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Taliban ban use of foreign currency in Afghanistan, violators to be punished

The new Taliban government has also warned of action for violating the order, according to a report by Al-Jazeera.

Nov 03, 2021, 10:06 AM IST

ISIS takes responsibility for deadly attack on Kabul hospital that killed 25, wounded 50

The terrorists targetted the 400-bed Sardar Mohammad Daud Khan military hospital in one of Kabul`s more affluent neighbourhoods.

Nov 03, 2021, 08:30 AM IST

At least 15 killed, 34 wounded in twin blasts, gunfire at Kabul hospital

The explosions took place at the entrance of the 400-bed Sardar Mohammad Daud Khan hospital in central Kabul.

Nov 02, 2021, 16:32 PM IST

If Taliban dare to move towards India, airstrike is ready: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

"Today, under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, the country is powerful, and no country can dare to raise its eyes towards India. Today, Pakistan and Afghanistan are feeling disturbed because of the Taliban. But, the Taliban know if it moves towards India, an airstrike is ready," CM Yogi said.

Nov 01, 2021, 06:32 AM IST

Taliban threatens global powers, says if unrecognition continues it could become problem for world

"Our message to America is, if the un-recognition continues, Afghan problems continue, it is the problem of the region and could turn into a problem for the world," said Zabihullah Mujahid.

Oct 31, 2021, 15:51 PM IST

Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada makes rare public appearance amid death rumours

Akhundzada, known as the leader of the faithful or Amir ul Momineen, had not been seen in public even after the Taliban`s August takeover of the country.

Oct 31, 2021, 14:39 PM IST

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan urges international community to provide support, resume development aid

IEA urged, "Winter is around the corner, so the immediate need for the International Community to disburse on an urgent basis the recently announced nearly one-billion-euro (some $1.2-billion) aid package pledged at a virtual G20 summit for Afghanistan." 

Oct 30, 2021, 10:04 AM IST

US announces $144 million in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

With this, the total American humanitarian aid in Afghanistan and for Afghan refugees in the region increases to nearly USD 474 million in 2021. 

Oct 29, 2021, 08:34 AM IST

Imran Khan govt should not 'uplift' Pakistan Taliban: Malala Yousafzai

"In my opinion, we should not uplift the Pakistan Taliban," said Malala Yousafzai after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government held talks with some groups of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). 

Oct 28, 2021, 09:06 AM IST

T20 World Cup Afghanistan vs Scotland: Taliban celebrate win but Kabul streets subdued

Afghanistan on Monday beat Scotland in a match played in Sharjah - the first major victory for the team since the Taliban takeover of the country.

Oct 26, 2021, 10:38 AM IST

US was losing war to Taliban so it negotiated: Former US special representative for Afghanistan reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad

Talking to CBS News, Zalmay Khalilzad said the US military tried many times to strengthen its position on the battleground, but it failed.

Oct 25, 2021, 07:43 AM IST

Team India's winning campaign in T20 continues

Team India's winning campaign in T20 continues

Oct 21, 2021, 08:14 AM IST

India will make history on vaccination

India is ready to create history in covid vaccination against corona.

Oct 21, 2021, 08:10 AM IST

Misleading reports about the death of Afghanistan female volleyball player

The media reports of an Afghanistan woman volleyball player named Mahjabin Hakimi being killed by the Taliban turns out to be misleading.

Oct 20, 2021, 18:24 PM IST

Taliban praise sacrifices of suicide bombers, promise cash and land to kin

Taliban's acting interior minister Sirajuddin Haqqani called them 'heroes of Islam and the country'.

Oct 20, 2021, 07:16 AM IST

India, Russia recognise common threats emanating from Afghanistan: Envoy

Moscow format of consultations on Afghanistan involves 10 countries, including India, Pakistan, China, and will focus on the humanitarian crisis emerging in the country and the formation of an inclusive government.

Oct 19, 2021, 22:08 PM IST

First polio vaccination drive to begin in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover

The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF welcome the decision by the Taliban, who support the resumption of a house-to-house drive across the country, the agency said in a statement.

Oct 18, 2021, 14:33 PM IST

Afghanistan: Mass funeral held for victims of Kandahar mosque attack

On Saturday (October 17), relatives laid the bodies of the victims to rest and called on the Taliban to protect them.

Oct 17, 2021, 22:39 PM IST

Taliban to intensify security at Shiite mosques following Friday attack

The hardline Sunni group Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack on the Fatima mosque in Kandahar which saw a group of suicide bombers shoot their way into the mosque before blowing themselves up among the worshippers.

Oct 16, 2021, 17:03 PM IST

Singhu border killing: Farmers' protest taken over by criminals, they are functioning like Taliban, says BJP's Dushyant Gautam

"With the number of increasing crime incidents at the farmers` protest site, it seems they are functioning like Taliban and spreading extremism in the country," Punjab BJP in-charge and national general secretary Dushyant Kumar Gautam said.

Oct 16, 2021, 11:08 AM IST