India committed to safe return of its nationals from Afghanistan, says Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
The minister also retweeted a video in which passengers being evacuated raised "Bharat Mata ki Jai" as the flight lifted off from Dushanbe airport.
Aug 22, 2021, 16:38 PM IST
'Taliban ideology has neither reformed nor changed': Center of Political and Foreign Affairs
Afghanistan is witnessing one of the most brutal and worst humanitarian crises imposed by the Taliban.
Aug 22, 2021, 15:25 PM IST
Afghanistan forces recapture three districts from Taliban control
local forces have reportedly recaptured three districts - Pul-e-Hesar, Banu, and Deh Salah - in Baghlan province from the Taliban's control.
Aug 21, 2021, 23:42 PM IST
Taliban ransacked Indian Consulates buildings, took away parked vehicles, documents: Report
India has four Indian consulates located in Kandahar, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif, and Jalalabad which were closed after the Taliban took control of Kabul on August 15.
Aug 20, 2021, 15:38 PM 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
'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: 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: 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: Taliban enters Kabul as US diplomats evacuate by chopper
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in a statement that the group was in talks with the government for a peaceful surrender of Kabul.
Aug 15, 2021, 17:21 PM IST
Dear world leaders, don't leave us in chaos: Cricketer Rashid Khan amid Taliban atrocities in Afghanistan
"Stop killing Afghans and destroying Afghanistan. We want peace," Rashid Khan tweeted on Tuesday. Last week, five former US envoys to Afghanistan warned of a "catastrophic outcome" triggered by US withdrawal and urged the White House to "reconsider the decision".
Aug 11, 2021, 00:04 AM IST
Afghanistan airstrikes pummel Taliban positions in south
Ghulam Wali Afghan, a lawmaker from Helmand, told The Associated Press that his relatives and constituents in Lashkar Gah have told him of bodies in the streets and residents hiding inside their homes, too afraid to venture out and collect the dead.
Aug 04, 2021, 22:00 PM IST
Afghanistan: Rocket attacks while president Ashraf Ghani offers Eid prayers, WATCH video
The rockets landed when the prayer session had just started at open ground inside the palace compound.
Jul 23, 2021, 19:52 PM IST
European Union to challenge Chinese 'Belt and Road' with own global infrastructure plan
European Union foreign ministers agreed to launch a global infrastructure plan linking Europe to the world,
Jul 12, 2021, 17:07 PM IST
NATO treaty 'rock solid, unshakable', says US President Joe Biden to show unity ahead of meeting with Vladimir Putin
"The NATO treaty is rock solid and unshakable. It`s a sacred commitment," Biden told reporters after meeting with allies at the headquarters of the 30-member military alliance that has long been focused on the threat posed by Russia.
Jun 15, 2021, 09:06 AM IST
US President Joe Biden warns Russia of 'robust' consequences if engages in harmful actions
"We want a stable and predictable relationship ... but I`ve been clear: The United States will respond in a robust and meaningful way if the Russian government engages in harmful activities," said US President Joe Biden.
Jun 10, 2021, 12:00 PM IST
US President Joe Biden to hold first in-person meeting with Boris Johnson ahead of G7 Summit
The US President Joe Biden is going to meet British PM Boris Johnson ahead of the G7 summit. It will be the first in-person meeting of the two leaders and they are expected to agree to a new Atlantic Charter.
Jun 10, 2021, 11:07 AM IST
Joe Biden embarks on 8-day trip to Europe to repair damage done in Donald Trump's Presidency
The US President Joe Biden is set for his first trip abroad since taking office, which will be an eight-day mission to rebuild trans-Atlantic ties strained during the Trump era and to reframe relations with Russia.
Jun 09, 2021, 17:18 PM IST
Turkey shows interest in controlling Kabul airport if NATO allies provide support
Turkey is interested in taking control of Afghanistan`s Hamid Karzai International Airport if North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) allies permit, as the United States declares its troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Jun 08, 2021, 23:19 PM IST
NATO to hold summit in Brussels to restore ties with US amid Russia tensions
NATO military alliance will hold summit on June 14 in Brussels. The summit will follow a group of seven meetings of leaders in Britain.
Apr 22, 2021, 17:03 PM IST
US to reposition over 12,000 troops from Germany; 5,600 to be sent to other NATO countries
The number of US troops in Germany now will come down to 24,000 from 36,000.
Jul 29, 2020, 22:06 PM IST
