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Taliban Militants Behead Member Of Afghan Junior Women's National Volleyball Team: Report
India.com Sports Desk October 20, 2021 3:46 PM IST
The team's coach said the players of the volleyball team and the rest of the women athletes are in a bad situation and in despair and fear.
Over 50 Dead, Several Others Critically Injured As Fresh Blast Rocks Afghanistan's Kunduz City
India.com News Desk October 8, 2021 5:36 PM IST
Notably, this is the latest violence to rock the country after the Taliban took charge in August.
Islamic Emirate Of Afghanistan-Appointed Envoy Seeks UN Recognition Despite Repeated Rejections
PTI October 1, 2021 11:06 PM IST
The UN last month rejected Shaheen's appointment as Afghanistan's representative.
Former Afghanistan Officials Announce 'Govt In Exile', Amrullah Saleh to Lead New Administration
India.com News Desk September 29, 2021 8:59 PM IST
A statement released by the Afghan embassy in Swiss stated that the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is the only legitimate government of Afghanistan that is elected by the votes of people and no other government can replace a legitimate one.
Taliban Hang Bodies Of 4 Kidnappers From Cranes After Killing Them in Herat
India.com News Desk September 25, 2021 9:46 PM IST
Images and videos shared on social media showed a man suspended from a crane at a major roundabout in Herat with a sign on his chest reading: "Abductors will be punished like this".
2 Dead, Over 20 Injured in Fresh Blasts In Afghanistan's Jalalabad, Confirms Taliban Official
India.com News Desk September 18, 2021 4:59 PM IST
Giving further details, the Taliban official added that an investigation was underway to establish the extent of the damage and the cause of the explosions.
Land of Afghanistan Should Not Be Used To Spread Terrorism In Any Country: PM Modi at SCO-CSTO Summit
India.com News Desk September 17, 2021 5:41 PM IST
Saying that the neighbouring nations like India have been mostly affected by the chain of events that are taking place in Afghanistan, PM Modi said the regional focus and regional cooperation are very important in this context.
Taliban Seize $12.3 Million Cash, Gold Bars From Former Govt Officials As Cash Crunch Hits Afghanistan
India.com News Desk September 15, 2021 10:10 PM IST
The Taliban faced cash crunch as the US has frozen about USD 9.5 billion in assets belonging to Afghanistan's central bank and stopped shipments of cash to Kabul. Other world agencies have also stopped aid to Kabul.
Stoning For Illegal Intercourse: Taliban Bring Back Ministry of Virtue And Vice to Implement Strict Sharia Laws
India.com News Desk September 14, 2021 9:47 PM IST
Mohammad Yousuf, who heads the central zone of Afghanistan, said the Taliban want a peaceful country with Islamic rules and regulations.
Taliban Cancel Afghanistan Govt Inaugural Ceremony After 'Pressure From Doha': Report
India.com News Desk September 11, 2021 5:40 PM IST
Another report suggested that the Taliban decided to cancel the swearing-in ceremony for their new interim government in Afghanistan in order to avoid 'wasting resources and money'.
Rohullah Saleh, Brother of Amrullah Saleh Tortured, Shot Dead by Taliban, Confirms Family
India.com News Desk September 10, 2021 4:40 PM IST
According to reports, Rohullah Saleh was shot dead after being identified by the Taliban.
Women Should Give Birth, They Cannot Be Ministers: Taliban on Inducting Women Into Cabinet
India.com News Desk September 9, 2021 9:23 PM IST
The Taliban spokesperson said the women protesters can't represent all women in Afghanistan.
Taliban Want Haqqani Network Members be Removed From US Blacklist, Say It Violates Doha Agreement
India.com News Desk September 9, 2021 4:31 PM IST
The Taliban said the US interfering in the internal matters and the insurgent group will not accept this as it is a misguided position.
Interim Taliban Govt a 'Necessary Step' to Restore Order in Afghanistan, Says Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman
India.com News Desk September 8, 2021 8:04 PM IST
Earlier in July, a Taliban delegation led by senior Abdul Ghani Bardar had visited China and held talks with Wang Yi, China's Foreign Minister.
Ashraf Ghani Apologises To Afghans, Says Leaving Kabul Was Most Difficult Decision Of His Life
India.com News Desk September 8, 2021 7:28 PM IST
In the statement, Ghani, however, refuted allegations that he had taken millions of dollars belonging to the people of Afghanistan.
Afghanistan s Resistance Front Likely To Announce Parallel Govt Soon, Calls Taliban Rule Illegitimate
India.com News Desk September 8, 2021 3:32 PM IST
In the statement, the resistance front also urged several global agencies such as the UN, UNHRC, EU, the organization of Shanghai, SARC, ECO and OIC to not cooperate with the Taliban.
Mullah Akhund to Lead Taliban Govt in Afghanistan With Mullah Baradar to be Deputy Chief: Report
India.com News Desk September 7, 2021 8:18 PM IST
It was reported that Mullah Hebatullah himself proposed Mullah Hassan's name to head the government and the issues within ranks of the Taliban regarding the formation of the government have been resolved.
Kabul Airport Reopens To Receive Aid, Civilian Flights to Start Operation Soon, Says Qatar
India.com News Desk September 4, 2021 6:12 PM IST
The ambassador said the runway at Kabul airport has been repaired in cooperation with authorities in Afghanistan and reports suggested that two domestic flights were operated from Kabul to the cities of Mazar-i-Sharif and Kandahar.
Taliban Postpone Govt Formation To Next Week As Group Struggles to Make Administration Inclusive
India.com News Desk September 4, 2021 5:00 PM IST
Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said that the announcement about the new government and Cabinet members will now be made next week.
Day Before Govt Formation, Taliban Forces Capture Panjshir, Take Full Control of Afghanistan: Report
India.com News Desk September 4, 2021 12:06 AM IST
Earlier in the day, Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid confirmed that the insurgent group will form the government in Afghanistan on Saturday.
Taliban Govt Formation Tomorrow, Confirms Spokesman; Mulla Baradar Likely to be New Leader
India.com News Desk September 3, 2021 7:06 PM IST
Consultations are almost finalised on the new government, and the necessary discussions have also been held about the cabinet, Mufti Inamullah Samangani, a senior official in the Taliban's information and culture commission, said.
Taliban Say Will Raise Voice For Muslims Anywhere Including Kashmir: Report
India.com News Desk September 3, 2021 3:25 PM IST
Shaheen's remarks, however, are in contrast with the group's earlier statements on Kashmir which had said that Kashmir is a "bilateral and an internal matter".
BREAKING: Taliban's Mullah Baradar To Lead New Government In Afghanistan, Say Reports
India.com News Desk September 3, 2021 12:07 PM IST
Mullah Baradar, the head of theTaliban's political office, will lead the new government in Afghanistan, at least three sources in the Islamist group said.
Taliban Likely to Form Govt in Afghanistan Today; Hebatullah Akhundzada to be Supreme Leader
India.com News Desk September 2, 2021 11:33 PM IST
In the new set-up, 60-year-old Mullah Akhundzada will be the Supreme Leader of the Taliban government, which will follow the pattern of the Iranian leadership.