Taliban Government
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India condemns Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan, reaffirms support for Kabul's sovereignty
India | Jun 29, 2026, 10:17 PM ISTFresh violence along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border has left at least 36 civilians dead and more than 160 others injured, according to Afghan officials. The overnight airstrikes and military operation have further increased tensions between the two neighbouring countries.
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UK PM Starmer seeks Trump's apology for 'downplaying' NATO's role in Afghanistan: 'Insulting'
World | Jan 23, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTReferring to NATO’s role in Afghanistan war, Trump suggested their troops, except those from the US, stayed 'a little back, a little off the front lines.' He argued that the US has not relied on NATO in the past.
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Afghanistan warns of 'response at proper time' after Pakistani strikes kill 10 in eastern provinces
World | Nov 25, 2025, 05:10 PM ISTZabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban spokesperson, wrote on X that a family home in Khost province was hit, resulting in the deaths of the children and their mother. He said further explosions were reported in Kunar and Paktika provinces, where at least four other civilians were injured.
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Pakistan blames India over failed peace talks with Taliban in Istanbul: 'Fighting proxy war'
World | Oct 29, 2025, 09:35 AM ISTThe talks, held in Istanbul over four days, followed an earlier round in Doha that resulted in a temporary ceasefire on October 19. The ceasefire came after clashes along the border left dozens of people dead, including soldiers, civilians and militants.
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After India, Afghanistan plans to block Pakistan's water by building dams on River Kunar
World | Oct 24, 2025, 01:18 PM ISTEarlier in May, Taliban regime's army General Mubin visited the Kunar area and inspected the dam and urged the government in Kabul to collect funds and construct several dams. He said the water was like their blood and they won’t allow this to flow out of their veins.
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India among 11 countries including China, Pakistan to participate in Taliban-convened meeting
World | Jan 30, 2024, 07:38 AM ISTThe meeting signals India's growing engagement with the Taliban despite no formal recognition of the Afghan government. Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry said regional countries should hold peace talks to increase and continue positive interaction with Afghanistan.
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India expresses concern over situation in Afghanistan, calls for inclusive government structure
World | Dec 21, 2023, 07:49 PM ISTThe Indian envoy to the UN asserted that humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan "needs to be prioritised" by the international community, particularly after the earthquakes that killed over 2,000 people in October. India has overseen over 500 projects in the war-torn country.
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Taliban officials sending Afghan women to prison to 'protect' them from gender-based violence: UN
World | Dec 15, 2023, 05:30 PM ISTAccording to the report, the Taliban sends women to prison if they have no male relatives or if the relatives are considered unsafe. Although the Taliban government claims to do so under the pretext of 'protection', it harms the physical and mental health of survivors.
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Pakistan urges Taliban govt to 'hand over' perpetrators involved in deadly attack on military
World | Dec 14, 2023, 09:46 PM ISTThe Tehreek-e-Jihad (TJP), a militant group affiliated with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), claimed responsibility for the attack that killed 23 soldiers on Tuesday. Pakistan had summoned the Afghan Charge d'Affaires and issued a strong demarche after the incident.
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Afghan embassy, consulates in India are functioning: MEA after 'permanent closure' in November
World | Dec 07, 2023, 06:02 PM ISTThe Afghan embassy in November announced permanent closure in New Delhi owing to the "persistent challenge from the Indian government". It also claimed attempts to tarnish its image to justify the work of Taliban-appointed diplomats and all pre-Taliban diplomats left India for other countries.
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Masood Azhar not in Afghanistan, such terrorist outfits can only operate on Pak soil, says Taliban
World | Sep 14, 2022, 09:56 PM ISTMasood Azhar news: The Taliban's interim Afghan government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid made the strongly-worded remarks after a section of Pakistani media reported about Azhar's alleged presence in Afghanistan. They claimed Pakistan sent a letter with a demand to hand him over to Islamabad.
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UK 'must try to engage' with 'Islamic Emirate' in Afghanistan: Boris Johnson
World | Nov 21, 2021, 06:28 AM ISTJohnson explained that the UK had no other choice but to engage with the current Afghan government to assist the overcoming of crisis in the troubled nation.
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China delivers 1st batch of aid to Taliban’s interim government in Afghanistan
India | Sep 30, 2021, 04:11 PM ISTThe China-donated supplies, which arrived at the Kabul International Airport on Wednesday night, have been handed over to the Afghanistan side, state-run Xinhua news agency reported from the Afghan capital.
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Taliban might form its government on 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
News | Sep 10, 2021, 01:00 PM ISTAfghanistan is now completely under the grasp of Taliban. Sources have suggested that Taliban might form its government on 9th of September, which is the same day when the US's Twin Towers were attacked.
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US not in a rush to recognise Taliban government in Afghanistan: WH
World | Sep 09, 2021, 09:59 AM ISTTaliban's hardline interim government includes specially designated global terrorist Sirajuddin Haqqani as the acting interior minister.
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Watch: How a 'most wanted' terrorist was inducted to Afghanistan's new Taliban govt?
News | Sep 08, 2021, 11:20 AM ISTThe Taliban announced the interim government in Afghanistan, declaring the country an "Islamic Emirate". Taliban appointed hardliners in its new government who are on the UN terror list and oversaw the 20-year fight against the US-led military coalition.
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Who is Mullah Hasan Akhund? What does Taliban’s choice of interim PM mean for Afghanistan?
World | Sep 08, 2021, 09:26 AM ISTMullah Hasan, the chief of the Taliban's powerful decision-making body 'Rehbari Shura', has been appointed the Acting Prime Minister while Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar will be his deputy in the "new Islamic government”.
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Afghanistan: Taliban's Mullah Hasan to lead new interim govt, co-founder Baradar to be deputy
World | Sep 07, 2021, 11:59 PM ISTThe Taliban on Tuesday announced Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhunzada, chief of its powerful decision-making body 'Rehbari Shura', as the head of the Islamic State of Afghanistan while Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar will serve as his deputy.
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We have right to raise voice for Muslims anywhere including Kashmir, says Taliban
News | Sep 04, 2021, 06:45 PM ISTAmid concerns in India that Afghanistan under the Taliban regime can be used for terrorist activities against it, the insurgent group has said it has the right to speak out in favour of Muslims anywhere, including in Kashmir, though it does not have a policy of conducting "armed operations" against any country.
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Afghanistan: Taliban to form 'inclusive caretaker govt', group member claims
World | Aug 29, 2021, 07:00 AM ISTAt present, a dozen names are being considered to be appointed as new government officials, said Taliban member.