Ayman al-Zawahiri's death: US warns American citizens, issues 'worldwide' alert over possible Al Qaeda-led attacks
The State Department has advised Americans to maintain a high level of vigilance and practice good situational awareness when travelling abroad in the backdrop of Al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri's killing.
Aug 03, 2022, 12:41 PM IST
'Violation of..': Taliban on US drone strike in Afghanistan that killed Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid claimed that the US drone strike was a violation of “international principles".
Aug 02, 2022, 08:55 AM IST
Bomb explosion near Kabul Gurudwara
A gurdwara has been targeted in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. A bomb has been blasted outside the gate of the Gurudwara. No injury has been reported in the blast.
Jul 27, 2022, 17:02 PM IST
Taliban urges US to unfreeze funds for assistance after Afghanistan's deadly earthquake
"In these testing times, we call on the United States to release Afghanistan's frozen assets and lift sanctions on Afghan banks", said Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi as reported by ANI.
Jun 26, 2022, 08:09 AM IST
Exclusive: 3 ISIS-K terrorists will expose Afghan Gurdwara attack conspiracy
The leader of the Taliban fighters informed that they had deployed a sufficient number of security around Sikh and Hindu religious places besides their residential colonies to restore faith among them.
Jun 25, 2022, 23:13 PM IST
India re-establishes diplomatic presence in Kabul, technical team reaches Afghanistan capital
The reopening of the embassy came three weeks after an Indian team led by JP Singh, MEA's point person for Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran, visited Kabul and met acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi and some other members of the Taliban dispensation.
Jun 23, 2022, 22:27 PM IST
Kabul gurdwara attack: Sikh bodies seek UN intervention for safety of minorities in Afghanistan
Sikh bodies' appeal comes in the wake of the dastardly attack at Gurdwara Dashmesh Pita Guru Gobind Singh, Karte Parwan in Afghanistan’s Kabul which left two persons Sawinder Singh, 61, and a security guard Ahmad dead.
Jun 19, 2022, 22:17 PM IST
ISIS claims responsibility for Kabul Gurdwara attack, cites ‘insult of Prophet Muhammed’
ISKP claimed the responsibility for the Karte Parwan Gurdwara attack in Kabul yesterday, and said that the attack was conducted as revenge for the insult of Prophet Muhammed by an Indian politician.
Jun 19, 2022, 11:44 AM IST
PM Modi condemns ‘barbaric’ terrorist attack on gurdwara in Afghanistan’s Kabul that killed 2, injured 7
The terror attack on a Kabul Gurudwara comes as the latest targeted assault on a place of worship of the minority Sikh community in war-torn Afghanistan.
Jun 18, 2022, 22:22 PM IST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann condemns attack on gurudwara in Kabul
Bhagwant Mann on Saturday strongly condemned the attack on a gurdwara in Kabul.
Jun 18, 2022, 13:02 PM IST
Multiple blasts reported near Gurdwara in Afghanistan's capital Kabul
"The sound of explosions was heard in Karte Parwan area of Kabul city. Details about the nature and casualties of this incident are not yet known," Tolo News tweeted today.
Jun 18, 2022, 10:21 AM IST
Amid Afghanistan's financial crisis, 70 couples tie knot in mass wedding in Kabul
As the country is dealing with a financial crisis, couples are unable to arrange wedding parties individually due to economic problems. Large scale marriages are arranged by families that are unable to bear the expenses.
Jun 14, 2022, 18:50 PM IST
Indian delegation in Kabul hold talks with Taliban, for the first time since takeover
An Afghan foreign ministry spokesperson said that acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi received the Indian team led by JP Singh and the discussions focused on India-Afghan diplomatic relations, bilateral trade and humanitarian aid.
Jun 02, 2022, 22:22 PM IST
Taliban allows UAE firm to manage three airports in Afghanistan, signs deal in Kabul
Taliban May 24 announced a deal allowing an Emirati company to manage three airports in Afghanistan; UAE did not immediately acknowledge the deal, reports AP.
May 25, 2022, 11:52 AM IST
Taliban makes covering of faces mandatory for women in public, say burqa is best
Most women in Afghanistan wear a headscarf for religious reasons, but many in urban areas such as Kabul do not cover their faces.
May 07, 2022, 15:49 PM IST
Islamic scholars call on Taliban to reopen schools for girls in Afghanistan
Scholars issued a resolution comprising five points calling on the Islamic Emirate to reopen the school for girls in grades 7-12, reports ANI.
May 01, 2022, 19:52 PM IST
UN condemns 'deadly explosion' at Kabul mosque that killed 10, injured 15
According to UN News, a hospital run by the non-governmental group Emergency alone received more than 20 casualties, two of whom died upon arrival, an ANI report stated.
Apr 30, 2022, 09:41 AM IST
Kabul Mosque blast kills over 50 people during Ramadan's Friday prayers: Report
The blast hit the Khalifa Sahib Mosque in the west of the capital in the early afternoon, said Besmullah Habib, deputy spokesman for the interior ministry, who said the official confirmed death toll was 10.
Apr 30, 2022, 07:03 AM IST
Afghanistan: At least 10 killed, 20 wounded as powerful blast rocks mosque in Kabul
The mosque in Kabul was packed with hundreds of worshippers who had gathered for prayers on the last Friday of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Apr 29, 2022, 20:21 PM IST
Taliban welcomes UN's call to lift a ban on Afghan assets
"We appreciate the UN Secretary General`s call for the release of Afghan capital from the United States," spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in a Tweet.
Jan 14, 2022, 19:47 PM IST
