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Topic: Afghanistan

Afghans mourn Japanese doctor Nakamura, who came to treat leprosy but cured drought

Dr Tetsu Nakamura came to Afghanistan in the 1980s to treat leprosy patients. The network of canals he helped build has helped nearly a million Afghans.

How Trump’s Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan was kept top secret

Journalists weren’t told until late in the flight what country Trump was headed to, and Air Force One’s destination clock was switched off as well.

Trump makes surprise visit to Afghanistan, says peace talks with Taliban have resumed

Trump says talks with Taliban are ongoing. US wants Taliban to agree to a ceasefire & will continue to reduce its troop commitment to the region.

Not just Panipat, Kabul unhappy with ‘undesirable’ portrayal of Afghans in other films too

In a letter to the Indian government in April, Afghanistan had raised concerns over depictions of Afghans in films like Kabul Express, Padmaavat and Kesari.

Panipat film raises alarm in Afghanistan over Abdali portrayal, embassy writes to MEA

Afghan embassy seeks meeting with I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar over fears of misrepresentation of emperor Ahmad Shah Abdali in Ashutosh Gowarikar's film Panipat.

Afghans won’t roll over and welcome Taliban back into Kabul, like they did in 1996

‘Kaun banega Afghanistan ka Rashtrapati’ is the question dominating this conflict-ridden country at the crossroads of Asia and Europe today.

India-born Asim Umar, leader of al Qaeda’s south Asian branch, killed in US-Afghan raid

According to Indian officials, Asim Umar was born Shaan-ul-Haq in UP's Sambhal, went to Pakistan in 1995 and joined the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen.

Afghan Taliban releases 3 Indian hostages in exchange for securing release of its members

Seven Indian engineers working for a power plant in Afghanistan's northern Baghlan Province were kidnapped in May 2018.

‘War no solution’: Pakistan pushes Taliban to resume talks with US for Afghan peace deal

A high-level Taliban delegation met Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in a push to revive the Afghan peace process, which stalled after Trump abruptly ended it.

Battered by Taliban terrorists & no closer to peace, Kabul finds a friend in Imran Khan 

Pakistan PM Imran Khan called up Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani this week following two terrorist attacks by the Taliban.

On Camera

Influencer is a real job. They are shaking up the internet

The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.