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Monday, May 6, 2024
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.

On Camera

Azad, Antony, Geetha—6 candidates to watch in 2024. Their win can reshape politics in states

While Chandra Shekhar Azad is a streetfighter who has caught the fancy of Dalit youth, Anil Antony is the face of the BJP’s fresh social engineering attempt.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.