Afghanistan crisis

Around 28 million Afghans to need humanitarian assistance in 2023, predicts UN

Afghanistan is currently grappling with a serious humanitarian crisis as according to international assessments, the country now has the highest number of people in emergency food insecurity in the world

Dec 03, 2022, 23:51 PM IST

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55 Sikhs brought from Afghanistan to Delhi

Due to the atrocities on Sikhs in Afghanistan, another batch has reached Delhi's Indira Gandhi Airport. These people have been brought to Delhi by special aircraft.

Sep 26, 2022, 09:02 AM IST

Taliban crash American Black Hawk helicopter during training exercise, three dead

Taliban took control of some US-made aircraft after they seized the country in 2021.

Sep 11, 2022, 08:54 AM IST

69 per cent of Afghan people believe India 'best friend' to Kabul, says a survey

India has been the largest donor in Afghanistan among the countries in the region, doling out about $3 billion, and it is the fifth largest donor (for Afghanistan) in the world. India`s help has been diverse, ranging from building infrastructure to sending teams of medical staff and food.

Jul 21, 2022, 10:25 AM IST

When Taliban took over Kabul, senior leaders of UK Foreign office were on holiday: Report

In a report titled "Missing in action: UK leadership and the withdrawal from Afghanistan", the House of Commons Committee identified systemic failures of intelligence, diplomacy, planning and preparation--many of which were due, at least in part, to the Foreign Office and call into question the coordination that the National Security Council provided."

May 26, 2022, 13:27 PM IST

Human rights violations in Afghanistan: India, France call for inclusive, representative government in the country

According to the joint statement, "India and France expressed serious concern on the humanitarian situation and violation of human rights and reiterated strong support for a peaceful, secure and stable Afghanistan, emphasizing respect for its sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity and non-interference in its internal affairs."

May 05, 2022, 09:25 AM IST

Afghanistan crisis: PM Narendra Modi expected to meet Afghan Sikh and Hindu leaders soon

Under Operation Devi Shakti last year, India evacuated hundreds of stranded Indian nationals and Afghan minority community members from the country.

Feb 18, 2022, 11:45 AM IST

Over 100 ex-Afghan and international forces killed since Taliban came to power, says UN

The UN political mission in Afghanistan also received "credible allegations of extrajudicial killings of at least 50 individuals suspected of affiliation with ISIL-KP," the Islamic State extremist group operating in Afghanistan, Guterres said in the report to UN Security Council.

Jan 31, 2022, 07:28 AM IST

Humanitarian aid for Afghanistan should be direct, without any hindrance: India tells UNSC

India has so far sent 3 shipments of aid that includes medicines and covid vaccines which have been handed over to WHO and Indira Gandhi Children Hospital in Kabul.

Jan 27, 2022, 07:31 AM IST

ATM services resume in Afghanistan for first time since Taliban takeover

ATM services were stalled after the Taliban returned to power in August last year.

Jan 16, 2022, 09:43 AM IST

Urgent humanitarian assistance required to meet basic food needs of Afghan people: India at UNSC

Ambassador of India to the UN, TS Tirumurti, said, "As the largest regional development partner of Afghanistan, India is willing to coordinate with other stakeholders to work towards enabling the expeditious provision of much-needed assistance to the people of Afghanistan."

Dec 23, 2021, 06:59 AM IST

No US soldiers to be punished over Afghan civilian drone strike deaths, says Pentagon

The botched drone strike was carried out just days after a suicide bomber struck outside Hamid Karzai International Airport, killing 13 US service members and at least 170 Afghans, while coalition forces raced to evacuate people.

Dec 14, 2021, 06:41 AM IST

India sends 1.6 tonnes of medicines to Afghanistan, first since Taliban takeover

The assistance was sent on Kam air flight that brought 10 Indians and 94 Afghans, including members of the Afghan minority community on Friday.

Dec 11, 2021, 17:21 PM IST

Catastrophic situation across Afghanistan, says envoy Farid Mamundzay

Afghanistan's envoy Farid Mamundzay said, “India has time and again proved to be a close and reliable friend of the Afghan people and stood by us at difficult time."

Dec 11, 2021, 16:15 PM IST

Al-Qaida numbers 'slightly' up inside Afghanistan since American forces left, says US Commander

Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie, head of US Central Command, told The Associated Press that the departure of US military and intelligence assets from Afghanistan has made it much harder to track al-Qaida and other extremist groups inside Afghanistan.

Dec 10, 2021, 08:21 AM IST

Afghanistan crisis: Construction projects over USD 5 bn at halt, starvation grips the nation amid economic collapse

With the deteriorating economy, many development, welfare and construction projects have been put to a halt. The members of the union of private constructions companies reportedly said that construction companies have not been paid despite investments in the projects.

Dec 06, 2021, 08:59 AM IST