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Topic: Taliban

Indian experts are wondering why New Delhi has been sidelined in Afghanistan. This is why

There’s a new Russia-Pakistan axis and Quad to tackle the Afghanistan crisis. India still doesn’t know what to do about them.

Afghan Army chief scheduled to arrive in India for three-day visit on 27 July

Gen Wali Mohammad Ahmadzai will hold talks with his Indian counterpart General MM Naravane and NSA Ajit Doval. Afghanistan has been reaching out to key allies amid the Taliban offensive.

India plans ‘direct communication’ with Taliban as world prepares for life after US pullout

New Delhi believes as a key stakeholder in the region it has to ensure that the violence stops and so speaking to the Taliban is key.

Remembering Danish Siddiqui — Indian journalists pay tribute to Pulitzer-winning photographer

Reuters photojournalist Danish Siddiqui was killed Friday while covering a clash between Afghan security forces and Taliban fighters.

As the Taliban surges across Afghanistan, al-Qaeda is poised for a swift return

Even before the US military completes its troop withdrawal, the Taliban is surging. It is now reported to control more than half of Afghanistan’s 407 districts.

Danish Siddiqui’s ‘unparalleled’ handling of truth & Tokyo Olympics goes ‘atmanirbhar’

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Shringla condemns killing of Reuters photojournalist Danish Siddiqui in Kandahar violence

Shringla expressed his condolences at a UNSC meeting. US President Biden's administration also condoled the death, calling it a 'tremendous loss' for the world.

Jaishankar pitches for connectivity with Afghanistan via Chabahar, takes jibe at China, Pakistan

Addressing a conference in Tashkent on regional connectivity of Central & South Asia, also attended by China & Pakistan, Jaishankar said connectivity efforts must conform to international laws.

Danish Siddiqui, Pulitzer-winning Reuters photojournalist, killed covering Afghan-Taliban clashes

According to Reuters, Danish Siddiqui had been wounded in the arm by shrapnel earlier on Friday while reporting on clashes between the Taliban and Afghan security forces.

On Afghanistan, China should join India — for a change

A terrorist movement that is heady with the success of beating back a second super power may well turn its sights on the budding one next door.

On Camera

Bihar is now BJP’s responsibility. Double-engine governance must bring progress

The opposition was unable to erase the image of 'Jungle Raj' and leadership-by-birth remarks. Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' campaign added more trouble.

Wealth nears $99 trillion, still Asia’s rich don’t have succession plans

Much of this wealth is tied to founder-led businesses that employ millions and help anchor regional economies.

Turkey blocks transport of Apache choppers to India through its airspace, new route being worked out

Indian govt officials last month skipped Turkish National Day celebrations in Delhi, in a message to Ankara following its support for Islamabad, particularly during Operation Sindoor.

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.