Tag: Afghan
Afghanistan: Women Stage Protest In Kabul Against Taliban Policies
A number of Afghan women staged a protest in Kabul against Taliban policies, demanding equal rights to education and work, according to a media report.....
Taliban Bans IPL Broadcast In Afghanistan Due To ‘anti-Islam Content’
Broadcast of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been banned in Afghanistan by the country’s new Taliban government, according to reports. Top Afghanistan cricketers like Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb ur Rahman are taking part in IPL 2021.....
Earthquake Hits Afghanistan, Tremors Felt In J&K, Delhi-NCR; Measured At 5.7
An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale jolted Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, while no reports of any casualty or damage to property was received from anywhere so far. ....
India Sends 2,500 MT More Wheat To Afghanistan Via Pakistan
India last week sent the 15th consignment of 2,500 MT (metric tonnes) of wheat to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan as humanitarian assistance via the Attari-Wagah border. ....
Kabul Calls For UN Action Against Islamabad
A day after an international meeting in Islamabad to pave way for peace talks between Kabul and the Taliban, Afghanistan launched a stinging attack on Pakistan for aiding terrorist groups and asked the Security Council to take action on governments promoting extremist violence.....
Modi Writes To Afghan President, Condemns Terror Attacks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wrote to Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani, condemning the terror attacks in Kabul and Kandhar.....
Seven Civilians Die In Afghan Bombing
Seven civilians were killed and two injured in a roadside bombing in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province on Sunday.....
Over 100 Indian-Americans Celebrate Trump's Inauguration
Several Indian-Americans gathered for a gala here to celebrate the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th US President, an event skipped by many from the community, with Shalabh Kumar, a key member of the President's panel on Asia-Pacific affairs, also conspicuous by his absence.....
Avalanche Kills 50 In Afghanistan
At least 50 people were killed and a dozen others wounded after an avalanche struck a remote village in Afghanistan's eastern province of Nuristan on Sunday, officials said.....
England, Afghan Players Hit Jackpot In IPL 2017 Auction
English all-rounder Ben Stokes and pacer Tymal Mills emerged the hottest buys in the morning session of the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, which saw as many as 33 players being bought by franchises while many big names missed out pick-up.....
