win in semis

    Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty entered the final of the men’s doubles competition of India Open 2024 after defeating Malaysia’s fourth seed Soh Wooi Yik and Aaron Chia in straight games in the semis on Saturday. 

  • 15:01 (IST)

    India Open Final Live: Tai Tzu Ying wins

    Meanwhile, Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei won the women’s singles title in India Open 2024 on Sunday. The former world number one, who is set to retire after this season, registered a dominating straight-game win over Chen Yu Fei. 

  • 14:46 (IST)

    India Open Final Live: Satwik-Chirag fight for the title

    After finishing as the runners-up at Malaysia Open, the duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in hungry to clinch the India Open title. Their dream run at the Malaysia Open came with a narrow loss in the men’s doubles final against world No. 1 Chinese Liang Wei keng and Wang Chang. 

  • 14:40 (IST)

    India Open Final Live: Hello

    Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the India Open 2024 men’s doubles final match. The star Indian duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will be going up against the South Korean pair of Seo Seung-jae and Kang Min-hyuk on Sunday in New Delhi. 

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India Open 2024 Badminton Semi-Final Highlights: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Enter Final; HS Prannoy Goes Down Fighting | Badminton News

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India Open 2024 Semi-Finals Highlights: The star Indian duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Saturday defeated Malaysia’s fourth seed Soh Wooi Yik and Aaron Chia in straight games to enter the final of India Open 750 tournament. The Indian duo dominated their opponents by a fair margin and won the match 21-18, 21-14. Earlier, HS Prannoy lost his men’s singles semi-final match against China’s Shi Yuqi 15-21, 5-21. Prannoy fought hard in the first game but Shi Yuqi managed to take the game. In the following one, Shi Yuqi was too good for Prannoy.

Here are the Highlights of India Open 2024 semi-finals:







  • 23:10 (IST)

    India Open Semi-Final Live: Satwik-Chirag enter final!!!

    Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty have defeated their Malaysian opponents 21-18, 21-14 in the men’s doubles semi-finals. They will now be in action in the final next on Sunday. It is the second final for the pair within 10 days as it had also made it to the summit clash at the Malaysia Open this month.

  • 23:03 (IST)

    India Open Semi-Final Live: They are almost there!

    Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty are only two points away.

  • 23:02 (IST)

    India Open Semi-Final Live: Satwik-Chirag in lead!

    A superb smash from Satwik and the Indian pair is now in the lead of 16-14. Okay, add another two points to their credit. It’s 18-14 now.

  • 22:56 (IST)

    India Open Semi-Final Live: Tight contest!

    An intense battle is going on in the second set. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty have fought hard and now they have levelled the scores. It is 13 all at the moment.

  • 22:48 (IST)

    India Open Semi-Final Live: Brilliant rally!

    A wonderful rally comes to an end with a superb smash from the Malaysian side. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty now trail 5-7 in this second game.

  • 22:46 (IST)

    India Open Semi-Final Live: Satwik-Chirag trail!

    Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty trail 4-6 in this second game. The Malaysian duo of Aaron Chia and Wooi Yik Soh is off to a good start in this game.

  • 22:41 (IST)

    India Open Semi-Final Live: Satwik-Chirag take first game!

    Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty take first game 21-18. It was a tight contest but the Indian duo edged past its opponent in the final stages of the first game.

  • 22:35 (IST)

    India Open Semi-Final Live: Satwik-Chirag fight hard!

    Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty are giving a tough fight. They have a slender lead. It 17-16 in their favour at the moment.

  • 22:31 (IST)

    India Open Semi-Final Live: Satwik-Chirag trail!

    It is the first break in the first game. The pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty is trailing 10-11 against Aaron Chia-Wooi Yik Soh.

  • 22:23 (IST)

    India Open Semi-Final Live: Satwik-Chirag in action!

    Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty are leading 6-4 in their semi-final match against Aaron Chia-Wooi Yik Soh.

  • 22:11 (IST)

    India Open Semi-Final Live: Prannoy loses!

    HS Prannoy has lost the semi-final match to Shi Yuqi 15-21, 5-21. In the first game, Prannoy did give a fight but in the second game, he failed to challenge his Chinese opponent, who led from the start. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty match is coming up next.

  • 22:03 (IST)

    India Open Semi-Final Live: Shi Yuqi dominates!

    Shi Yuqi continues to dominate. He now leads 12-4 in the second game, only 9 points away from bagging this match. Prannoy’s body language is not looking good at all.

  • 21:59 (IST)

    India Open Semi-Final Live: 27-shot rally!

    It was a long rally of 27 shots but Shi Yuqi won it with a superb smash. He now leads 8-3.

  • 21:56 (IST)

    India Open Semi-Final Live: Shi Yuqi in the lead again!

    Shi Yuqi is leading the second game by a 5-2 margin! Prannoy is finding it hard to tackle the mixture of drop shot and smashes from Shi Yuqi.

  • 21:52 (IST)

    India Open Semi-Final Live: Shi Yuqi takes 1st game!

    What a performance from Shi Yuqi in the first game. He was trailing at the beginining, then fought back and literally toyed with HS Prannoy at the end of the first game, taking it 21-15.

  • 21:48 (IST)

    India Open Semi-Final Live: Shi Yuqi on the lead!

    Shi Yuqi is on a four-point lead now and a first game loss to Prannoy looks quite imminent. Yuqi is leading 18-14.

  • 21:44 (IST)

    India Open Semi-Final Live: Prannoy levels it again!

    A powerful smash from Prannoy to the right of Shi Yuqi and the Chinese failed to keep it under the court while trying to receive it. It is 13 all.

  • 21:42 (IST)

    India Open Live: It’s 12 all!

    After the break, Shi Yuqi gained a point before Prannoy bounced back with two consecutive points to make it 12 all.

  • 21:39 (IST)

    India Open Live: Break!

    That is the break in the first game and Shi Yuqi is just a nose ahead of Prannoy. With a good smash down the line, the Chinese star is 11-10 ahead of Prannoy.

  • 21:38 (IST)

    India Open Live: Good comeback!

    A powerful smash and a good judgement on the edge of the court sees Prannoy make it 10 all with Shi Yuqi.

  • 21:35 (IST)

    India Open Live: A tight battle!

    HS Prannoy first squandered a three-point lead as Shi Yuqi made it 6 all. After that Prannoy took one point advantage but Yuqi was quick to bounce back and gain two points to take lead for the first time in the game. The Chinese leads 8-7.

  • 21:31 (IST)

    India Open Live: Superb play!

    HS Prannoy is clearly dominating his Chinese opponent with some really smart and agile work on the court. The Indian is leading 6-4 at the moment.

  • 21:29 (IST)

    India Open Live: Prannoy on top!

    That is a powerful smash from HS Prannoy and he now leads 5-2.

  • 21:27 (IST)

    India Open Live: What a start for Prannoy!

    HS Prannoy is leading the first game 3-0 against his Chinese opponent. He has been playing his drop shots to perfection.

  • 21:26 (IST)

    India Open Live: Match begins!

    HS Prannoy’s semi-final match against China’s Shi Yuqi has kicked off in New Delhi.

  • 21:07 (IST)

    India Open Live: HS Prannoy’s match coming next!

    India’s star singles player HS Prannoy will be facing China’s Shi Yuqi in the men’s singles semi-final match at India Open 2024. The match will played after the ongoing doubles semi-final contest ends. Stay connected for all the live updates!

  • 20:29 (IST)

    India Open Live: 1st men’s doubles semi-final underway!

    The first men’s doubles semi-final match has begun in New Delhi.

  • 19:47 (IST)

    India Open Live: Chen Yu Fei, Tai Tzu-Ying enter final

    Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Chen Yu Fei of China and silver medallist Tai Tzu-Ying of Chinese Taipei registered comprehensive victories to set up a highly anticipated women’s singles final in the India Open 2024.

  • 19:33 (IST)

    India Open Semi-Final Live: Latest update –

    World No.18 Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong is currently playing against World Championships silver medallist Japanese Kodai Naraoka in the first semi-final of the men’s singles. Lee Cheuk has won the first game while the second one is a tight contest.

  • 18:41 (IST)

    India Open Semi-Final Live: Kenneth Jonassen paises Prannoy!

    A matured and experienced HS Prannoy is enjoying the best phase of his career and would be one of the dark horses at the Paris Olympics, reckons Denmark’s head coach Kenneth Jonassen. Prannoy had a phenomenal season in 2023, winning a maiden bronze medal at the Asian Games and World Championships, and also sealed his first super 500 title at the Malaysia Masters besides finishing runner-up at Australia Open.

  • 18:10 (IST)

    India Open Semi-Final Live: A look at another singles contest –

    In men’s singles, World No.18 Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong stunned Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Anthony Sinisuka Ginting 21-17 18-21 21-13. He will face World Championships silver medallist Japanese Kodai Naraoka, who notched a 13-21 21-9 21-16 win over Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia. The match is set to start in some time from now.

  • 17:24 (IST)

    India Open Semi-Final Live: A “revenge match” for Satwik-Chirag!

    The Asian Games champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will face Malaysia’s fourth seed Soh Wooi Yik and Aaron Chia in the semifinals. “They have given us some sleepless nights so just wanted to play my A game. I wanted to show them my rhythm. We had a lot of hunger. We are not satisfied. We have another revenge match coming up tomorrow (Saturday),” Satwik said.

  • 17:09 (IST)

    India Open Semi-Final Live: Prannoy eyes a spot in final!

    HS Prannoy produced a valiant effort to progress to the men’s singles semifinals with a thrilling three-game win over Chinese Taipei’s Wang Tzu Wei. The 31-year-old, who had won the bronze medal at the Asian Games and World Championships last year, recovered from a slump in the second game and showed nerves of steel in the decider to eke out a 21-11 17-21 21-18 win over world number 28 Wang in a 77-minute match.

  • 16:42 (IST)

    India Open Semi-Final Live: The stage is set!

    Star men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty dished out an attacking masterclass to join HS Prannoy in the semifinals of the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament in New Delhi on Friday. The world number 2 Indian pair completely controlled the game and varied the pace with their array of shots, securing a 21-7 21-10 win over world number 5 Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen in a lop-sided quarterfinal at the KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium.

  • 16:01 (IST)

    Welcome guys!

    Hello everyone, welcome to the live blog of India Open semi-finals in New Delhi. India’s HS Prannoy and the star pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will be in action today. Stay connected for all the live updates.

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Morning Digest: April 30, 2023

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365 passengers landed at IGI airport from Sudan under Operation Kaveri, in New Delhi on April 29, 2023
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Ahead of Amarnath Yatra, security agencies discuss safeguarding of Kashmir highway

With the Amarnath yatra just two months away, security agencies on Saturday discussed ways and means to tackle threats like vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices in south Kashmir. Officials said securing the national highway, which connects Jammu with the Srinagar and the Amarnath route in south Kashmir’s Pahalgam, remained the focus of the meeting. The threat posed by vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices and other potential militant threats were debated and counter-measures were discussed, they said.

Quarantine facilities being set up for those arriving from Sudan, says Centre

The Indian government is evacuating about 3,000 passengers of Indian Origin from Sudan, and necessary quarantine facilities are being arranged at transit junctures in mission mode for incoming passengers. 1,191 passengers had arrived so far, of which 117 passengers were currently quarantined as they had not been vaccinated against yellow fever. All passengers will be released after 7 days if they remain asymptomatic, it added.

Access to basic supplies restricted at protest site, say wrestlers

Wrestler Bajrang Punia on Friday night took to Instagram to accuse the Delhi Police of restricting supply of electricity and rations. “At the protest site, they (police) have cut off electricity and have barricaded the site, making it difficult for us to access basic necessities like food and water, they even asked us to end our protest as FIRs have been registered against WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh,” Mr. Punia said, in his Instagram video.

ED raid on edutech unicorn Byju’s in Bengaluru under ‘FEMA violations’

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) searched the premises of Think & Learn Private Limited, which runs the online private education portal Byju’s, in Bengaluru, under provisions of Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). A statement by the ED revealed that ₹28,000 crore of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the company, and ₹9,754 crore overseas direct investment by the company are under the scanner.

SEBI seeks 6-month extension to complete Adani probe

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on April 29 asked the Supreme Court for six more months to complete its investigation into Hindenburg Research’s damning report accusing the Adani Group of “brazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud schemes over the course of decades”. The market regulator said it was probing “12 suspicious transactions” raised in the Hindenburg report.

Government likely to ask addicts to submit for rehabilitation to avoid jail time

As the Union government debates decriminalising consumption of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, it is likely to bring in a policy where addicts and users will have to submit themselves before treatment centres and declare themselves as such in order to escape criminal prosecution. Currently, under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, the consumption of any narcotic drugs or psychotropic substance may attract a jail term of up to one year and/or fines up to ₹20,000.

Centre plans an ‘overhaul’ of its research institutions

The Department of Science and Technology (DST), which is the main source of funds and sustenance for at least 30 autonomous research bodies — some of them of global prestige — is in the middle of a “rationalisation” exercise that involves merging, “disengaging” and even closure of some organisations. The DST exercise is part of a larger project initiated by the Centre to reduce the number of autonomous institutions funded by various Ministries.

Operation Kaveri: Fresh batch of 365 people return home from Sudan

India on April 29 brought back home a fresh batch of 365 people under its mission to evacuate stranded Indians from strife-torn Sudan. The return of the fresh batch of Indians came a day after 754 people arrived in India in two batches under the evacuation mission. The total number of Indians who were brought back home now stands at 1,725, according to official data. The Indians were brought back home from the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah where India set up a transit camp for the evacuees.

100th episode of PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ to be broadcast live in United Nations headquarters

The 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ will be broadcast live in the United Nations headquarters in New York. The Consulate General of India in New York, along with community organisations, is also hosting the broadcast of the 100th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ for members of the Indian-American and diaspora community in New Jersey during a special event at 1:30 a.m. Sunday.

PM must break his silence on allegations raised by Satya Pal Malik: Congress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi must break his silence on the allegations raised by former Jammu & Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik regarding the Union government’s negligence that reportedly led to the death of 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in the Pulwama terror attack in 2019, Congress’s national spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said. She said Mr. Modi, the Union government and the BJP were answerable to the families of the martyrs of the Pulwama attack, who were thinking whether their dear ones would be alive today had the government not been “apathetic and negligent”.

L-G Saxena seeks report in connection with Arvind Kejriwal’s residence renovation irregularity rowc

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Vinai Kumar Saxena has taken cognisance of media reports on the alleged “gross irregularities” in connection with the renovation of the Delhi Chief Minister’s official residence at 6, Flag Staff House, Civil Lines, which was carried out by the Public Works Department. Earlier this week, the Delhi BJP — while citing purported documents from the Public Works Department — called for the resignation of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the amount spent on renovating his official residence.

Satwik-Chirag become first Indian men’s doubles pair to enter Badminton Asia Championships final

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty became the first Indian men’s doubles pair to enter the final of the Badminton Asia Championships after their opponents retired midway through the semi-final match, here on April 29. They face the eighth-seeded Malaysian pair of Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi, who defeated fourth seeds Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi of Japan 21-6 26-24 in the other semifinal, in the final on Sunday.

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