scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Saturday, November 22, 2025
TopicAfghanistan

Topic: Afghanistan

Need to ensure Afghan soil is not used for terror activities against India: Arindam Bagchi

Referring to the meeting between the Indian Ambassador to Qatar & a top Taliban leader two days ago, MEA spokesperson Thursday said that they received a 'positive' response.

Mullah Hebatullah Akhundzada set to head the new Taliban govt in Afghanistan

Taliban is expected to announce the formation of the new government in Kabul in the next three days, which will follow the pattern of the Iranian leadership.

Pakistan temporarily closes border crossing with Afghanistan over influx of refugees

Currently, more than 90% of Pakistan's over 2,500km border with Afghanistan has been fenced and only about a dozen crossing points allow entry to those having valid travel documents.

Dominic Raab meets Qatar’s Amir, deputy PM in Doha for Afghan safe passage talks

Raab will seek Qatari views on feasibility of a functioning airport in Kabul, which would provide a vital route for remaining UK nationals and Afghans most at risk to leave.

Off The Cuff with Saad Mohseni

Saad Mohseni, chairman and CEO of Afghanistan's largest media organisation Moby Group, is our guest at the latest edition of ThePrint 'Off The Cuff'....

Hazaras are voting with their feet and fleeing Afghanistan. Quetta is their new refuge

Between five and ten thousand people have fled Taliban-ruled Afghanistan to Balochistan's Hazara town, leaving behind a history of oppression and terror.

Why Biden will probably survive his Afghanistan disaster

Biden seems to have stumbled on the only formula that protects moderate leaders in a populist age — decisiveness, and it’s likely that he will emerge stronger from this moment.

China eyeing Afghanistan’s Bagram Air Force base, may use Pakistan against India: ex-US envoy

Former envoy Nikki Haley also said President Biden should reach out to India and other key allies to assure them that US will have their back as China is making moves in Afghanistan.

Spread of Taliban’s radical Islam in India depends on govt’s J&K policy

India should be prepared for a hybrid conflict likely to be waged by a refocused Pakistan and China in J&K and Ladakh.

Jaishankar speaks to newly-appointed Iranian counterpart, agrees to strengthen bilateral ties

Iran's parliament last week approved the appointment of Hossein Amirabdollahian as foreign minister. He had earlier served as Iran's deputy foreign minister between 2011-2016.

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.