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Taliban govt appoints Afghan student Ikramuddin Kamil as envoy in Mumbai

Nov 14, 2024, at 03:00 am

The Taliban rule has appointed a young Afghan student, Ikramuddin Kamil, as acting consul at Afghanistan's Consulate in Mumbai.

BRICS: Narendra Modi, Masoud Pezeshkian discuss importance of Chabahar Port in enhancing trade, economic linkages with Central Asia

Oct 23, 2024, at 09:05 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi, who is currently visiting Russia to attend the BRICS Summit, met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday when the two leaders reaffirmed the significance of the Chabahar Port for reconstruction and redevelopment of Afghanistan and enhancing trade and economic linkages with Central Asia.

How India-backed Chabahar Port can transform Afghanistan

May 25, 2024, at 07:37 pm

In a significant move this month, India and Iran inked a landmark 10-year pact, inclusive of a renewable clause, for the continued development of the Chabahar Port.

CAA- A boon for persecuted religious minorities in Indian neighbouring states

Mar 26, 2024, at 03:20 am

On March 11, 2023, India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024.

Top Indian official meets Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul

Mar 09, 2024, at 10:33 pm

A top Indian diplomat recently met Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul when they discussed several issues, including New Delhi's humanitarian assistance to the war-ravaged nation.

Aircraft crash in Afghan hills: India confirms non-Indian origin of passenger plane

Jan 21, 2024, at 09:33 pm

Kabul: A passenger plane crashed in north Afghanistan's Badakhshan province, local television channel Tolonews reported Sunday, citing Zabihullah Amiri, an official of the provincial department of information and culture.

Rajouri gunfight terrorists seem to have been trained in Afghanistan, other countries, claims Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi

Nov 24, 2023, at 10:08 pm

Northern Command Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi said on Friday that terrorists killed in the Rajouri encounter seem to have been trained in Afghanistan and other countries.

Afghanistan government permanently closes New Delhi Embassy

Nov 24, 2023, at 03:06 pm

The Afghanistan government on Friday said it is permanently closing its embassy in New Delhi due to 'persistent challenges from the Indian government'.

Is Pakistan committing a genocidal act on Afghan refugees?

Nov 16, 2023, at 11:40 pm

From a safe haven, Pakistan has become a repugnant and cruel state for millions of Afghans overnight.

Afghanistan suspends embassy ops in India, lists Delhi's lack of support as one of reasons behind decision

Oct 01, 2023, at 05:07 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Afghanistan embassy in India has announced that it will suspend its operations from Sunday, citing a "lack of support" from the Indian government and the latter's inability to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan's interests.

Afghanistan’s natural resources, not the betterment of its people, is driving China’s incessant push towards Kabul

Sep 23, 2023, at 11:45 pm

Although Beijing has not officially recognized the Taliban regime that holds power in Kabul, it has taken the unusual position of nevertheless maintaining an Ambassador and an Embassy in Afghanistan.

Media under the Sword

Aug 08, 2023, at 12:32 am

Research Fellow, Institute for Conflict Management

India decides to send 20,000 metric tons of wheat to Afghanistan: Reports 

Jun 13, 2023, at 07:53 pm

The Indian government has decided to send  20,000 metric tons of wheat to Afghanistan as the country continues to face a humanitarian crisis, media reports said.

Regression, Repression, Incoherence

Apr 03, 2023, at 11:43 pm

On April 1, 2023, Taliban Director for Information and Culture in Badakhshan Province, Moezuddin Ahmadi, confirmed that the country’s only women-run radio station, Sadai Banowan (Women’s Voice), had been shut down as the station violated the "laws and regulations of the Islamic Emirate [of Afghanistan]" several times, by broadcasting songs and music during the Islamic month of Ramadan.

Strong tremors felt in north India after 6.5 magnitude quake strikes Afghanistan

Mar 22, 2023, at 06:55 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Strong tremors, lasting for nearly two minutes, were felt in several north Indian states when a 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan on Tuesday evening. 

India to send 20,000 MTs of wheat to Afghanistan

Mar 08, 2023, at 02:21 pm

New Delhi: India and five other nations on Tuesday met and discussed the current political and humanitarian situation in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.

Ajit Doval meets Vladimir Putin during Russian trip, discusses bilateral and regional issues

Feb 10, 2023, at 07:34 pm

Moscow: NSA Ajit Doval visited Moscow from Feb 7 to9, officials said on Friday.

Russian President meets NSA Ajit Doval and other security chiefs at Regional Dialogue on Afghanistan

Feb 09, 2023, at 11:18 pm

New Delhi: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Russian President Vladimir Putin and the security chiefs of other countries during the Fifth Regional Dialogue on Afghanistan held in Moscow on Wednesday.

Kejriwal questions Rs 200 cr fund to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Feb 06, 2023, at 05:46 pm

New Delhi: Aam Admi Party (AAP) chief and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday criticized the Centre for allocating Rs 200 crore as aid money to the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, alleging that it was done by slashing the Budgetary allocation for India’s education, health sectors, and national capital Delhi.

Last two ‘Saroops’ of the Guru Granth Sahib arrives in India from Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Jan 20, 2023, at 02:28 am

New Delhi: The last two ‘Saroops’ of the Guru Granth Sahib arrived in India from Afghanistan recently, a country currently ruled by the Taliban.

Ajit Doval meets French counterpart, discusses Indo-Pacific, Afghanistan

Jan 06, 2023, at 03:37 pm

New Delhi: Ajiit Doval, KC, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of India and Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Adviser to the President of the Republic of France co-chaired the annual India-France Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi on Thursday.

India may soon resume 20 projects in Afghanistan: Reports

Dec 02, 2022, at 03:56 pm

Kabul: The Taliban rulers of Afghanistan have said India might soon resume at least 20 projects in the country.

India delivers the 13th batch of medical assistance to Afghanistan

Oct 11, 2022, at 07:42 pm

New Delhi: In continuation with our special relationship with the people of Afghanistan and in view of the urgent appeals made by the United Nations to assist the Afghan people, India has supplied the thirteenth batch of medical assistance consisting of essential medicines and medical/surgical items like Pediatric Stethoscope, Sphygmomanometer mobile type with pediatric BP cuff, infusion pump, drip chamber set, electro cautery, nylon sutures, among others.

Suicidal course

Oct 10, 2022, at 11:45 pm

On October 5, 2022, a suicide bomber detonated his device inside a mosque in the Ministry of Interior (MoI) in Kabul city, killing at least four worshippers and injuring 25. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the incident. Interestingly, this incident coincides with the reported deterioration of relations between Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Haqqani Network led by Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, which is mediating talks between TTP and the Pakistani government.

India condemns terror attack on Kabul education centre

Oct 01, 2022, at 10:31 pm

Kabul/New Delhi: India on Saturday condemned the terror attack in Kabul city of Afghanistan which left more than 20 people dead.

India has sent over 40,000 mt of wheat to Afghanistan so far

Aug 30, 2022, at 03:35 pm

Islamabad: India has informed the UN Security Council that New Delhi  has dispatched over 40,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan so far.

IS-KP - Taliban: Puritanical Killings

Aug 22, 2022, at 10:57 pm

On August 17, 2022, a suicide attack killed at least 21 civilians, including a prominent Sufi cleric Mullah Amir Mohammad Kabuli, and injured at least 27, in the Siddiquiya Mosque located in the Kher Khanna neighborhood in Police District (PD) 17 of Kabul city. No group has claimed responsibility, but the role of the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) is strongly suspected.

India supplies tenth batch of medical assistance to Afghanistan

Aug 21, 2022, at 07:26 pm

Kabul/New Delhi:  India has supplied the tenth batch of medical assistance to Afghanistan as part of the country's ongoing humanitarian assistance, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday.

Delhi Police busts drug racket operating from Afghanistan

Aug 14, 2022, at 03:46 am

New Delhi/UNI: Crime Branch of Delhi Police claims to have busted a drug trafficking nexus operating from Afghanistan to Punjab and arrested a man who is the main link of the cartel, police said on Saturday.

India delivers 6 tons of medical assistance to Afghanistan

Jul 01, 2022, at 10:06 pm

New Delhi: India supplied the seventh batch of medical assistance on Thursday, consisting of 6 tons of essential medicines to Afghanistan, as part of India’s ongoing humanitarian assistance read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday.