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Topic: Afghanistan

Success of US-led Afghanistan talks looks doubtful. Afghans want peace, but with dignity

As US-led peace process moves into intra-Afghan talks, India can use its political capital to talk to all parties including Taliban to bridge differences.

US-Taliban peace talks won’t go far without India. Modi should explore Afghan opportunities

The shifting tides in Afghanistan could raise the risks for India, but India can also be a part of the solution towards stability across the region.

Ashraf Ghani — anthropologist from Columbia set to be Afghan president a second time

As Ashraf Ghani prepares to face a contentious election result, and a deteriorating security situation, ThePrint presents key highlights of his career.

Ashraf Ghani is declared winner in Afghanistan’s disputed presidential election

Afghanistan’s CEO Abdullah has accused Ghani of rigging about 300,000 votes in his favour and considers the results unlawful.

4 key terrorists wanted by Pakistan killed since mysterious escape of Taliban leader

The four wanted terrorists have been killed within a month of ex-TTP spokesperson Ehsanullah Ehsan's escape from Pakistan Army custody.

Gentle on jihadis, harsh on dissidents: Ehsanullah’s escape exposes Pakistan’s intentions

Terrorist Ehsanullah Ehsan's escape from Pakistan raises the same questions that were asked at the time of Osama bin Laden's death.

Afghanistan benefits as airlines divert through its airspace to avoid flying over Iran

The switch, in the wake of Iran's downing of a Ukrainian jetliner, has seen revenue from overflying jump by about $100,000 a day in Afghanistan.

How the ‘CIA plane’ that went down in Afghanistan was helping US forces

The Taliban claimed it had shot down the Northrop Grumman E-11A aircraft in Afghanistan Monday, but the US military said it was an accident.

India should support, be part of US-led Taliban peace talks: Former Afghan President Karzai

Hamid Karzai, in India to attend Raisina Dialogue, says Afghanistan hopes peace process continues smoothly & an intra-Afghan dialogue begins soon.

US efforts to rebuild Afghanistan have been worse than ‘D-minus’, watchdog says

A blistering critique of US efforts to rebuild Afghanistan says it has been plagued by insecurity, personnel issues and politically-driven time lines.

On Camera

Don’t blame Lamborghini driver. Indian toll plazas are for Maruti 800 era, not supercars

Who knows the Lamborghini guy escaped the toll on purpose. After all, they could not test the beast by touching the odometer to 200 kmph. Most highways in India do not have the speed limit beyond 120 kmph.

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.

Drone manufacturer ideaForge wins orders worth over Rs 100 crore from Army

ideaForge has formed a joint venture to manufacture and market UAVs in the US. Its Q6 UAV is now included in NATO and allied procurement systems.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.