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Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani (Photo: AP)

Challenge for US: Taliban's propaganda has evolved

The dialogue offer comes almost a month after two deadly assaults in Kabul claimed almost 200 civilian lives.

21 Feb 2018 3:06 AM IST

A minor explosion took place near Indian embassy camp office at Biratnagar in Kathmandu on Tuesday. (Representational Image)

Suicide bombing in Kabul causes at least 10 casualties

Ministry spokesman Fraidoon Azhand said bomber struck at security gate, six people were killed and 12 were wounded.

15 July 2018 7:17 PM IST

The security officials in the province said efforts are underway by the Afghan forces and the government officials as well as the local tribal elders for the release of the Indian engineers. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Tribal groups, Afghan officials collaborating to rescue Indian...

7 Indian engineers of KEC International were abducted by militants from vicinity of Cheshma-e-Sher area on Saturday.

7 May 2018 6:12 PM IST

Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani. (Photo: AFP)

Afghan president orders troops to resume operations against Taliban

Saturday's announcement means Afghan security forces, which adopted defensive posture since Eid, can resume operations...

30 Jun 2018 2:50 PM IST

Smoke rises from a house where attackers are hiding in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 21, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Militants clash with official forces in Kabul, rockets fired

It was unclear who was responsible for the assault, which came as the President made a speech marking the first day of...

21 Aug 2018 3:17 PM IST

Bacha bazi is not seen as homosexuality in Afghanistan, where gender segregation is rampant instead the possession of young boys decked out as pretty women symbolizes power and primacy.

US govt watchdog files secret report on child sex abuse by Afghanistan

In some cases, the Afghan government arrested and prosecuted trafficking victims as criminals.

1 Aug 2017 12:33 PM IST

The Taliban and ISIS fighters have regularly clashed since the latter gained a foothold in eastern Afghanistan in 2015, as the two vie for supremacy in the war-torn country. (Photo: AP)

Taliban, ISIS kill 50 civilians in rare joint operation: Afghan...

A security source said that there had been around 3 incidents in the past where fighters from both groups had teamed up.

7 Aug 2017 4:09 PM IST

The attack comes on the first day of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month.(Photo: Representational/AP)

Afghanistan: 18 killed in suicide car bomb attack on 1st day of...

The attack comes a day after at least 15 Afghan soldiers were killed when Taliban fighters attacked their base in...

27 May 2017 1:13 PM IST

The Talibans leaders have been based in Pakistani cities, including Quetta, Karachi and Peshawar, since their rule in Afghanistan was overthrown in the 2001 U.S. invasion after the 9/11 attacks. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

Afghan security forces checkpoint attacked, 5 killed

In a separate incident in Faryab province, a local security forces commander was killed when insurgents attacked a...

5 March 2017 4:28 PM IST

There were conflicting reports of casualties as the attack unfolded, with a witness at the scene saying he saw bodies of at least two policemen lying on the road outside the embassy soon after the attack began. (Photo: AP)

ISIS claims Iraq embassy attack in Kabul; police kill all 4 militants

Interior Ministry spokesman Najib Danish said 1 policeman was wounded and there were no fatalities among the security...

31 July 2017 6:18 PM IST

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: AP)

US lawmakers seek increased role for India in Afghanistan

India is one of the biggest providers of developmental assistance to war-torn Afghanistan.

29 July 2017 1:51 PM IST

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis presented the initial draft of the review to Trumps top national security advisors. (Photo: AP)

Pentagon chief Mattis in Afghanistan to discuss war needs

He is the first member of President Donald Trump's cabinet to visit Afghanistan.

24 April 2017 2:52 PM IST