'Not an enemy anymore': Russia's outreach to Taliban full of opportunities and risks
Fp Staff • 4 years agoThe vacuum created by the American withdrawal gives Russia a chance to reassert itself in the region
Behind fall of Kabul, an Afghan military that was designed and hard-wired to fail
Praveen • 4 years agoEven though funding was lavished on the Afghan military, there just wasn’t time for it to develop a stable institutional culture, and allow it to operate independently
Russia's mutually-beneficial alliance with the Taliban was built on years of confusion and influence
• 5 years agoRussia often used the hundreds of millions of dollars in fuel imports for NATO and Afghan forces as a way to inject cash into Afghanistan to ensure influence and keep intelligence assets on its side
In new message, Al-Qaeda chief calls for 'united jihad' in Kashmir, says Pakistan Army can't be trusted with liberation of Indian state
Praveen • 6 years agoElements of the Indian jihadist movement have long known to have been in touch with Al-Qaeda, and some intelligence analysts believe the organisation hopes to use those ties to escalate pressure on India.
2013 Bodh Gaya serial blast: five accused convicted, quantum of sentence to be pronounced on 31 May
Ians • 7 years agoA special National Investigative Agency (NIA) court on Friday convicted five Indian Mujahideen militants in the 2013 Bodh Gaya serial blasts case in which several persons including Buddhist monks were injured.
Jammu and Kashmir Ramadan ceasefire welcome, but a lot hinges on Hizbul Mujahideen's cooperation
Sameery • 7 years agoAs Kashmir was sliding into chaos with regular gunfights, the killing of militants and swelling ranks of rebels, New Delhi’s approval for a halt in counterinsurgency operations during Ramadan has come as a relief for many in the Valley
US' Afghan policy review must include stern message to Pakistan; soft-pedaling on terrorism will impact stability
Tara Kartha • 8 years agoWhile there are several official statements on the expected US Afghanistan policy review, what is common is the extreme care with which Pakistan is mentioned.
Kashmir unrest: As the Valley loses the perception battle, it's time for Kashmiris to introspect
Parjanyabhatt • 8 years agoMore than a military problem, or an emotional question, Kashmir has become a battle of perceptions.
Curfew extended to more areas of Kashmir after death of youth in Pulwama
• 9 years agoOn Wednesday the curfew was extended to more areas of Kashmir Valley to maintain law and order in view of violent protests on Tuesday that led to death of a youth in Pulwama district and injuries to several others.
Syed Ahmad Rai Barelvi and the 18th century mujahidin movement in the Indian subcontinent
Ghulam Rasool Dehlvi • 9 years agoSyed Ahmad Rai Barelvi (1700-1850) is considered one of the early Muslim freedom fighters of India. But is this the complete picture?