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Ashraf Ghani should face trial for fleeing in most disgraceful manner, says Russian envoy

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani deserves to go on trial before the Afghan people for fleeing the country in the most disgraceful manner, Russian Special Presidential Envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, said on Monday in an interview with the Zvezda TV channel.

Aug 17, 2021

When Prakash Raj thanks Chiranjeevi for his initiative to find solutions, calls him "Annayya" for a reason

Actor Prakash Raj took to his Twitter to hail Telugu's megastar Chiranjeevi. He displays them together and names Chiranjeevi 'Annayya', which means that he is the 'big brother'.

Aug 17, 2021

Businesses shut in Afghanistan, people stay indoors on Day 1 after Taliban takeover

The first day of what the Taliban calls the 'Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan' saw Kabul, a bustling metropolis of six million, turn into a slow, male-dominated city without police or traffic controls and with shuttered businesses everywhere.

Aug 17, 2021

India logs 25,166 daily Covid cases, global caseload tops 207.7 mn; UK adds 28K more

India logged 25,166 daily Covid cases as of Tuesday morning with the global caseload reaching beyond 207.7 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.37 million.

Aug 17, 2021

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India spent billions of dollars in Afghanistan over years; built highways, hospitals, Parliament & beyond [details]

Apart from humanitarian assistance during the pandemic, New Delhi has been an integral part of Afghanistan and assisted it with infrastructural projects, human resource development, trade facilities.

Aug 17, 2021

Afghanistan's fall to Taliban doesn't augur well for India: Punjab CM

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on monday sounded a dire warning to the Central government that the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban has ominous signs for India.

Aug 16, 2021

Taliban commander's journey from Guantanamo Bay to Presidential Palace in Kabul [read now]

A Taliban commander claimed that he spent eight years in the Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba in a triumphant speech from inside the Presidential Palace in Kabul as the militants declared an Islamic state of Afghanistan after the country's President joined thousands of citizens in a mass exodus.

Aug 16, 2021

Air India flight to Kabul cancelled as airspace closed; hampers evacuation efforts [details]

National carrier Air India cancelled its flight operations on the Delhi-Kabul-Delhi route on Monday as the airspace over the Afghan capital city was closed.

Aug 16, 2021

Taliban co-founder Abdul Ghani Baradar is the face of insurgent victory

Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban leader freed from a Pakistani jail on the request of the US less than three years ago, has emerged as an undisputed victor of the 20-year war in Afghanistan, the Guardian reported.

Aug 16, 2021

Malala condemns China over death of fellow Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo

Deeply worried about women, minorities in Afghanistan: Malala

Activist and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai on Sunday expressed concern over the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and said that she is worried about the situation in the country.

Aug 16, 2021

Haiti Sets Up Makeshift Hospital After 5.9-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Port-de-Paix

Massive Earthquake in Haiti, Death Toll Reaches 1,297

The death toll from the massive 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti on the weekend has increased to 1,297, the country's civil protection agency announced.

Aug 16, 2021

Air India to resume flights to evacuate stranded Indians in Kabul post-noon

National carrier Air India is expected to operate Delhi-Kabul-Delhi flight operations post-noon on Monday.

Aug 16, 2021

No danger to embassies, foreign nationals: Taliban

Following the collapse of Kabul to the Taliban, a spokesman of the insurgent group stressed that there was no danger to embassies, diplomatic missions and foreign nationals in the Afghan capital, pledging that the militant group will maintain security across the country.

Aug 16, 2021

Curfew, net cut in 4 M'laya districts after Shillong violence, Home Min quits

Curfew imposed in Shillong, Internet down in 4 Meghalaya districts after violence, Home Minister quits

Violence, including stone-pelting and setting a police vehicle afire, rocked Shillong on Sunday, following the "killing" of a former militant leader on Friday, leading the authorities to enforce curfew and suspend internet services in four Meghalaya districts, officials said.

Aug 16, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 207 mn; Covid deaths at 4.36 mn across world

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 207 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.36 million and vaccinations soared to over 4.58 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Aug 16, 2021

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India

Ashraf Ghani should face trial for fleeing in most disgraceful manner, says Russian envoy

When Prakash Raj thanks Chiranjeevi for his initiative to find solutions, calls him "Annayya" for a reason

Businesses shut in Afghanistan, people stay indoors on Day 1 after Taliban takeover

India logs 25,166 daily Covid cases, global caseload tops 207.7 mn; UK adds 28K more

India spent billions of dollars in Afghanistan over years; built highways, hospitals, Parliament & beyond [details]

Afghanistan's fall to Taliban doesn't augur well for India: Punjab CM

Taliban commander's journey from Guantanamo Bay to Presidential Palace in Kabul [read now]

Air India flight to Kabul cancelled as airspace closed; hampers evacuation efforts [details]

Taliban co-founder Abdul Ghani Baradar is the face of insurgent victory

Deeply worried about women, minorities in Afghanistan: Malala

Massive Earthquake in Haiti, Death Toll Reaches 1,297

Air India to resume flights to evacuate stranded Indians in Kabul post-noon

No danger to embassies, foreign nationals: Taliban

Curfew imposed in Shillong, Internet down in 4 Meghalaya districts after violence, Home Minister quits

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 207 mn; Covid deaths at 4.36 mn across world

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh