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Desperate for points, Afghanistan, India set to meet

With four points from three outings, Afghanistan are all poised to take on India in the Group 2 Super 12 match at of the T20 World Cup at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi today. Afghanistan convincingly…

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India pledges humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

India has expressed its willingness to provide all possible humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan. India offered to support Afghanistan as delegates from the two countries met in Moscow on Wednesday. Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Salam Hanafi led the Taliban…

Top Saudi, Indian diplomats discuss Afghanistan

Top Saudi and Indian diplomats have exchanged views on the evolving situation in Afghanistan, where the Taliban seized power last month. During his maiden trip to India, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud met External…

Riyadh, Delhi to discuss situation in Afghanistan

The Saudi foreign minister is expected to visit New Delhi this weekend for talks on the unfolding situation in Afghanistan, an Indian newspaper reported on Tuesday. During his trip, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, scheduled to arrive…

Russian, Indian NSAs set to meet on Afghanistan

India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval is all poised to meet his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev on the situation in Afghanistan today (Wednesday). The political, security, and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan would figure at the meeting in…

Taliban to address concerns about safety of Indians

New Delhi and Taliban representatives have held talks on the safety of Indians left behind in Afghanistan. The issue came up for discussion at a meeting between India’s ambassador to Qatar and the head of the Taliban’s Political…

India to vaccinate Afghan returnees for polio

India announced on Sunday returnees from Afghanistan would be vaccinated for free against the wild poliovirus. Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also shared a photo where returnees could be seen getting jabs at the Delhi International Airport. The minister…

India evacuates ambassador, staff from Kabul

The government of Indian has decided to bring home its ambassador and his staff from Afghanistan with immediate effect. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said on Tuesday morning the decision had been taken in view of the…

India closes consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif

As Taliban continue to make swift gains in northern Afghanistan, India has closed its consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of Balkh province. The Indian government, which sent a military plane to the northern city on Tuesday, urged its…

India again excluded from Extended Troika meeting

India has once again excluded from an important meeting of the Extended Troika on the latest situation in Afghanistan, a media report said on Saturday. The Press Trust of India said Pakistan, China and the United States were…

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Taliban want good ties with all countries including India

The Taliban say they want good diplomatic relations with India and there are no any problems from their side to the country’s embassy and consulates. Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid told Pajhwok Afghan News, that unfortunately India’s role was…

India denounces killing of journalist in Spin Boldak

India has vehemently denounced the killing of Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Danish Siddiqui in Afghanistan. Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, addressing an event of the United Nations Security Council, voiced concerns at violence against civilians during war. Associated…

India evacuates diplomats from Kandahar consulate

New Delhi has withdrawn dozens of diplomats and security personnel from the Indian consulate in southern Kandahar province. The Telegraph reported on Sunday that about 50 staffers of the consulate were pulled out due to the worsening security…

Tehran, New Delhi call for boosting intra-Afghan talks

Iran and India have called for promoting the intra-Afghan talks to ensure the participation of all stakeholders in the political process. The call came during a meeting between Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif and his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam…

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Afghan professor dies of Covid-19 in India

A Helmand University professor pursuing higher education in India has died from Covid-19 infection,  the Ministry of Higher Education said on Tuesday. MoHE in a statement said ShirAhmadSahand, professor at Helmand University who was pursuing master’s degree in…

India concerned at high level of violence in Afghanistan

India’s ambassador to the United Nations has vehemently denounced the April 30 terrorist attack in central Logar province. At least 26 people were killed, including high school students, and more than 100 civilians injured in the truck bombing…

Covid deaths: Ghani expresses solidarity with India

President Ashraf Ghani has expressed his solidarity with the people of India, where COVID-19 infections have hit record levels. On Sunday, 349,691 new coronavirus cases surfaced across India -- the highest single-day spike since the outbreak of the…

Foreigners still fighting in Afghanistan, says India

India has voiced its seep concern at the spike in violence in Afghanistan, alleging foreign militants are still active in the war-torn country. Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking at a virtual event in New Delhi, claimed on…

Afghan peace push: Russia calls India a trusted ally

Russia has hailed India as a welcome partner in its efforts to promote the Afghan peace process as foreign troops prepare to leave the war-torn country. "India (is our) closest friend and trusted partner. Big meeting of minds…

Afghanistan backs greater role for India in peace push

Afghanistan has hailed India as a strategic partner and the largest regional contributor to the war-battered country’s development. Afghanistan’s new ambassador to India said in an interview that New Delhi was important not only for government in Kabul,…

Kabul, Delhi vow to expand strategic partnership

Afghanistan and India have agreed on expanding their strategic and development partnership to strengthen the ongoing peace process, a media report said on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Hanif Atmar and his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar held on Monday wide-ranging…

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India backs Afghan peace process, achievements

Foreign Minister Hanif Atmar has discussed the expansion of bilateral relations, strengthening of regional and international consensus on Afghan peace talks and other topics with his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar.

India’s proactive role in Afghanistan natural: Russia

Moscow believes New Delhi’s deeper involvement in consultations on bringing stability to Afghanistan is natural. “Russia has always stated that India plays a very important role in Afghanistan,” the Russian embassy in New Delhi said in a statement…

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