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Sunday, November 23, 2025
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Topic: Afghanistan

India doesn’t expect Taliban to be very different now, but will continue to engage with it

India wants new power centre in Afghanistan to keep New Delhi's interest in mind, though no official decision on recognising the Taliban govt has been taken.

Taliban should follow commitment to not allow use of Afghan soil for terrorism, says India

At the UN Security Council Debate Thursday, Ambassador T S Tirumurti also stressed India's call for an inclusive dispensation in Afghanistan that represents all sections of society.

Pakistan rejects reports about aiding Taliban in Panjshir Valley offensive

Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson Asim Iftikhar termed the allegations a 'mischievous propaganda campaign' and a desperate attempt to malign the country.

Why Pakistan is the winner of the longest war in Afghanistan

Pakistan is celebrating the Taliban’s victory. A faction of its deep state had been working to return the Taliban to power since 2001.

Taliban vandalise tomb of Ahmad Shah Massoud, ‘Lion of Panjshir’, on his 20th death anniversary

Ahmad Shah Massoud was killed by an al Qaeda suicide squad two days before 9/11 attacks. His tomb in Panjshir was found desecrated and covered in shattered glass earlier this week.

Biden just listed Taliban terror threat as non-priority. That’s invitation to second 9/11

While the Taliban leadership would conceal their AK47s before going around with a begging bowl, they would have no control over the trigger happy radical groups.

Black text on white background — the history and significance of the Taliban flag

Taliban have removed Afghanistan's black, red & green flag from most buildings, hoisted the same one they used when they were last in power between 1996 & 2001.

‘Deeply disappointed’ with non-inclusive Taliban govt in Afghanistan, Australia says

Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O’Farrell says his country is focused on Taliban ensuring safe passage, ceasing violence, preventing violent extremism & upholding human rights.

Strength of security and self-reliance not achievement, but necessity, says Rajnath Singh

At an event where medium range surface-to-air missile (MRSAM) was inducted into IAF, Singh said developments in Afghanistan indicates uncertainty has spread globally.

As Taliban announces new ‘caretaker’ govt, India, US, China, Iran must brace for the worst

Afghanistan's new govt is dominated by the Taliban’s military faction. It is unlikely to be much of a consolation for the US & other countries with an interest in Kabul.

On Camera

In Tejas Dubai crash, the harm goes beyond the loss of an aircraft and pilot

Airshows are thrilling spectacles of aviation skill and engineering marvels. But they carry inherent risks as the crew is pushing the aircraft, and themselves, to perform at the edges of the envelope.

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

From a small Kangra village to Tejas cockpit: IAF fighter pilot Namansh Syal’s journey cut short

Wing Commander Namansh Syal is survived by his wife, their 6-year-old daughter and his mother. Back in his native village, relatives and neighbours wait for his remains for last rites.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.