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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicAfghan embassy

Topic: Afghan embassy

Afghan embassy to cease operations in India from 1 October, cites ‘lack of support’ from govt

The mission also cited 'failure to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan's interests' and the absence of a legitimate functioning government in Kabul as reasons.

Amid suspense over Afghan embassy ‘closure’, consul generals say Hyderabad, Mumbai missions to stay open

Afghan Consul General Zakia Wardak & acting Consul General Syed Mohammad Ibrahimkhail say they will continue to carry out their duties, days after embassy purportedly wrote to MEA.

Afghan embassy in Delhi to close down in next 2 days? ‘Letter sent to MEA’ days after staff sacked

Diplomats wrote to ministry on Ambassador Farid Mamundzay's instruction, it is learnt. This comes months after power tussle emerged between previous Afghan democratic govt & Taliban regime.

Crisis hits Delhi’s Afghan embassy as sacked Indian staff plan protest, ambassador denies graft claims

Confirming the layoffs Afghan ambassador to India Farid Mamundzay cites lack of available funding both from Kabul and other sources'. 4 Afghan staff also 'dismissed'.

Taliban appointee’s ‘expired’ visa complicates tussle over Afghan embassy in Delhi

Qadir Shah's visa expired on 12 May, it is learnt. It is unclear whether the Indian government will grant him an extension.

Taliban wants to have its man in Delhi & controversial spokesman Balkhi could be in the running

Taliban's request to station representative poses complex diplomatic challenge as India seeks to rebuild its influence in Afghanistan.

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Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

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