Taliban
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In letter to DGCA, Taliban ask India to resume commercial flights to Afghanistan
India | Sep 29, 2021, 03:02 PM ISTIndia had stopped all commercial flight operations to Kabul post August 15.
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Taliban warn US of 'negative consequences'; ask not to operate drones over Afghan airspace
World | Sep 29, 2021, 01:21 PM ISTThe Taliban took control of Afghanistan last month and announced its interim government earlier in September.
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War crimes of Taliban to be investigated by International Criminal Court
World | Sep 27, 2021, 11:36 PM ISTA previous ICC inquiry was deferred in April 2020 following a request by the then Afghan government of Ashraf Ghani to be given time to gather evidence in cooperation with ICC lawyers.
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Afghan airline flew out relatives, not evacuees: Report
World | Sep 27, 2021, 12:51 PM ISTThe passengers who were allegedly not on the list are reportedly still in Abu Dhabi and their fate is uncertain.
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Will be soon be recognised by the world: Taliban
World | Sep 27, 2021, 08:28 AM ISTAfghanistan plunged into crisis last month after Kabul fell to the Taliban and the democratically elected government of former president Ashraf Ghani collapsed.
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Taliban now ban stylish hairstyles, shaving or trimming beards
World | Sep 28, 2021, 08:28 AM ISTThe order, distributed on social networks, also contains a request not to play music or hymns on the premises of hairdressing salons.
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No selfies, sightseeing, fast cars for Taliban fighters as Defence Minister issues killjoy order
World | Sep 26, 2021, 11:13 PM ISTDefence Minister Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob was particularly annoyed that the Taliban foot soldiers pull out their phones to take pictures with leaders of the movement whenever they come across them.
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Kabul Airport fully ready for domestic, international flights: Taliban
World | Sep 26, 2021, 09:07 PM ISTThe airport has been closed since the last evacuation flight took off on September 1.
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BJP are 'Talibanis', alleges former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
India | Sep 26, 2021, 07:38 PM ISTSiddaramaiah was speaking at an event to distribute ration kits to poor families and relief cheques to families that lost someone due to COVID-19, which was organized by Congress MLA Dinesh Gundu Rao, on the eve of his father and former CM late R Gundu Rao’s Birthday.
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Taliban welcomes United States measure to allow humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan
World | Sep 26, 2021, 12:23 PM ISTThe war-torn nation is in complete turmoil and is in a state of chaos after the takeover of the Taliban and is in dire need of humanitarian assistance.
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Taliban to change Afghan passports, national identity cards
World | Sep 26, 2021, 11:48 AM ISTThe passport and NID departments are still closed in Afghanistan and only those who have conducted their biometrics can get their passports and NIDs.
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Russia says it’s in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban
World | Sep 26, 2021, 07:00 AM ISTAt a wide-ranging news conference and in his speech afterward at the UNGA, Lavrov criticized the Biden administration including for its hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Taliban hang dead body in Afghanistan city’s main square, says witness
World | Sep 25, 2021, 04:57 PM ISTA witness, who runs a pharmacy on the side of the square, told that four bodies were brought to the square and three bodies were moved to other squares in the city to be displayed.
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World leaders reflect on Afghanistan at UN General Assembly
World | Sep 25, 2021, 02:13 PM ISTIn his address on Friday, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said the failure in Afghanistan shows military strength alone does not work, reports Xinhua news agency.
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Pakistan PM Imran Khan bats for Taliban in UN Assembly, says it should be given heed globally
News | Sep 25, 2021, 08:40 AM ISTPakistan PM Imran Khan has once again talked about the Kashmir issue in the UN Assembly. Where he warned India about a potential war on the issue, he also batted for Taliban.
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Modi-Biden meeting: Joint action plan against Pakistan, Taliban to be announced?
Kurukshetra | Sep 24, 2021, 08:19 PM ISTAll eyes will be on the White House where Prime Minster Narendra Modi is set to meet US President Joe Biden today. Will the two leaders finalise a joint action plan against terror groups breeding in Pakistan and Taliban? Watch debate on the show Kurukshetra.
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Afghan aid operations expand, but most people still hungry: United Nations
World | Sep 24, 2021, 03:03 PM IST"The UN Humanitarian Air Service is operating flights, almost daily, to different provinces and including to Kabul," said Stephane Dujarric, the chief spokesman for UN Secy-General Antonio Guterres.
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Taliban forcing people to give up their lands: Hazara leader
World | Sep 23, 2021, 11:48 PM ISTMohaqiq has also shared two letters claiming to be issued by Taliban officials in which the order has been given and the military commission of the Taliban is tasked in case of any need.
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Taliban's commitment not to allow use of Afghan soil for terrorism should be implemented: Jaishankar
World | Sep 23, 2021, 07:27 AM ISTAddressing a G-20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Afghanistan, EAM S Jaishankar also said that India’s engagement will be driven by its historical friendship with the Afghan people.
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What Taliban's ban on IPL means for Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi's cricket future
Cricket | Sep 22, 2021, 01:34 PM ISTThe IPL 2021 resumed on September 19 with the game between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI).