Bengaluru/IBNS, March 3 -- Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has returned safely to India after being stranded in Dubai amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Sindhu had spent several tense days in the UAE after hostilities intensified in the region. Confirming her safe return, she shared a message on X expressing gratitude to authorities who facilitated her journey back home.

The development comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions after the United States and Israel jointly launched strikes on Iran over the weekend.

Iran retaliated with a barrage of missiles and armed drones targeting Tel Aviv, US military bases across the region, and key energy infrastructure.

US and Israeli officials described the strikes as part of a broade...