S Jaishankar speaks to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Afghanistan situation
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday spoke to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan.
Aug 29, 2021, 07:39 AM IST
Afghanistan crisis: Preparing new cabinet as US evacuation nears end, says Taliban
The exact timing of the formation of a new cabinet remained unclear. Mujahid said that the announcement would be made in the coming week, but in a voice message later he said the makeup of the new cabinet would be cleared "in one or two weeks".
Aug 29, 2021, 06:38 AM IST
Another attack at Kabul airport 'highly' likely in 24-36 hours: US President Joe Biden
Days after the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed scores of Afghans and 13 American service members, President Joe Biden cited intelligence reports of another terror attack which is "highly likely" this weekend as the US winds down its evacuation.
Aug 29, 2021, 06:11 AM IST
US airstrike targets and kills IS member in retaliation for Kabul airport attack
The US conducted an airstrike in Afghanistan's Nangahar province and confirmed the killing of one individual and denied any civilian casualties.
Aug 28, 2021, 07:39 AM IST
Taliban takes over parts of Kabul airport as US prepares to withdraw troops
The Taliban claimed to taken control of parts of the Kabul international airport though the military side remains with US and its allies.
Aug 28, 2021, 06:26 AM IST
War preparations of anti-Taliban forces, challenged Taliban from a height of 15 thousand feet
Anti-Taliban forces have started preparations for war in Afghanistan. However, the Taliban also offered these forces to leave the confrontation and come to Kabul for talks, but the forces, rejecting the Taliban's talk, challenged the Taliban from a height of 15,000 feet and took down their cannons in the field.
Aug 25, 2021, 08:28 AM IST
'Swaroop' of Shri Guru Granth Sahib arrives in India from Kabul, Hardeep Singh brought it from airport
Union ministers Hardeep Singh Puri along with BJP national spokesperson RP Singh received the 'swaroop' of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji brought from Kabul at Terminal 3 of IGI airport on Tuesday. BJP posted pictures on the heads of Hardeep Puri and RP Singh with 'swaroop' of the Guru Granth Sahib brought from Afghanistan.
Aug 24, 2021, 11:56 AM IST
Taliban marching towards Panjshir Province, the bastion of Civil War; threatened to surrender
The Taliban have said hundreds of their fighters are headed to the Panjshir Valley, which is currently the center of resistance in war-ravaged Afghanistan. Ahmad Massoud of the National Resistance Front has said he wants to hold talks with the radical Islamist group but that their forces are ready to fight.
Aug 23, 2021, 08:24 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
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
Video: 25 visuals of Taliban atrocities
Despite his promise, videos of his brutality from the Taliban are constantly pouring out of Afghanistan. In this video see 25 pictures of the Taliban's atrocities on Afghans.
Aug 19, 2021, 17:36 PM 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
Taal Thok Ke: How many Hindustani 'baradar' of Taliban?
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has reportedly praised the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan. AIMPLB member Sajjad Nomani openly congratulated the Taliban. He said there had been no violence and highlighted the 'amnesty' for allowing people to leave Afghanistan.
Aug 18, 2021, 19:36 PM 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
Taliban: Mullah Baradar returns to Afghanistan after 20 years, video surfaced
With the Taliban seizing control of Kabul and all the top provincial capitals of Afghanistan, its top leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar is most likely to become the next President of the war-ravaged nation.
Aug 18, 2021, 08:24 AM IST
Taal Thok Ke: Why the silence on the terror of Taliban?
The situation in Afghanistan is continuously deteriorating. The Taliban have captured 25 of the 34 provinces, including Kabul. The Taliban announced the end of the war in Afghanistan after the group took control of the President's Palace in Kabul. An unbelievable video surfaced, showing at least two people falling after a giant plane took off from Kabul airport.
Aug 16, 2021, 20:54 PM IST
