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Will handle all security issues, including that of Taliban, in Kashmir: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar on Saturday said security forces were alert and would handle all challenges, including that of the Taliban, in the Valley. He sought the cooperation of the people in maintaining peace in Jammu and Kashmir Speaking as a police officer whichever terrorist comes here, it is my job to generate input and neutralise him, as well as the threat, in an operation with the Army, Kumar told reporters at the headquarters of the Army's Victor Force in Awantipora area of Pulwama district. We will handle all the challenges in a professional manner and we are totally alert, he said when asked about the threat of the Taliban in Kashmir. The IGP urged people to share information about militants, suicide bombers, or someone planning to set up IEDs, saying the society is harmed by such elements. If there is a major incident, the locals will be the first to suffer, tourists will fear coming here, so whose economy will it impact? It is the local ..

Govt must step up outreach in J-K amid Taliban triumph: Ex-Army chief

Gen Roychowdhury, who commanded the 16 corps in Kashmir at the height of the militancy in the early 1990s, said Pakistan "will make a fresh bid on Kashmir"

Taliban official denies kidnapping reports near Kabul airport

A Taliban official has denied reports that foreign nationals were kidnapped near the Kabul airport, where big crowds still exist amid US-led evacuation efforts, local media reported on Saturday.

In Kabul, a fearful wait for United States to deliver on evacuation vow

Tens of thousands of people in Afghanistan waited nervously on Saturday

Taliban official says no foreigners kidnapped, but some being questioned

Western nations have struggled to ramp up the pace of evacuations amid chaos and reports of violence by the insurgents.

Indians detained on way to Kabul airport; released subsequently: Reports

Kabul Now news portal initially reported that the group was 'abducted' by the Taliban fighters but it later updated the report saying all the people were released

No co-education in universities, first Fatwa by Taliban officials

In a three-hour meeting between university lecturers, owners of private institutions, and the Taliban officials, the latter said that there is no alternative

Leaving Afghanistan: An Indian's tale of fear, gloom and disguise plan

There were Indians, Europeans and Africans besides people from Afghanistan in the plane who were leaving the strife-torn picturesque country.

'Taliban wants ties with all countries, including US,' says political chief

On Tuesday, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said they intended to form an inclusive government and does not want to have any internal or external enemies.

History over geography

India shouldn't be paranoid about a weakened Pakistan creating a new 'Terroristan'. This is the best chance to focus on maritime power and opportunity rather than overland threats

Facebook allows users in Afghanistan to instantly lock their accounts

Facebook has launched a one-click tool for people in Afghanistan to quickly lock down their account, as the Taliban has regained control of the war-torn country

Europe fears Afghan refugee crisis after Taliban's takeover

Haunted by a 2015 migration crisis fuelled by the Syrian war, European leaders desperately want to avoid another large-scale influx of migrants and refugees from Afghanistan

In Kabul, a fearful wait for US to deliver on evacuation promise

Tens of thousands of people in Afghanistan waited nervously to see whether the US would deliver on President Joe Biden's new pledge to evacuate all Americans and all Afghans who aided the war effort

Afghanistan: IAF C-130J takes off from Kabul with over 85 Indians

An Indian Air Force (IAF) C-130J transport aircraft took off from Kabul with over 85 Indians, informed official sources on Saturday.

President Biden's view of job comes into focus after Afghan collapse

President Joe Biden made up his mind about Afghanistan months really years ago.

UK will work with Taliban 'if necessary', says PM Boris Johnson

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that his country will work with the Taliban "if necessary", as the group has regained control of Afghanistan

Antony Blinken says 12 nations have agreed to host Afghan evacuees

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says 13 countries have thus far agreed to at least temporarily host at-risk Afghans evacuated from Afghanistan and a dozen more have agreed to serve as transit points

Afghanistan series: PCB puts national camp and team selection on hold

The Pakistan Cricket Board has put on hold a training camp that was scheduled to start on Saturday in Lahore and also the announcement of its squad for the One-Day series against Afghanistan

NATO suspends all support to Afghanistan, calls for end to violence

NATO on Friday announced that it has suspended all support to war-torn Afghanistan and called for an end to the violence in the nation following the Taliban's siege of Kabul

Afghan evacuation one of the most difficult airlifts in history: Biden

The ongoing evacuation of US citizens and Afghan nationals who supported Americans over the last 20 years is one of the largest and most difficult airlifts in history, US President Joe Biden said