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U.N. LISTED TERRORIST AKHUND NAMED HEAD OF NEW AFGHAN GOVERNMENT

08 Sep 2021

The Taliban on Tuesday announced its new government, ending days of speculation and reports of infighting within the group, which apparently delayed the announcement of the new dispensation in Afghanistan. Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund, chief of the Taliban’s powerful decision-making body, “Rehbari Shura”, or “leadership council”, will head the new...

FARMERS ALLOWED TO PROTEST BUT PEACEFULLY: ANIL VIJ

07 Sep 2021

Ahead of a Mahapanchayat in Karnal by farmers on Tuesday, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij requested them to hold a peaceful protest and said the state machinery was prepared and had made suitable arrangements, including deploying adequate security and creating route diversions. “Everyone is allowed to raise their voices and...

Jan Ki Baat Punjab survey: AAP has an edge if elections held today

07 Sep 2021

The Jan Ki Baat survey on Punjab Elections 2022 gives a clear edge to Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party with 74% respondents to the survey saying that AAP is the biggest challenger to Congress in battleground state. The survey conducted between 27 August and 3 September by Jan Ki Baat...

GREAT DAY ON VACCINATION FRONT, CRICKET PITCH: PM MODI

07 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded India’s performance in the ongoing nationwide vaccination drive against Covid-19 as well as for registering an emphatic 157-run win over England in the fourth Test match. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Great day (again) on the vaccination front and on the...

FARMER LEADERS SAY GOVT SELLING OUT TO CORPORATE; BJP CALLS IT ‘ELECTION MEETING’

06 Sep 2021

Gathering in thousands at the ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ in Muzaffarnagar on Sunday, protesting farmer leaders launched a scathing attack on the government for “selling the country to corporates” and said they are fighting to “save the nation”. The event was organised by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) at the Government Inter...

Taliban claim control of eight districts in Panjshir, Massoud says he’s ready for talks

06 Sep 2021

The Taliban on Sunday said that they have taken control of all districts in Panjshir province, a claim that has been denied by resistance forces, according to a media report on Sunday. Deputy head of the Taliban’s cultural affairs commission Ahmadullah Wasiq said that fighting between Taliban fighters and the...

SWORD HANGS OVER SAARC MEMBERSHIP OF AFGHANISTAN UNDER TALIBAN

06 Sep 2021

With the Taliban under close watch for their conduct and behaviour, uncertainty is hanging over the SAARC membership of Afghanistan where the insurgent group is set to form the government. Sources told The Daily Guardian that India is against the Taliban being part of the South Asian Association for Regional...

India, Russia can bring stability to energy market: PM Modi

04 Sep 2021

While saying that the International North-South Transport Corridor will bring the India and Russia closer, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that an energy partnership between the two countries can bring stability to the global energy market. In a virtual address at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic...

Taliban make a U-turn, say they will raise Kashmir issue

04 Sep 2021

In what’s seen as a major U-turn, a Taliban spokesman on Friday said that the group reserves the right to speak out in support of Muslims in Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier, senior Taliban leader Anas Haqqani had categorically said that the Taliban would not interfere in Kashmir. However, the Afghan...

INDIA WARY OF CHINA EXPANDING INFLUENCE IN TALIBAN-RULED AFGHANISTAN

04 Sep 2021

Ahead of government formation in Afghanistan, the Taliban’s statement describing China as “the most important partner” has alerted India all the more to how Beijing is planning to expand its influence in the war-torn country. Wary of the Dragon’s long-term Afghan plan, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is taking note...

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