Tajikistan

Bengaluru FC fail to reach AFC Cup final

Needing to overturn a 0-1 first leg defeat in their away match on September 27, Bengaluru conceded a goal as early as the fourth minute when the Tajikistan side scored through a penalty converted by Nuriddin Davronov.

Oct 18, 2017, 22:10 PM IST

United States student imprisoned in Iran is scholar, not spy - Colleagues

The Chinese-born US citizen previously worked as a Pashto translator for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Afghanistan and spent time in Uzbekistan while a student at Harvard University.

Jul 18, 2017, 18:12 PM IST

India, Pakistan become full members of SCO

PM Narendra Modi said energy, education, transport, agriculture, security, development and trade would be the top drivers in India`s ties with the SCO.

Jun 09, 2017, 15:35 PM IST

Nawaz Sharif to attend SCO summit in Kazakhstan

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will attend the 17th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kazakhstan capital Astana.

Jun 07, 2017, 15:53 PM IST

Tajikistan detains son of defector to Islamic State: Security sources

Tajik security services have detained the eldest son of a former elite police force commander who defected to Islamic State two years ago, suspecting that the young man was going to join his father, security sources said on Wednesday.

May 10, 2017, 18:57 PM IST

India, Tajikistan to help Kabul: President

India and Tajikistan are committed to helping Afghanistan in its peace process, President Pranab Mukherjee has said.

Dec 18, 2016, 15:14 PM IST

Chabahar Port in Iran will boost India's trade links with Tajikistan, central Asia, says PM Modi

The prime minister said India will work on trade and transit linkages with Tajikistan as well as other central Asian nations through the Chabahar Port.

Dec 17, 2016, 18:25 PM IST

Tajikistan President to hold delegation level talks with PM Narendra Modi

President Rahmon will also meet President Pranab Mukherjee.

Dec 17, 2016, 08:41 AM IST

Uzbekistan buries late strongman Islam Karimov

Uzbekistan bade farewell to President Islam Karimov at a high-security funeral on Saturday, after his death plunged the country into the greatest period of uncertainty in its post-Soviet history with no clear successor to the iron-fisted ruler.

Sep 03, 2016, 14:22 PM IST

Earthquake in Tajikistan destroys 30 homes, school

At least 30 homes and a school were destroyed in an earthquake.

Jul 02, 2016, 15:21 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi meets Belarus, Tajikistan leaders in Tashkent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held bilateral talks with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko and Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit here.

Jun 24, 2016, 16:18 PM IST

Watch: A closer look at the Tajik National Park, Tajikistan!

NASA astronaut Jeff Williams just completed 65 days in the International Space Station (ISS) but he has shared many spectacular photographs and time-lapse video of the Earth like his fellow astronauts.

May 22, 2016, 11:41 AM IST

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif arrives on two-day visit to Tajikistan

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday arrived on a two-day official visit to Tajikistan to attend the launching ceremony of CASA-1000 Power Project.

May 11, 2016, 21:15 PM IST

Afghanistan president on two-day visit to Tajikistan

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday left for Tajikistan for a two-day visit to the neighbouring country, said a statement issued by the country's Presidential Palace.

May 10, 2016, 10:41 AM IST

Tajikistan bans Russian-style surnames for children

Tajikistan passed the new law in March and officials began applying it immediately when drawing up birth certificates although it only entered force Friday.

Apr 29, 2016, 23:55 PM IST

Tajikistan to install metal detectors, cameras in mosques

Ex-Soviet Tajikistan today said it plans to install metal detectors and surveillance cameras in more than 70 mosques in the capital Dushanbe over government fears of extremist attacks.

Mar 29, 2016, 19:20 PM IST

Brunei is not the only country to ban Christmas. There are a few others

There are countries across the world where celebrating Christmas can land you in jail.

Dec 24, 2015, 14:41 PM IST

Earthquake today in Tajikistan

As per the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake struck 109 kilometres west of Murghob at a depth of 28.7 earthquake.

Dec 07, 2015, 13:52 PM IST

Delhi earthquake: Tremors felt in NCR, other parts of north India

According to latest reports, mild tremors were felt on Monday in several parts of north India including Delhi/NCR after a strong 7.2-magnitude quake struck in Tajikistan.

Dec 07, 2015, 13:38 PM IST

7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Tajikistan; tremors felt in Delhi, North India

Mild tremors rocked Delhi and NCR region on Monday.

Dec 07, 2015, 13:28 PM IST