Afghanistan crisis

Taliban members fire at protesting crowd in Afghanistan's Jalalabad, watch video

Dozens of people gathered in the eastern city of Jalalabad to raise the national flag a day before Afghanistan's Independence Day, which commemorates the end of British rule in 1919. 

Aug 18, 2021, 18:52 PM IST

Afghanistan crisis: France evacuated 21 Indians from Kabul, says France envoy to India

Afghanistan crisis: Emmanuel Lenain said the flight, which took off on Tuesday, rescued Indians including the elite Gurkhas who were ensuring security of the French Embassy in Kabul.

Aug 18, 2021, 17:47 PM IST

As soon as Taliban came into power, Pakistan releases Talibani Mullah Muhammad Rasul from its captivity

The Taliban have occupied Afghanistan, due to which the situation in Afghanistan is continuously deteriorating. Almost 25 out of the 34 provinces have been captured, including Kabul. Reports claim that Pakistan's ISI sent almost 8000 terrorists to support Taliban in this. After Taliban occupation on Kabul, Pakistan has released Mullah Muhammad Rasul.

Aug 18, 2021, 17:26 PM IST

Badhir News: America's weapons now in the hands of Taliban! - watch major news stories

'Badhir News' is a special section of Zee News for deaf people which is specially designed for keeping deaf people in mind only. This brings you the latest news updates every afternoon.

Aug 18, 2021, 17:14 PM IST

Taliban will be judged on actions, not words, says UK PM Boris Johnson on Afghanistan crisis

While speaking at the Parliament on the Afghanistan crisis, Johnson said that the UK must face the reality of a 'change of regime' in the war-torn country. 

Aug 18, 2021, 16:26 PM IST

Taliban meet former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, hold talks on govt formation

The Haqqani Network is an important faction of the Taliban, which captured the capital, Kabul, on Sunday. The network, based on the border with Pakistan, was accused over recent years of some of the most deadly militant attacks in Afghanistan.

Aug 18, 2021, 16:22 PM IST

Uttarakhand people stranded in Afghanistan will soon return to their homes safely: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

Uttarakhand CM said that his government is in touch with the Centre to rescue people trapped in Afghanistan. 

Aug 18, 2021, 15:42 PM IST

Years after Bamiyan Buddhas, Taliban destroy statue of Hazara leader Abdul Ali Mazari as they seize power in Afghanistan

Mazari was a champion of Afghanistan's ethnic Hazara minority, Shiites who were persecuted under the Sunni Taliban's earlier rule.

Aug 18, 2021, 15:34 PM IST

Afghanistan Crisis: Lashkar terrorists deployed in Kabul

There is big news quoting sources that terrorist organizations of Pakistan are present in Afghanistan and they have been deployed at the check-post of Kabul.

Aug 18, 2021, 15:34 PM IST

Afghanistan crisis: Britain to accept 20,000 Afghan refugees, says UK Home Secretary Priti Patel

United Kingdom Home Secretary Priti Patel has said that Great Britain would accept 20,000 Afghan refugees fleeing from the country, priority will be given to women and girls.

Aug 18, 2021, 13:22 PM IST

ICYMI: When Hema Malini, Feroz Khan were welcomed at Afghanistan for Dharmatma film shoot - Watch

It dates back to the time when things were peaceful in Kabul. Dharmatma was the first Hindi film to be shot in Afghanistan. 

Aug 18, 2021, 13:18 PM IST

Afghanistan Crisis: Continuous efforts to normalize the situation at Kabul Airport

There is a big update about the mission to save Indians from Kabul, where now people can also be brought by Air India planes. Continuous efforts are being made to normalize the situation at Kabul Airport and it is expected that soon the movement of normal aircraft will also be able to start.

Aug 18, 2021, 13:04 PM IST

Afghanistan crisis: US President Joe Biden, British PM Boris Johnson to hold virtual G7 meeting next week

Joe Biden and Boris Johnson spoke over phone regarding the developments in Afghanistan, the White House said on Tuesday, adding that the two leaders commended the bravery and professionalism of their military and civilian personnel, who are working together in Kabul on the evacuation of their citizens and Afghan nationals who assisted in the war effort.

Aug 18, 2021, 11:30 AM IST

US lawmakers to investigate Biden administration over failure of policies in Afghanistan

Members of the U.S. Congress, including many of President Joe Biden`s fellow Democrats, pledged to investigate the failure policies and intelligence in Afghanistan.

Aug 18, 2021, 09:50 AM IST

Afghanistan crisis: Taliban strike conciliatory tone, promise peace and respect for women

The Taliban announcements, short on details but suggesting a softer line than during their rule 20 years ago, came as the United States and Western allies resumed evacuating diplomats and civilians the day after scenes of chaos at Kabul airport as Afghans thronged the runway.

Aug 18, 2021, 09:22 AM IST

Will cooperate with future Afghan govt only if security and rights of citizens are respected: EU

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the European Union will cooperate with any future Afghan government only if it respects the fundamental rights of all Afghans.

Aug 18, 2021, 09:15 AM IST

Germany, Qatar to step up efforts for peaceful power transition in Afghanistan post-Taliban takeover

Qatar and Germany exchanged views on the latest developments in the region and the world, especially the drastic change in the situation in Afghanistan.

Aug 18, 2021, 08:52 AM IST

DNA Exclusive: Have Taliban really broken 'shackles of slavery' in Afghanistan? Know here

Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on Tuesday (August 17) discussed what the Taliban rule would really mean for the Afghans.

Aug 17, 2021, 23:51 PM IST

Talibani seen doing gym in Afghan Presidential Palace - Watch Deshhit news

This segment of Zee News brings detailed news stories of the day.

Aug 17, 2021, 21:58 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan’s 2013 FB post on shooting Khuda Gawah in Afghanistan amid turmoil goes viral!

The situation in Afghanistan is currently grim with Taliban taking over the country after two decades. Amid political upheaval, thousands have fled the country while many others are desperately trying to leave the war-torn land after Taliban seized the national capital, Kabul. 

Aug 17, 2021, 21:27 PM IST