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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicUS-Taliban

Topic: US-Taliban

India has invested too much in Afghanistan to let Taliban hold sway again with US blessings

Just like US dumped Kurdish allies in Syria and allowed Turkish army to run havoc, Taliban would do the same with Ashraf Ghani govt in Afghanistan.

US-Taliban deal was like watching ‘Pakeezah’ after a long wait, says Jaishankar

At inaugural session of CPR Dialogues, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar says need of the hour is more sober conversations at a time ideologies, identities mix with business & politics.

India hopes US-Taliban peace deal will bring ‘lasting political settlement’ to Afghanistan

MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar says India will support all opportunities that will lead to lasting political settlement through Afghan-led, Afghan-owned & Afghan-controlled process.

US and Taliban sign peace deal aimed to end over 18 years of conflict

The deal, which followed a seven-day reduction in violence, is expected to pave the way for direct talks between Taliban officials and Afghan leaders in Oslo next month.

India signs deals with Afghanistan for road projects in Bamyan, Mazar-e-Sharif

Finance Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla attends signing of the agreements in Kabul for the road projects Afghanistan will undertake with India's assistance.

Trump sends Pompeo to Qatar with US-Taliban peace deal at hand

The deal entails US withdrawing some of its troops in Afghanistan in exchange for a Taliban pledge to sever all ties with terrorists.

India to ‘observe’ US-Taliban peace deal signing after staying away from talks for 2 years

India, which received an official invitation to attend the signing event in Doha, will be represented by its ambassador to Qatar P. Kumaran.

Morning after Ahmedabad: How Modi & Trump have taken India-US ties to the next level

Trump realises that it is only India, despite its weakening economy, which can even think of taking on the dragon next door.

India should support, be part of US-led Taliban peace talks: Former Afghan President Karzai

Hamid Karzai, in India to attend Raisina Dialogue, says Afghanistan hopes peace process continues smoothly & an intra-Afghan dialogue begins soon.

India urges Afghanistan to declare final general election results in ‘timely manner’

MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar says India expects Afghanistan to address complaints related to preliminary results of September polls through prescribed legal processes.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.