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Topic: Afghanistan

Colonial legacy divided Pashtunistan. Chaman protest shows Pashtun nationalism still alive

For over 6 months, peaceful protests have been underway at crossing near Af-Pak border. The situation shows secular nationalism is still alive in region despite jihadist assault.

Over 33 killed in flash floods in Afghanistan, maximum casualties in Farah, Herat, & Kandahar

Afghanistan is among the most vulnerable countries against natural disasters, including floods, earthquakes, avalanches, landslides and drought.

Book on Kabul busts myths about Taliban. ‘Gripping account’ by former journalist of ThePrint

Nayanima Basu said it was important to 'blend in'. That explains why, in the first picture of Basu shown at the launch, she is wearing a headscarf while interviewing the 'Butcher of Kabul'.

China was active in Afghanistan ‘every day’ in 1980s. It wants the region’s mineral wealth

At a panel discussion on the Afghan-Soviet war, panellists debated over whether India should have gone “all in” on Afghanistan and discussed China's involvement in the war.

Afghan consuls general meet with MEA, discuss status of bilateral fund, Taliban

Status of India Afghanistan Foundation, a fund that finances projects aimed at promoting scientific, educational, technical & cultural cooperation, was discussed, it is learnt.

Afghan police thought I was a Pakistani spy. Shah Rukh Khan helped me escape arrest

In ‘The Fall of Kabul’, journalist Nayanima Basu writes about her first hand experience of being in Afghanistan when the Taliban took over.

Tensions high after Taliban says it targeted Pakistani troops at Afghanistan border in retaliation

Taliban spokesperson says the ‘reckless’ Pakistani strikes took place at 3 am (local time) Monday, killing 3 women and 3 kids. Islamabad is yet to issue an official response.

Indian delegation discussed access to Chabahar, humanitarian assistance with Taliban, says MEA

Govt working with Moscow to ensure return of mortal remains of two Indians who were duped to work with Russian army in Ukraine, adds MEA spokesperson.

Begram ivories – artistic marvels of ancient Afghanistan that travelled the Silk Road

Since their excavation, most of the Begram ivory statuettes have been housed in the National Museum of Afghanistan in Kabul. But many of these objects were lost, stolen or irreparably damaged in the civil war of 1992.

Russian plane carrying 6 disappears in Afghanistan

The plane, a charter ambulance flight travelling from Thailand’s Utapao Airport to Moscow via India and Uzbekistan, was carrying out a private medical evacuation from Thailand.

On Camera

Congress can’t deny Modi’s charge of Muslim quota. Karnataka & 2009 manifesto are proof

The issue of the Muslim quota has the potential to polarise SCs, STs, and OBCs along religious lines in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. It benefits the BJP.

Foreign policy resonating among more Indians in 2nd & 3rd tier towns of India, says EAM Jaishankar

Speaking at launch of economist Surjit Bhalla’s book, S Jaishankar also highlights Gen Z’s engagement with ‘reel culture’, which has 'promoted awareness, created interest in many subjects'.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

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.