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  Why did India abstain from voting against the Taliban at UNGA? Explained

  Explainers | July 09, 2025 9:12 IST

  India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, in the explanation of vote, said that any coherent policy to address a post-conflict situation must combine a mix of policy instruments – incentivising positive behaviour and disincentivising harmful actions.

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  Russia becomes first Country to formally recognise Taliban govt in Afghanistan

  World | July 04, 2025 8:52 IST

  Russia has become the first country to formally recognise the Taliban government, marking a major diplomatic shift and ending the group's global isolation since 2021. The move could influence other nations to reconsider their stance despite ongoing human rights concerns.

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  Afghanistan enters CPEC as China, Pakistan agree to expand economic corridor

  World | May 21, 2025 16:46 IST

  The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor or the CPEC is a major economic pact between Beijing and Islamabad, which is designed to enhance trade, transport, and energy connectivity.

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  Jaishankar speaks to Taliban minister, lauds Afghanistan's condemnation of Pahalgam attack

  India | May 16, 2025 6:48 IST

  The phone conversation built on an earlier meeting between Muttaqi and Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri in Dubai in January, and marked the highest level of contact between India and the Taliban since the latter seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021.

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  Afghanistan calls Pakistani claim of Indian missile strike baseless, India terms it 'propaganda'

  World | May 10, 2025 15:45 IST

  Amid rising tensions with Pakistan, India on Saturday rejected claims of missile strikes on Afghanistan and alleged military losses as "lies, misinformation, and propaganda."

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  'China occupies Bagram, makes nuclear...': Trump slams Biden for abandoning Afghanistan's airbase

  World | May 02, 2025 12:50 IST

  Bagram Airfield, which is located in Afghanistan's Parwan Province, is approximately 11 kilometres southeast of the city of Charikar and 47 kilometres north of Kabul.

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  Pakistan deployed Afghanistan-trained terrorists in Kashmir to disrupt peace: Sources

  India | April 27, 2025 12:51 IST

  Pakistan has deployed Afghan war-hardened Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists into Kashmir to disrupt peace and counter the region’s growing development narrative. Intelligence inputs confirm that highly radicalised militants, trained in Afghanistan, have infiltrated Kashmir in recent months.

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  Afghanistan-Tajikistan border hit by earthquake of 5.9 magnitude, tremors felt in Kashmir: GFZ

  World | April 19, 2025 14:23 IST

  An earthquake of 5.9 magnitude hit the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border on Saturday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The epicentre was at 71.38°E, 36.13°N, with a depth of 86 km.

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  Russia's top court lifts Taliban's designation as 'terrorist organisation' after two decades

  World | April 17, 2025 23:18 IST

  The move was a diplomatic victory for the Taliban, who were put on Russia's list of terrorist organisations in 2003, making any contact with them punishable under Russian law.

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  Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

  World | April 16, 2025 7:47 IST

  A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region early Wednesday morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The quake, recorded at a depth of 75 km, also triggered tremors in Delhi-NCR, as reported by social media users.

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  Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 jolts Afghanistan

  World | March 29, 2025 6:43 IST

  Afghanistan earthquake: Meanwhile, a powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam. At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, where photos and video from two hard-hit cities showed extensive damage.

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  Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 hits Afghanistan, tremors felt across region

  World | March 21, 2025 7:25 IST

  Earthquake in Afghanistan: According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 160 km. This came days after an earthquake of magnitude 4.0 had jolted Afghanistan on March 13.

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  US cuts foreign aid, orders Afghan women scholars to return amid Taliban restrictions: Reports

  India | March 09, 2025 8:37 IST

  US aid funding had previously enabled thousands of Afghan women to study abroad or continue their education online, but many of these programs are now suspended.

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  Pakistan asks Afghan Citizen Card holders to leave 'voluntarily', sets March 31 as deadline

  World | March 08, 2025 14:13 IST

  Amid deteriorating ties with Afghanistan, Pakistan has ordered Afghan Citizen Card (ACCs) holders to leave the country voluntarily.

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  Champions Trophy 2025: Semi-final qualification scenarios for Afghanistan and Australia

  Cricket | February 27, 2025 16:29 IST

  With Australia and Afghanistan all set to face off in a crucial Champions Trophy 2025 encounter, let us have a look at the qualification scenarios for both teams.

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  Champions Trophy 2025 updated points table: Check latest standings after England knocked out

  Cricket | February 26, 2025 23:56 IST

  Afghanistan beat England by eight runs to knock them out of the Champions Trophy 2025. South Africa, Australia and Afghanistan now remain alive to qualify for the semi-finals from Group B. India and New Zealand have already qualified from Group A.

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  Afghanistan pull off a miracle in Lahore, England out of Champions Trophy

  Cricket | February 26, 2025 23:06 IST

  Afghanistan beat England to remain alive in the Champions Trophy 2025. On the other hand, the Jos Buttler-led side is eliminated from the semi-final race.

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  Ibrahim Zadran smacks 177 runs against England: List of records Afghanistan international broke

  Cricket | February 26, 2025 18:45 IST

  Ibrahim Zadran smacked 177 runs against England in the ongoing Champions Trophy. With that, the Afghanistan international broke several records, including registering the highest individual score in the Champions Trophy history.

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  Ryan Rickelton's century overshadows Rahmat Shah's arduous effort, South Africa beat Afghanistan

  Cricket | February 21, 2025 22:19 IST

  Ryan Rickelton's century and Kagiso Rabada's three-wicket haul helped South Africa register a massive 107-run win over Afghanistan in their opening game of the Champions Trophy 2025. Rahmat Shah made 90 runs for Afghanistan, which wasn't enough.

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  Henley Index: India ranks 85th in world's most powerful passports | Check which country ranked last

  World | January 09, 2025 19:55 IST

  Singapore remained in the fifth position, which means visitors can travel to an impressive 195 of the 227 global destinations incorporated in the index. Japan ranked second this year.