Putin apologises for Azerbaijan plane crash, offers explanation

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologised to Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev for the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 in which 38 passengers were killed near Aktau in......

Iran says forces ready for war; accuses US, Israel of stoking unrest

Iran's armed forces, backed by the nation, are fully prepared to respond to any aggression against the country, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated on Monday, Iranian state......

Plane carrying 67 passengers from Baku to Russia crashes in Kazakhstan

A passenger plane travelling from Azerbaijan to southern Russia with 67 people on board crashed near Aktau, a city in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, CNN reported, citing local officials. Kazakhstan's......

Initial probe says Russian missile caused Kazakhstan crash

Following the preliminary investigations into the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 in which 38 passengers were killed near Aktau in Kazakhstan, it was revealed that a Russian missile was......

As tourist traffic grows, airlines plan more India-Russia flights

The new flights come against the backdrop of the Indian government's move to boost air connectivity with Central Asia and tap the interest of Russian investors in India. IMAGE: Goa, with its......

IndiGo charts new flight plan for Gatwick, other EU destinations

The plan is to charge 30 per cent less. Travel sector executives say if IndiGo is able to do so, it could create a new class of flyers. IndiGo is looking at starting a flight to London and to......

'Entrepreneurs not only shape but create the future'

Five inspiring women who travelled thousands of miles to Hyderabad recently to grow their business and skills share their tales of global entrepreneurship. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel listened in. The......

Saudi Arabia and Formula One discussing F1 race

Formula One and the 10 teams would seek reassurance on issues including human rights, gender equality and media freedom before any race could happen. IMAGE: The Middle East already hosts two......

Force One? Force Racing? What will Mallya call his F1 team?

'The Indian Grand Prix is gone, sadly. There are no Indian sponsors who’ve come to the table' IMAGE: Vijay Mallya. Photograph: Twitter. Force India co-owner Vijay Mallya has steered his......

Formula One teams rule out Russian race boycott

Formula One teams say they will race in Russia, despite the crisis in Ukraine and downing of a Malaysian airliner, unless the country's debut Grand Prix in October is called off or they are ordered......