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Empires of terror can rule for some time, but not permanently: PM Modi

PM's statement at Somnath came in the backdrop of the Afghanistan crisis

Empires of terror can rule for some time, but not permanently: PM Modi
Updated On : 20 Aug 2021 | 10:48 PM IST

NATO foreign ministers call for end to Taliban violence in Afghanistan

NATO foreign ministers vowed on Friday to center their efforts on assuring the safe evacuation from Afghanistan of citizens from the alliance's member countries and allies

NATO foreign ministers call for end to Taliban violence in Afghanistan
Updated On : 20 Aug 2021 | 9:49 PM IST

Taliban killed minorities, fuelling Afghans' fears: Amnesty International

Taliban fighters tortured and killed members of an ethnic minority in Afghanistan after recently overrunning their village, Amnesty International said

Taliban killed minorities, fuelling Afghans' fears: Amnesty International
Updated On : 20 Aug 2021 | 4:41 PM IST

China's warm welcome for Taliban sparks sharp criticism at home

State media and diplomatic attempts to paper over the group's past and present it as the "people's choice" have met sharp criticism at home

China's warm welcome for Taliban sparks sharp criticism at home
Updated On : 20 Aug 2021 | 4:02 PM IST

Afghanistan: Taliban searched closed Indian consulates in Kandahar, Herat

The Taliban have searched the closed Indian Consulates in Kandahar and Herat two days ago and the reportedly took some documents from the two missions, sources in the security set-up said.

Afghanistan: Taliban searched closed Indian consulates in Kandahar, Herat
Updated On : 20 Aug 2021 | 3:37 PM IST

Afghanistan: 'Same scene 20 years apart,' says pilot of hijacked IC 814

Devi Sharan, Captain of the Air India flight IC 814, which was hijacked in December 1999 by the Taliban in Kandahar, said there was no change in the visuals (as seen on television) of Afghanistan

Afghanistan: 'Same scene 20 years apart,' says pilot of hijacked IC 814
Updated On : 20 Aug 2021 | 3:36 PM IST

Taliban now have a $22-bn economy. Where will Afghanistan's money go?

The most urgent economic challenge for the new rulers is a yawning skills deficit in government ministries and departments

Taliban now have a $22-bn economy. Where will Afghanistan's money go?
Updated On : 20 Aug 2021 | 3:28 PM IST

Blinken, Jaishankar discuss Afghanistan, agree to continue coordination

US Secretary of State Tony Blinken spoke with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday over the chaotic situation in Afghanistan.

Blinken, Jaishankar discuss Afghanistan, agree to continue coordination
Updated On : 20 Aug 2021 | 9:36 AM IST

In ending the war in Afghanistan, Biden leaves door open for war on terror

In ending the war in Afghanistan, Biden left the door open for more "counterterrorism" - with serious implications for our foreign policy, politics, and legal system

In ending the war in Afghanistan, Biden leaves door open for war on terror
Updated On : 20 Aug 2021 | 8:02 AM IST

These are the shadowy Taliban leaders now running Afghanistan

The Taliban's senior leadership includes many Mujahideen fighters who were once trained by the US during the Cold War to battle against the invading Soviet Union forces in the 1980s

These are the shadowy Taliban leaders now running Afghanistan
Updated On : 19 Aug 2021 | 11:41 PM IST

Joe Biden says chaos couldn't have been avoided in Afghanistan

Biden's comments point to a looming question of whether the U.S. will recognize the Taliban as Afghanistan's government after they swiftly took control of the country, including the capital city

Joe Biden says chaos couldn't have been avoided in Afghanistan
Updated On : 19 Aug 2021 | 11:33 PM IST

Taliban takeover: IMF curbs funds, US halts arms sales to Afghanistan

While Afghanistan will still receive the assets, it won't be able to use them because the new regime lacks international recognition, the IMF said

Taliban takeover: IMF curbs funds, US halts arms sales to Afghanistan
Updated On : 19 Aug 2021 | 11:26 PM IST

Afghan crisis: Scores dead after Taliban firing, stampede at I-Day rally

In Asadabad, capital of the eastern province of Kunar, several people were killed during a rally, but it was not clear if casualties resulted from Taliban firing or from a stampede that it triggered

Afghan crisis: Scores dead after Taliban firing, stampede at I-Day rally
Updated On : 19 Aug 2021 | 11:21 PM IST

Letter to the Editor: Identifying Indian Right

Strong nationalism is always a defining feature of our ideological leaning, says BJP spokesperson

Letter to the Editor: Identifying Indian Right
Updated On : 19 Aug 2021 | 10:14 PM IST

Minus Afghanistan angle, India loses bargaining power with Iran for Chabahar

If New Delhi eschews business with the Taliban, it will have to do business on Iran's terms to develop Chabahar port

Minus Afghanistan angle, India loses bargaining power with Iran for Chabahar
Updated On : 19 Aug 2021 | 10:04 PM IST

India's trade with Afghanistan stalls but likely to resume soon: Industry

India's trade with Afghanistan has dried up, but industry officials said that the disruption was temporary and that it would be business as usual soon

India's trade with Afghanistan stalls but likely to resume soon: Industry
Updated On : 19 Aug 2021 | 8:43 PM IST

LIVE: 'Whether it's Afghanistan or India, LeT, JeM operating with impunity'

Afghanistan crisis LIVE updates: Biden administration suspends all arms sales to Afghanistan govt

LIVE: 'Whether it's Afghanistan or India, LeT, JeM operating with impunity'
Updated On : 19 Aug 2021 | 8:34 PM IST

Joe Biden says Taliban have not changed; now in 'existential crisis'

President Joe Biden says the Taliban have not changed but are going through an existential crisis about whether they want legitimacy on the global stage as they've taken over Afghanistan

Joe Biden says Taliban have not changed; now in 'existential crisis'
Updated On : 19 Aug 2021 | 7:58 PM IST

With Taliban in power, China eyes lucrative rare-earth mines in Afghanistan

China appears to be eyeing to clinch lucrative projects to exploit mineral-rich Afghanistan as it calibrated its policy to recognise the Taliban government

With Taliban in power, China eyes lucrative rare-earth mines in Afghanistan
Updated On : 19 Aug 2021 | 7:54 PM IST

Several killed in flag-waving protests against Taliban in Afghanistan

Leader of anti-Taliban opposition supports protests; Taliban tell people with no travel documents to leave airport

Several killed in flag-waving protests against Taliban in Afghanistan
Updated On : 19 Aug 2021 | 6:21 PM IST