Afghanistan

Kabul suicide bombing: UN Security Council condemns terrorist attack, calls it 'heinous and cowardly'

The suicide bomber walked into an education centre. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Aug 16, 2018

Suicide bomber attacks NATO patrol in Afghanistan, kills three

A suicide bomber killed three NATO service members on patrol in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, officials said.

Aug 5, 2018

Osama's youngest son back in Afghan frontier to avenge bin Laden's death: Family worried

Osama bin-Laden's youngest son is in Afghan war front to avenge his father's death, worried family members open up to media

Aug 4, 2018

US diplomats hold peace talks with Taliban in Qatar

Senior US officials met Taliban commanders in Qatar, without involving Afghan officials, which is a huge departure from the usual policy of the Trump administration.

Jul 29, 2018

Afghan government considering new Eid ceasefire offer

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani considering another ceasefire with the Taliban on account of Eid al-Qurban, due next month. The move is part of the Afghan government's strategy for long-lasting peace in the war-torn nation.

Jul 22, 2018

Crime against minorities in neighbouring countries a concern for India: Sushma Swaraj

The External Affairs minister made the statement in Rajya Sabha after highlighting the fact that the population of Hindus in Bangladesh had increased from 8.4 percent in 2011 to 10.7 percent in 2017.

Jul 20, 2018

Afghan forces 'kill civilians' in ground raid and air strike

Afghan forces killed at least six civilians in ground and air operations on Thursday in eastern Nangarhar province, which has witnessed heavy fighting in the last two weeks.

Jul 13, 2018

India, South Korea aim to more than double trade to $50 billion

President Moon Jae-in and Prime Minister Narendra Modi sign 11 agreements to double trade by 2030 in the areas of railways, healthcare, telecommunications and cybersecurity. The two nations are also keen to explore a tripartite partnership for development.

Jul 11, 2018

Afghanistan suicide bomb attack targets Hindus, Sikhs; 19 killed

The blast hit the busy market of Mukhabirat square, all the victims have been taken to the hospital, the official added. No group has claimed responsibility so far.

Jul 2, 2018

Taliban rejects pleas by Afghan elders for a ceasefire extension

The Taliban on Monday rejected pleas by Afghan elders and activists for an extension of this month's ceasefire and said they amounted to a call for surrender to foreign forces.

Jun 26, 2018

Taliban supreme commander offers direct peace talks with US ahead of Eid

Taliban supreme leader issued a statement ahead of Eid and offered to negotiate directly with the US.

Jun 13, 2018

Taliban raid on Afghan military base kills 20

Earlier this month, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani announced a ceasefire with the Taliban on the occasion of Eid.

Jun 9, 2018

Afghanistan announces unconditional ceasefire with Taliban ahead of Eid

Critics say that the ceasefire will not help reduce terror attacks. Former army general Atiqullah Amarkhel believes that it would only give the Taliban a chance to regroup.

Jun 7, 2018

Militants Attack Afghan Ministry

Gunmen armed with assault rifles and grenade launchers stormed the heavily fortified headquarters of the Afghan interior ministry, battling security forces for more than two hours in the latest attack on the capital Kabul. and amp;nbsp;Footage:Reuters

May 30, 2018

US sanctions on Iran threaten vital Afghanistan trade project

The US-led invasion to oust the Taliban from power had started 17 years ago, and Afghanistan still remains one of the world's poorest countries, highly dependent on foreign aid.

May 20, 2018

India squad announced for upcoming fixtures against Afghanistan, Ireland and England

Virat Kohli has been omitted from the test against Afghanistan, with the captain set to take heed of his commitments in the English county for the month of June.

May 8, 2018

All wars come to an end, Mattis says, reporting Taliban interest in Afghan peace talks

General Mattis talks in Kabul, Afghanistan about Taliban interest in peace negotiations. 

Mar 14, 2018

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan set to create ODI history at World Cup Qualifiers due to unusual situation

Rashid Khan will lead Afghanistan after first choice captain Asghar Stanikzai was forced to undergo surgery for appendicitis.

Feb 27, 2018

B-52 bomber drops record number of bombs on Taliban base

On February 4, a U.S. Air Force B-52 Bomber dropped a record-setting 24 bombs on Taliban bases in the Afghanistan province of Badakhshan, near the border with China and Tajikistan. United States Forces in Afghanistan said in a statement that the strikes targeted Taliban training bases and stolen Afghan National Army vehicles which were being converted into car bombs.

Feb 8, 2018

6.1 magnitude earthquake rattles North India, tremors felt from J&K to Delhi

The northern states of the country were jolted by an earthquake on Wednesday, January 31, and tremors were felt from Jammu and Kashmir to Delhi.

Jan 31, 2018