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Saturday, October 4, 2025
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Topic: Taliban

India to continue helping Afghanistan limit Taliban, Pakistan & China’s influence: Pentagon

The Pentagon said a significant deterioration of security conditions in Afghanistan may adversely affect the ability of India to provide aid to the war-torn country.

India must change its risk-averse stand on Afghanistan, given new Russia-Pak-China bonhomie

India has maintained a policy of not engaging with the Taliban and pressing for an Afghan-owned and Afghan-led peace initiative.

Afghan President Ghani is praising Pakistan & releasing Taliban leaders. Something’s fishy

Ghani’s government must not repeat the disastrous mistake of offering yet another ‘olive branch’ to Pakistan.

Why Pakistan continues to support the Taliban in Afghanistan

Pakistan’s close relationship with the Taliban is central to solving crisis in Afghanistan because it can get the group to the negotiating table.

Anand Mahindra, Rathin Roy join chorus against Pragya Thakur’s ‘Godse is a patriot’ remark

BJP’s Bhopal candidate Pragya Singh Thakur faces criticism across the board for insensitive comments. Even PM Modi says won’t be able to ‘forgive her’.

Why Pakistani Taliban keep targeting Lahore’s Data Darbar sufi shrine

ThePrint looks at the significance of Lahore’s Data Darbar shrine and why Pakistani Taliban has targeted it twice, apart from issuing threats.

Afghan casualties surge 31% as Taliban digs in, US seeks exit

The Special Inspector General said if a peace agreement failed the ANDSF will be forced to increase its control over Afghanistan.

Pakistan would not benefit from a Taliban govt in Afghanistan contrary to popular belief

To suggest that the Taliban would work for and in Pakistan’s interest is simply not in line with history or reality.

US didn’t start the war, says envoy Khalilzad as Taliban launches op against Afghan govt

As talks dwindle and Taliban announces Operation Al-Fath against the Afghanistan govt, US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad says ‘war is not the answer’, draws criticism.

Chopper delivery from India to Afghanistan delayed by a year, now likely in June

Questions are, however, being raised in Afghanistan on whether India will be able to deliver the Mi-25 gunship choppers as it heads into elections & amid tension with Pakistan.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.