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Topic: Taliban

Resetting Afghanistan ties is geopolitical need. Gandhis are showing their diplomatic ignorance

With two hostile neighbours in the immediate vicinity and one in the greater region, it is imperative that New Delhi forge alliances that can offer some stability.

At press meet attended by women journalists, Taliban’s Muttaqi says education for girls not ‘haram’

Asked about the total absence of female journalists at last week's press conference, which sparked a row, the Afghan minister said it was a 'technical issue'.

Afghanistan says it killed 58 Pakistan soldiers in ‘retaliation’, warns firm response to future ‘violation’

Clashes mark one of most serious escalations between 2 countries since Taliban takeover, with Afghanistan accusing Pakistan of violating its sovereignty through airstrikes.

Afghan FM calls women’s exclusion from earlier press meet ‘technical error’, invites them now

New Delhi: Visiting Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Sunday said that not inviting women to a press conference held in New Delhi...

Our take on Taliban press conference, Haryana IPS officer suicide, CJI Gavai & more—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Exclusion of women journalists shows Taliban’s medieval fears. Wake up

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Taliban’s Muttaqi welcomed by sea of men at Darul Uloom Deoband, public address cancelled amid frenzy

The acting foreign minister of Afghanistan is in India for a six-day visit from 9 to 16 October. He is set to travel to Agra Sunday.

Centre says ‘no role’ in Taliban press meet amid backlash from women journalists, Oppn slams Modi govt

Priyanka, Rahul among leaders asking PM to 'clarify position' over women journalists' exclusion from Muttaqi's briefing Friday. Women journalists say male colleagues 'submitted their spine'.

India-Taliban cement diplomatic ties: Afghan FM Muttaqi hits out at Pakistan, vows to curb terror

Addressing a group of male-only journalists, the foreign minister said claims about women being put under heavy restrictions in his country were all part of propaganda.

India upgrades Kabul mission to embassy, welcomes Taliban plan to open mining sector to Indian firms

The move, falling short of formal recognition of Taliban govt, comes after meeting between Jaishankar & Afghan counterpart Muttaqi, where India also proposed 6 developmental projects.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.