Afghanistan Crisis: Taliban Fighters open fire on protesters waving their national flag
Amidst the recent shocking incidents in war-torn Afghanistan, another video has emerged in which Taliban fighters are seen openly opening fire on a group of protesters in Jalalabad. The incident happened on Wednesday when a group of protesters in Jalalabad were defying Taliban flags and demanding that Afghan national flags be put back at their offices.
Aug 18, 2021, 17:00 PM IST
Taliban denied access to $9.5 bn of Afghan money after US freezes accounts
The assets of Afghanistan do not only include billions of dollars but also gold and US treasuries.
Aug 18, 2021, 16:34 PM IST
Years after Bamiyan Buddhas, Taliban destroy statue of Hazara leader Abdul Ali Mazari as they seize power in Afghanistan
Mazari was a champion of Afghanistan's ethnic Hazara minority, Shiites who were persecuted under the Sunni Taliban's earlier rule.
Aug 18, 2021, 15:34 PM IST
Afghanistan Crisis: Lashkar terrorists deployed in Kabul
There is big news quoting sources that terrorist organizations of Pakistan are present in Afghanistan and they have been deployed at the check-post of Kabul.
Aug 18, 2021, 15:34 PM IST
ICYMI: When Hema Malini, Feroz Khan were welcomed at Afghanistan for Dharmatma film shoot - Watch
It dates back to the time when things were peaceful in Kabul. Dharmatma was the first Hindi film to be shot in Afghanistan.
Aug 18, 2021, 13:18 PM IST
Afghanistan crisis: Taliban strike conciliatory tone, promise peace and respect for women
The Taliban announcements, short on details but suggesting a softer line than during their rule 20 years ago, came as the United States and Western allies resumed evacuating diplomats and civilians the day after scenes of chaos at Kabul airport as Afghans thronged the runway.
Aug 18, 2021, 09:22 AM IST
Afghanistan crisis: Taliban go door-to-door telling fearful Afghans to work
Former US President Donald Trump has blamed his successor Joe Biden for the Afghanistan mess. He is not alone, as many have questioned US's strategy after horrific scenes of chaos emerged from Kabul as Taliban took over. Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said his government has no plans to recognise the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan.
Aug 18, 2021, 06:47 AM IST
Taliban's first official press conference, here's everything you need to know- In pics
The Afghan Taliban said on Tuesday (August 17) they wanted peaceful relations with other countries and would respect the rights of women within the framework of Islamic law, as they held their first official news briefing since their shock seizure of Kabul.
Aug 17, 2021, 23:27 PM IST
Taliban will come and kill me and others like me: Afghanistan's first female mayor Zarifa Ghafari
Zarifa Ghafari made history in 2018 by becoming Afghanistan's first female mayor. In March 2020, she was presented with the International Women of Courage Award by the Trump administration, during which she warned that Afghan women are 'always worried for the future' since they 'have not forgotten the Taliban's reign.'
Aug 17, 2021, 22:30 PM IST
Female news anchor interviews Taliban spokesperson in Afghanistan: Is this an ideology shift?
A female anchor interviewed a Taliban spokesperson on TOLONews today. Does this mean a shift in Taliban's stance?
Aug 17, 2021, 22:23 PM IST
'Afghanistan potential base for Pak-backed terrorism, India needs to be cautious,' says Shashi Tharoor
Afghanistan`s government collapsed on Sunday with President Ashraf Ghani leaving the country and the Taliban`s entry into the capital.
Aug 17, 2021, 22:01 PM IST
Afghanistan crisis: First Vice President Amrullah Saleh declares himself the 'legitimate caretaker president'
Afghan First Vice President Amrullah Saleh meanwhile said he was in the country and declared himself the "legitimate caretaker president" and that he would not bow to Kabul's new rulers.
Aug 17, 2021, 21:12 PM IST
Afghanistan crisis: India brings back its envoy and officials from Kabul, aircraft lands at Hindon airbase
The C-17 Globemaster aircraft of the Indian Air Force carrying around 150 people, including diplomats, officials, security personnel and some stranded Indians, landed at the Hindon airbase.
Aug 17, 2021, 19:24 PM IST
Satellite images of Kabul airport show huge crowds fleeing Afghanistan
Satellite images of the Kabul airport by Maxar Technologies have captured how millions of desperate Afghans scrambled for rescue following the Taliban takeover.
Aug 17, 2021, 18:34 PM IST
'No sleep in Kabul': What the future has in store for the Hazara community?
The Taliban have been putting on a moderate face, vowing no retribution against opponents, respect for the rights of women, minorities and foreigners, and calling for people to go about their business but many Afghans are sceptical.
Aug 17, 2021, 17:36 PM IST
Afghanistan: Committee to Protect Journalists asks US to ensure safety of Afghan scribes as Taliban takes over
Committee to Protect Journalists expressed deep concern about the safety of hundreds of local journalists and media workers who could be targeted by the emerging Taliban regime
Aug 17, 2021, 17:35 PM IST
Afghanistan crisis: We are aware of the situation, will proactively review any content glorifying violence, says Twitter
The Twitter spokesperson said that “we will continue to proactively enforce our rules and review content that may violate Twitter Rules, specifically policies against the glorification of violence, platform manipulation and spam.’'
Aug 17, 2021, 17:25 PM IST
Afghanistan: Evacuation flights start again at Kabul Airport as US President Joe Biden defends US withdrawal
Despite the scenes of bedlam in Kabul, U.S. President Joe Biden defended his decision here to withdraw U.S. forces after 20 years of war - the nation's longest - that he described as costing more than $1 trillion.
Aug 17, 2021, 15:34 PM IST
Afghanistan crisis: India brings back its diplomats, officials from Taliban-controlled Kabul
The C-17 aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) carrying Indian diplomats and staff from Kabul landed at Jamnagar in Gujarat at around 11:15 am en route to the Hindon airbase near the national capital
Aug 17, 2021, 13:23 PM IST
Afghanistan crisis: Indian ambassador in Kabul, staff to move back home immediately, says MEA
External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said it was decided that the ambassador in Kabul and his Indian staff will move to India immediately in view of the prevailing circumstances.
Aug 17, 2021, 09:53 AM IST
