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Topic: Taliban

Locked profiles, hidden friend lists — Facebook unveils measures to protect Afghan accounts

In a Twitter thread, head of Facebook's security policy Nathaniel Gleicher explained how Afghans can protect their accounts from Taliban scrutiny.

Indians detained by Taliban on way to Kabul airport, released subsequently, say reports

A group of Indian nationals were taken to an unknown location near the Kabul airport for verification of travel documents. They were reportedly released later without any harm.

‘Democracy not Coca-Cola, many prefer Beijing’s soda drink’: China message to US on Afghanistan

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying says there is no set model of democracy, and notes Chinese govt has enjoyed an above 95% approval rating for years.

‘Lost and unable to locate US forces’ — How I made it out of Kabul

Afghan scholar Hanif Sufizada, who works at University of Nebraska, got caught in Kabul during the chaos of the US pullout, when thousands of Afghans fled to the airport.

Why the last living Jew in Afghanistan refuses to flee Taliban rule

Zabulun Simintov, 62, had earlier agreed to be evacuated from Afghanistan but later backed out as he faces possible jail time in Israel for refusing to divorce his wife for more than 20 years.

FIR lodged against poet Munawwar Rana for comparing Valmiki to Taliban

Lucknow’s Hazratganj Police station registered the FIR on a complaint by one PL Bharti, who alleged that Rana, in his statement, hurt feelings of Dalits by comparing Taliban with Valmiki and hurt feelings of Hindus.

Afghan women students in India ask families back home to destroy proof of education

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

What is Sharia? Islamic legal system adopted by Taliban has wide-ranging interpretations

Taliban has said their government will uphold women’s rights within Sharia rules, but reports of violence against women, and previous history don’t inspire confidence in such assertions. 

How #GoToAfghanistan overtook #GoToPakistan for many in India

BJP leaders to Twitter users, many are telling Indians critical of their country and government to now go to Afghanistan under Taliban rule.

As Taliban take charge, fear, uncertainty grip Afghan students — in both Kabul & Delhi

Afghan students in Kabul want the Indian govt to start commercial flights out of the country. Those already in Delhi are seeking help regarding Visa extension and jobs.

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Operation Sarp Vinash — the forgotten 2003 campaign that changed India’s fight against terror

Lt Gen Hardev Singh Lidder’s book on Operation Sarp Vinash shows why the Indian Army’s 2003 campaign to clear terrorist strongholds in Rajouri-Poonch still matters today.

Inflation plunges to a 10-yr low of 0.25% in October. Here’s why

Record-low inflation gives RBI room to ease rates. Food prices have something to do with it.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.