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Trump criticizes the program that brought Afghan refugees to the US who fought the Taliban

Washington, November 28, 2025 (AP) The man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington is one of about

The Sen Times 28 Nov 2025 11:28 am

22 TTP terrorists killed in operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Pakistan military

Security forces have eliminated 22 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan terrorists. The operation took place in Dera Ismail Khan d

The Economic Times 28 Nov 2025 7:51 am

Afghans Say Last Path To Safety Shut As US Halts Visas After DC Shooting

Afghans who fled the Taliban and have waited years for a U.S. resettlement decision say their last path to safety has sh

NDTV 28 Nov 2025 2:27 am

Trump Criticizes Program That Brought Afghan Refugees to US Who Fought the Taliban

The program, called Operation Allies Welcome , was created after the 2021 decision to leave Afghanistan following 20 yea

Deccan Chronicle 28 Nov 2025 1:55 am

DC attack: Taliban distances itself as Trump points to Biden's Afghan airlift

Two National Guards fell victim to gunfire near the White House, igniting backlash from President Donald Trump. He accus

The Economic Times 27 Nov 2025 11:08 pm

Global Faultlines podcast | Afghanistan Part 3: How the War on Terror Led to the Talibans Comeback in 2021

This episode traces Afghanistans journey from 9/11 and the U.S. invasion to the fall of Kabul and the Talibans return to

The Hindu 26 Nov 2025 4:47 pm

Pakistan denies Afghanistan's claims of airstrikes killing 10 people, mostly children

Afghanistan's Taliban government claims Pakistan launched deadly overnight strikes in eastern provinces, killing civilia

The Economic Times 25 Nov 2025 6:48 pm

Watch: Taliban accuses Pakistan of deadly airstrikes as cross-border tensions escalate

Pakistan has not responded to the charges, which come weeks after Kabul accused Islamabad of drone strikes on the capita

The Hindu 25 Nov 2025 5:37 pm

Afghanistan vows retaliation against Pakistan for deadly strikes

Afghanistan's Taliban government has vowed to respond to overnight strikes it blames on Pakistan. These strikes reported

The Economic Times 25 Nov 2025 5:35 pm

Pakistan security forces kill 22 terrorists in KPK

PESHAWAR, Nov 25:Pakistan security forces killed 22 terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)

Daily Excelsior 25 Nov 2025 4:48 pm

Pakistan bombs Afghanistan, kills women and children, will tensions escalate as Taliban warns of 'appropriate response'

A blast in Afghanistan's Khost killed 10 just hours after a suicide attack in Peshawar, putting the fragile Pakistan-Afg

DNA India 25 Nov 2025 4:04 pm

Pakistani airstrikes kill woman, 9 children in Afghanistan

Airstrikes in Khost province killed a woman and nine children, a Taliban spokesperson said. This came a day after a suic

Web Dunia 25 Nov 2025 12:19 pm

Pakistani airstrikes kill 10, mostly children: Afghanistan

Kabul: Afghanistans Taliban government on Tuesday accused Pakistan of launching overnight airstrikes in three eastern pr

The Siasat Daily 25 Nov 2025 11:52 am

The Taliban in Afghanistan

This exclusive e-book offers in-depth analysis from seven subject experts, tracing the countrys complex journey

The Hindu 25 Nov 2025 11:51 am

How do Pakistan and Taliban Afghan militaries stack up as tensions flare?

Fresh tensions erupt as Taliban accuses Pakistan of a deadly bomb attack following recent deadly clashes. A comparison o

The Economic Times 25 Nov 2025 9:52 am

Afghanistan's Taliban government makes BIG statement, says 9 children, 1 woman killed in Pakistan airstrike in Khost province

At least nine children after a Pakistani air strike in Afghanistan's Khost province killed on Monday night, 24th Novembe

DNA India 25 Nov 2025 9:07 am

10 including 9 children killed in Pakistani attack in Afghan province: Taliban

The Afghan Taliban spokesman said Pakistan also carried out raids in the provinces of Kunar and Paktika, injuring four c

The Hindu 25 Nov 2025 8:52 am

Pakistan Strikes on Afghanistan Kill At Least 10: Taliban Govt

Air strikes targeting the border regions of Kunar and Paktika wounded another four civilians

Deccan Chronicle 25 Nov 2025 8:32 am

Pakistani strikes on Afghanistan kill at least 10, says Taliban govt

Tensions escalate between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Pakistan conducted airstrikes inside Afghanistan Monday night. The s

The Economic Times 25 Nov 2025 8:29 am

Kabul keen on air services between Delhi & Kandahar

Amidst ongoing economic challenges, Afghanistan's Taliban-led government has put forth a proposal to India for reinstati

The Economic Times 25 Nov 2025 1:28 am

Suspension of trade with Afghanistan impacts perishable goods' prices in Pakistan

Pakistans Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, said that the trade suspension would benefit the people of Pakistan, soon afte

The Hindu 24 Nov 2025 5:16 pm

DNA TV Show: Pakistan attempting to establish anti-Taliban front in Afghanistan?

Shahbaz and Munir's aim is to increase pressure on the Taliban so that they can cut off Taliban support for Pashtun rebe

DNA India 21 Nov 2025 11:36 pm

Afghanistan seeks new trade routes as Pakistan ties sour

Afghanistan is actively seeking new trade partners following a severe border dispute with Pakistan. This move aims to re

The Economic Times 21 Nov 2025 8:53 am

Jaishankar meets Talibans Industry and Commerce Minister Azizi

Discussed ways to strengthen our trade, connectivity and people to people ties, says External Affairs Minister

The Hindu 20 Nov 2025 9:52 pm

Pak Army Accused India Of Backing Pakistani Taliban

Pakistan army kills 30 militants in border region

Deccan Chronicle 20 Nov 2025 6:34 pm

India Will Support Afghanistan In Development And Welfare: Jaishankar To Taliban Minister

Jaishankar met Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi in New Delhi, discussed boosting trade and connectivity, and reaffirmed Indias supp

News18 20 Nov 2025 5:15 pm

Afghanistan Turns To India For Trade Expansion In Sharp Snub To Pakistan

Afghanistan's Minister of Industry and Commerce, Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, arrived in New Delhi on November 19 for a five-d

NDTV 19 Nov 2025 11:55 pm

Talibans trade Minister in Delhi amidst Afghanistan-Pakistan clashes to enhance sea connectivity

Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi has come with a large business delegation to strengthen bilateral trade and investment; India is k

The Hindu 19 Nov 2025 10:20 pm

After Muttaqi, Taliban Commerce Minister Azizi Lands In India: Exclusive On What 5-Day Visit Means

According to top intelligence sources, Taliban's Nooruddin Azizi is likely to urge the Indian Government for full scale

News18 19 Nov 2025 2:42 pm

Pakistan at sight, India flags conflicts of interest in UNSC anti-terror panels

NEW DELHI: India has flagged United Nations Security Council member with vested interests chairing subsidiary bodies, in

The New Indian Express 15 Nov 2025 8:10 pm

Pakistan Nabs 4 Militants in Islamabad Court Blast Case

The men are suspected members of the outlawed Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP

Deccan Chronicle 15 Nov 2025 6:58 am

4 Taliban militants arrested in Islamabad suicide attack case: Pakistan

Islamabad: Pakistan on Friday said that security agencies have arrested four militants belonging to the banned Tehreek-i

The Siasat Daily 14 Nov 2025 6:55 pm

DNA TV Show: How Taliban-Pakistan ceasefire stalled due to fatwa

Pakistan wanted the Afghan Taliban to have its Supreme Leader declare that the war in Pakistan is un-Islamic.

DNA India 13 Nov 2025 11:37 pm

An upswing in India-Afghanistan relations

K N Pandita knp627@gmail.com Amir Khan Muttaqi, the foreign minister of Afghanistan, who was recently on a week-long vis

Daily Excelsior 13 Nov 2025 6:33 am

Global Faultlines podcast | Afghanistan Part 2: The rise and rule of the Taliban

This episode traces the Talibans first rule from 1996 to 2001, their rise from civil war, the making of a theocratic reg

The Hindu 12 Nov 2025 4:03 pm

4 TTP terrorists eliminated during military operation in Paks Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PESHAWAR, Nov 12:Four terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan were gunned down in an operation to

Daily Excelsior 12 Nov 2025 1:37 pm

Delhi blast: Taliban expresses 'deep sorrow', wishes 'speedy recovery to injured'

A statement issued by the Taliban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that they express deep sorrow to the bereaved famili

The Economic Times 12 Nov 2025 1:00 am

India slams Pakistan for attempts to link New Delhi to Islamabad attack, terms it 'delirious and baseless'

NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday hit out strongly at Pakistan for attempting to link New Delhi to the terrorist attack in Isl

The New Indian Express 11 Nov 2025 10:54 pm

Delhi blast draws messages of condemnation

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, the heads of state and Ambassadors of several countries, the Taliban of Afghanista

The Hindu 11 Nov 2025 6:33 pm

12 killed in suicide attack outside court in Pakistan's Islamabad

No group or individual claimed responsibility for the blast, but the attack came days after the third round of talks bet

The Hindu 11 Nov 2025 3:20 pm

Can Turkey broker Pakistan-Afghanistan peace? Taliban ups ante, says...

Turkey steps in to mediate peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan after deadly Durand Line clashes; Erdogan vows to secu

DNA India 10 Nov 2025 7:46 pm

PakistanAfghanistan peace talks in Istanbul fail amid rising border tensions

ISLAMABAD, Nov 9: Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul have ended without agreement, with the sides

Daily Excelsior 10 Nov 2025 4:58 am

Taliban Govt Protests No Invitation To UN Climate Summit

The 30th UN Climate Change Conference opens Monday and is set to draw representatives from dozens of countries to Brazil

Deccan Chronicle 9 Nov 2025 10:23 pm

Pakistan says committed to dialogue with Afghan to resolve differences

Islamabad: Pakistan said on Sunday that it was committed to dialogue to resolve differences with the Afghan Taliban but

The Siasat Daily 9 Nov 2025 8:00 pm

Pakistan says 'committed' to dialogue with Afghan Taliban to resolve differences

Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi issued a statement on different media queries regarding the third round o

The Economic Times 9 Nov 2025 7:59 pm

Pakistan: Lives of exiled Afghans crushed in Taliban row

Many thousands of Afghans are being forced to give up their lives and livelihoods in Pakistan and move to a country that

Web Dunia 9 Nov 2025 9:23 am

Elements in Pak military deliberately 'sabotaging' Pak-Afghanistan peace talks: Kabul

Afghanistan's Taliban government claims elements within Pakistan's military and intelligence are sabotaging peace talks.

The Economic Times 8 Nov 2025 10:40 pm

Taliban's BIG warning to Pakistan as peace talks collapse: 'Any aggression will...'

As the latest round of peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan ended in deadlock, the Taliban government issued a s

DNA India 8 Nov 2025 8:28 pm

'Ready For War': Taliban Warns Pakistan After Istanbul Talks Collapse Again

The latest round of Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks in Istanbul has ended in deadlock, exposing Islamabad's insincerity

NDTV 8 Nov 2025 7:37 pm

Afghanistan-Pak Peace Talks End Without Deal To Tackle Cross-Border Terror

Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghan Taliban ended without any agreement to tackle the thorny issues of cross-border

NDTV 8 Nov 2025 1:32 pm

Pakistan-Afghanistan talks end without agreement

The third round of talks continued for two days but it failed to get a written commitment from Kabul to take action agai

The Hindu 8 Nov 2025 10:41 am

Afghanistan-Pakistan talks end without agreement

Peace talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have concluded without any agreement. The discussions aimed to addre

The Economic Times 8 Nov 2025 10:10 am

Changing Dynamics of Indo-Taliban Relations

Dr Sudershan Kumar sudershan.sk12@gmail.com The relationship between India and Afghanistan has historically been defined

Daily Excelsior 8 Nov 2025 4:59 am

Pakistan says Afghanistan Peace Talks Deadlocked in Istanbul

Tarar said that Pakistan will not support any steps by the Taliban government that are not in the interest of the Afghan

Deccan Chronicle 8 Nov 2025 12:12 am

Pakistan attacks Afghanistan despite ongoing peace truce, says Taliban

Despite the ongoing peace talks in Istanbul, Pakistan attacked the Spin Boldak region of Afghanistan on Thursday, i.e.,

DNA India 6 Nov 2025 10:02 pm

Pakistan, Afghan Taliban to resume peace talks in Istanbul

Clashes broke out between the border troops on October 11, resulting in casualties on both sides

The Hindu 6 Nov 2025 5:43 pm

Afghanistan, Pakistan to Resume Truce talks in Istanbul

Relations between the neighbours have soured in recent years, with Islamabad accusing Kabul of harbouring militant group

Deccan Chronicle 6 Nov 2025 8:48 am

Khawaja Asif's War Threat To Taliban Before Afghan-Pak Peace Talks in Turkey

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khwaja Asif issued a fiery warning to the Taliban government, threatening possible military

NDTV 6 Nov 2025 7:13 am

Opinion: Opinion | Five Ways Pakistan Is Trying To 'Hide' Its Own Blunders In Afghanistan

As the Taliban refuse to accept blatant subordination from Islamabad, Pakistan has decided to use coercive diplomacy, mi

NDTV 4 Nov 2025 3:53 pm

India sends urgent relief to quake-hit Afghanistan, assures more aid

NEW DELHI: India on Monday rushed emergency relief materials to northern Afghanistan after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake st

The New Indian Express 3 Nov 2025 10:50 pm

Jaishankar, Taliban FM Discuss Quake Relief

India, Afghanistan discuss regional tensions and growing ties amid IslamabadKabul border clashes

Deccan Chronicle 3 Nov 2025 9:02 pm

Watch: 6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Northern Afghanistan, 20 dead, 500 injured

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan early Monday, killing at least 20 people and injuring over 500. T

The Hindu 3 Nov 2025 8:39 pm

Engage the Taliban, dont recognise them

While engaging the regime, both bilaterally and through regional and international mechanisms, New Delhi must urge the g

The Hindu 3 Nov 2025 12:56 am

Congress calls Indias exit from Tajikistan airbase a setback for strategic diplomacy

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Saturday described Indias decision to wrap up operations at Tajikistans Ayni airbase as yet a

The New Indian Express 1 Nov 2025 11:21 am

Pakistan says ceasefire holds after Afghanistan government 'assurances'

The talks in Istanbul, set for November 6, follow the deadliest clashes between the South Asian neighbours since the Tal

The Hindu 31 Oct 2025 4:41 pm

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to resume talks: report

ISLAMABAD, Oct 31:Pakistan and Afghanistan on Friday agreed to ensure maintenance of a ceasefire on the border and resum

Daily Excelsior 31 Oct 2025 4:06 pm

Afghanistan warns Pakistan of 'crushing response', could it trigger new regional flashpoint?

Taliban interior minister Sirajuddin Haqqani warns Pakistan of a crushing response after failed peace talks, a diplomati

DNA India 31 Oct 2025 12:20 pm

'This Will Cost You Dearly': Taliban Minister Slams Pak For Border Turmoil

In a sharp escalation of diplomatic faceoff following weeks of deadly border clashes and failed peace negotiations, Afgh

NDTV 30 Oct 2025 10:44 pm

India reiterates support for Afghan water projects, slams Pakistan for cross-border terrorism

NEW DELHI: India on Thursday reiterated its readiness to assist Afghanistan in sustainable water management projects, in

The New Indian Express 30 Oct 2025 10:03 pm

India ready to help Afghanistan build hydroelectric facilities: MEA

Cooperation to build hydel power projects was part of a joint statement issued during a visit by the Talibans Acting For

The Hindu 30 Oct 2025 9:59 pm

US grants six-month sanctions waiver to India for Chabahar port project in Iran: MEA

NEW DELHI: The United States has granted India a six-month waiver from sanctions on the strategically significant Chabah

The New Indian Express 30 Oct 2025 7:26 pm

Pakistani Taliban's deputy chief killed during infiltration attempt in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Army

The group, believed to be close to al-Qaeda, has been blamed for several deadly attacks across Pakistan, including an at

The Hindu 30 Oct 2025 6:30 pm

Pakistan accuses Kabul of betrayal after failed talks

ISLAMABAD, Oct 29: Pakistan authorities confirmed on Wednesday that recent talks with the Afghan Taliban aimed at curbin

The Shillong Times 30 Oct 2025 5:34 am

DNA TV Show: Why Iran agreed to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Iran influences both the Sunni Taliban and the Shia Hazara community in Afghanistan. This means that the Afghan Taliban

DNA India 29 Oct 2025 11:03 pm

Push Them Back To Caves: Pak Defence Minister's Big Warning To Taliban

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday threatened the Afghan Taliban and said that Islamabad would not ev

NDTV 29 Oct 2025 8:43 pm

Pakistans Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warns Afghanistan of stern response to any new militant attack

In a post on X, Pakistan's Defence Minister Asif told Afghanistans Taliban Government that any terrorist attack or suici

The Hindu 29 Oct 2025 5:25 pm

Afghanistan Part 1: From the monarchy to the Taliban | Global Faultlines podcast

This episode traces Afghanistans complex history, examining how imperial rivalries, Cold War politics, and internal divi

The Hindu 29 Oct 2025 4:18 pm

Pakistan is paying a high price for its Taliban strategy

Four years after Pakistans intelligence chief assured stability following the Talibans return to power in Afghanistan, r

The Economic Times 29 Oct 2025 9:30 am

Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks 'failed', Pakistan minister says

Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Istanbul concluded without a workable solution, with Pakistan's informat

The Economic Times 29 Oct 2025 6:45 am

No resolution as Afghanistan, Pakistan end peace talks in Istanbul, sources say

Dozens were killed along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in the worst such violence since the Taliban took power in Kabu

The Hindu 28 Oct 2025 10:27 pm

Pak-Afghan Peace Talks Fail Amid US Drone Dispute, Diplomatic Meltdown In Istanbul

The much-anticipated peace talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban in Istanbul have dramatically collapsed, plungi

NDTV 28 Oct 2025 9:52 pm

RBI brings home 64 tonnes of gold between March 2025 and Sept 2025

Indias central bank has brought home 274 tonnes of gold since March 2023. The move to accelerated repatriation of gold s

The Economic Times 28 Oct 2025 8:50 pm

Afghan Taliban denies Pak request to conduct cross-border strikes against TTP

KABUL/ISLAMABAD, Oct 28: During recent talks between Pakistani and Afghan officials, tensions reportedly flared over Isl

Daily Excelsior 28 Oct 2025 5:36 pm

Afghanistan urges 'understanding' as Pakistan truce talks enter third day

Taliban negotiators have reportedly asked Pakistan to stop violating Afghan airspace and refrain from supporting opposit

The Hindu 27 Oct 2025 10:45 pm

The perils of engaging with the Taliban

The immediate gains may lie in intelligence access and regional influence but there can be deeper costs

The Hindu 27 Oct 2025 12:31 am

Pakistan reports border clashes during talks with Afghanistan

Deadly clashes near the Afghanistan border have claimed the lives of five Pakistani soldiers and 25 militants. The Pakis

The Economic Times 26 Oct 2025 7:59 pm

Noor Wali Mehsud | Pakistans most wanted jihadist

The TTP leader, who sees the Afghan Talibans return to power as a victory for the entire Muslim people, has rebuilt his

The Hindu 26 Oct 2025 5:22 am

Pakistan defence minister warns of 'open war' with Afghanistan if peace talks fail

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif stated Afghanistan desires peace. Talks in Istanbul aim to solidify a

The Economic Times 25 Oct 2025 8:19 pm

After Indias Indus Treaty Suspension, Afghanistan Plans to Restrict Water Flow Into Pakistan

Kabul: Days after deadly border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, the Taliban-led administration in Kabul has an

The Northlines 25 Oct 2025 12:57 pm

Afghanistan plans to build dam over Kunar River that flows into Pakistan, days after border clashes

Days after border clashes, Afghanistan's Taliban administration announced plans to construct dams on the Kunar River, a

The Economic Times 25 Oct 2025 12:56 am

Days after border clash, Afghanistan to construct dam over Kunar River to stop water flow into Pakistan

Days after recent border clashes with Pakistan, Afghanistan's Taliban-led administration on Friday announced plans to be

DNA India 24 Oct 2025 9:01 pm

8 TTP terrorists killed, 5 injured in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PESHAWAR, Oct 24: Eight TTP terrorists were killed and five others injured on Friday during an intelligence-based operat

Daily Excelsior 24 Oct 2025 4:21 pm

Paks Water Woes To Rise: After India, Taliban Too Says Blood, River Cant Flow Together | Exclusive

Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has ordered immediate construction of dams on the Kunar River, according to

News18 24 Oct 2025 3:13 pm

Trouble mounts for Pakistan: After border attacks, Afghanistan tightens grip on water, Taliban regime plans Kunar river dam

Afghanistan plans to build a dam on the Kunar River, risking fresh tensions with Pakistan after recent border clashes al

DNA India 24 Oct 2025 2:50 pm

A Family Fled Afghanistan. US Deportations Scattered Them Across The World

Hussaini siblings came to US seeking an end to the repression by the Taliban after the withdrawal of American troops in

NDTV 24 Oct 2025 2:39 pm

Detente after the dust has settled

Members of the Sikh minority in Afghanistan, who were forced to flee the country after years of persecution, have been s

The Hindu 24 Oct 2025 5:50 am

'Face Us If You're A Man': Pakistani Taliban's Open Threat To Asim Munir

A string of videos released by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has put Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Mu

NDTV 23 Oct 2025 10:42 am

Pakistans Policy blunders have turned Taliban into an adversary

Taliban showing reluctance to be perceived as Pak proxies By Manish Rai Recently, a deadly series of clashes occurred o

The Northlines 22 Oct 2025 9:57 pm

India Reopens Full Embassy In Kabul After 4 Years, Marks Re-Entry In Taliban-Era Afghanistan

Top government sources confirmed to CNN-News18 that the move is designed to counterbalance growing Chinese and Pakistani

News18 22 Oct 2025 3:41 pm

'We support good relations with all countries': Taliban govt urges US to reopen embassy, focus on economic & political ties

Afghanistan's Islamic Emirate desires economic and political engagement with the United States. It proposes reopening th

The Economic Times 22 Oct 2025 2:21 pm

No, Rajnath Singh Didnt Say India Was Funding Taliban Against Pakistan

The video has been altered using AI. Singh has not said that India is funding the Taliban to fight Pakistan.

The Quint 22 Oct 2025 12:52 pm

Indian embassy in Kabul will help regional peace: Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen

It is a rightful step to put bilateral relations on normal track, build trust, promote trade and cooperation and play a

The Hindu 22 Oct 2025 12:22 pm

After Taliban minister's visit, Kabul embassy restored

India has upgraded its technical mission in Kabul to an embassy, signaling a significant step in bilateral engagement fo

The Times of India 22 Oct 2025 2:18 am

Austria deports first Afghan since Taliban seized power, says more to come

The government has made fighting illegal immigration a top priority, apparently seeking to erode support for the far-rig

The Hindu 21 Oct 2025 5:41 pm

Taliban & Hindutva Patriarchy: Whats Similar, Whats Different

The degree of patriarchal control and abuse of human rights is not yet seen under Hindutva nationalism ruling India toda

News Click 21 Oct 2025 1:33 pm

We want positive ties with both India and Pakistan, no one can dictate to us: Afghan Taliban Defence Minister Md Mujahid

NEW DELHI, Oct 20: Afghanistans Defence Minister, Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, has said that Kabul wants to maintain

Daily Excelsior 21 Oct 2025 4:05 am

Afghan peace hinges on Taliban halting incursions, Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja

Pakistan's Defence Minister stated that a recent ceasefire agreement with Kabul hinges on the Taliban's ability to contr

The Economic Times 20 Oct 2025 5:48 pm

Afghanistan issues BIG warning to Pakistan amid ceasefire: 'Swear by god, you will not find safety even up to Indian border'

The Afghan Deputy Minister of Interior Affairs and the Taliban leader, Mawlawi Muhammad Nabi Omari, has issued a stark w

DNA India 19 Oct 2025 5:34 pm

Opinion: Opinion | India, Taliban And Pakistan: An Uneasy Geostrategic Dance

Geographically and strategically, amicable ties between Afghanistan and India have long been a source of unease for Paki

NDTV 19 Oct 2025 1:19 pm

Bleeding Borders: Pakistan's unending war with Taliban

The country has the largest army in the Muslim world-around 6.5 lakh soldiers, fighter jets, and nuclear weapons-yet it

DNA India 19 Oct 2025 12:46 pm

Forty-Five Years of War: Historical rupture between Pakistan and Taliban

When the Taliban returned to power in Kabul in August 2021, people across Pakistan, from common citizens to top leaders,

DNA India 19 Oct 2025 10:06 am

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to ceasefire, Qatar says

Pakistan and Taliban officials held negotiations in Qatar to defuse tensions between the two countries after cross-borde

Web Dunia 19 Oct 2025 9:59 am

How are India-Taliban relations changing? | Explained

Is Indias Afghanistan policy changing? What did the Muttaqi visit achieve? With India deciding to reopen its embassy in

The Hindu 19 Oct 2025 2:28 am

Amir Khan Muttaqi: Talibans diplomatic front

The acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, who survived the many conflicts of the country over the years, seeks legitim

The Hindu 19 Oct 2025 1:47 am

Manish Tewari | Taliban Ties Beneficial, But Need Skilled Diplomacy

Mr Muttaqis visit upends Indias oft-repeated assertion that any substantive engagement with Taliban was contingent upon

Deccan Chronicle 19 Oct 2025 12:42 am

'Even a minor provocation will invite decisive response': Pak Army chief warns India

Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Saturday warned India of a 'decisive response' to even a minor prov

The New Indian Express 18 Oct 2025 7:23 pm

Afghan and Pakistani delegations in Doha for crisis talks over cross-border violence

Afghan and Pakistani defense ministers met in Doha to end cross-border terrorism. Fighting killed dozens and injured hun

The Economic Times 18 Oct 2025 6:40 pm

Choose between peace and chaos: Asim Munir warns Taliban amid escalating hostilities

Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir's statement came amidst Pakistan launching fresh air strikes targeting terrorist hideouts

The Hindu 18 Oct 2025 4:23 pm

Pakistan's Asim Munir once again resorts to hollow anti-India rhetoric: 'If a fresh war is triggered...'

Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshall General Asim Munir, once again, resorted to anti-India rhetoric as his forces contin

DNA India 18 Oct 2025 3:07 pm

Cornered by Taliban, Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir indulges in empty Anti-India rhetoric

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir delivered strong anti-India rhetoric. He warned of decisive responses to any provocation.

The Economic Times 18 Oct 2025 2:52 pm

Afghanistan 'reserves the right to respond' to Pakistan airstrikes: Taliban spokesperson says

Afghanistan warns Pakistan of retaliation following recent airstrikes. Taliban officials condemn the attacks as aggressi

The Economic Times 18 Oct 2025 2:32 pm

Afghan and Pakistani delegations head to Doha for crisis talks

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18: Afghan and Pakistani delegations are heading to the Qatari capital Doha to defuse the deadliest crisi

Daily Excelsior 18 Oct 2025 1:53 pm

Pakistan to Hold Talks With Afghanistan in Qatar

An Afghan Taliban government official also confirmed the talks would take place.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Oct 2025 12:27 pm

Pakistan state television announces talks in Qatar with Afghanistan

Pakistan announced it will hold talks with the Afghan Taliban in Qatar on Saturday following airstrikes inside Afghanist

The Economic Times 18 Oct 2025 11:05 am

PIB FCU debunks fake video of WC chief

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: The PIBs Fact Check Unit said Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating a dig

Daily Excelsior 18 Oct 2025 4:06 am

Police in Afghanistan accuse Pakistan of cross-border strikes after ceasefire ends

Pakistan conducted strikes in southeastern Afghanistan following the expiration of a two-day ceasefire, hitting Paktika

The Economic Times 18 Oct 2025 12:22 am

Pakistani strikes hit Afghanistan, truce 'broken': Taliban official

Afghanistan will retaliate, the official said

The Hindu 17 Oct 2025 10:34 pm

Pak Airstrikes Hit Afghanistan, Truce Broken: Senior Taliban Official

Pakistan carried out strikes in a border province in Afghanistan late Friday, breaking a ceasefire that had brought two

NDTV 17 Oct 2025 10:28 pm

Pakistan troops foil suicide attack on camp in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; 4 terrorists killed

The security officials also said that 88 militants, reportedly backed by the Afghan Taliban, have been killed in operati

The Hindu 17 Oct 2025 4:56 pm

Pakistans Kabul strikes fail: Noor Wali Mehsud, Asim Munir's top target in Afghanistan, is still alive

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan chief Noor Wali Mehsud appeared in a video denying reports of his death following a suspected

The Economic Times 17 Oct 2025 3:22 pm

Who is Noor Wali Mehsud, the UN-listed TTP chief at the centre of Afghan-Pak tensions

Pakistani security officials said that an airstrike on October 9 in Kabul targeted an armoured vehicle believed to be ca

The Hindu 17 Oct 2025 1:33 pm

Amid 48 hours ceasefire, Pakistan and Taliban set to conduct 'crucial talks' on cross-border tensions in...

Amid 48 ceasefire following clash along the southern border, Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban are now scheduled to hol

DNA India 17 Oct 2025 11:51 am

Taliban Blame Pakistan for Twin Drone Strikes on Kabul

Ceasefire follows deadly cross-border clashes that killed dozens and injured hundreds as UN urges lasting peace between

Deccan Chronicle 17 Oct 2025 7:57 am

Days after hosting Taliban Foreign Minister, India says fully committed to Afghan sovereignty and territorial integrity

The statement is in the backdrop of cross-border clashes between Kabul and Islamabad earlier this week

The Hindu 16 Oct 2025 11:16 pm

India slams Pakistan for supporting terror amid cross-border fight with Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Amid the border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, India on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Is

The New Indian Express 16 Oct 2025 9:56 pm

Pakistan PM Says Ball in Afghan Taliban's Court For Permanent Ceasefire

PM Shehbaz Sharif told his cabinet, reiterating that Pakistani Taliban militants should be eliminated and that Afghan te

Deccan Chronicle 16 Oct 2025 7:57 pm

Taliban Parade Pakistani Soldiers Pants in Afghanistan; Photo Goes Viral

Kabul: In a bizarre and symbolic aftermath to the deadly clashes along the AfghanistanPakistan border, Taliban fighters

The Northlines 16 Oct 2025 5:14 pm

UN urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to end hostilities to protect civilians

ISLAMABAD, Oct 16: The United Nations on Thursday urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to bring a lasting end to hostilities t

Daily Excelsior 16 Oct 2025 4:40 pm

Will Donald Trump intervene in Pakistan-Afghanistan war? Can he force Taliban to accept Durand Line?

Donald Trump may mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan, using trade tariffs to stop war and boost his Nobel Peace Pri

DNA India 16 Oct 2025 3:07 pm

Video: Tanks Race On Afghan Streets. Taliban Says It Captured Them From Pakistan Forces

Hours before Islamabad and Kabul agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire, videos went viral on social media showing military tanke

NDTV 16 Oct 2025 2:20 pm

Pakistan, Afghanistan declare 48-hour ceasefire: Dozens killed in border clashes - who asked for truce first?

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire starting Wednesday evening, following a week of deadly cross

The Times of India 16 Oct 2025 11:46 am

Taliban Fighting India's Proxy War: Pak's Baseless Claim On Afghan Clashes

Pakistan, the nation with a proven track record of sponsoring terrorism on its soil, has accused Afghanistan's Taliban g

NDTV 16 Oct 2025 11:08 am

India-Taliban rapprochement sparks women's rights debate

A men-only press conference with the Taliban foreign minister in New Delhi drew sharp rebuke from Indian media, forcing

Web Dunia 16 Oct 2025 9:58 am

'Taliban being sponsored by Delhi': Pakistan makes big claim against India amid ceasefire with Afghanistan

Pakistan's Defence Minister alleges Afghanistan's Taliban government is fighting a proxy war for India, casting doubt on

The Economic Times 16 Oct 2025 8:52 am

Af-Pak relations may not normalise for a long time to come

Pakistan's unprovoked airstrikes in Afghanistan have failed to achieve objectives, with the Taliban inflicting significa

The Economic Times 16 Oct 2025 8:36 am

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to 48-hour ceasefire after deadly border clashes

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a 48-hour temporary ceasefire following intense cross-border clashes. The truce,

The Economic Times 16 Oct 2025 6:27 am

Afghan Taliban Deputy FM slams Pakistans cowardly and cruel airstrikes in meeting with Chinese ambassador

KABUL, Oct 15: Taliban Deputy Foreign Minister Naeem Wardak has slammed Pakistans recent airstrikes in Afghanistan, call

Daily Excelsior 16 Oct 2025 4:03 am

'Bright Future Ahead': Afghan Foreign Minister Wraps Up India Visit

The six-day visit of Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to India concluded on Wednesday, with the Taliban-

NDTV 15 Oct 2025 11:58 pm

Fresh Af-Pak border clashes can spiral into wider conflict

Recent border skirmishes between Pakistan and Afghanistan have intensified concerns of escalating tensions in the region

The Economic Times 15 Oct 2025 11:25 pm

Allies turned foes: How Taliban and Pakistan fell out

Tensions flare along the Durand Line as Pakistan and the Taliban engage in deadly border clashes, a stark reversal from

The Economic Times 15 Oct 2025 9:37 pm

Pakistan Announces 48-Hour Ceasefire With Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Oct 15: Pakistan on Wednesday said a 48-hour ceasefire has been agreed with Afghanistan, amid border clashes

Daily Excelsior 15 Oct 2025 7:28 pm

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to temporary, 48-hour ceasefire, Islamabad says

Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban administration have agreed to a 48-hour temporary ceasefire, commencing Wednesday evenin

The Economic Times 15 Oct 2025 6:45 pm

Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes: Dozens, including civilians, killed in fresh attacksalongborder

As per reports, the Afghan Taliban forces destroyed a Pakistan Army border outpost and seized a tank used by the rival m

DNA India 15 Oct 2025 5:24 pm

Pakistan army kills over 40 Afghan Taliban attackers in border clashes

The attack was orchestrated through divided villages in the area, with the Taliban showing no regard for the civilian po

The Hindu 15 Oct 2025 5:18 pm

Video: Afghan Taliban Drone Drops Bomb On Pak Outpost

The Afghan Taliban today released footage of drone strikes at Pakistani border outposts as the two neighbours engaged in

NDTV 15 Oct 2025 4:11 pm

Watch: Afghanistan shares video of parading 'captured' Pakistani tank amid rising tensions

The Taliban claimed to have captured Pakistani tanks after clashes along the border, alleging Pakistani forces attacked

The Economic Times 15 Oct 2025 3:53 pm

Dozens Killed As Afghan Taliban, Pakistan Exchange Deadliest Gunfire In Years

Dozens of people have been killed and wounded as fresh cross-border clashes erupted between Afghan and Pakistani forces

NDTV 15 Oct 2025 3:44 pm

Armed clash erupted in Pakistan, Afghan border area: Pakistani security forces

ISLAMABAD, Oct 15: Pakistani security forces exchanged fire with Afghan militants and the banned terrorist organisation

Daily Excelsior 15 Oct 2025 1:37 pm

Pakistan-Afghanistan clash: Pakistanis strongly respond to Afghan Taliban's 'unprovoked fire' in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Reportedly, Pakistan's military destroyed a Pakistani Taliban training facility and destroyed several tank positions in

DNA India 15 Oct 2025 9:22 am

Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Clash on October 15: Heavy Fighting Reported, Tanks and Posts Destroyed

Islamabad, October 15 (Daily Kiran): Intense fighting broke out late Tuesday night between the Pakistani Army and Afghan

Morningstar 15 Oct 2025 7:36 am

Pakistan-Afghan clashes: Intense border clash in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The state media in Pakistan reported that Afghan Taliban posts sustained heavy damage, with at least one tank destroyed

The Hindu 15 Oct 2025 6:33 am

Fresh Clashes Break Out On Border Between Afghan Taliban And Pak Forces

Intense fighting broke out once again on Tuesday night between Pakistani security forces and the Afghan Taliban along th

NDTV 15 Oct 2025 5:40 am

Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqis current visit to India is positive for the region

New Delhi has got some additional advantage in dealing with Pakistan By Asad Mirza The Acting Foreign Minister of Afgh

The Northlines 14 Oct 2025 9:44 pm

In Focus podcast | Whats driving Indias renewed engagement with the Afghan Taliban regime?

Kallol Bhattacharjee speaks to us about Indias decision to reopen its embassy in Kabul, the strategic calculations behin

The Hindu 14 Oct 2025 5:10 pm

'I hang my head in shame': Javed Akhtar expresses major disappointment, lashes out on 'respect' given to Taliban minister in India

Javed Akhtar has expressed his anger over Taliban leader Amir Khan Muttaq's six-day visit to India and the reception he'

DNA India 14 Oct 2025 11:15 am

'World's worst terrorist group': Javed Akhtar ashamed over 'respect and reception' given to Taliban FM in India; recalls he banned girls' education

Javed Akhtar expressed shame over India's reception of Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, particularly at Darul

The Times of India 14 Oct 2025 10:32 am

Javed Akhtar upset over respect shown to Taliban minister

Mumbai: Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi visited Darul Uloom Deoband in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and was give

The Siasat Daily 14 Oct 2025 10:29 am

Hang My Head In Shame: Javed Akhtar On Respect Given To Taliban Minister In India

Amir Khan Muttaqi is currently on a six-day visit to India, the first such trip to the country by a Taliban leader since

NDTV 14 Oct 2025 8:49 am

A realignment of Pak.-Afghan relations

At the core of the conflict is how Pakistans military Establishment and the Taliban perceive each other. Pakistan looks

The Hindu 14 Oct 2025 8:30 am

Except Pakistan All Other Neighbours Happy With Us, Says Afghan Minister

Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has said that there is peace in Afghanistan and it does not want conflict wit

NDTV 14 Oct 2025 5:49 am

Talking to Taliban: on India-Afghanistan ties

India must be wary of terror groups, even if they are in power

The Hindu 14 Oct 2025 12:20 am

Afghanistan, Uzbekistan hopeful of Chabahar solution

Chabahar port is becoming more important for Afghanistan and Central Asia. The Taliban and Uzbekistan want to use it for

The Economic Times 14 Oct 2025 12:18 am

Afghan Hindus, Sikhs meet Muttaqi, urge restoration of religious places

Community members requested the Taliban government to consider appointing Afghan Hindus or Sikhs at their mission in Ind

The Hindu 13 Oct 2025 11:31 pm

Taliban Minister calls for easing visa regime, enhanced trade

Muttaqi meets business representatives calls for more business, visas

The Hindu 13 Oct 2025 10:26 pm

India should engage with US for lifting of sanctions on Chabahar port: Afghan Foreign Minister

NEW DELHI: India should engage with the US for lifting sanctions on the Chabahar port, Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Am

The New Indian Express 13 Oct 2025 8:03 pm

Afghanistan-Pakistan Is The Latest Conflict Trump Wants To Solve. Why Has It Erupted?

Border clashes over the weekend between Afghanistan and Pakistan led to the deaths of dozens of soldiers, the most serio

NDTV 13 Oct 2025 6:38 pm

Analysis: As India plans embassy in Kabul, staffers of former government in Delhi fear for future

While Taliban caved to pressure on including women in the press conference, it used the meetings to place its flags insi

The Hindu 13 Oct 2025 3:42 pm

Watch: War at the border: Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions escalate

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have erupted into deadly violence, with both sides accusing each other of unpr

The Hindu 13 Oct 2025 3:26 pm

'RSS Has Mindset Similar To Taliban', Says Karnataka Chief Minister's Son

Yathindra Siddaramaiah, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's son, has likened the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh - the B

NDTV 13 Oct 2025 2:45 pm

A photo worth a thousand words: Taliban minister with Indian female journalists

Female reporters were invited after being excluded from Taliban minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's first event in Delhi.

BBC 13 Oct 2025 2:26 pm

Pakistani troops on high alert on Afghan border after fighting, trade halts

Fierce clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border over the weekend left dozens dead, prompting both countries to heig

The Economic Times 13 Oct 2025 2:22 pm

Pakistan Says 200 Taliban Dead; Kabul Claims 58 Pakistani Soldiers Killed

Islamabad/Kabul, Oct 14: Once close allies, Pakistan and the Taliban-led Afghanistan are now locked in some of the fierc

The Northlines 13 Oct 2025 2:02 pm

Kabul Does Not Rule Delhi. India Forgot to Draw the Line with the Taliban

The Modi government's blas attitude reeked of no less than another surrender to the Taliban.

The Quint 13 Oct 2025 12:53 pm

Bus, Man, Gun, Blood: Malala Yousafzai Reveals How Smoking Weed Brought Back Trauma Of Taliban Attack

Malala Yousafzai, now 28 and known worldwide for championing girls' education, was only 15 when she was shot by a masked

NDTV 13 Oct 2025 11:15 am

Afghanistan kills 58 Pakistani soldiers: Why the two Islamic nations are fighting as Afghan foreign minister visits India

Pakistan-Afghanistan war: Taliban forces claim to have killed 58 Pakistani soldiers and captured 25 border posts in over

The Economic Times 13 Oct 2025 10:59 am

23 Pakistani troops, over 200 Taliban fighters killed in border clashes: Pak army

ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 : At least 23 Pakistani soldiers and over 200 Taliban and affiliated terrorists were killed in intense

Daily Excelsior 13 Oct 2025 4:38 am

Taliban Says Pakistan Military Faction 'Sabotaging Peace', Warns Of Retaliation

The Taliban government has accused a powerful faction within Pakistan's military of orchestrating a campaign of hostilit

NDTV 12 Oct 2025 11:32 pm

National and strategic interests are supreme, says Saharanpur MP Imran Masood

The Congress leaders remarks follow a visit by the Afghan Taliban administrations Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to

The Hindu 12 Oct 2025 10:02 pm

DC Edit | Will Delhi Ties With Kabul Soar To Pre-Taliban Levels?

What makes the game more interesting is that the improvement in ties promised by India, which is reaching out with gener

Deccan Chronicle 12 Oct 2025 9:55 pm

Danish Siddiqui Foundation seeks justice as Taliban minister visits India

The Danish Siddiqui Foundation has appealed to the Union government to seek justice for the Pulitzer Prizewinning Indian

The Siasat Daily 12 Oct 2025 9:02 pm

Pakistan and Afghanistan clash along Durand Line: Whats unfolding between Indias neighbours?

Afghanistan and Pakistan face escalating border clashes. Deadly exchanges have erupted along the Durand Line, a border A

The Economic Times 12 Oct 2025 9:00 pm

DELHIBERATIONS | India Must Tread With Caution As It Upgrades Ties With Taliban Govt | Padma Rao Sundarji

While Mr Muttaqi did not specifically mention India in his recorded address at the negotiation table when he said Afghan

Deccan Chronicle 12 Oct 2025 8:07 pm

Watch: Afghanistan Foreign Minister Muttaqis discriminatory press meet: Controversy explained

A major row erupted after women journalists were reportedly excluded from a press conference by Afghanistans Foreign Min

The Hindu 12 Oct 2025 7:58 pm

'2.8 million female students enrolled in schools,' Taliban FM says

Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi states that 2.8 million women and girls are currently enrolled in educa

The Economic Times 12 Oct 2025 7:04 pm

Women Journalists Attend Muttaqis Second Media Briefing After Exclusion Row

Muttaqi clarifies Delhi press meet controversy; asserts Afghan embassy and flag belong to Taliban government

Deccan Chronicle 12 Oct 2025 6:54 pm

23 Pakistani Soldiers, 200 Taliban Killed in Fierce Border Clashes

Pakistan seizes Afghan posts after overnight fighting; Kabul claims 58 Pakistani troops dead in retaliation

Deccan Chronicle 12 Oct 2025 6:46 pm

What Taliban Minister Told NDTV When Asked About Pak-Afghan Clashes

Both Pakistan and Afghanistan want good relations and regional peace, Taliban's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said

NDTV 12 Oct 2025 6:28 pm

Bengal 'gang rape' horror: BJP leaders stopped from meeting victim; spar with cops - watch

BJP leaders were prevented from meeting a med student allegedly gangraped in Durgapur, sparking accusations of a flawed

The Times of India 12 Oct 2025 5:11 pm

Pakistan seals Afghan border crossings amid clashes

Both Pakistan and the Afghanistan's Taliban regime claim to have destroyed several border posts and inflicted heavy loss

Web Dunia 12 Oct 2025 5:11 pm

Pakistan reports 23 soldiers, over 200 Afghans killed in border clashes

Pakistan's military said on Sunday that 23 of its troops and more than 200 Taliban and affiliated fighters on the Afghan

The Economic Times 12 Oct 2025 5:02 pm

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti targets BJP on Afghanistan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit to India : 'Father of Jihad...', watch

People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday criticised the BJP government, accusing it of targeting Muslims

DNA India 12 Oct 2025 4:41 pm

RSS is the Taliban of India: Congress leader B.K. Hariprasad calls RSS an unregistered, irresponsible body

He termed the RSS as an underworld organisation that is conducting functions irresponsibly.

The Hindu 12 Oct 2025 4:27 pm

'Technical issue': Afghanistan Foreign Minister on exclusion of female journalists from press meet

Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, has said the exclusion of women journalists from Friday's press confe

The New Indian Express 12 Oct 2025 4:10 pm

Taliban Claims 58 Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Retaliatory Strikes Along Durand Line

Kabul/Islamabad, Oct 12: The Taliban claimed on Sunday that at least 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed and over 30 wound

The Northlines 12 Oct 2025 4:05 pm

India, Mother Of Democracy, Embracing Taliban, Father Of Jihad, Under BJP: Mehbooba Mufti

Mufti alleged that the BJP is targeting Muslims in India under the guise of Love Jihad, Land Jihad, Vote Jihad, and Cow

Deccan Chronicle 12 Oct 2025 4:03 pm

Afghanistan foreign minister Muttaqi clarifies after women journalists excluded from presser: 'Itwasmoreof...'

On Friday, the Taliban minister's press conference in the Indian capital triggered controversy after only male reporters

DNA India 12 Oct 2025 3:56 pm

Afghanistan Claims Killing 58 Pakistani Soldiers in Overnight Retaliatory Strikes

Islamabad, October 12 (Daily Kiran) Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have escalated sharply, with the Taliban

Morningstar 12 Oct 2025 3:02 pm

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti slams BJP government for 'embracing' Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

SRINAGAR: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday targeted the BJP-led government at the Centre, saying embracing Taliban-rul

The New Indian Express 12 Oct 2025 2:56 pm

'No deliberate exclusion': Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi holds another presser; women journalists present

Taliban's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi addressed a press conference in Delhi with both male and female journalists

The Times of India 12 Oct 2025 2:51 pm

58 Pakistani soldiers killed in retaliatory action: Taliban regime

Kabul: Taliban regimes chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on Sunday that 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 30 o

The Siasat Daily 12 Oct 2025 2:12 pm

Mehbooba slams BJP Govt for 'embracing' Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Mehboobas remarks came at a time when India has decided to upgrade its ties with Afghanistan and Afghan Foreign Minister

The Hindu 12 Oct 2025 2:11 pm

Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Crossings Shut Down Following Intense Clashes

Neighbouring Afghanistan and Pakistan have had frosty relations since the Taliban returned to power in Kabul in 2021. Is

Deccan Chronicle 12 Oct 2025 1:35 pm

ISIS Poses Big Threat, Pak Should Expel Terrorists Hiding There: Taliban

Taliban spokesperson Zabeehullah Mujahid on Sunday urged Islamabad to expel the ISIS terrorists hiding on their soil as

NDTV 12 Oct 2025 12:57 pm

Afghan Minister Muttaqi's Visit to Taj Mahal Cancelled, No Reason Known Yet

Muttaqi, who landed in New Delhi on Thursday on a six-day trip, is the first senior Taliban minister to visit India afte

Deccan Chronicle 12 Oct 2025 12:41 pm

15 Pak Soldiers Killed as Taliban Retaliates to Airstrikes in Afghanistan

Helmand, Oct 12: At least 15 Pakistani soldiers were killed in Afghanistans Helmand province after Taliban forces retali

The Northlines 12 Oct 2025 11:49 am

Heavy armed clashes erupt between Afghan and Pakistani forces

Kabul: Tensions flared along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border as heavy armed clashes erupted between Taliban forces and P

The Siasat Daily 12 Oct 2025 11:25 am

Pak Strikes Afghan Security Posts Along Border

Islamabad, Oct 12: Pakistan responded to what it called unprovoked attacks by Afghan forces in border areas, destroying

Daily Excelsior 12 Oct 2025 11:11 am

Pakistani Taliban claim attacks in northwest Pak that killed 23

The attacks included a suicide bombing at a police training school, which sparked an hourslong firefight. Islamabad has

Web Dunia 12 Oct 2025 10:12 am

15 Pak Soldiers Killed As Taliban Hits Back Hard After Kabul Airstrikes

Fifteen Pakistani soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan's Helmand province after the Taliban forces retaliated to Pak

NDTV 12 Oct 2025 10:05 am

Taliban claims to kill 12 Pakistani soldiers in 'retaliatory' cross-border clashes

According to Pakistani security officials, Taliban forces opened fire on several Pakistani border posts late Saturday, p

DNA India 12 Oct 2025 9:35 am

Afghanistan Attacks Pakistani Border Posts

Pakistan accuses Afghan authorities of harboring members of the banned group Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan

Deccan Chronicle 12 Oct 2025 8:42 am

Opposition up in arms over women journalists barred from Taliban press meet

NEW DELHI: Coming down heavily on the Modi government over the exclusion of female journalists from a press conference o

The New Indian Express 12 Oct 2025 8:40 am

Pakistan's BIG statement on India-Afghanistan joint statement: 'Clear violation of...'

A day after India and Afghanistan issued a joint statement as a step towards enhancing bilateral ties and increasing coo

DNA India 12 Oct 2025 7:27 am

12 Pakistani soldiers killed in border clashes with Afghan forces: 'If they violate...'

In a major escalation of border tensions, firefights broke out along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border late on Saturday, i

DNA India 12 Oct 2025 7:11 am

Op Successful: Taliban Forces Clash With Pak Soldiers After Airstrikes

Afghanistan's Taliban forces launched armed reprisals against Pakistani soldiers along the shared border on Saturday, ac

NDTV 12 Oct 2025 6:42 am

No role in Taliban presser that kept women out: MEA

The Times of India 12 Oct 2025 5:29 am

Indias Taliban Reset: Pragmatism or Moral Amnesia?

India has taken a historic step to reopen its embassy in Kabul and formally host a Taliban delegation in New Delhi, mark

Hindu Human Rights 12 Oct 2025 4:57 am

Balancing Islamabad: Why Indias Kabul outreach matters now - the Afghan comeback explained

India is upgrading its Kabul mission to a full embassy, signaling a significant diplomatic shift during Taliban Foreign

The Times of India 11 Oct 2025 9:10 pm

Taliban foreign minister visits Darul Uloom Deoband in UP. Whats the seminary's connection to Afghanistan? Explained

Taliban's foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi visited Darul Uloom Deoband, expressing optimism for improved India-Afghani

The Times of India 11 Oct 2025 8:30 pm

Afghan foreign minister visits Darul Uloom, gets right to use title Qasmi

LUCKNOW: Taliban regime foreign minister of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi, on Saturday, visited one of the biggest Isla

The New Indian Express 11 Oct 2025 7:46 pm

Evening news wrap: Opposition criticises Centre over women journalists barred from Taliban press meet; Jaishankar meets US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor and more

Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, criticized the government after women journalists were barred from a Taliban

The Times of India 11 Oct 2025 5:56 pm

'For Taliban, Women Not Human': Taslima Nasreen On Row Over Journalist 'Ban'

Bangladesh's exiled writer Taslima Nasreen has slammed Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi for not allowing women

NDTV 11 Oct 2025 5:32 pm

Taliban Foreign Minister Visits UP's Deoband, Hopes For Stronger Ties With India

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Saturday voiced confidence that the India-Afghanistan ties will grow strong

NDTV 11 Oct 2025 5:25 pm

Taliban's BIG statement on exclusion of women journalists from Muttaqi's presser: 'No such thing...'

Suhail Sahaheen, Afghan Taliban spokesperson, on Saturday, i.e., October 11, issued a clarification over the exclusion o

DNA India 11 Oct 2025 3:51 pm

Pakistani Taliban claim attacks that killed 23 in northwest

Five people, including three civilians, were killed in a separate clash between militants and paramilitary troops in Baj

The Hindu 11 Oct 2025 2:28 pm

'Women have equal rights in our country': Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over Taliban presser; oppn flags empty Nari Shakti slogans

Opposition leaders have strongly criticized the Taliban's exclusion of women journalists from a press conference in New

The Times of India 11 Oct 2025 12:36 pm

MEA denies role in exclusion of women journalists from Afghan FM Muttaqi's press conference

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday clarified that it had no involvement in the press interact

The New Indian Express 11 Oct 2025 10:59 am

Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's India Visit: Why UP's Deoband Is On His Itinerary

Amir Khan Muttaqi, Foreign Minister of the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, is in India for a seven-day visit. As

NDTV 11 Oct 2025 10:56 am

'No Role': Centre Amid Row Over No Women Journalists At Taliban Press Meet In Delhi

The press conference was held on Friday at the Afghanistan Embassy in New Delhi. It, however, did not see any presence o

NDTV 11 Oct 2025 10:42 am

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to visit Deoband on Saturday, Taj Mahal on Sunday

Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi is visiting India. He will tour Darul Uloom Deoband in Uttar Pradesh on

The Economic Times 11 Oct 2025 10:33 am

Priyanka Slams Modi Over Exclusion of Women Journalists from Afghan FM Presser

Priyanka Gandhi, Chidambaram and other Congress leaders condemn exclusion of women journalists from Taliban FM Muttaqis

Deccan Chronicle 11 Oct 2025 9:38 am

Priyanka slams PM Modi over no women journos at Taliban meet

New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clarify his position

The Siasat Daily 11 Oct 2025 9:30 am

No Women Journalists at Taliban FM Muttaqis India Visit News Conference

Taliban foreign minister meets select reporters in New Delhi amid ongoing concerns over womens rights in Afghanistan

Deccan Chronicle 11 Oct 2025 9:14 am

Women journalists barred from Taliban foreign ministers press meet; sparks criticism, concern

NEW DELHI: Women journalists were notably absent from a press conference addressed by Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan

The New Indian Express 11 Oct 2025 8:30 am

Women journalists barred: Taliban presser in New Delhi restricts entry of females; draws ire

Afghan foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's press conference in Delhi saw no women journalists present, mirroring Taliba

The Times of India 11 Oct 2025 8:07 am

Pakistani forces kill 30 militants after deadly ambush that killed soldiers in country's northwest

Pakistani forces killed 30 militants in raids following an ambush that claimed 11 soldiers' lives. The Pakistani Taliban

The Economic Times 11 Oct 2025 7:00 am

India elevates its ties with Taliban, to reopen embassy

India is upgrading its technical mission in Kabul to an embassy. This significant step follows a visit by Taliban Foreig

The Times of India 11 Oct 2025 2:15 am

India to restore Embassy in Kabul as Taliban plans envoy

India is upgrading its mission in Kabul to a full diplomatic one. This follows a meeting between India's External Affair

The Economic Times 11 Oct 2025 12:00 am

No women journalists at Amir Khan Muttaqi's press conference

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's press conference in New Delhi excluded women journalists, a decision attribu

The Economic Times 10 Oct 2025 11:01 pm

Watch: India-Afghanistan ties: Why is India closely engaging with Taliban?

As Afghanistans acting FM Muttaqi visits India for the first time, the Modi government rolls out the red carpet- with fu

The Hindu 10 Oct 2025 10:33 pm

India upgrades Kabul mission to embassy, restarts Afghanistan projects

New Delhi: India on Friday announced the upgrading of its technical mission in Kabul to the status of an embassy and dec

The Siasat Daily 10 Oct 2025 10:11 pm

Watch: Diplomacy, development and terrorism feature in India-Afghan talks

In a major diplomatic move, India has announced that it will upgrade its technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged In

The Hindu 10 Oct 2025 9:54 pm

'Stop playing games': Afghanistan FM warns Pakistan from Indian soil, warms up to Delhi

NEW DELHI: In a visit loaded with pointed regional messaging, Afghanistans Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi issued a w

The New Indian Express 10 Oct 2025 9:13 pm

Taliban government blames Pakistan for strike on Kabul

Islamabad: The Taliban government on Friday blamed Pakistan for striking the Afghan capital and bombing a market in the

The Siasat Daily 10 Oct 2025 8:58 pm

Women journalists barred from Taliban Minister Muttaqi's presser in Delhi

No women journalists were allowed at the press conference of Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Delhi today, i

DNA India 10 Oct 2025 8:37 pm

Outrage as female journalists barred from Taliban minister's Delhi press conference

Afghanistans Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, who is on a groundbreaking six-day visit to India, on Friday hel

The New Indian Express 10 Oct 2025 8:19 pm

Taliban Minister's Message From Indian Soil To Pakistan On Terrorism

Terror groups like the Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad have long operated from Afghan soil. But Taliban has wiped o

NDTV 10 Oct 2025 5:48 pm

Taliban's stern warning to Pakistan over cross-border terrorism: 'Our patience and courage....'

Following a high-level meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi, Afghanistan's Taliban Foreign M

DNA India 10 Oct 2025 5:13 pm

Opinion: Opinion | The 'Real' Message To Trump And Pak In Taliban Minister's India Visit

To Trump, Taliban has made it clear that it is in no mood to rekindle American presence in Afghanistan. And to Pakistan,

NDTV 10 Oct 2025 4:51 pm

India Decides To Upgrade Technical Mission In Kabul To Full-Fledged Embassy

New Delhi, Oct 10: India on Friday announced the upgrading of its technical mission in Kabul to the status of an embassy

Daily Excelsior 10 Oct 2025 1:50 pm

Asim Munir upset! Why did Pakistan bomb Afghanistan amid Taliban minister's India visit?

As Taliban Foreign Minister visits India, Pakistan bombs Afghanistan targeting TTP. Meanwhile, New Delhi restores full d

DNA India 10 Oct 2025 1:49 pm

India to upgrade technical mission in Kabul to the status of embassy: Jaishankar

India had closed its Embassy in Kabul after the Taliban seized power following the withdrawal of U.S.-led NATO forces in

The Hindu 10 Oct 2025 1:29 pm

India Upgrades Kabul Mission To Full Embassy Status After Key Taliban Meet

India has restored full diplomatic relations with Afghanistan and will upgrade its 'technical mission' in Kabul to a 'fu

NDTV 10 Oct 2025 1:15 pm

India restores Kabul embassy amid renewed engagement with Taliban-led Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: In a significant diplomatic step, India has announced the upgrading of its Technical Mission in Kabul to a fu

The New Indian Express 10 Oct 2025 1:06 pm

Taliban Foreign Minister Meets Indian Counterpart for First Time Since Takeover

Muttaqis India visit highlights the Taliban administrations efforts to seek international recognition and underscores In

Deccan Chronicle 10 Oct 2025 12:26 pm

Why Donald Trump Wants To Take Over Bagram Air Base In Afghanistan Despite Talibans Refusal

The world has been in disarray since President Donald Trump was re-elected for a second term. He has repeatedly encounte

Our Voice WeRIndia 10 Oct 2025 10:44 am

Taliban investigates explosion close to Government buildings in Kabul

The Taliban government's chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said there were no reports of injuries or damage

The Hindu 10 Oct 2025 10:21 am

Explosion Heard in Kabul; Taliban Says No Reports of Damage

The incident occurred after Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, arrived in New Delhi for a week-lo

Deccan Chronicle 10 Oct 2025 7:23 am

Why Taliban minister's visit to India is so groundbreaking

Amir Khan Muttaqi flies into Delhi from Russia, on a once unimaginable visit being closely watched by Pakistan.

BBC 10 Oct 2025 2:32 am

Taliban foreign minister arrives in India; to visit Taj Mahal and Deoband seminary

NEW DELHI: Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, who arrived in India on Thursday for a multi-day visit, is expect

The New Indian Express 10 Oct 2025 12:49 am

Indias policy inertia in Afghanistan

The Taliban have made numerous outreach attempts to India, which has dilly-dallied on the engagement vs recognition deba

The Hindu 10 Oct 2025 12:21 am

As Afghan Taliban Minister Begins 1st India Visit, Delhi Has A Flag Dilemma

Afghanistan's UN-sanctioned Foreign Minister landed in India on Thursday for a week-long visit.

NDTV 9 Oct 2025 12:50 pm

Afghanistan restricts access to Facebook, Instagram & Snapchat on smartphones

Access to Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat on mobile phones is currently restricted in Afghanistan. This comes after the

Web Dunia 9 Oct 2025 12:30 pm

India-Afghan ties: Taliban FM Amir Khan Muttaqi arrives in New Delhi; EAM extends 'warm welcome'

Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived in India for a significant visit, the first by a top Taliban le

The Times of India 9 Oct 2025 11:33 am

Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi arrives in Delhi

In January, the Taliban regime described India as an important regional and economic power following talks between Forei

The Hindu 9 Oct 2025 11:28 am

Afghan Taliban foreign minister begins first India visit

Afghanistan's UN-sanctioned foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, arrived in India for crucial talks, marking a significa

The Economic Times 9 Oct 2025 11:01 am

India increasing engagement with Afghanistan

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com The visit of the Taliban interim foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, to India this w

Daily Excelsior 9 Oct 2025 4:59 am

India signals cautious reset of ties with Taliban as Muttaqi arrives for talks

NEW DELHI: Afghanistans Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit to India from October 9 marks a carefully cali

The New Indian Express 8 Oct 2025 10:18 pm

Taliban visit to New Delhi shows India's strategic pivot

While the ties between the Taliban regime and Pakistan continue to deteriorate, India is recalibrating its policy on Kab

Web Dunia 8 Oct 2025 8:30 pm

Pakistan: 11 military soldiers, 19 terrorists killed during military Operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

In a major operation against the terrorist organisation, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan(TTP),11 soldiers, including a Lieute

DNA India 8 Oct 2025 4:16 pm

19 TTP Terrorists, 11 Soldiers Killed in Pakistans Orakzai Operation

Peshawar, Oct 8: Nineteen terrorists of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and 11 soldiers were killed during a

The Northlines 8 Oct 2025 2:14 pm