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Topic: Afghanistan

India resumes visa services for Afghans after 4-yr hiatus amid cautious renewal of diplomatic ties

While no official public announcement has been made, a notification posted on official visa portal confirmed rollout of a ‘New AFGHAN Visa’ module in late April.

Bangladeshi nationals are joining terrorist ranks. Bigger problem is the culture of denial

Bangladesh has a significant youth bulge—the median age is just 26. So the involvement of young Bangladeshis in TTP’s activities in Afghanistan must be taken seriously.

Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude hits Afghanistan, fourth consecutive seismic jolt in 4 days

In a post on X, National Centre of Seismology said that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 140 kiolometres at 08:54 hours (Indian Standard Time).

A look at India’s evolving engagement with Taliban over the years

Jaishankar spoke with Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister Muttaqi Thursday—marking highest level of engagement since Taliban returned to power—amid India's tensions with Pakistan.

5.9 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan

The earthquake occurred in the early hours of Wednesday at 4.43 am IST. National Centre for Seismology said it occurred at a depth of 75 kilometres in Hindu Kush region.

US citizen Faye Hall freed from Taliban custody in Afghanistan

Hall was detained for allegedly operating a drone without authorisation. This comes after diplomatic push by Trump envoy Adam Boehler & former US envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad.

Why ceasefire at key Pak-Afghan border crossing on Durand Line is unlikely to last long

ThePrint Explorer looks at how Imperial Britain came about with Durand Line & how it has remained a bone of contention between two neighbours over the years.

Pakistan asks Afghan nationals to leave before 31 March or face deportation

Under the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Program, the Interior Ministry for the first time confirmed the policy for the repatriation of Afghan Citizen Card holders.

England clobbered at 11th hour in Lahore, here’s why Afghanistan is the giant slayer of world cricket

A similar humbling experience had befallen England in the 2023 World Cup. At Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, Afghanistan engineered a massive upset, shocking the defending champions.

CAG report offers a reality check on Mohalla Clinics—billed as AAP’s success story

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

On Camera

Global economic growth to slow in 2026 as Trump’s tariffs bite, UN says

The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025. Growth is expected to go back up to 2.9% by 2027.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.