Taliban
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Interim Taliban government does not reflect what international community hoped to see: United States
World | Sep 10, 2021, 06:41 AM ISTThe US also look towards their actions, and that was another constant refrain when US and its closest allies and partners met in Ramstein, Germany.
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Afghan scribes thrashed with cables for covering anti-Taliban protest
World | Sep 09, 2021, 11:03 PM ISTTaliban authorities in Afghanistan have been detaining and assaulting journalists and imposing new restrictions on media work, the Human Rights Watch said.
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PM Modi chairs BRICS Summit, world leaders advocate settling Afghan crisis through peaceful means
Hakikat Kya Hai | Sep 09, 2021, 10:50 PM ISTThe BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) brings together five of the largest developing countries of the world, representing 41 per cent of the global population, 24 per cent of the global GDP and 16 per cent of the global trade.
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At least 200 foreigners, including Americans to be evacuated from Kabul post US troops withdrawal
World | Sep 09, 2021, 09:28 PM ISTAs per reports, the foreign nationals will leave Kabul on charter flights on Thursday. A Qatar Airways flight landed in Kabul on Thursday morning, which would carry the American civilians and other foreign nationals, becoming the first international flight to take off from the Kabul airport since the Taliban takeover of the capital in August.
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CIA director meets Pak Army Chief, ISI head; discusses regional security, Afghan situation
India | Sep 09, 2021, 07:08 PM ISTThe meeting was held after the Taliban on Tuesday unveiled a hardline interim government with at least 14 members of the Cabinet, including acting Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund, being listed on the UN Security Council's terrorism blacklist.
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Afghanistan crisis: Taliban plans to hold oath-taking ceremony on September 11
World | Sep 09, 2021, 05:29 PM ISTAs per reports, the newly-formed Taliban government has rolled out invitations to various countries to be part of the oath-taking ceremony, including China, Turkey, Pakistan, Iran, Qatar, India, and interestingly, the US.
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Afghanistan's acting PM appeals to past govt officials to return; assures 'full protection'
World | Sep 09, 2021, 10:08 PM ISTAfghanistan's acting Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund said that the period of the bloodbath was over in Afghanistan and reiterated the Taliban’s promise of amnesty for anyone who has worked alongside the previous governments following the US-led invasion in 2001.
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My statement on Taliban deliberately distorted, used as ‘click bait’: Mehbooba Mufti
India | Sep 09, 2021, 04:05 PM ISTOn Wednesday, the former Jammu and Kashmir CM had said the Taliban has “come to the fore as a reality” and advised them to follow the true Sharia law that guarantees rights to women, children, and the elderly if they want to govern Afghanistan.
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OPINION | Terror masterminds of Taliban Govt : Who is supporting them?
India | Sep 09, 2021, 03:39 PM ISTPeople all over the world are wondering whether the new interim Taliban cabinet is indeed a government or a conglomerate of terrorist leaders and masterminds.
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Breaking News | Video of Taliban's barbarism surfaces, Afghan soldier badly beaten up
News | Sep 09, 2021, 01:44 PM ISTA video of Taliban's barbarism has surfaced and is getting viral. In the video, an Afghan soldier, who had surrendered, is getting beaten up badly.
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Cricket Australia to cancel Afghanistan Test if Taliban bans women's cricket
Cricket | Sep 09, 2021, 10:38 AM ISTCricket Australia confirmed it would be unable to proceed with the planned Test at Hobart from November 27 if news reports of Taliban views on the women's game were true.
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Taliban has banned women's sports in Afghanistan: Report
Other Sports | Sep 09, 2021, 10:28 AM ISTLast Saturday, Taliban special forces in camouflage fired their weapons into the air to end a protest march in Kabul by women demanding equal rights.
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Taliban will have to follow true Sharia that guarantees rights of all: Mehbooba Mufti
India | Sep 09, 2021, 09:48 AM ISTIf Taliban follows the example of governance set by Prophet Muhammad in Madina, it will set an example for the world, the former J&K CM said.
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Taliban omits Ministry for Women, United Nations body says it's a violation of international treaty
India | Sep 09, 2021, 08:48 AM IST"I reaffirm my call on the Taliban leadership to fully comply with its legally binding obligations under international treaties to which Afghanistan is party as well as with relevant constitutional provisions," Patten said.
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China endorses Taliban’s interim govt; announces $31 million aid
World | Sep 09, 2021, 09:41 AM ISTTaking part in the first meeting of Foreign Ministers of the neighbouring countries on Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China will provide Afghanistan with 200 million yuan (USD 31 million) worth of grains, winter supplies, vaccines and medicines as per its requirements, official media reported.
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India raises Pakistan's Taliban links during high-level talks with Russia over Afghanistan
India | Sep 08, 2021, 07:14 PM ISTBoth sides (India and Russia) expressed concern over developments in Afghanistan. There was a convergence of views on majors issues and common threats.
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Special News : Now Farooq Abdullah bats for Taliban, says - expecting a good governance
News | Sep 08, 2021, 05:20 PM ISTFormer Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir and Lok Sabha member, Dr. Farooq Abdullah said on Wednesday that he hoped the new regime in Afghanistan respects human rights and maintains friendly relations with other countries.
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5 journalists working with Kabul daily Etilaatroz arrested by Taliban in Afghanistan: Reports
World | Sep 08, 2021, 04:51 PM ISTAt least five journalists from Etilaatroz, a daily newspaper in Kabul, have been arrested by Taliban, TOLONews quoted Zaki Daryabi, the editor in chief of the newspaper, as saying.
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Afghanistan cricket board awaits Taliban instruction on women's team future
Cricket | Sep 08, 2021, 02:23 PM ISTACB is not expecting an answer from the new Afghan government, who banned girls from attending school and women were banned from work and education during their previous rule two decades ago.
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Taliban being backed by Pakistani Army in Panjshir, Fox News reporter claims
News | Sep 08, 2021, 02:40 PM ISTAn international correspondent of Fox News has claimed that Taliban in Panjshir is being backed by Pakistani Army. According to the reporter, Taliban has full support of Pakistan in carrying out its activities in Afghanistan.