LIVE: Bodies of at least 95 Afghans were recovered from Kabul airport suicide attacks

Islamic State (ISIS), an enemy of the Taliban as well as the West, said one of its suicide bombers targeted "translators and collaborators with the American army".

By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Friday, August 27, 2021 - 14:07
Picture credit: ANI

New Delhi: Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul's airport in the waning days of an airlift for those fleeing the Taliban takeover.

The Union Culture Minister GK Reddy, Information & Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur, and other ministers launched collage of 'Making of the Indian Constitution and 'Chitranjali @ 75' on Friday (August 27).

In another update, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority in its meeting on Friday (August 27) is expected to discuss and take a decision on reopening of schools here in view of an improved COVID-19 situation.

The authority's meeting, which will be attended by Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, will discuss the report of a committee that has recommended opening of schools in a phased manner, starting with students of senior classes, from next month, they said.

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27 August 2021, 14:07 PM

BJP's Rajya Sabha MP from Uttar Pradesh, Harnath Singh Yadav has written a letter to PM Narendra Modi, demanding that 'Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas' or Partition Horrors Remembrance Day should be included in syllabus.

27 August 2021, 14:06 PM

Congress MLAs from Chhattisgarh reach the residence of Chhattisgarh Congress in-charge PL Punia in Delhi MLA Devendra Yadav says, "We will put forth our views before the party high command."

27 August 2021, 13:58 PM

Bodies of at least 95 Afghans were taken from the scene of Kabul airport suicide attacks, reports AP quoting an official.

27 August 2021, 11:13 AM

I have been called to Delhi that's why I am going...Why can't people meet their leader? Some people have gone without invitation: Congress leader & Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel.

27 August 2021, 11:10 AM

'Chitranjali @ 75'- virtual film poster, is a reflection of 75 years of Indian Cinema, which is the mirror of our society and has contributed both before and after independence: Union Minister Anurag Thakur.

27 August 2021, 11:06 AM

Soon we will also launch programs like 'Know Your Constitution' The e-exhibition is in 11 regional languages and is a unique collection of photographs comprising milestones with videos, speeches and interactive quizzes for public participation: Union I&B Minister Anurag Thakur.

27 August 2021, 11:06 AM

It's little known that the Indian Consitution was not typed, it was handwritten. The launch of e-exhibition of 'Making of Indian Constitution' will help youngsters not only know more about it but also familiarize them with their rights: Union I&B Minister Anurag Thakur.

27 August 2021, 10:59 AM

Union Culture Minister GK Reddy, Information & Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur, and other ministers launch collage of 'Making of the Indian Constitution and 'Chitranjali @ 75'

27 August 2021, 09:50 AM

India reports 44,658 new COVID-19 cases,32,988 recoveries and 496 deaths in the last 24 hrs, as per Health Ministry.

Total cases: 3,26,03,188

Total recoveries: 3,18,21,428

Active cases: 3,44,899

Death toll: 4,36,861

Total vaccinated: 61,22,08,542 (79,48,439) in last 24 hrs.

27 August 2021, 07:54 AM

US troops helping to evacuate Afghans desperate to flee Taliban rule braced for more attacks on Friday after Islamic State struck the crowded gates of Kabul airport, killing scores of civilians and at least 13 US troops.

27 August 2021, 07:54 AM

Kabul health officials were quoted as saying 60 civilians were killed. Video shot by Afghan journalists showed dozens of bodies strewn around a canal on the edge of the airport.

27 August 2021, 07:47 AM

The US flag will be flown at half-mast until the evening of August 30 to honour the victims killed in the terrorist attacks in Afghanistan's Kabul: White House