Mazar E Sharif

After fall of Kabul, what Taliban’s victory means for India and the world

America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan comes at a time when it is preparing for a deeper contestation against the power of emerging superpower China

Trump slams Biden over Afghanistan crisis, US bolsters Kabul deployment for embassy staff evacuation

Despite President Ashraf Ghani's assurance and Taliban's pledge against violence, those who can afford a ticket have been flocking to Kabul International Airport, the only way out of the country. AP

Taliban less than 100 km away from Kabul with latest gain of Maidan Wardak; capital besieged from all sides

The fall of Mazar-e-Sharif, the country's fourth-largest city, hands the insurgents control over all of northern Afghanistan, confining the Western-backed government to the centre and east.

India set to evacuate diplomats from Mazar-e-Sharif after Taliban takes control of six Afghan provincial capitals

The insurgents now have their eyes on Mazar-e-Sharif, whose fall would signal the total collapse of government control in a region that has traditionally been anti-Taliban

Afghan president Ashraf Ghani arrives in New Delhi; bilateral ties, infrastructure development may feature on agenda

Afghanistan president Ashraf Ghani arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday for a daylong visit to India

Thanks to Islamic State, May most violent month of 2017: More than 1,000 casualties claimed

The month of May, which also happens to be the holy month of Ramadan, has so far been the most violent month of the year.

Blast near Indian embassy in Kabul kills 80, injures 320; Modi briefed, Sushma Swaraj says 'staff safe'

A blast has been reported just fifty metres away from the the Indian embassy in Kabul.

Afghanistan declares day of mourning as Taliban attack toll rises in Balkh province

The Afghan government declared Sunday as a national mourning day to pay tributes to scores of army personnel who died in a Taliban attack at a military base in Balkh province.

Pathankot attack: India awaiting visit by Pakistan's SIT, VK Singh tells Lok Sabha

Sartaj Aziz on Monday had that the SIT from Pakistan may visit Pathankot in March and that his country was pursuing the investigation seriously

India committed to building peaceful Afghanistan, reiterates PM Modi to CEO Abdullah

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep gratitude towards the national security forces of Afghanistan for their bravery during the Mazar-e-Sharif attack.