Centre admits deporting Afghan woman MP was 'a mistake', Mallikarjun Kharge said
The Centre expressed deporting Afghan MP Rangina Kargar was a "mistake", Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge informed at a presser.
Aug 27, 2021, 11:45 AM IST
At least 60 Afghans, 13 US soldiers killed in Kabul airport blasts
At least two blasts rocked the crowded gates of Kabul airport as Islamic State struck killing scores of civilians and several US soldiers, disrupting the airlift of tens of thousands of Afghans desperate to flee.
Aug 27, 2021, 07:04 AM IST
'Never expected this from Gandhiji’s India': Afghan woman MP Rangina Kargar after being deported from Delhi
Afghanistan MP Rangina Kargar claimed that she was deported from Delhi airport within two hours of her arrival, though, MEA officials have claimed that are not aware of any such incident.
Aug 26, 2021, 13:01 PM IST
Taliban meets China's Foreign Minister, discusses current situation, bilateral relations
The Taliban met with a Chinese delegation and discussed the security of the Chinese embassy and diplomats, the current situation in Afghanistan, bilateral relations and humanitarian aid by China.
Aug 25, 2021, 08:46 AM IST
Not in favour of allowing Afghans to leave, August 31 deadline will not be extended: Taliban
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that the August 31 deadline for Kabul evacuations will not be extended as hundreds of Afghans gather at the Kabul international airport in the hopes of fleeing the war-torn country.
Aug 25, 2021, 07:15 AM IST
'Don't want militants in Russia': President Vladimir Putin
President Vladimir Putin on Sunday rejected the idea of sending people evacuation from Afghanistan to countries near Russia, saying he did not want "militants showing up here under cover of refugees", Russian news agencies reported.
Aug 22, 2021, 23:43 PM IST
At least 20 deaths reported from Kabul airport in last week: NATO
At least 20 people have died in the past seven days in and around the Kabul airport during the evacuation efforts, a NATO official said.
Aug 22, 2021, 19:18 PM IST
'Afghans need to accept Taliban rule', says ousted Prez Ashraf Ghani's brother Hashmat
Hashmat Ghani - brother of ousted President Ashraf Ghani, said that the new order in Kabul was a necessity "for the people of Afghanistan" and that the Afghans need to accept Taliban's takeover.
Aug 22, 2021, 18:05 PM IST
Pakistan temporarily suspends flight operations to Afghanistan, halts evacuation
Pakistan temporarily suspends flight operations to Afghanistan citing lack of facilities and heaps of garbage at Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport tarmac and said that it will not evacuate anyone at the moment.
Aug 22, 2021, 15:17 PM IST
150 Indians released by Taliban after passport check will return to India soon
Indian citizens - who were reportedly 'abducted' by Taliban, have now been were released and are currently on their way back to Kabul airport to be airlifted.
Aug 21, 2021, 15:24 PM IST
China can contribute to Afghanistan's development: Taliban spokesman
Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen claimed that China has played a constructive role in promoting peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan and is welcome to contribute to the rebuilding of the country.
Aug 20, 2021, 12:26 PM IST
Taliban called on Imams to appeal for unity as protests in Afghanistan reaches Kabul
Afghanistan`s imams have been urged to appeal for unity as protests from other cities gradually spills over to Kabul. While, incidents of sporadic violence has been reported due to clashes between protesters and Taliban militants in several cities.
Aug 20, 2021, 11:45 AM IST
Over 5,200 US troops in Kabul, 7,000 people evacuated from Afghanistan since August 14: Pentagon
"The US military footprint and Kabul now has more than 5,200 total troops on the ground. Kabul airport remains secure and open for flight operations. There are now multiple gates that have access for entry into the airfield," said Major General Hank Taylor.
Aug 20, 2021, 06:42 AM IST
Couldn't even put on my shoes, didn't take money from state funds: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani releases first video after fleeing Kabul
In the video message, Afghan President detailed his escape from the Taliban and said he was "forced to leave Afghanistan with one set of traditional clothes, a vest and the sandals I was wearing."
Aug 19, 2021, 06:58 AM IST
US troops might stay in Afghanistan longer to evacuate all Americans: Joe Biden
US troops may stay past the August 31 deadline in Afghanistan to evacuate Americans, President Joe Biden said.
Aug 19, 2021, 06:18 AM IST
US, Tajikistan support India's Kabul evacuation and long drive with 15 Taliban check posts
As Taliban captures Kabul on August 15, India's biggest focus was to bring back its diplomatic officials with support from US and Tajikistan.
Aug 18, 2021, 14:55 PM IST
Taliban militants have fun at Kabul Amusement Park, netizens call videos 'surreal' - Watch
In what has been termed as 'surreal' several videos of Taliban fighters laughing and having a merry time at Kabul Amusement Park has surfaced making for sharp contrast as citizens are trying desperately to flee from the strife-torn country.
Aug 18, 2021, 11:29 AM IST
Pakistan-based terror groups present in Kabul, as per Indian assessment
Indian assessment of Afghanistan claims the presence of Pakistan-based terror groups like Lashkar e taiba (LeT) in parts of the civil-war torn country.
Aug 18, 2021, 09:36 AM IST
China to move into Afghanistan and mine rare earth minerals: US Congressman Michael McCaul
US Congressman has alleged that China is set to move into Afghanistan to mine rare earth minerals, as per media reports.
Aug 18, 2021, 07:25 AM IST
After capturing Kabul, Taliban says 'want complete power'
Taliban entered Afghanistan's capital Kabul and Western-backed President Ashraf Ghani left the country, now the insurgents are saying they want 'complete power'.
Aug 15, 2021, 22:30 PM IST
