Tag: India-Afghanistan relations
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Javed Akhtar Slams India’s Reception of Taliban Minister Muttaqi
Javed Akhtar Voices Shame Over India’s Reception of Taliban Minister Poet, lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar sparked a heated debate by condemning the reception accorded to Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi during his visit to New Delhi. Akhtar’s comments, posted on X, framed the gesture as a contradiction to India’s declared stance against terrorism…
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Javed Akhtar Slams India’s Reception of Taliban Minister, Sparks Debate on Rights and Diplomacy
Contested Diplomacy: Akhtar’s Critique of the Taliban Welcome Renowned poet, lyricist, and screenwriter Javed Akhtar sparked a fiery clash over India’s reception of Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi during his six-day visit to New Delhi. Akhtar’s public critique, posted on X, accused Indian authorities and prominent religious institutions of giving a “reverent welcome” to…
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India-Afghanistan Joint Statement Sparks Pakistani Reservations
Background: A Bilateral Statement With Wider Implications The joint statement issued by India and Afghanistan on October 10 marked a rare moment of renewed diplomatic engagement between New Delhi and Kabul. The document praised their shared stance against terrorism and underscored a commitment to peace, stability, and mutual trust in the region. It also reflected…
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Kabul Explosions Highlight Taliban Push to India
Overview: Explosions in Kabul Amid a Diplomatic Push A wave of explosions and gunfire rattled Kabul late Thursday, casting a shadow over what was already a tense moment for Afghan politics. The Taliban government, which has sought to recalibrate its international relations since returning to power in 2021, faced fresh questions about security, accountability, and…
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India Upgrades Kabul Mission to Embassy, Signals Stronger Ties with Afghanistan
India Upgrades Kabul Mission to Embassy Amid Renewed Ties In a significant shift signaling deeper engagement with Afghanistan, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced that India will upgrade its Technical Mission in Kabul to the status of an Embassy of India. The move, disclosed during bilateral talks with Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, underscores…
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India Upgrades Kabul Mission to Embassy, Deepening Ties
India Upgrades Kabul Mission to Embassy: A New Chapter in Delhi-Kabul Ties In a landmark move signaling renewed confidence in Afghanistan’s sovereignty and regional stability, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced that India would upgrade its Technical Mission in Kabul to the status of an Embassy of India. The decision, announced during talks with Afghanistan’s…
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India Upgrades Kabul Mission to Embassy: A Step Toward Closer Ties
India Elevates its Presence in Kabul In a decisive move signaling renewed commitment to Afghanistan’s sovereignty and regional stability, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced that India would upgrade its Technical Mission in Kabul to the status of an Embassy of India. The announcement came during bilateral talks with Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi,…