Taliban Afghanistan

Taal Thok Ke (Special Edition): How many 'tools' of Taliban in India?

Taliban has declared it forbidden for boys and girls to study together in Afghanistan, while in India Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind has said that it is immoral to study together. But the surprising thing is that the voices of the people of the educated Muslim society were not heard on this.

Sep 01, 2021, 21:32 PM IST

What was discussed in the India-Taliban official meeting held in Doha?

Hours after the last US military plane took off from Kabul to mark the end of its 20-year war in Afghanistan, India made its first official contact with the Taliban. India's ambassador to Qatar met the head of the Taliban's political office in Doha on Tuesday.

Sep 01, 2021, 08:38 AM IST

Taal Thok Ke (Special Edition): How America become a 'Minipower' from a 'Superpower'?

Former Afghan President Amrullah Saleh has given a statement expressing displeasure on America's escape from Afghanistan. Amrullah Saleh has said that Afghanistan is not packed in the bag of the last American soldier, Afghanistan is still here. Saleh said that it doesn't matter if a superpower has decided to become a mini-power.

Aug 31, 2021, 19:30 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke: How dangerous is the 'coalition' of Pakistan and Taliban?

Pakistan is very happy with the Taliban occupation in Afghanistan. Not only the Prime Minister of Pakistan but also former cricketer Shahid Afridi is getting positive vibes from the terror outfit. In today's edition of Taal Thok Ke, we will discuss - How dangerous is the coalition of Pakistan and the Taliban?

Aug 31, 2021, 19:24 PM IST

Disturbing Visuals: Taliban flies Black hawk helicopter over Kandahar hanging US interpreter to it

A heart-wrenching video has emerged of the brutal antics under Taliban rule. The Taliban released a video of fighters flying US-made Black Hawk helicopter over Kandahar, with which American interpreter was hanged. Through this the Taliban tried to send a message to America.

Aug 31, 2021, 14:24 PM IST

Taliban armed with the air force for the first time, gets stronger with the weapons abandoned by the US

Since August 15, Taliban fighters have confiscated a vast arsenal of weapons and Humvees, along with American helicopters. Before the Taliban came to power, in late June, the Afghan Air Force was operating 167 aircraft, including attack helicopters and aircraft, mostly now held by the Taliban.

Aug 31, 2021, 11:44 AM IST

Taliban killed 14 people from Hazara minority in Daykundi province of Afghanistan - Reports

The Taliban shot dead 14 people of the Hazara community in Khadir district of Daykundi province of Afghanistan. Those killed included 12 soldiers who had reportedly surrendered and two civilians.

Aug 31, 2021, 08:56 AM IST

US MEA Blinken: Suspends US' diplomatic presence in Afghanistan, operations to shift to Qatar

The United States on Monday began a "new" chapter in Afghanistan and shifted its diplomatic functions from Afghanistan to Qatar. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said as he pledged to help every American to help in leaving the war-torn nation

Aug 31, 2021, 08:16 AM IST

Taliban completely occupied Kabul Airport, 4 Chinook Helicopters in possession after US withdrawal

The Taliban declared Afghanistan's "complete independence" after the last US troop left the country, marking the end of the 20-year conflict. In a video, some fighters of the Taliban's army Badri 313 were also seen entering the Kabul airport.

Aug 31, 2021, 08:02 AM IST

Taliban wants to acquire Pakistan nuclear bomb arsenal?

A group of US lawmakers has urged President Joe Biden to stop Afghanistan's de facto ruler, the Taliban, from destabilizing Pakistan and acquiring nuclear weapons. The lawmakers demanded that Biden answer important questions about what happened in Afghanistan and his plans for the future.

Aug 30, 2021, 09:12 AM IST

Taliban: No foreign national will be stopped, Afghans can also travel abroad

The Taliban recently issued a statement, giving a new assurance to about 100 countries. The Taliban said that no foreign national would be prevented from leaving Afghanistan. Even Afghans can go abroad provided they have complete documents of foreign travel.

Aug 30, 2021, 07:38 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

DNA: What is the Taliban's commando unit Badri 313?

At this time the Taliban is desperate to change its image, this time they are also holding press conferences, coming on TV and giving interviews and are also pretending to be generous towards the citizens of Afghanistan.

Aug 26, 2021, 00:10 AM IST

Taliban: All foreign forces, including the US, should leave Afghanistan by 31 August

The Taliban has refused to extend the exit deadline and has asked the United States to withdraw its forces from Afghanistan by August 31. US President Joe Biden's administration had previously set August 31 as the deadline for the withdrawal of all US troops from Afghanistan. But, the US President has indicated to extend the deadline of the evacuation mission beyond August 31.

Aug 25, 2021, 12:34 PM IST

Taliban gives ultimatum to America to leave Afghanistan by August 31

The Taliban has refused to extend the exit deadline and has asked the United States to withdraw its forces from Afghanistan by August 31. US President Joe Biden's administration had previously set August 31 as the deadline for the withdrawal of all US troops from Afghanistan. But, the US President has indicated to extend the deadline of the evacuation mission beyond August 31.

Aug 25, 2021, 10:06 AM IST

War preparations of anti-Taliban forces, challenged Taliban from a height of 15 thousand feet

Anti-Taliban forces have started preparations for war in Afghanistan. However, the Taliban also offered these forces to leave the confrontation and come to Kabul for talks, but the forces, rejecting the Taliban's talk, challenged the Taliban from a height of 15,000 feet and took down their cannons in the field.

Aug 25, 2021, 08:28 AM IST

G7 leaders plan to pledge unity on Taliban sanctions: Sources

Leaders of the US, Britain, Germany, Japan and other nations may use the possibility of unified official recognition to push the Taliban to comply with pledges to respect women`s rights and international relations

Aug 24, 2021, 08:11 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

Taliban marching towards Panjshir Province, the bastion of Civil War; threatened to surrender

The Taliban have said hundreds of their fighters are headed to the Panjshir Valley, which is currently the center of resistance in war-ravaged Afghanistan. Ahmad Massoud of the National Resistance Front has said he wants to hold talks with the radical Islamist group but that their forces are ready to fight.

Aug 23, 2021, 08:24 AM IST