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Afghan President Ghani condemns 'inhumane' Kabul wedding hall blast

Slamming the Taliban for denying their involvement in the explosion, Ghani said the group encourages terrorists to carry...

18 Aug 2019 2:12 PM IST

The agreement, if reached, would cut the number of American troops in the country from 14,000 to between 8,000 to 9,000. (Photo: ANI | Representational)

US preparing to withdraw thousands of troops from Afghanistan

The Taliban and the US are getting closer to a deal centred around the latter's promise to withdraw its troops from the...

2 Aug 2019 9:18 AM IST

Polls close at 3:00 pm (1030 GMT). (Photo: AP)

15 wounded as bomb explodes at Afghanistan polling station, voting...

The vote marks the culmination of a bloody election campaign between President Ghani and his bitter rival Abdullah...

28 Sept 2019 11:31 AM IST

The blast took place in Police District 3 (PD3) area in the city. (Photo: ANI)

8 killed, 10 injured in suicide attack in Afghanistan's Parwan

The Taliban movement, which has been fighting the government for years, has threatened to disrupt the process.

17 Sept 2019 3:44 PM IST

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Afghan peace talks with Taliban are 'dead': Donald Trump

Trump stunned the world on Saturday when he announced the cancellation of a secret meeting with Taliban and Afghan...

10 Sept 2019 10:58 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) slammed Russia, Syria and Iran for killing many innocent civilians. (Photo:AP)

Afghanistan: India must play a purposeful role

It was evident for some time that the US wanted to exit Afghanistan for domestic reasons, leaving behind a skeletal...

10 Sept 2019 12:00 AM IST

Ashraf Ghani (Photo: AP)

Can Afghans be ever free of the Taliban? Don't hold your breath

The latter condition could pose immediate problems, and not just because of the antipathy between the two sides.

27 Feb 2020 1:41 AM IST

Ashraf Ghani (Photo: AP)

2019 elections have muddled intra-Afghan reconciliation

In the current environment, what are the options left for Pakistan? Complete detachment from the emerging situation in...

25 Feb 2020 2:51 AM IST

Ashraf Ghani (Photo: AP)

Taliban accord won't be easy to implement

Around 5,000 Taliban prisoners will be released immediately; like the 1,000 held by the Taliban.

5 March 2020 2:14 AM IST

PM Modi emphasised the centuries-old people-to-people ties between India and Afghanistan and mentioned that over the last two decades, India has contributed to promoting socio-economic development and capacity building of youth and women in Afghanistan. (PTI)

Afghanistan should not become source of terror: PM Modi at G-20

The G-20 grouping comprises 20 of the world's major economies, including India

13 Oct 2021 6:40 AM IST

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar at the State Department in Washington, May 28, 2021. (AP/PTI)

Rights, democracy crucial for India

Jaishankar to tell US secretary of Indian values

26 July 2021 9:13 AM IST

In the Taliban pecking order, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar sits on top, with Mullah Mohammad Yakub, son of founder Mullah Omar, coming next. (File Photo: AFP)

K.C. Singh | India's options limited as Pakistan makes hay in Kabul

Three nations that didn't withdraw diplomatic missions from Kabul are Pakistan, China and Russia

28 Aug 2021 1:52 AM IST