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Monday, August 18, 2025
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Topic: Taliban

India needs to join the bandwagon on engaging with Taliban, J&K is different: Army chief

Gen. Bipin Rawat has said if India has an interest in Afghanistan, it needs to engage with the Taliban. But on J&K, he says ‘one size does not fit all’.

Indian Army chief backs talks with Taliban, calls for curbs on social media

Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat was speaking at Raisina Dialogue, a conference on international policy matters, in New Delhi.

Modi govt needs to understand US won’t uphold its interests in Afghanistan

Instead of reacting with injured innocence, New Delhi should undertake a clear-eyed appraisal of the situation in Afghanistan.

Trump mocks Modi for library in Afghanistan, says India should be fighting Taliban instead

The US President referred to his friendly terms with Prime Minister Modi, but appeared critical of a library funded by India in Afghanistan.

India needs an action plan after US troops leave Afghanistan

The consequences of a US withdrawal are mainly of concern to the Afghan people and their neighbours in the region, including us in India.

Pakistan casts doubts on US-Taliban talks it facilitated

While talks between US and Taliban carry on, Pakistan believes nothing will come of it unless either party is willing to change its stand.

What Trump’s USA must remember about terrorism when negotiating with Taliban & Pakistan

While trying to persuade Taliban and Pakistan to deliver peace, the US cannot afford to ignore the concerns of the Afghan govt.

Trump writes to Imran Khan seeking help to bring Taliban to negotiating table

The development comes weeks after Trump said Pakistan does not do 'a damn thing' for the US.

India’s presence at Moscow-led Taliban talks is no real departure from the past

India has consistently looked to have a say in any settlement in Afghanistan but its ability to shape any outcome remains limited.

Omar Abdullah asks Centre: Dialogue with Taliban is okay but talks with J&k stakeholders is not?

India will participate in a dialogue on Afghanistan in the presence of Taliban representatives hosted by Russia in Moscow.

On Camera

Why Modi, BJP should worry about bad blood between CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Rahul Gandhi

If there is bad blood between the CEC and the Opposition leaders, it will shake the people’s faith in election results. It’s the worst thing that could happen to Indian democracy.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

Pakistan signs $1.5 billion deal to sell lethal combat weapons to Sudan’s junta

The deal, believed to be paid for by a third nation, will give the Sudanese Armed Forces access to light attack aircraft, engines, armoured fighting vehicles & unmanned aerial vehicles.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?