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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
TopicIndia-Afghanistan

Topic: India-Afghanistan

Afghan embassy announces permanent closure in Delhi

Statement released by embassy claims it was closing down owing to 'persistent challenges' from the Indian govt. The embassy had previously announced 'cessation of operations' in Delhi from Oct.

India needn’t recognise Taliban but it shouldn’t let China keep Afghanistan away from it either

It would be in the best interest of New Delhi and Kabul to maintain a minimal staff presence in their embassies and allow bilateral trade.

Afghan embassy to cease operations in India from 1 October, cites ‘lack of support’ from govt

The mission also cited 'failure to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan's interests' and the absence of a legitimate functioning government in Kabul as reasons.

Amid suspense over Afghan embassy ‘closure’, consul generals say Hyderabad, Mumbai missions to stay open

Afghan Consul General Zakia Wardak & acting Consul General Syed Mohammad Ibrahimkhail say they will continue to carry out their duties, days after embassy purportedly wrote to MEA.

Crisis hits Delhi’s Afghan embassy as sacked Indian staff plan protest, ambassador denies graft claims

Confirming the layoffs Afghan ambassador to India Farid Mamundzay cites lack of available funding both from Kabul and other sources'. 4 Afghan staff also 'dismissed'.

Afghan college students stage protest, urge India to extend visas and restart scholarships

Kumar Tuhin, director general (ICCR), Ministry of External Affairs, said no student would be forced to leave India against their wishes, adding scholarships issue will be resolved.

2 yrs of Taliban in Afghanistan — ways ‘Taliban 2.0’ is different, and not so different after all

Taliban regained control of Afghanistan on 15 Aug, 2021, but has been struggling with internal tensions & global recognition.

Taliban appointee’s ‘expired’ visa complicates tussle over Afghan embassy in Delhi

Qadir Shah's visa expired on 12 May, it is learnt. It is unclear whether the Indian government will grant him an extension.

If India, Russia & China were on same page, Taliban would face lot of pressure: Afghan envoy

In an exclusive interview, ambassador Farid Mamundzay calls on regional players to be "unified" & warns of terror groups backed by Taliban who have “regional and international ambitions”.

India-Afghanistan ties under strain over Delhi’s silence on students’ visa renewal

Indian universities are threatening Afghan students they will cancel their seats if they don't return to classes. But India isn't renewing their visas.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.