A stampede during a Hindu ritual in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of at least 87 people, including children. Police fear the death toll may rise. Injured individuals were transported to nearby hospitals using pickup trucks and motorcycles.
The cause of the stampede is currently unknown, and authorities have launched an investigation. Such incidents are not uncommon in India, often due to inadequate security measures at crowded events.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova confirmed that Russia officially recognizes Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan. The statement followed backlash over Russian Vice President Vladimir Medinsky’s remarks referring to the region as “disputed.”
Zakharova clarified that Medinsky was discussing the humanitarian aspect of the conflict and urged against misinterpreting his words. Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry criticized Medinsky’s comments and reminded that Russia’s official stance recognizes Karabakh as Azerbaijani territory.
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