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Taliban reaches out to world despite isolation, sanctions and rights concerns

Afghanistans Taliban administration is putting all of its efforts in reaching out to as many nations as possible, even f

The Siasat Daily 3 Sep 2026 3:02 pm

'I've never been to Afghanistan': Six million deportees forced to start over under the Taliban

As of August, the number forced to return this year from Pakistan and Iran had reached another million.

BBC 1 Sep 2026 10:30 am

Ambassadors visit to the valley

Many South Asian watchers look at US ambassador Segio Gors recent visit to Kashmir as vindication of US acceptance of ch

Greater Kashmir 30 Aug 2026 6:19 am

Five years on, Taliban are still at a fork in the road

A fortnight ago, the Taliban completed five years in power, bringing stability; but Afghans still yearn for a political,

The Hindu 28 Aug 2026 11:59 pm

Five years on, Taliban are still at a fork in the road

A fortnight ago, the Taliban completed five years in power, bringing stability; but Afghans still yearn for a political,

The Hindu 28 Aug 2026 11:59 pm

Opinion: Opinion | Harry And Meghan Are Already Annoying British Taxpayers

Harry has been accused of worsening the risk to himself by boasting in his memoir Spare of killing 25 Taliban fighters d

NDTV 26 Aug 2026 12:30 pm

1 Million Afghan Children Suffer 'Life-Threatening' Malnutrition: UN

Afghanistan has endured repeated hunger emergencies in recent decades as it has struggled through civil war and other cr

NDTV 25 Aug 2026 8:33 pm

Kateel condemns Puttur shop attack, warns of BJP protest

Former MP says a minor issue was blown out of proportion, alleges rise in Taliban culture in Puttur and demands immediat

The Times of India 23 Aug 2026 9:17 pm

Five years after Taliban takeover, life in Afghanistan marred by many struggles

While the Taliban have retained power, a weak economy, suffocating restrictions on women, international isolation and gr

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 6:24 am

I AM MUSLIM, NOT TERRORIST: Abdul El-Sayeds Fiery Takedown Of Trumps Racist Rhetoric | Watch

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is facing a fresh political controversy over his mother, Fatten Fathy Elkomy, w

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 5:46 am

India deepens Taliban engagement, but formal recognition still on hold

A series of ministerial visits signal growing engagement, even as New Delhi awaits greater clarity on security and socia

The Hindu Businessline 19 Aug 2026 8:35 pm

K.C. Singh | Iran War Stymieing New India-Taliban Relations

India then saw the Taliban as a Pakistani ally, if not proxy. Besides Pakistan, only two countries then recognised the T

Deccan Chronicle 19 Aug 2026 12:37 am

Zaira Wasim questions girls dancing at Kashmir Independence Day event: How Talibanesque orthodoxy disguised as

Zaira Wasim chose to leave Bollywood for Islam, that is her choice; but telling Kashmiri Muslim girls that dancing, perf

OpIndia 18 Aug 2026 7:41 pm

In boost to Taliban ties, India joins in with victory day celebrations

2 Officials Attend Event At Embassy

The Times of India 18 Aug 2026 3:32 am

NCP Spokesperson Nasim Siddiqui Criticizes BJP and RSS for Labeling Dissenters as Mental Naxals

Mumbai, August 18: NCP (SP) spokesperson Nasim Siddiqui responded to various political issues concerning Maharashtra and

Morningstar 18 Aug 2026 12:54 am

Afghanistan Embassy in Delhi celebrates fifth year of Taliban regime

The Taliban marked five years in power on Saturday (August 15, 2026), seeking to portray their government as in control

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 7:53 pm

KPCC chief Hariprasad says no difference in RSS, JeM and Taliban

Bengaluru: KPCC president B.K. Hariprasad triggered a fresh political controversy on Monday, August 17, by drawing a com

The Siasat Daily 17 Aug 2026 7:28 pm

Congress Vs RSS Row Escalates In Karnataka Over Controversial Remarks

A fresh political controversy has erupted in Karnataka after senior Congress leaders launched sharp attacks on the RSS.

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 6:18 pm

RSS is the Taliban of India, says Congress leader B.K. Hariprasad

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

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 3:50 pm

No difference between Jaish-e-Mohammed, Taliban, RSS: KPCCs B.K. Hariprasad says all three not registered in India

Mr. Hariprasad's comments reinforce Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge's recent demand for the RSS to publicly clari

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 2:51 pm

No Difference Between Jaish-e-Mohammed, Taliban, RSS: Karnataka Congress Chief

The remarks follow an FIR filed against senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, alleging disruption durin

Deccan Chronicle 17 Aug 2026 1:01 pm

Taliban Marks Five Years In Power Amid Deepening Afghan Crisis

Kabul parade highlights Talibans claimed victory as rights and aid groups warn of worsening conditions

Deccan Chronicle 16 Aug 2026 11:18 am

Mother of Bengaluru Arrestee Claims Son is Innocent Amid TTP Allegations

Bengaluru, August 16: The mother of Asaful Malik, who was arrested in Bengaluru on allegations of links to the Tehrik-i-

Morningstar 16 Aug 2026 3:00 am

Street rallies held as Taliban government marks five years ruling Afghanistan

Hundreds gathered around a square beside the former U.S. embassy, while fresh flowers were thrown from military helicopt

The Hindu 15 Aug 2026 10:47 pm

Taliban completes 5 years in power but Afghanistan remains in deep crisis

Taliban completes years in power but Afghanistan remains in deep crisis

India Today 15 Aug 2026 8:59 pm

Taliban marks five years in power as UN flags Afghanistan rights crisis

Taliban marks five years in power as UN flags Afghanistan rights crisis

India Today 15 Aug 2026 8:24 pm

Afghanistan Marks 5 Years Under The Taliban With Safer Streets But Pleas For Jobs And Education

Afghanistan marks five years of Taliban rule amid security gains, economic hardship and severe restrictions on women and

NDTV 15 Aug 2026 6:29 pm

Taliban Marks 5 Years In Power In Afghanistan As Rights Groups Sound Alarm

International organisations and the UN say the Taliban have struggled to address the natural and humanitarian crises Afg

NDTV 15 Aug 2026 5:46 pm

While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, UN official warns of rights crisis

At the Loya Jirga, high-ranking officials were joined by some foreign representatives and thousands of ordinary citizens

The Hindu 15 Aug 2026 5:20 pm

Taliban mark five years in power as Afghanistan faces growing crises

The Taliban have also faced a string of assassinations of key regional officials in the country's northeast in recent we

Business Standard 15 Aug 2026 3:24 pm

Man arrested in Bengaluru over Pak Taliban links, planned to attack Pakistan Army

Man arrested in Bengaluru over Pak Taliban links planned to attack Pakistan Army

India Today 15 Aug 2026 3:07 pm

Man with links to TTP held in Bengaluru, was plotting to attack Pakistan in collusion with Afghan national

Bengaluru Police has arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of having links with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and alle

India TV 15 Aug 2026 11:54 am

5 Years Of Taliban Rule In Afghanistan: What Has Changed?

Bright white flags of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan have been installed this week across the capital Kabul as the T

NDTV 15 Aug 2026 7:45 am

Will Indian Officials Attend Taliban's 'Victory Day' Event In Delhi? What Centre Said

Monday's event marks August 15, 2021, the day Kabul fell to the Taliban as the last of the US and NATO troops packed up

NDTV 14 Aug 2026 11:47 pm

India has long-standing ties with Afghanistan: MEA

India seeks to further strengthen its long-standing ties with Afghanistan. Recent engagements have boosted cooperation i

The Economic Times 14 Aug 2026 10:20 pm

Afghanistan Marks 5 Years Under Taliban

Kabul residents welcome reduced conflict but urge Taliban to expand employment and reopen schools for girls

Deccan Chronicle 14 Aug 2026 4:07 pm

Indian officials may join Talibans Victory Day celebrations

The Times of India 14 Aug 2026 3:30 am

24 Lakh Afghan Girls Shut Out Of Secondary School 5 Years After Taliban Takeover, UN Says

The Taliban has maintained the ban despite appeals from the United Nations, humanitarian groups, humanrights advocates,

NDTV 12 Aug 2026 1:36 pm

Taliban have barred 2.4 million Afghan girls from school since 2021: UNESCO

Taliban barred 2.4 million Afghan girls from secondary education since 2021. Afghanistan is the only country with such f

The Economic Times 11 Aug 2026 11:41 pm

Five Years On, Taliban Builds Global Ties Despite Lack Of Recognition

As well as coordinating on security, Taliban officials have been touting cross-border infrastructure projects to boost t

NDTV 11 Aug 2026 2:08 pm

Five years of Taliban rule: Afghanistans government builds ties without recognition

Taliban authorities engage with many nations despite lacking formal international recognition. Regional countries pragma

The Economic Times 11 Aug 2026 9:11 am

OF CABBAGES AND KINGS | Of Trump & Iran; And A Flashback To WMDs In Iraq And Sobhraj Saga | Farrukh Dhondy

You may be aware that from 1997 I have had the acquaintance of the convicted serial murderer Charles Sobhraj. How and wh

Deccan Chronicle 8 Aug 2026 12:40 am

Days after rushing to appropriate Hindu civilisation, Pakistan DG ISPR invokes Quran to reject Afghan Talibans friendship with Kafir India

In a fresh demonstration of the Hindu hatred Pakistan harbours, Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, DG ISPR, invoked a Quranic verse

OpIndia 3 Aug 2026 5:34 pm

A suicide bomber strikes an anti-militant rally in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 14

A suicide bomber targeted protesters at an anti-militant rally in Pakistan. The attack killed at least fourteen people,

The Economic Times 2 Aug 2026 9:59 pm

Suicide attack kills 13 during protest in northern Pakistan: Police

The attack took place in Pakistan's northern border province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where authorities are fighting a gro

The Hindu 2 Aug 2026 9:56 pm

Raid on a Pakistani police post leaves 11 officers and 15 attackers dead

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the assault. Suspicion is likely to fall on the Pakistani Taliban, known

The Hindu 30 Jul 2026 10:30 pm

UN says nearly 500 Afghan civilians have been killed in Pakistan-Afghanistan fighting since October

United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistans report also highlighted problems faced by women, who are subject to dr

The Hindu 28 Jul 2026 2:26 pm

Suicide bombing in Pakistan kills 15, including 12 soldiers: Army

Local Taliban militants, also known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, claimed responsibility for the attack, saying four su

The Hindu 24 Jul 2026 7:59 pm

Devastating Floods in Afghanistan Claim 20 Lives, 100 Missing

Kabul, July 21: A severe flood in the Paroon city of Afghanistans Nuristan province has resulted in the deaths of 20 ind

Udaipur Kiran 21 Jul 2026 3:59 pm

Pakistan Turns To Terror Playbook Amid Taliban Troubles, Crisis In PoK

Beijing has reportedly shared its concerns about the vulnerability of their personnel and projects at the highest levels

NDTV 20 Jul 2026 11:22 am

Afghanistan-Pakistan transit trade plunges to USD 367 million

Afghanistan-Pakistan transit trade saw a steep decline to USD 367 million. This drop occurred from USD 5 billion before

The Economic Times 19 Jul 2026 12:45 pm

Pakistan Army Kills 24 Taliban, Baloch Militants During Raids, Weapons Seized

The military said Friday it used intelligence sources to target militants in operations carried out over the previous da

NDTV 17 Jul 2026 8:57 pm

India discusses agricultural collaboration with Taliban governement of Afghanistan

Two sides review ongoing cooperation and explore new avenues for collaboration in agriculture, irrigation, livestock, ag

The Hindu 12 Jul 2026 10:19 pm

Pakistan-based ISIS emerges as major threat to Taliban & Afghan stability

Afghanistan's Taliban regime faces a growing ISIS threat, with Kabul accusing Pakistan's ISI of backing the militants. T

The Economic Times 4 Jul 2026 11:40 pm

Watch: What explains the rise of women-owned businesses in Afghanistan?

After returning to power in 2021, the Taliban barred girls from secondary schools and universities, pushed women out of

The Hindu 3 Jul 2026 4:45 pm

Pakistan Military Intercepts 4 Drones from Afghanistan: Statement

The Taliban government had vowed a response to deadly Pakistani airstrikes on eastern Afghanistan this week

Deccan Chronicle 1 Jul 2026 8:40 am

Taliban Government to Remove Landmines in Afghanistans Eastern Provinces

Kabul, June 30: The Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority announced late Monday that it has signed a signif

Morningstar 30 Jun 2026 3:07 pm

Global Condemnation of Pakistans Airstrikes in Afghanistan

Kabul, June 30: The recent airstrikes conducted by Pakistan in Afghanistans Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar provinces have dr

Morningstar 30 Jun 2026 11:28 am

The Women Who Refuse to Be Silenced in Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan

While political tensions and human right violations in Afghanistan have been a flashpoint since 2021 but information abo

Deccan Chronicle 29 Jun 2026 3:56 pm

Pakistani air strikes kill 36 civilians and injure 163 in Afghanistan, says Afghan Govt

The Taliban-cross-border air strikes killed 36 Afghan civilians and injured 163 others across Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar

The Economic Times 29 Jun 2026 12:12 pm

Civilian Casualties Reported in Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan

Kabul, June 29: The Taliban spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid, claimed on Monday that the Pakistani military has once aga

Morningstar 29 Jun 2026 11:38 am

Taliban, EU to Hold Rare Closed-Door Talks on Deportations

Rights groups said Tuesday's meeting undercuts the EU's human rights obligations and could endanger people in Europe and

Deccan Chronicle 23 Jun 2026 4:46 pm

Afghan Taliban to hold rare, closed-door talks with EU officials on deportations

Belgium issued 24-hour visas to the Taliban delegation, which includes New Zealand-born Abdul Qahar Balkhi, a spokespers

The Hindu 23 Jun 2026 3:58 pm

UN Experts Warn of Threats to Womens Freedom Under Talibans New Laws

Geneva, June 20: UN experts have raised alarms over the Talibans new decree regarding the conditions for spousal separat

Morningstar 20 Jun 2026 12:24 am

RSS office attack in Ranchi: Pakistan ISI-backed terror network uncovered

Ranchi RSS office attack probe reveals links to Pakistan's ISI-backed Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan. Three arrested indivi

The Times of India 19 Jun 2026 12:33 pm

How Herat defied the Taliban regime, chanting women, work and freedom

The protests in the Afghan city in the first week of June were triggered by the enforcement of a dress code, which requi

The Hindu 17 Jun 2026 6:42 am

Pakistan conducts new strikes on Afghanistan, kills 14 including 11 children

Pakistani airstrikes have hit three Afghan provinces, according to Kabul's Taliban government. It says 13 people have be

Web Dunia 10 Jun 2026 12:44 pm

Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan Claim 13 Lives, Including 11 Children

Kabul, June 10: Pakistani military airstrikes in Afghanistans Kunar, Khost, and Paktika provinces resulted in the deaths

Morningstar 10 Jun 2026 11:50 am

Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan Kill At Least 13 People: Taliban Official

The countries have engaged in months of fighting that has killed hundreds of people.

Deccan Chronicle 10 Jun 2026 10:27 am

11 Children Killed In Sleep In Pak Strikes On Afghanistan, Claim Taliban

The latest strikes are the deadliest in weeks and follow a period of relative calm at the border after conflict between

NDTV 10 Jun 2026 9:40 am

Former Taliban commander gets 42 years in prison in killings of U.S. soldiers, journalists kidnappings

In April 2025, Najibullah pleaded guilty to providing material support for acts of terrorism and conspiring to take host

The Hindu 10 Jun 2026 7:25 am

UN Special Rapporteur Condemns Arrests of Afghan Women Over Dress Code

Kabul, June 9: Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur monitoring human rights in Afghanistan, has expressed deep con

Morningstar 9 Jun 2026 1:11 pm

United Nations urge Afghan Taliban to end arrests of women over dress rules

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan did not specify how many women had been affected

The Hindu 8 Jun 2026 4:18 pm

Telangana Leader K Kavitha's Taliban Jab At Chief Minister Revanth Reddy

K Kavitha took a swipe at Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over his government's decision to bring down the school count in

NDTV 8 Jun 2026 2:23 pm

After Escaping The Taliban The Afghan Women's Soccer Team Rises Again

13 of the players settled in Australia where for five years they played, trained in the hope of once again being allowed

Deccan Chronicle 2 Jun 2026 6:04 pm

Fake Video Targeting Indian Army Chief Exposed as Pakistani Propaganda

New Delhi, June 1: A fake video targeting General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of the Indian Army, has gone viral on socia

Morningstar 1 Jun 2026 12:31 pm

18 dead, 35 injured as truck carrying Afghan returnees overturns

A tragic accident occurred in Afghanistan's Laghman province. A truck carrying Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan o

The Economic Times 30 May 2026 1:33 pm

Taliban inks maiden defence pact with Russia as Kabul seeks muscle

The pact was signed following a meeting between Taliban defence minister Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob and Sergei Shoigu, secr

The Economic Times 30 May 2026 12:00 am

13 terrorists mostly from TTP arrested in Pakistan

Police in Pakistan's Punjab province have foiled a major terror attack, arresting 13 terrorists, primarily from the bann

The Economic Times 23 May 2026 3:06 pm

UN Flags 'Grave Concern' Over Taliban Law Allowing Child Marriage

Women and girls face widespread discrimination in Afghanistan, with laws dictating how they must dress and behave. They

NDTV 22 May 2026 9:16 am

U.N. gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage

The government rejected the accusations, saying the decree follows Islamic law and insisting the country has already ban

The Hindu 22 May 2026 8:22 am

Key Accused in Pakistan-Linked Terrorism Case Sentenced to Seven Years

New Delhi, May 20: A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has sentenced a key accused in a case rela

Morningstar 20 May 2026 12:38 am

Opinion: Opinion | 3 Blasts In A Week: Pakistan's Taliban Blowback Is Entering A Dangerous New Phase

Last week, multiple terror attacks rocked the restive provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. First came an IED

NDTV 19 May 2026 4:30 pm

Video of Army General Saying India Paid Taliban To Attack Pak Is AI-Manipulated

The video has been altered using artificial intelligence and does not show a real statement by an army offficial.

The Quint 18 May 2026 4:40 pm

Eight Pakistani troops killed in nighttime storming of border outpost

Militants attacked a security outpost in Pakistan's northwest. A vehicle bomb and gun battle resulted in eight soldiers

The Economic Times 15 May 2026 4:00 pm

Womens rights crisis in Afghanistan is ongoing humanitarian calamity

LONDON, May 13: Where is one of the worst places to be a woman? Afghanistan. Thats what most people think when it comes

Daily Excelsior 14 May 2026 4:30 am

Taliban Rejects Pakistans Claims on Bannu Police Station Attack

Kabul, May 12: The Taliban government in Kabul dismissed Pakistans allegations on Tuesday, which claimed that the recent

Morningstar 12 May 2026 11:21 pm

Nine killed, more than two dozen injurted after bomb rigged to rickshaw explodes in Pakistan bazaar

A bomb attack in Pakistan's Lakki Marwat bazaar killed at least nine people and injured over two dozen. The explosion ta

The Economic Times 12 May 2026 1:32 pm

Clashes in Afghanistan Leave Four Dead and 32 Injured

Kabul, May 12: Local media reported that clashes in Afghanistans northeastern Badakhshan province resulted in four fatal

Morningstar 12 May 2026 4:51 am

EU To Invite Taliban Officials To Brussels For Migrant Return Talks

As part of a broader tightening of immigration policies, around 20 EU countries are exploring how to return migrants --

NDTV 12 May 2026 4:24 am

Death toll rises to 14 in Pakistan suicide attack. Pakistan Taliban splinter group claims blast

In a tragic escalation of violence, a suicide bombing at a police station in Bannu, Pakistan, has resulted in the deaths

The Economic Times 10 May 2026 9:31 pm

Pakistan security forces kill 5 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Four terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed in the military engagement in the T

The Hindu 9 May 2026 3:45 pm

Pak security forces kill 5 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PESHAWAR: (May 9) Five terrorists were killed in operations conducted by security forces in Pakistans restive Khyber Pak

Daily Excelsior 9 May 2026 2:33 pm

Explosion in Parwan, Afghanistan Claims Young Life and Injures Three

Kabul, May 6: A tragic explosion in Parwan province, Afghanistan, has resulted in the death of a young man and injuries

Morningstar 6 May 2026 10:18 pm