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
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar gave information on Mission Devi Shakti, rescued more than 800 so far
At an all-party meeting on the escalating crisis in Afghanistan, the government on Thursday said evacuation of Indian personnel from the country was its "top priority" as the situation remained "grave" since the Taliban takeover.
Aug 27, 2021, 13:12 PM 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
Celebrations took place in PoK, Pakistan PM Imran Khan's 'Taliban conspiracy' exposed?
Supporters of radical Islam around the world are applauding the victory of the Taliban. The first attempt to make Kashmir like Afghanistan was made in 1947 and it was the result of this attack that a part of Kashmir went to Pakistan. In this Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, terrorists celebrated and took out rallies on Monday.
Aug 24, 2021, 08:16 AM IST
Reports: Firing took place on Sunday between Afghan forces and unknown people at Kabul Airport
At least one Afghan security officer was killed on Sunday in a shootout at a gate of Kabul's international airport, German officials said. The chaos was unleashed in the country to end Western efforts to expel people fleeing Taliban capture.
Aug 23, 2021, 13:32 PM IST
Afghanistan Crisis: Women rebel against Taliban's hijab restrictions
Within five days of the Taliban's occupation of Afghanistan, there were at least two small protests by women in Kabul. On 17 August, four women protested in the streets of Kabul, while seven women protested the next day in the city's Wazi Akbar Khan area to mark the Afghan independence day.
Aug 23, 2021, 10:42 AM IST
135 Indian Citizens trapped in Afghanistan were evacuated and brought to Delhi via Doha
Hundreds of Indian nationals returned home on Sunday in Indian Air Force (IAF) planes as part of the government's efforts to bring back people from Afghanistan after the situation at the Kabul airport worsened. The Indian Embassy in Qatar said on Sunday that the first batch of 135 Indians who were brought back from Kabul to Doha in the last few days is being brought back to India, who have now reached their homeland.
Aug 23, 2021, 07:54 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
US soldier resembling Australian cricketer Steve Smith spotted in Afghanistan, pic goes viral
Amid the political crisis in Afghanistan, a photo of a US Army trooper has gone viral for his resemblance to Aussie cricketer Steve Smith. Read how the netizens reacted.
Aug 22, 2021, 22:35 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
Taal Thok Ke: When will there be 'Surgical Strike' on Talibani thinking?
Poet Munawwar Rana refused to recognize the Taliban as a terrorist organization, amid an ongoing controversy over the statements made in favor of the Taliban. Earlier, many leaders including Sambhal's SP MP Shafiqur Rehman Burke, All India Muslim Personal Law Board spokesperson Maulana Sajjad Nomani and Peace Party's Shadab Chauhan have made such controversial statements in favor of the Taliban.
Aug 19, 2021, 19:30 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
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
