India to send 20,000 MT of wheat to Afghanistan via Chabahar

India to send 20,000 MT of wheat to Afghanistan via Chabahar

India will send its next consignment of wheat as aid to Afghanistan under the Taliban regime via Chabahar. Picture for representation | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji India will send its next consignment of wheat as aid to Afghanistan under the Taliban regime via Chabahar, the MEA announced on Tuesday. The decision, that was announced at … Read more

Taliban suppression of women’s rights may impact international financial support: EU Special Envoy on Afghanistan

Taliban suppression of women’s rights may impact international financial support: EU Special Envoy on Afghanistan

India and the EU need to speak up together about human rights in Afghanistan says the European Union’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Tomas Niklasson, who visited Delhi for consultations on the way forward. In an interview to The Hindu, Mr. Niklasson said the Taliban’s increased restrictions on women and the ban on girl’s education is … Read more

Russia interested in involving India, Iran to bring peace in Afghanistan: Sergey Lavrov

Russia interested in involving India, Iran to bring peace in Afghanistan: Sergey Lavrov

Emphasising that international mediators can play a significant role in Afghanistan, Russia has said that it is interested in involving India and Iran to bring peace in the war-ravaged country. India, a major stakeholder in ensuring peace and stability in Afghanistan, was not invited to the ‘extended Troika’ meeting held in Qatar on August 11. … Read more