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Kabul Bombings: Biden risks further Afghan entanglement vowing to hunt down suicide bombers (Analysis)

Trying to emerge from a 20-year quagmire in Afghanistan, US President Joe Biden risks tipping over into another with his vow to "hunt down" those behind the Kabul airport suicide bombings that killed at least 103 people, including 13 American service members.

Aug 27, 2021

'Kill list': Report says US handed Taliban names of Americans, green card holders, Afghan allies to evacuate

US officials handed the Taliban names of Americans, green card holders and Afghan allies to evacuate, according to a bombshell report by Politico on the darkest day of Joe Biden's young presidency.

Aug 27, 2021

Taliban vs ISIS-KP: A new dimension opens up to Afghan regime after Kabul airport bomb attacks

At least 28 of the Afghans killed were Taliban members, while 13 US soldiers and other civilians were killed in Kabul airport blast, indicating a third party involvement.

Aug 27, 2021

India logs 44,658 new Covid cases, 496 fatalities; Global caseload tops 214.5 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 214.5 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.47 million and vaccinations soared to over 5.07 billion, while India reported a total of 44,658 new Covid cases and 496 deaths on Friday.

Aug 27, 2021

UN calls for united global action against terror-enablers; India condemns Kabul bombings

Nearly 100 people were killed and more than 50 wounded in the suicide bombing at an entrance to the Kabul airport

Aug 27, 2021

Beginning of third wave? Fresh Covid cases drastically rising in Kerala and Maharashtra

In the last 24 hours, India witnessed 44,658 fresh cases and 496 Covid-related deaths

Aug 27, 2021

Centre to get 20 crore doses of Covishield in September; no change in dose interval [details]

According to a new report, the Pune-based vaccine maker will supply 20 crore doses of Covishield in September; while the Government clarified on Thursday that there are current proposals to change dose interval.

Aug 26, 2021

Mehbooba disrespected Mufti Sayeed by joining Gupkar Alliance; BJP takes jibe at PDP chief [details]

PDP chief proved herself as a 'failed politician' by accepting the leadership of her father's arch political rival, criticized BJP's Tarun Chugh.

Aug 26, 2021

Kabul Airport blasts: Four US Marines killed, three injured [details]

In a devastating attack outside Kabul Airport, three US Marines were killed and several American military personnel were wounded on Thursday.

Aug 26, 2021

Suicide bomb blast suspected at Kabul airport amidst ongoing human crisis [details]

Hours after the Western government urged its citizens on Afghan soil to stay away from Kabul airport; explosions were heard near the Abbey Gate of Hamid Karzai Airport in Kabul. Pentagon confirms the attack and issues fresh advisory.

Aug 26, 2021

Delhi Police bust illegal weapon trade; two held for supplying arms to Khalistan on social media [details]

They also had 18 illegal firearms and 60 live cartridges in their possession, according to the cops. Meanwhile, in the Mau area of Uttar Pradesh, police raided an illegal gun manufacturing business.

Aug 26, 2021

Gang rapes happen all the time; another K'taka min makes loose comment on Mysuru incident [details]

Shivaram Hebbar said that such incidents of gang rape happen all the time. Such incidents have occurred during the times of other governments also.

Aug 26, 2021

K'taka Home Minister blames gang-rape victim for moving freely in evening; doesn't stop there [details]

After questioning the gang-rape victim for going to an isolated place late in the evening, the Karnataka home minister Araga Jnanendra then chose to use the word "rape" in a shocking context.

Aug 26, 2021

K'taka govt clarifies on WFH advisory for techies in view of Metro construction on ORR [details]

After Techies and IT Professionals expressed their concern and questioned the government's decision of advising IT companies located on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) to extend 'Work from Home' option till next December due to Namma Metro work on the stretch, the government has said the earlier communication was just an advisory.

Aug 26, 2021

J&K govt warns 147 administrative officers for taking important matters "causally" [details]

Even after the passing of two and half months, 147 officers have not yet filed their details even though August 31 is the last date for the same.

Aug 26, 2021