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  Azerbaijani President blames Russia for shooting plane that crashed in Kazakhstan

  World | December 29, 2024 18:49 IST

  Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Sunday blamed Russia for shooting the plane that crashed in Kazakhstan, which saw 38 people dead. He accused Russia of trying to cover up the issue.

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  Putin apologises to Azerbaijani leader for deadly plane crash amid rising tensions

  World | December 28, 2024 23:48 IST

  Putin apologizes to Azerbaijan for a plane crash in Kazakhstan, killing 38, amid speculation of Russian air defense involvement.

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  Russia warns 'hypotheses reports' against experts claiming surface-to-air missile caused plane crash

  World | December 27, 2024 12:06 IST

  Mobile phone footage circulating online appeared to show the aircraft making a steep descent before smashing into the ground in a fireball. Some of the videos posted on social media showed survivors dragging fellow passengers away from the wreckage.

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  Bad weather or bird strike? What went wrong with Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Aktau

  World | December 26, 2024 13:13 IST

  Mobile phone footage circulating online appeared to show the aircraft making a steep descent before smashing into the ground in a fireball. Some of the videos posted on social media showed survivors dragging fellow passengers away from the wreckage.

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  Passenger captures harrowing moments before and after plane crash in Kazakhstan | VIDEO

  World | December 26, 2024 6:16 IST

  Kazakhstan plane crash: A passenger plane travelling from Azerbaijan to southern Russia with 67 people on board crashed near Aktau, a city in Kazakhstan.

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  Azerbaijan Airlines plane with 67 onboard crashes in Kazakhstan, 38 likely dead | VIDEO

  World | December 26, 2024 13:04 IST

  A passenger plane crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, after requesting an emergency landing. The flight, operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, was en route from Baku to Grozny but diverted due to fog. Emergency crews are battling a fire at the crash site.

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  Swiss flight with over 300 on board makes emergency landing in Kazakhstan due to THIS reason

  World | August 18, 2024 17:45 IST

  The Boeing 777-300ER's nose wheel got caught in the grass and was stuck, requiring it to be towed back onto the runway, the airlines said in a statement. The aircraft will be examined for damage and will be the subject of an investigation.

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  SCO Summit: Pakistan PM Sharif's schooling on terrorism backfires after India's Jaishankar steps in

  World | July 04, 2024 17:09 IST

  Shehbaz Sharif highlighted terrorism as a significant concern among member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. However, the Indian leader present at the meeting has shown the mirror to Pakistan which has been involved in cross-border terrorism for the past seven decades.

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  Jaishankar meets China's Wang Yi in Kazakhstan, discusses early resolution of border dispute | WATCH

  World | July 04, 2024 12:12 IST

  Jaishankar is leading the Indian delegation in the SCO meeting in Kazakhstan as Prime Minister Narendra Modi skipped the event. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russia's Vladimir Putin and Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif have also arrived in Astana to take part in the meeting.

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  At SCO Summit, Jaishankar meets UN chief and Belarusian, Tajikistan, Uzbek counterparts

  World | July 03, 2024 22:42 IST

  In his discussion with Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov, Jaishankar expressed appreciation for the consistent advancement in India-Uzbekistan relations and explored avenues to elevate them further.

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  China's Xi Jinping will attend SCO summit in Kazakhstan, confirms Foreign Ministry, PM Modi to skip

  World | June 30, 2024 17:57 IST

  President Xi Jinping's upcoming diplomatic itinerary, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit and state visits to Kazakhstan and Tajikistan, underscores discussions on regional cooperation and bilateral relations.

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  PM Modi to skip SCO summit in Kazakhstan, Jaishankar to lead Indian delegation: MEA

  World | June 28, 2024 17:13 IST

  Earlier, multiple reports speculated that PM Modi is expected to skip the SCO summit while the first parliamentary session of the new Lok Sabha is currently underway. China's Xi Jinping, Russia's Vladimir Putin and Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif are likely to attend the meeting.

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  Chilling footage of ex-Kazakh minister beating wife to death emerges, sparks outrage | VIDEO

  World | May 03, 2024 17:28 IST

  The high-profile murder trial of ex-minister Kuandyk Bishimbayev has sparked outrage and debate across the country, with many calling for harsher punishments for violence against women. Domestic violence is frequent in Kazakhstan, and the case forced senators to pass a new law toughening penalties.

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  Why is US acquiring 81 'obsolete' Soviet-era combat aircraft from key Russian ally Kazakhstan?

  Explainers | April 30, 2024 15:09 IST

  Kazakhstan auctioned 117 combat aircraft in October, including MiG-31 interceptors, MiG-27 bombers, MiG-29 fighters and Su-24 bombers. These aircraft were deemed unusable and their modernisation was deemed economically impractical, raising questions over the US purchase.

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  Russians stage rare protest as dam burst triggers floods in Orenburg, thousands at risk | VIDEO

  World | April 09, 2024 19:00 IST

  Russia declared a 'federal emergency' in the flood-hit areas of Orenburg, where more than 10,000 homes are submerged and 4,000 people have been evacuated. The water levels are expected to rise due to swiftly melting snow across swathes of the Ural Mountains and Siberia.

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  NSA Ajit Doval leads Indian delegation at meeting of SCO countries, highlights threat of terrorism

  World | April 03, 2024 16:31 IST

  During the key SCO meeting, NSA Doval stressed the need to counter the use of technology by terrorists, including drones, and lent support for an effective mechanism for cooperation. He also expressed concern for Afghanistan's security situation and outlined priorities like combating terrorism.

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  32 workers killed after fire erupts at coal mine in Kazakhstan, several missing

  World | October 28, 2023 20:27 IST

  This incident marks the latest in a series of workplace mishaps at sites operated by ArcelorMittal. Kazakhstan's Prosecutor General has announced an investigation into potential safety violations in the coal mine.

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  CBI arrests Russian national in JEE-Mains exam manipulation case

  India | October 03, 2022 23:02 IST

  CBI is questioning the accused in an on-going investigation of a case related to allegations of irregularities being committed in the JEE (Mains) Exams 2021.

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  Kazakhstan: Constitutional order restored, says President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev amid unrest

  India | January 07, 2022 14:58 IST

  Kazakhstan is experiencing the worst street protests since the country gained independence three decades ago.

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  Kazakhstan: Protests over fuel prices turn violent in Almaty

  World | January 06, 2022 11:22 IST

  Although Kazakhstan has extensive gas and oil reserves and mineral wealth, discontent over poor living conditions is strong in some parts of the country.