News Topic:Afghanistan

Free to Think, No Longer

Scholars at Risk's Free to Think 2025 report documents 395 attacks on scholars, students and universities in 49 countries, from Bangladesh to the U.S.

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?

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18 injured, six critical as Tempo Traveller plunges into gorge in Ganderbal

A Tempo Traveller carrying tourists from Sonamarg plunged 60 feet into a gorge near Gund in Ganderbal, injuring 18 people, including six critically.

GCC seeks 40-year upper age limit for J&K Bank recruitment

GCC urges LG Manoj Sinha to ask J&K Bank to raise the upper age limit to 40 years for its 1,356 Banking Associate and PO vacancies.

Tourists asked to leave Gurez ahead of snowfall forecast

Bandipora Police advise tourists to leave Gurez by November 10 ahead of forecast heavy snowfall from November 11 and possible road blockages.

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.

NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.