Politics

Chandan Mitra, former editor of Pioneer and Rajya Sabha MP, dies at 66; Condolences pour in

Chandan Mitra, former editor of Pioneer, Rajya Sabha MP, died.

Sep 2, 2021

Panjshir resistance to explore peace talks with Taliban, not to attack each other; Here's why

The National Resistance Front of Panjshir Valley led by former Vice President Amrullah Saleh is holding talks with the Taliban and the outcome of a peace deal is likely to be announced soon, say reports.

Aug 26, 2021

CIA holds secret meeting with Taliban leader as evacuation requires time beyond Aug 31

CIA Director William J. Burns held a secret meeting on Monday with Taliban leader Abdul Ghani Baradar as the deadline Aug 31 seems unlikely to comply for evacuation of US personnel.

Aug 24, 2021

TN BJP chief Annamalai wasn't shown Raghavan's video; orders probe into sexual misconduct allegations

BJP state general secretary KT Raghavan tendered his resignation in wake of the video release alleging sexual misconduct while Annamalai has ordered a probe into the matter.

Aug 24, 2021

Former UP chief minister Kalyan Singh dies; Condolences pour in

Kalyan Singh, whose term as CM witnessed the demolition of Babri masjid in 1992, died on Saturday aged 89, after prolonged illness

Aug 21, 2021

Who is Ismail Sabri Yaakob ? Malaysian new Prime Minister's swearing-in today; Enjoys slim majority

Sabri came to power with a slim majority and this poses challenges for him to enjoy a stable government

Aug 21, 2021

Who is Abdul Ghani Baradar? Taliban co-founder and new face of Afghan leadership

Baradar, Mullah Omar's deputy who was widely believed to be a highly effective strategist during the last Taliban rule of Afghanistan

Aug 19, 2021

No plans to recognise Taliban as Afghan legitimate govt, says Canada; EU begs to differ

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government cannot recognise the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan, while EU says Taliban won the war and should be engaged in talks

Aug 18, 2021

"Our women are Muslims, happy to live under Sharia rules": Taliban

Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid says women in Afghanistan will get equal opportunities but as Muslims they're happy to live under Sharia framework

Aug 18, 2021

UNSC to Taliban: Don't let Afghanistan used by terrorist groups to harm neighbours

UN Security Council said Taliban should ensure that the territory of Afghanistan is not used by terrorist groups to harm neighbours

Aug 17, 2021

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