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Pakistan and Afghan forces clashed again along the northwestern border, with each side accusing the other of unprovoked aggression. The confrontation follows recent deadly exchanges, keeping tensions high as border crossings remain closed amid mutual accusations of territorial violations.

Lyricist Javed Akhtar expressed shock and disappointment over the warm reception given to Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi at Darul Uloom Deoband, calling it “shameful” and questioning India’s moral direction in extending respect to a representative of the Taliban.

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s week-long visit to New Delhi signals a strategic push to enhance bilateral trade. Over two dozen Afghan traders are expected to join him, focusing on sectors like dry fruits, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure.

India upgraded its Technical Mission in Kabul to embassy status, pledging six new development projects and humanitarian aid. Talks with Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi focused on cross-border terrorism, trade, regional stability, and cooperation to combat Daesh

Taliban restrictions and Trump’s travel ban have derailed higher education dreams of Afghan, Iranian, and Myanmar students aspiring to study in the US. Visa delays, bans, and immigration crackdowns force many to defer, seek alternatives in Europe, or abandon plans

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior says 253 drug-addicted people in Herat have recovered after months of treatment and rejoined their families. The Taliban-led government continues its crackdown on narcotics, including recent seizures of opium, heroin, and methamphetamine across multiple provinces.

New Delhi’s deepening cooperation with the Taliban reflects an acknowledgement of the evolving geopolitical reality in the subcontinent 

Afghanistan is cautiously reopening to tourism, drawing adventurous travelers despite security concerns and Taliban rule. While the regime promotes tourism for economic gain and cultural exchange, critics question ethical implications amid ongoing restrictions on women and international non-recognition of the government

Rising conflict between Taliban and Pakistan will benefit India strategically in the region

Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, likely suspect

India’s move to expand its engagement with the Taliban reflects a well-calibrated policy change

Will China’s closeness with central Asian countries, particularly Afghanistan, to check Uyghur ‘violence’ help?

Access to primary education has also fallen since the group took power in August 2021, with 1.1 million fewer girls and boys attending school

Aside from relations with Bangladesh and Bhutan, various factors complicate regional politics for India

Big powers are busy with other conflicts in West Asia and Europe and it’s here that India can play a crucial role

Indian official holding talks with Afghanistan ministers shows the proactive approach of New Delhi to safeguard its interests in the war-torn nation

Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur took notice of the incident and sought a report from the provincial police chief.

The Taliban's supreme court said in a statement that Monday's death sentence was carried out following approval from three of the country's highest courts and the Taliban supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada.

Security around the stadium was tight, said the witness, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to talk to the media.

Aditya Verma, a student of economics at Bath University, was on his way to the island of Menorca with friends in July 2022 when he made the remarks on Snapchat, claiming that he is a member of the Taliban.