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Risk of terror attacks in India high in the run-up to LS polls: US intel

If BJP uses its 'Hindu nationalist themes' during the upcoming parliamentary elections there is a high chance of terrorist attacks in India, the US report says.

Jan 30, 2019

Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj

India committed to economic reconstruction of Afghanistan: Sushma Swaraj

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj made these comments at the India-Central Asia Dialogue in Uzbekistan. The meeting included discussion regarding terrorism in India, Central Asia and Afghanistan.

Jan 13, 2019

PM Modi and US President Trump discuss trade, Afghanistan: White House

The US has slapped tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium from India, part of Trump's drive to reduce the US trade deficit and boost American manufacturing jobs.

Jan 8, 2019

Several Afghan Taliban leaders reportedly had sworn allegiance to Islamic State

Taliban seeks image makeover as Afghan peace talks gain momentum

Taliban are trying to show they have changed since the brutal days of the 1990s when they banned music and girls' education and carried out public executions in Kabul's football stadium.

Dec 28, 2018

Kabul attack: At least 32 killed in assault on the government building

Around 20 people, including three policemen, were also wounded. Figures about the casualties may change, spokesman Najib Danish said in a brief message sent to the media. The latest information found that 357 people were rescued by the Afghan Special Operations Forces from the targeted building, he said.

Dec 25, 2018

US to pull 7,000 troops from Afghanistan within months

In September 2017, Trump had announced the US would send 3,000 extra troops to the country amid a shift of strategy.

Dec 21, 2018

Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

Pak Army chief confirms death sentence of 15 'hardcore terrorists' involved in 2016 Peshawar attacks

The terrorists were convicted for attacking the armed forces/law enforcement agencies, abetting suicide bombers in an attack on Christian Colony near Peshawar, destruction of educational institutions and killing of innocent civilians.

Dec 16, 2018

Maldivian joint opposition presidential candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Will Maldives be able to repay its growing debt to China?

Mohamed Nasheed, a former president now serving as advisor to new President Mohamed Ibrahim Solih, said that the Chinese ambassador to the Maldives, Zhang Lizhong, handed the government an invoice for $3.2 billion.

Nov 24, 2018

Trump administration cuts off military aid to Pakistan

Caution is the byword for India's approach to US spat with Pakistan

Tweet war of mercurial Trump and Khan cannot supplant hardboiled diplomacy which India needs to watch to understand the ground reality.

Nov 22, 2018

Amritsar blast: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh suspects ISI hand behind grenade attack

The chief minister has also announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to the kin of the dead and directed the district administration to provide the best possible medical care, free of cost, to the injured.

Nov 19, 2018

Taliban attack killed 10 troops, 7 policemen in Khwaja Ghar district: Afghanistan officials

In western Farah province, the Taliban targeted police forces in the provincial capital, Farah city, late on Thursday. Provincial council member, Abdul Samad Salehi, says seven policemen died and three were wounded there.

Nov 9, 2018

India to participate in talks with Taliban at 'non-official' level

The Indian government says it supports efforts that aim to bring peace in Afghanistan and restore its struggling economy.

Nov 9, 2018

Taliban attacks Afghan govt post near Iran border, kill 20 soldiers

In September alone, more than 500 Afghan soldiers were killed and hundreds wounded, the Defence Ministry said.

Nov 7, 2018

Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) chairs the Security Council in Moscow's Kremlin, December 26, 2014. Putin has signed a new military doctrine, naming NATO expansion among key external risks, the Kremlin said on Friday, days after Ukraine made fresh st

India yet to respond on Russia's invitation to hold talks with Afghanistan, Taliban

The Russian foreign ministry has scheduled the second meeting of the 'Moscow format' talks on Afghanistan on November 9.

Nov 4, 2018

Afghanistan: 6 killed, 8 wounded in suicide bombing outside Kabul prison

Three security force members and three civilians, including children, were killed in the attack. Security forces cordoned off the area for precautionary measures.

Oct 31, 2018

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