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Saturday, August 23, 2025
TopicUS-Afghanistan peace talks

Topic: US-Afghanistan peace talks

Year on, Trump’s Doha accord with Taliban grows into a headache for Biden — and for India

Should the Biden administration go ahead with Trump’s plan to withdraw troops and risk plunging Afghanistan into further chaos and bloodbath like the Obama administration did?

Republican Senator Rand Paul delays key defense bill over US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

Senator Paul is objecting to a provision that would raise hurdles for President Trump to draw down troops in Afghanistan without the Congress' approval.

Kabul attack shows why India needs own Afghanistan plan, no matter who wins in US

The next US president will need to set his own house in order before it can help India or frame a South Asia policy. New Delhi can’t wait for it.

Early exit of US troops may upset intra-Afghan talks, benefit Taliban

The Taliban and the Afghan government are currently holding their first direct peace talks in Doha, but the two sides are yet to reach an agreement on even the most basic issues.

Near-record violence in Afghanistan risks derailing peace talks between govt & Taliban

The planned negotiations stem from a landmark pact the US signed with the Taliban in February to promote a peaceful settlement to the Afghan war.

Five reasons why India should leave ‘Af’ to ‘Pak’

A summary of Episode 406 of #CutTheClutter where Shekhar Gupta explains why India should cede Afghanistan to Pakistan.

Hours after speaking to Donald Trump, Taliban struck by US forces in Afghanistan

The Taliban conducted close to 50 attacks on Afghan forces in this week alone, according to US officials.

Papers catch virus as ‘Corona reaches Capital’, and why is PM taking a social media ‘detox’

A round-up of the most important reports in major newspapers around the country – from TOI and HT, Express and The Hindu to The Telegraph, Mumbai Mirror and The Tribune, as well as top financial dailies.

Success of US-led Afghanistan talks looks doubtful. Afghans want peace, but with dignity

As US-led peace process moves into intra-Afghan talks, India can use its political capital to talk to all parties including Taliban to bridge differences.

On Camera

Swraj Paul was the original NRI powerbroker. Helped Indira’s return, shaped India Inc

When he was asked why he was so loud in his criticisms of Indian industry when his purpose could be better served by a shrewder approach, he said, “Because I am a Punjabi, not a Marwari”.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

India and France to jointly develop and manufacture 120 kN engine for homegrown AMCA

The new engine, set to be developed over the next 10 years, will power the second tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. First set will be equipped with GE 414 engines.

Europe is sitting at Trump’s table, and there’s a lesson for India

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.