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  Taliban leader Mullah Hasan Akhund to lead new Afghan govt

  News | September 07, 2021 22:36 IST

  The Taliban announced on Tuesday that Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund will be the leader of the new Afghanistan government.

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  Taliban's interim govt: Mullah Hassan Akhund made head of state, Mullah Baradar first deputy

  Hakikat Kya Hai | September 07, 2021 22:19 IST

  The 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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  Afghanistan: Locals protested against Pakistan in front of their embassy

  News | September 07, 2021 16:48 IST

  Afghanistan : Taliban fired at Anti-Pak Protests In Kabul to disperse the crowd. Locals were protesting against Pakistan in front of embassy

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  Taliban fire in air to disperse crowd during anti-Pakistan rally in Kabul

  World | September 07, 2021 14:47 IST

  Slogans like "azaadi, azaadi", "death to Pakistan", "death to ISI" were raised during the protest.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Intense battle going on inside Taliban leadership

  Aaj Ki Baat | September 06, 2021 23:45 IST

  The Taliban on Monday said they have taken control of Panjshir province north of Kabul, the Afghan capital. The province was the last holdout of anti-Taliban forces in the country and the only province the Taliban had not seized during their sweep last month. Watch all the important updates in Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma on India TV.

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  Afghanistan heads towards devastating economic and humanitarian crisis

  India | September 06, 2021 22:40 IST

  Afghanistan now is experiencing a collapse of administration and economy, rising food prices, restriction on basic freedom and brutalities against women and children. And there is no mechanism to seek redress or appeal, thus creating a hell-like situation for Afghan people.

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  What is Pakistan upto in Kabul? EXPLAINED

  World | September 06, 2021 21:09 IST

  From media reports, it is clear that Pakistan is dictating to the Taliban as to how it should deal with "pending requests" for evacuation of foreign nationals. It is almost certain that these "requests" relate to nationals of countries in the West and perhaps Indians. Since Kabul airport is not fully operational, the evacuation will have to be through Pakistan.

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  Resistance forces are still present in Panjshir and will continue to fight Taliban: Ahmad Massoud

  World | September 06, 2021 17:12 IST

  The leader added that the people in the country and the international community should come together to fight the Taliban.

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  Special News : Taliban claim 'complete capture' of Panjshir

  News | September 06, 2021 16:40 IST

  The Taliban on Monday said they have taken control of Panjshir province north of Kabul, the Afghan capital. The province was the last holdout of anti-Taliban forces in the country and the only province the Taliban had not seized during their sweep last month.

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  Panjshir resistance calls for ceasefire, seeks talks with Taliban

  World | September 06, 2021 15:50 IST

  The Panjshir Valley is the last region not under Taliban control following their stunning blitz across Afghanistan.

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  Despite promising inclusive government, Taliban abruptly ends women's protest

  World | September 04, 2021 23:33 IST

  As the demonstrators reached the presidential palace, a dozen Taliban special forces ran into the crowd, firing in the air and sending demonstrators fleeing.

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  Afghanistan crisis: Fresh fighting reported from Panjshir

  World | September 04, 2021 17:39 IST

  One of the resistance leaders in the valley, Amrullah Saleh, dismissed reports that the Taliban has captured it as "baseless". But he admitted conditions are difficult, with the Taliban closing phone, Internet and electricity lines.  

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  Taliban postpone Afghan govt formation again, second time since Kabul capture

  World | September 04, 2021 18:24 IST

  The insurgent group was expected to announce on Saturday the formation of the new government in Kabul, likely to be led by the outfit's co-founder Mulla Abdul Ghani Baradar. This is the second that the Taliban have delayed the formation of the new government in Kabul since they seized Kabul on August 15.

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  Breaking News | Taliban's aerial firing in Kabul claims three lives

  News | September 04, 2021 13:25 IST

  Taliban celebrated its victory over Panjshir valley in Kabul through its aerial firing. This, however, claimed the lives of three and several children were injured.

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  China keen to fill Afghanistan's vacuum post US withdrawal: Report

  World | September 04, 2021 11:32 IST

  On August 15, the Taliban took over Afghanistan after weeks of lightning offensive. For the next two weeks, US-led forces and other countries scrambled to evacuate their citizens and other at-risk Afghans.

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  UN calls for urgent protection of journalists at risk of persecution in Afghanistan

  World | September 04, 2021 6:27 IST

  The UN experts have called on the Council to uphold its own commitment and do more to address the growing threat to the safety of journalists in the country, reported United Nations Human Rights Special Procedures.

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  PM Modi, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed discuss regional developments

  India | September 03, 2021 23:39 IST

  During their telephonic conversation, the two leaders positively assessed the continued progress in bilateral cooperation in various areas under the India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership, a Prime Minister's Office (PMO) statement said.

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  I'm still there in Panjshir valley, fight with Taliban intensified: Amrullah Saleh

  World | September 04, 2021 12:17 IST

  On Friday, the Taliban have claimed advances in Panjshir as they captured the centre of Shutul district along with 11 outposts held by opposition forces.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Heavy fighting going on between Taliban, Northern Alliance in Panjshir Valley

  Aaj Ki Baat | September 03, 2021 22:53 IST

  Taliban leadership again postpones announcement of new govt in Kabul for another week, Know why. Sidhu-Captain rift becomes public inside Punjab assembly, Sidhu supporters sit separately inside House. for more Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma on India TV.

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  China eyes Afghan air bases, concerns for India

  World | September 03, 2021 16:09 IST

  Expressing concerns, experts say this could be an attempt to keep India away from southeast Asia, where China wants to have complete control.