News Topic:Afghanistan

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake jolts Kashmir

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Kashmir in the early hours of Monday, September 1, 2025, at 12:47 AM IST, sending tremors across parts of India.

Pakistan claim of India firing missiles toward Afghanistan false: Foreign Secretary

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Saturday termed Pakistan’s claim about India firing missiles towards Afghanistan as “frivolous and false”.

MHA declares Kashmir-born Aijaz Ahmad Ahanger as ‘individual terrorist’

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday declared a Kashmir-born 'terrorist', Aijaz Ahmad Ahanger, currently based in Afghanistan as an “individual terrorist”.

Islamic State Khorasan Province and its significance to India

In Afghanistan, there is another radical Islamic organization, besides Taliban, known as Islamic State Khorasan Province or the ISKP.

Afghan National Arrested In Assam For Lack Of Documents

Assam police arrested an Afghan national for allegedly carrying fake documents. He has been identified as a 21-year-old Jerin Mohammed Lalak.

Committed to fight for restoration of Article 370: Farooq Abdullah

National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah said that Centre must first restore statehood before announcing elections.

Afghanistan and Myanmar: Two Nations, Two Tales

The military coup of Myanmar and the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan – How similar or different are these two important developments?

Afghan teen held at Lakhanpur entry point in J-K’s Kathua

Police detained an Afghan national at a COVID testing centre established at Jammu and Kashmir’s Lakhanpur entry point in Kathua district.

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J&K’s Higher Secondary enrollment ratio falls to 44.8%, NITI Aayog data shows

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