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US naively gave Taliban 'kill list' of Afghans who aided Americans: Report

The decision to provide specific names to the Taliban has angered lawmakers and military officials.

US naively gave Taliban 'kill list' of Afghans who aided Americans: Report
Updated On : 27 Aug 2021 | 5:01 PM IST

Turkey says Taliban wants it to operate Kabul airport, no decision yet

The Taliban has asked Turkey to operate Kabul airport but no decision has been made yet, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday.

Turkey says Taliban wants it to operate Kabul airport, no decision yet
Updated On : 27 Aug 2021 | 4:48 PM IST

Evacuations resume after Kabul bombings as toll now over 100

A day after two suicide bombings targeted the thousands of desperate people fleeing the Taliban takeover

Evacuations resume after Kabul bombings as toll now over 100
Updated On : 27 Aug 2021 | 3:13 PM IST

US soldier loses 1 Afghanistan translator; fights to save another

The two men risked their lives together nearly a decade ago trying to eliminate the Taliban, dodging bullets and forever bonding in a way that can only be forged in war.

US soldier loses 1 Afghanistan translator; fights to save another
Updated On : 27 Aug 2021 | 10:28 AM IST

US evacuates 7,500 people in last 24 hours from Afghanistan: White House

US evacuated 7,500 people from Afghanistan after a twin blast rocked Kabul airport and Baron Hotel that killed 13 US troops and injured an additional 15 service members and numerous Afghan civilians

US evacuates 7,500 people in last 24 hours from Afghanistan: White House
Updated On : 27 Aug 2021 | 9:49 AM IST

We will hunt you down, make you pay: Biden warns Kabul airport attackers

President Joe Biden has vowed to 'hunt' down the terrorists and make them 'pay' for the deadly attacks outside the Kabul airport in which 13 US service members were killed and 18 others wounded

We will hunt you down, make you pay: Biden warns Kabul airport attackers
Updated On : 27 Aug 2021 | 9:27 AM IST

Pakistan is like a second home for the Taliban, says Zabihullah Mujahid

Says group needs assistance from the world to help nation turn to a new chapter

Pakistan is like a second home for the Taliban, says Zabihullah Mujahid
Updated On : 27 Aug 2021 | 2:24 AM IST

Afghanistan crisis: Situation critical, priority is evacuation, says govt

India was trying to evacuate as many people as possible from Afghanistan, the minister said

Afghanistan crisis: Situation critical, priority is evacuation, says govt
Updated On : 27 Aug 2021 | 1:04 AM IST

Talks over TAPI pipeline gather steam with Taliban at the helm

Target is to take a share of natural gas to 15% in India's energy mix

Talks over TAPI pipeline gather steam with Taliban at the helm
Updated On : 27 Aug 2021 | 12:24 AM IST

India engaged with imp stakeholders on Afghanistan situation: Shringla

India is engaged with important stakeholders and regional countries on the Afghan crisis

India engaged with imp stakeholders on Afghanistan situation: Shringla
Updated On : 26 Aug 2021 | 11:43 PM IST

India evacuates 35 more people in military aircraft from Afghanistan

India airlifted 35 people including 11 Nepalese nationals in a military aircraft from Kabul but could not evacuate over 140 others as they could not reach the airport due to security scenario

India evacuates 35 more people in military aircraft from Afghanistan
Updated On : 26 Aug 2021 | 11:28 PM IST

Pentagon says there were two explosions near Kabul airport, with casualties

Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said one blast occurred near the airport's Abbey Gate and the other close to the nearby Baron Hotel

Pentagon says there were two explosions near Kabul airport, with casualties
Updated On : 26 Aug 2021 | 8:50 PM IST

Afghanistan LIVE: At least 13 dead in twin blasts outside Kabul airport

Afghanistan crisis LIVE updates: Indian government has called for an all-party meeting on the developments in Afghanistan after Taliban takeover. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

Afghanistan LIVE: At least 13 dead in twin blasts outside Kabul airport
Updated On : 26 Aug 2021 | 8:39 PM IST

Blast outside Kabul airport, no word on casualties, says Pentagon

The Pentagon says there was an explosion outside Kabul airport

Blast outside Kabul airport, no word on casualties, says Pentagon
Updated On : 26 Aug 2021 | 7:59 PM IST

Some evacuees from Afghanistan have tested positive for Covid-19: Govt

Some of those evacuated from Afghanistan have tested positive for COVID-19 and they have been isolated and are being treated, the government said on Thursday. Responding to a question at a press conference, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said, "Whoever lands (in India) they are given anti-polio vaccine because wild polio is still prevalent in Afghanistan and Pakistan. We have also made arrangement that all of their RT-PCR tests are done and some of them have tested positive." He said over 400 people have been evacuated from Afghanistan so far. Bhushan said those who tested positive for the coronavirus have been isolated and are being treated. He said, "Several people have been sent to ITBP camp in Chawala (Delhi) where they are quarantined and they will stay there for 14 days and from there it will be decided where they have to be sent." India on Thursday evacuated 24 of its citizens and 11 Nepalese nationals in a military aircraft from Kabul in the backdrop of further ...

Some evacuees from Afghanistan have tested positive for Covid-19: Govt
Updated On : 26 Aug 2021 | 7:34 PM IST

'Overwhelming majority' airlifted from Afghanistan, says British PM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday that the "overwhelming majority" of people eligible for evacuation from Kabul airport have now left Afghanistan

'Overwhelming majority' airlifted from Afghanistan, says British PM
Updated On : 26 Aug 2021 | 7:28 PM IST

Security threat at Kabul airport 'imminent', says US diplomat

The security threat that prompted the State Department to urge Americans to move away from the perimeter of the Kabul airport was credible and urgent, the acting US ambassador to Afghanistan said

Security threat at Kabul airport 'imminent', says US diplomat
Updated On : 26 Aug 2021 | 7:05 PM IST

Afghan refugees' children in India see 'dark future' after Taliban takeover

The Taliban swept across the country this month, seizing control of almost all key towns and cities in the backdrop of withdrawal of the US forces that began on May 1.

Afghan refugees' children in India see 'dark future' after Taliban takeover
Updated On : 26 Aug 2021 | 6:55 PM IST

Evacuation of Indians, assistance to distressed Afghans priorities: MEA

As many as 565 people, including 112 Afghan nationals, have been evacuated by India from Afghanistan since the Taliban seized control of the war-torn country, the MEA informed political parties

Evacuation of Indians, assistance to distressed Afghans priorities: MEA
Updated On : 26 Aug 2021 | 5:16 PM IST

'Afghan situation critical, Indians top priority': Govt at all-party meet

'The government is very strongly committed to ensuring full evacuation as soon as possible,' says EAM Jaishankar

'Afghan situation critical, Indians top priority': Govt at all-party meet
Updated On : 26 Aug 2021 | 3:33 PM IST