India, Russia have common position and approach on Afghanistan: Envoy Venkatesh Varma
The Indian ambassador to Russia Venkatesh Varma said that India and Russia have a "common position, common approach" when it comes to Afghanistan as both countries are "particularly affected" by the developments in the war-torn nation.
Sep 08, 2021, 08:57 AM IST
China has a real problem with Taliban, so does Pakistan, Russia and Iran: US President Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he was certain China would try to work out an arrangement with the Taliban after the Islamic insurgents seized power in Afghanistan on August 15.
Sep 08, 2021, 08:50 AM IST
Taliban elected 'Global Terrorist' as Home Minister
Ending all speculations, the Taliban announced the interim government in Afghanistan and chose one of their founders Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund as their head, while Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar will be the deputy PM. There are also reports in Afghanistan that ISIS may launch a major attack on the day of the swearing-in ceremony of the Taliban.
Sep 08, 2021, 08:50 AM IST
Will uphold Sharia law, protect human rights and respect international treaties: Taliban issue first statement on new Afghan govt
Taliban, on behalf of its Supreme Leader (Amir-ul Muminin) Hibatullah Akhundzada, also issued its first statement highlighting the future policies of the new Afghanistan government and said that it will uphold Sharia law, protect human rights and respect international treaties.
Sep 08, 2021, 07:36 AM IST
Leaving was only way to keep guns silent and save Kabul, says ex-Afghan President Ashraf Ghani
Afghanistan LIVE updates: "Leaving Kabul most difficult decision of my life,but I believed it was the onlyA way to keep guns silent and save Kabul and her citizens," former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani said.
Sep 08, 2021, 07:27 AM IST
5 UN-designated terrorists in new Taliban govt, Rs 73 crore bounty on interior minister
Mullah Hasan Akhund, named as the prime minister, like many in the Taliban leadership derives much of his prestige from his close link to the movement`s reclusive late founder Mullah Omar, who presided over its rule two decades ago.
Sep 08, 2021, 06:23 AM IST
DNA Exclusive: The new Taliban government is an ‘absurd joke’, wanted terrorists set to rule Afghanistan, check privileged list
Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on Tuesday (September 7) presented the “resume” of the Taliban leaders who will form the new government in Afghanistan.
Sep 07, 2021, 23:58 PM IST
Afghanistan crisis: NSA Ajit Doval to hold talks with top Russian security official on September 8
The Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, General Nikolay Patrushev is visiting India at the invitation of National Security Adviser Ajit K Doval.
Sep 07, 2021, 23:29 PM IST
Taliban announces first members of new caretaker government
The Taliban has announced a new caretaker government for Afghanistan with Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund as interim Prime Minister and Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, a co-founder of the militant group, as his deputy. Mullah Yaqoob, one of the deputy leaders of the Taliban since 2016, will act as caretaker Defense Minister.
Sep 07, 2021, 23:28 PM IST
Taal Thok Ke (Spl Edition): 'Afghan revolution' against Pakistan?
Thousands of anti-Taliban protesters took to the streets in Kabul on Tuesday, protesting against Pakistan. Reports said they were gunned down, arrested and a video showed the women locked in a basement.
Sep 07, 2021, 20:58 PM IST
Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund to lead new Taliban govt in Afghanistan, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar to be deputy PM
The Taliban chose one of their founders to lead the interim government in Afghanistan.
Sep 07, 2021, 20:27 PM IST
'Death for Pakistan': Afghan women lead protests outside Pakistani embassy in Kabul
The protests took place outside the Pakistani embassy in Kabul and come days after Pakistan's ISI chief was seen in the Afghan capital.
Sep 07, 2021, 19:04 PM IST
Kabul: Taliban beat up women protesting in the middle of the road, locks in parking basement
Thousands of anti-Taliban protesters took to the streets in Kabul on Tuesday, protesting against Pakistan. Reports said they were gunned down, arrested and a video showed the women locked in a basement.
Sep 07, 2021, 18:36 PM IST
Taliban fire shots to disperse anti-Pakistan rally in Kabul - Watch
The protests come days after the ISI chief was seen in the Afghan capital.
Sep 07, 2021, 15:35 PM IST
Kabul: Taliban fired on 'Anti-Pak Rally'
A large number of anti-Pakistan protests were taking place in different parts of Kabul. According to local media, Taliban fighters opened fire near the Presidential Palace in Kabul. A large number of protesters were marching here.
Sep 07, 2021, 15:32 PM IST
Afghanistan: According to Taliban decree female teachers have to teach girl students
The Taliban has issued a decree that girls studying in universities must come wearing abaya robes and niqab, so that their face is completely covered. Boys and girls have been asked to put veils in the middle by making them sit in separate queues. According to the Taliban order, it was ordered to have female teachers to teach the girl students.
Sep 07, 2021, 15:14 PM IST
Taliban may use US-built databases as a tool for repression and surveillance
The Afghan Personnel and Pay System has data of more than 700,000 security forces members dating back 40 years.
Sep 07, 2021, 13:02 PM IST
Taliban finalise new govt, Mullah Hasan Akhund most likely to be new Head of Afghanistan: Reports
Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund is presently head of the Taliban`s powerful decision-making body, Rehbari Shura or leadership council. He belongs to Kandahar, the birthplace of the Taliban, and was among the founders of the armed movement, the report said.
Sep 07, 2021, 12:23 PM IST
Taliban prohibit Afghan media from circulating news of Resistance leader Ahmad Massoud
According to reports, the Taliban also prevented former Afghan President Hamid Karzai and former chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah from meeting with their fellow citizens.
Sep 07, 2021, 12:08 PM IST
Afghanistan: Taliban decree for universities
The Taliban has issued a decree that girls studying in universities must come wearing abaya robes and niqab, so that their face is completely covered. Boys and girls have been asked to put veils in the middle by making them sit in separate queues. According to the Taliban order, it was ordered to have female teachers to teach the girl students.
Sep 07, 2021, 11:16 AM IST
