India holds highest-level talks with Taliban over security concerns, trade and aid
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India holds highest-level talks with Taliban over security concerns, trade and aid

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India discussed diplomatic relations, security concerns, and humanitarian aid with Afghanistan at its highest-level talks with the Taliban on Wednesday in Dubai. Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri met with the group’s acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi as the two sides discussed expanding bilateral ties, with an increased focus on India’s security concerns, boost in trade through the Chabahar Port in Iran, and Indian investments in several development projects inside Afghanistan. “The Afghan side underlined its sensitivities to India’s security concerns,” the Indian foreign ministry said, adding that New Delhi and Kabul have agreed to “remain in touch and continue regular contacts at various levels”. "In line with Afghanistan’s balanced and economy-focused foreign policy, the Islamic Emirate aims to strengthen political and economic ties with India as a significant regional and economic partner," the statement from Afghanistan’s foreign ministry said.

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What is Driving India's New Diplomatic Strategy with the Taliban?
2 days, 4 hours ago

What is Driving India's New Diplomatic Strategy with the Taliban?

The Quint  

The recent meeting highlights that a convergence of various factors will intricately shape India’s engagement with Afghanistan in the future. China was among the first countries to formalise diplomatic relations with the Taliban-led government and, in September 2023, reified its stance by appointing an ambassador to Kabul and subsequently receiving a Taliban representative as ambassador to Beijing in 2024. China …

Taliban say India is ‘significant regional partner’, aim to strengthen political, economic ties
6 days ago

Taliban say India is ‘significant regional partner’, aim to strengthen political, economic ties

Live Mint  

The Taliban's foreign office said they saw India as a "significant regional and economic partner" after meeting with its most senior foreign ministry official, the highest level talks with Delhi since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021. India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met acting Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai on Wednesday. "In line with Afghanistan's balanced and …

Taliban calls India a ‘significant regional partner’ after Dubai meeting
6 days, 1 hour ago

Taliban calls India a ‘significant regional partner’ after Dubai meeting

The Hindu  

The Taliban's foreign office said they saw India as a "significant regional and economic partner" after meeting with its most senior foreign ministry official, the highest level talks with Delhi since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021. Afghanistan's foreign ministry said in a statement that they had discussed expanding relations with Afghanistan and to boost trade through Chabahar Port in …

A shocker for Pakistan? Here’s how India-Afghan Taliban reshape ties with first high-level talks | Explained
6 days, 7 hours ago

A shocker for Pakistan? Here’s how India-Afghan Taliban reshape ties with first high-level talks | Explained

India TV News  

The geopolitical equations in South Asia seem to be realigning in a way that India appears to benefit more than archrivals Pakistan. India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's recent meeting with Afghan Taliban's acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai has long-term ramifications. It was the first high-level meeting between both countries and a significant one, particularly when it …

Foreign Secretary Misri meets Taliban minister Muttaqi, assures India's continued assistance to Afghanistan
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6 days, 7 hours ago

Foreign Secretary Misri meets Taliban minister Muttaqi, assures India's continued assistance to Afghanistan

India TV News  

In what comes as the first high-level bilateral engagement with Afghanistan's Taliban regime, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai on Wednesday. "The foreign secretary underlined India's historic friendship with the Afghan people and the strong people-to-people contacts between the two countries. Before Misri, the Indian side had been previously represented by …

Indian and Afghan officials meet again despite lack of formal diplomatic ties
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6 days, 15 hours ago

Indian and Afghan officials meet again despite lack of formal diplomatic ties

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — A top Indian foreign ministry official met with Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister on Wednesday as the countries without formal diplomatic ties met for the second time in two months on practical matters like business and humanitarian aid. India’s foreign ministry said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with acting Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi during a …

In a first, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Taliban’s ‘Foreign Minister’ in Dubai
Top News
6 days, 17 hours ago

In a first, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Taliban’s ‘Foreign Minister’ in Dubai

The Hindu  

Marking the highest-ranking outreach with the Taliban rulers of Afghanistan, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday met with the Taliban’s ‘Foreign Minister’ Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, in the UAE. In a meeting that took place in Dubai, the two sides agreed to promote the use of the Iranian port of Chabahar for trade with the Indian delegation, saying that India …

Foreign Secretary meets Taliban Minister; cricket, India-Afghan ties discussed
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1 week ago

Foreign Secretary meets Taliban Minister; cricket, India-Afghan ties discussed

India Today  

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held talks with Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai on Wednesday. "In view of the current need for development activities, it was decided that India would consider engaging in development projects in the near future, in addition to the ongoing humanitarian assistance programme," the ministry said. The two sides also discussed the …

How Assad’s fall in Syria will embolden terror groups in India
1 month ago

How Assad’s fall in Syria will embolden terror groups in India

Firstpost  

As if Islamabad, Kabul, and Dhaka were not enough, the most recent addition of Syria to the list of anarchic ‘badlands’ and failed states will intensify Delhi’s terror threats multifold In the last four years, the toppling of functional governments led by democratically elected leaders in Afghanistan and Bangladesh and the autocratic Assad regime in Syria by Islamic terrorist organisations, …

Iran, Israel tensions source of concern, says Jaishankar
1 month ago

Iran, Israel tensions source of concern, says Jaishankar

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The tensions between Israel and Iran are a “source of concern” and India's diplomatic efforts are focused on addressing this issue, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday. India has an interest in trying to mitigate the security situation arising from the conflict in West Asia because of its impact on trade, including the diversion of maritime …

Taliban name student as Afghan envoy in Mumbai, India yet to respond
2 months ago

Taliban name student as Afghan envoy in Mumbai, India yet to respond

India Today  

Talib means student, and the Taliban regime in Kabul has proposed the name of a student who studied in New Delhi as the Acting Consul at Afghanistan's Consulate in Mumbai. "In the city of Mumbai, India, the acting Consul of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Dr Hafiz Ikramuddin Kamil," Stanikzai, who also has an India connection, posted on X. Kamil, …

In a first, India holds talks with Taliban; MEA official meets Mullah Omar’s son in Kabul
2 months, 1 week ago

In a first, India holds talks with Taliban; MEA official meets Mullah Omar’s son in Kabul

Firstpost  

MEA joint secretary J P Singh also met Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and former Afghan president Hamid Karzai during this visit as India tries to engage more with the country People are seen outside the Afghanistan embassy in New Delhi. MEA joint secretary J P Singh discussed India and Afghanistan relations with Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid, the son …

In a first, India’s point person for Afghanistan meets Taliban defence minister
2 months, 1 week ago

In a first, India’s point person for Afghanistan meets Taliban defence minister

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Indian foreign ministry’s pointperson for Afghanistan met the Taliban’s acting defence minister Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob for the first time on Wednesday and discussed ways to expand relations between the two sides. JP Singh, who has largely spearheaded the Indian side’s engagement with the Taliban, was on an unannounced visit to the Afghan capital. Singh, who is also …

India, Indonesia resolve to boost anti-terror cooperation
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India, Indonesia resolve to boost anti-terror cooperation

The Hindu  

India and Indonesia have condemned the use of terrorist proxies for cross-border terrorism amid Pakistan's support to terror groups carrying out terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. The MEA said the two sides also condemned the "use of terrorist proxies for cross-border terrorism." "They discussed counter-terrorism challenges related to the use of new and emerging technologies by terrorists, misuse of …

Three years since fall of Afghanistan: Why India is engaging with Taliban | ITG Exclusive
5 months ago

Three years since fall of Afghanistan: Why India is engaging with Taliban | ITG Exclusive

India Today  

It has been three years since the fall of Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, to Taliban forces. Over this period, the region has witnessed significant changes, including shifts in Afghanistan itself and alterations in India’s policies towards both the Taliban and Afghanistan. In an insightful discussion with India Today Global, Kabir Taneja, a senior fellow at the Observer Research Foundation, …

Why India needs to balance security concerns with neighbours’ sovereign considerations
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Why India needs to balance security concerns with neighbours’ sovereign considerations

Firstpost  

A recent news report that a Chinese research vessel was heading for a third port-call in Maldives this calendar year went mostly unnoticed in India. In terms of India’s ever-expanding security concerns viz China, a ‘research vessel’ is as good as a ‘spy ship’ with capabilities for satellite-search and underwater research for both viscosity and mineral deposits, among others. Among …

Afghan common ground in India-Russia relations
6 months ago

Afghan common ground in India-Russia relations

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia for a summit-level meeting with President Vladimir Putin caught global attention. With India and Russia having a common interest in Afghanistan’s stability, the ensuing big power competition, which is pushing Moscow into a tight Chinese economic embrace, is increasingly turning out to be a challenge. The visit by United States CENTCOM chief General …

India-Pakistan relations: US says, ‘We will continue to…’
6 months, 1 week ago

India-Pakistan relations: US says, ‘We will continue to…’

Live Mint  

The United States has reiterated its stand on terrorism, saying that it hopes any country on the planet condemns terrorism anywhere. Responding to a question about US relations with India and Pakistan, Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State said: “We would hope that any country on the face of the planet condemns terrorism anywhere.” Vedant …

US has ‘some concerns’ over India-Russia military engagement, says Kurt Campbell
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US has ‘some concerns’ over India-Russia military engagement, says Kurt Campbell

Live Mint  

US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell expressed "some concerns" regarding India's collaboration with Russia in the military and technology sectors. The senior American official addressed concerns about sharing sensitive technologies with India, considering New Delhi's significant military and technology partnerships with Russia. Following extensive discussions between NSA Ajit Doval and Jake Sullivan, India and the US last week unveiled …

View: Rapprochement with Taliban is most underrated achievement of Modi government
8 months, 2 weeks ago

View: Rapprochement with Taliban is most underrated achievement of Modi government

Hindustan Times  

When the Taliban militarily occupied Kabul on August 15, 2021, the staff in the Indian Embassy in the Afghan capital was withdrawn and the premises were locked before the US troop withdrawal on August 30, 2021. Then Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan congratulated the Taliban leadership for throwing off chains of slavery and the then ISI Chief Faiz Hameed appeared …

Why America needs a nuanced understanding of Indian diplomacy
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Why America needs a nuanced understanding of Indian diplomacy

Firstpost  

A hegemon exercising an overarching influence over the weaker states based on sheer brute power is not a characteristic feature of Indian strategic thought The ambitious dreams of the grand US-India strategic partnership and bonhomie always get punctured by Washington's discomfort with New Delhi’s stance on issues of critical geopolitical importance to the US. The ambitious dreams of the grand …

India-Taliban Ties: 'Modi Govt A Key Player In The Great Game In Afghanistan' | South Asia Diary
9 months, 4 weeks ago

India-Taliban Ties: 'Modi Govt A Key Player In The Great Game In Afghanistan' | South Asia Diary

Hindustan Times  

India-Taliban Ties: 'Modi Govt A Key Player In The Great Game In Afghanistan' | South Asia Diary Big shift in India's foreign policy towards Afghanistan. Remember, India hasn't recognised the Taliban since the group came to power in August 2021 and has maintained a cautious position, catering only to the humanitarian requirements of the Afghans. Watch this episode of South …

MEA Secy meets Taliban regime, expresses interest in boosting trade via Chabahar
10 months, 1 week ago

MEA Secy meets Taliban regime, expresses interest in boosting trade via Chabahar

Live Mint  

The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has claimed that India has expressed interest in expanding relations between the countries. Joint secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs for the Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran division JP Singh on Thursday met Taliban-appointed Afghanistan foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi in which the two countries discussed economic and transit matters and security. "Today, the MEA …

New Delhi's priorities align with global community's overall objective in Afghanistan: India at UN
10 months, 1 week ago

New Delhi's priorities align with global community's overall objective in Afghanistan: India at UN

New Indian Express  

UNITED NATIONS: India's envoy to the UN has said that the overall objective of the global community in Afghanistan aligns with New Delhi's priorities in the war-torn nation, including the need to combat terrorism. India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, told the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan on Wednesday that New Delhi pays close attention to …

India, US focus on countering use of emerging technologies for terror
10 months, 1 week ago

India, US focus on countering use of emerging technologies for terror

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India and the US explored ways to share information and build capacities to counter emerging threats in terrorism, such as the use of the internet and new technologies for terrorist purposes and terror financing, at a meeting in Washington. India and the US sought concerted action against all terror groups, including entities proscribed by the UN Security Council’s …

India asks U.S. to probe pro-Khalistani groups
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India asks U.S. to probe pro-Khalistani groups

The Hindu  

India raised its demand that pro-Khalistani outfits in the U.S. be investigated for instigating violence against India, as senior officials met for the India-U.S. The Indian delegation was led by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla and the U.S. delegation was led by Kristie Canegallo, Acting Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security According to the statement, the two sides also …

House panel calls for tough action on terror outfits
11 months, 1 week ago

House panel calls for tough action on terror outfits

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Terrorism in India is largely The report urged the Modi government to deal with the problem with all-out efforts. The problem of terrorism in India originates from across the border with support from Pakistan’s ISI that has close ties to LeT, Jaise e-Mohammad, Hizb-ul-Mujahidden and Indian Mujahidden,” report said. The panel suggested a comprehensive and coordinated approach to …

India, other countries attend regional conclave organised by Taliban in Kabul
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India, other countries attend regional conclave organised by Taliban in Kabul

Deccan Chronicle  

India was among around 10 countries which attended on Monday a conclave in Kabul organised by the Taliban setup with a broader aim for regional cooperation, according to the Afghan media.The Regional Cooperation Initiative meeting was addressed by the Taliban regime's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.India has not yet recognised the Taliban setup and has been pitching for the …

India, other nations attend Taliban-convened conclave in Kabul
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India, other nations attend Taliban-convened conclave in Kabul

Live Mint  

India was among 10 regional countries that attended a conclave in Kabul on Monday organized by the Taliban setup with a broader aim for regional cooperation. Taliban regime's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi addressed the Regional Cooperation Initiative meeting in Kabul. India has not yet recognized the Taliban setup and has been pitching for the formation of a truly …

India calls for formation of an inclusive and representative government structure in Afghanistan
1 year ago

India calls for formation of an inclusive and representative government structure in Afghanistan

The Hindu  

Describing the situation in Afghanistan is still one of concern, India has said the formation of an inclusive and representative government structure, combating terrorism, and preserving the rights of women, children, and minorities in Afghanistan is an “immediate priority” for it. Addressing a Security Council meeting on the topic of ‘Situation in Afghanistan’ on Wednesday, India’s Permanent Representative at the …

India expresses concern over situation in Afghanistan, calls for inclusive government structure
1 year ago

India expresses concern over situation in Afghanistan, calls for inclusive government structure

India TV News  

India at the United Nations expressed concern over the situation in Afghanistan and called for the formation of an inclusive and representative government structure that aims to combat terrorism and preserve the rights of women, children and minorities as a top priority. In a UN Security Council meeting on the topic of 'Situation in Afghanistan' on Wednesday, India's Permanent Representative …

Kamal Davar | Amidst global churn India, US need a new road to Kabul
1 year ago

Kamal Davar | Amidst global churn India, US need a new road to Kabul

Deccan Chronicle  

A nation projects its diverse strategic interests by a plethora of measures in which carefully conceived diplomatic initiatives play a pre-eminent role. In dealing with its strategically significant neighbour, Afghanistan, otherwise dubbed as "the graveyard of empires", New Delhi’s outreach towards Kabul will require a fresh appraisal considering newer ground realities emerging in that fratricidal violence-driven nation. The ongoing policy …

India's approach to Afghanistan continues to be guided by historical relations, friendship with Afghan people: Jaishankar
1 year ago

India's approach to Afghanistan continues to be guided by historical relations, friendship with Afghan people: Jaishankar

The Hindu  

In the past two years, some Afghan diplomats have left India as they obtained residency in third countries but the remaining diplomats have taken over the responsibility for continued functioning of the diplomatic missions of that country, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on December 15. In a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, he said India's approach …

Taliban take control of Afghan diplomatic missions in India: Report
1 year, 1 month ago

Taliban take control of Afghan diplomatic missions in India: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Taliban have taken de facto control of diplomatic missions in India, more than two years after the group ousted the US-backed government in Kabul. Dozens of Afghan diplomats appointed under the US-backed government have left India, Farid Mamundzay, the former Afghan ambassador in New Delhi, told Bloomberg News. “India has actively encouraged diplomats to engage with the Taliban government, …

DC Edit | India, US deepen defence ties
1 year, 2 months ago

DC Edit | India, US deepen defence ties

Deccan Chronicle  

India has sent out a very clear message to China, which predictably is fuming. By hosting the 2+2 meet among the Indian defence and foreign ministers Rajnath Singh and S. Jaishankar and their US counterparts Lloyd J. Austin III and Antony Blinken, India has emphasised that it will be aligning more and more with the USA. Much of the technology …

US and India reaffirm security ties as their top diplomats and defense officials hold talks
1 year, 2 months ago

US and India reaffirm security ties as their top diplomats and defense officials hold talks

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India and the U.S. underlined their commitment to boosting security ties Friday as their top diplomats and defense chiefs met to discuss regional security, China and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Blinken said the U.S. and India were continuing to “deepen our collaboration on everything from emerging technologies to defense to people-to-people ties” and align diplomacy …

Top US and Indian diplomats and defense chiefs discuss Indo-Pacific issues and Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 2 months ago

Top US and Indian diplomats and defense chiefs discuss Indo-Pacific issues and Israel-Hamas war

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The diplomats and defense chiefs …

India offers help to Central Asian states to fight terror, takes a dig at Pak
1 year, 2 months ago

India offers help to Central Asian states to fight terror, takes a dig at Pak

Live Mint  

India has offered its assistance to Central Asian states to tackle terrorism, drug trafficking and to build defences against cyber threats as part of measures to bolster cooperation and connectivity with the strategic region, Hindustan Times reported Tuesday. India will work closely with Central Asian states to help them build defences against cyber threats and create a secure cyber ecosystem, …

Terrorism unjustifiable regardless of motivation, continues to pose threat to international peace: NSA Doval
1 year, 2 months ago

Terrorism unjustifiable regardless of motivation, continues to pose threat to international peace: NSA Doval

India TV News  

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday said that terrorism is “unjustifiable” regardless of its motivation or cause while also highlighting that it continues to constitute one of the most serious threats to international peace. Doval addressed a conclave of NSAs of India and central Asian countries in Kazakhstan, and offered a fully funded capacity building programmes by New Delhi …

Afghan consulates counter embassy’s decision to shut down
1 year, 3 months ago

Afghan consulates counter embassy’s decision to shut down

The Hindu  

As Afghanistan’s last remaining diplomats in Delhi plan their exit, citing a resource crunch and lack of support from the Ministry of External Affairs, the move to shut down the Embassy could cast a long shadow on the future of about 25,000 Afghan refugees in India. However, the Afghan consulates in Mumbai and Hyderabad distanced themselves from the Delhi mission’s …

India examining Afghan Embassy's communication on closing down: Sources
1 year, 3 months ago

India examining Afghan Embassy's communication on closing down: Sources

India Today  

The authenticity of the Afghan Embassy's purported communications on shutting down operations in India are being examined, sources said on Friday. The Afghan Embassy in New Delhi has purportedly issued a message on the issue, the contents of which are being examined by New Delhi. "This is in the context of a steady departure of diplomats to third countries reportedly …

India will continue to raise its voice in support of Afghan people: Ruchira Kamboj tells UNSC
1 year, 3 months ago

India will continue to raise its voice in support of Afghan people: Ruchira Kamboj tells UNSC

The Hindu  

India’s permanent representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj has reiterated the country’s steadfast dedication to peace, stability and humanitarian support for Afghanistan. In a U.N. Security Council briefing on Afghanistan on September 27, Ms. Kamboj highlighted three key observations regarding the situation in Afghanistan while drawing upon India’s historical and civilisational ties with the Afghan people. “At #UNSC Briefing …

India must keep an eye on Pakistan’s turmoil
1 year, 4 months ago

India must keep an eye on Pakistan’s turmoil

Hindustan Times  

The turmoil in Pakistan under a caretaker government — exemplified by the unprecedented charge by President Arif Alvi that he didn’t sign two key bills into law, and that his signature was forged — is destabilising its security situation. As the threat continues to grow, India must closely monitor developments and prepare a comprehensive strategy to counter the rising influence …

'This is not India's problem, this is.... ': UK assures New Delhi to protect its embassy in London
1 year, 5 months ago

'This is not India's problem, this is.... ': UK assures New Delhi to protect its embassy in London

India TV News  

Nearly five months after the Indian High Commission in London was attacked by pro-Khalistani forces that put the bilateral ties under some strain, the United Kingdom's top minister assured New Delhi of providing adequate security to the staff members. While speaking to a news agency PTI, British Security Minister Tom Tugendhat said that the senior minister said the British government …

A Year on, Denial of Visas to Muslim Afghans Depleting India’s Limited Goodwill
1 year, 6 months ago

A Year on, Denial of Visas to Muslim Afghans Depleting India’s Limited Goodwill

The Quint  

Besides professing love and concern for ordinary Afghans in every official statement -- even as we refuse them visas simply because they are Muslims -- New Delhi persistently claims that it enjoys enormous goodwill among Afghans. Consider this: India’s role in Afghanistan from 1979 to August 2021, spanning 42 long years, has directly impacted common Afghans and shaped their perception …

SCO shouldn’t hesitate in criticising nations supporting terrorism: PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

SCO shouldn’t hesitate in criticising nations supporting terrorism: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: In a veiled swipe against Pakistan and China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday pushed back against double standards in the fight against terror and said the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation shouldn’t hesitate in criticising countries that use cross-border terrorism as an instrument of policy. India backs proposals for reforming and modernising the SCO, Modi said, adding that Iran’s …

Kamal Davar | The quagmire of Afghanistan as Kabul, Kandahar in a power tussle
1 year, 6 months ago

Kamal Davar | The quagmire of Afghanistan as Kabul, Kandahar in a power tussle

Deccan Chronicle  

Down the ages, Afghanistan, the land where many “Great Games” have been enacted, continues to baffle its rulers and neighbours as it brings misery to its impoverished and fratricidal strife-torn suffering people. That the Taliban have reneged on most of its promises given to the US and the international community prior to the American exit, especially on freedom of speech, …

As Defence Secretary Visits, Indo-US Security Cooperation is Far Better Than Academics Think - News18
1 year, 7 months ago

As Defence Secretary Visits, Indo-US Security Cooperation is Far Better Than Academics Think - News18

News 18  

United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin, is due to visit India, just weeks ahead of a Prime Ministerial visit to the United States. The paper then goes on to note that India might consider involvement in ‘potential stabilisation scenarios” such as those involving Islamic extremist groups, particularly on the periphery, ascribing this preference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu …

Afghan diplomats in Delhi reject Taliban-appointed CDA, block entry into mission
1 year, 7 months ago

Afghan diplomats in Delhi reject Taliban-appointed CDA, block entry into mission

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Afghan embassy in the Indian capital has become the scene of a tussle between diplomats of the former republic and the current set-up in Kabul, with the Taliban choosing an individual perceived as close to Haqqani Network leaders as chargé d’affaires. Trade counsellor Qadir Shah, who too was appointed by the previous administration and sent to New …

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