Sitharaman claimed that Modi govt is paying for reduction in prices of petroleum products during time of UPA government, due to interest and principal having to be repaid on oil bonds from that period.

Zabihullah Mujahid, a shadowy figure issuing statements on behalf of the militants for years, said at a news conference that the Taliban sought no revenge and ‘everyone is forgiven’.

Amrullah Saleh made the comment on Twitter on Tuesday. He cited the Afghan constitution was empowering him to declare this.

Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban leader freed from a Pakistani jail on the request of the US less than three years ago, has emerged as an "undisputed victor" of the 20-year war in Afghanistan.

As per the survey, fewer Indians believe Modi’s “intent” is above suspicion – 60 percent say they don’t believe Modi govt is doing much about controlling inflation, up from 35 percent in January 2021.

The former Rajya Sabha MP and diplomat also criticised "India's elite" and Jawaharlal Nehru for their dismissal of what he calls "Hindu civilisation."

Those present in the meeting also include NSA Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, as also India's Ambassador to Afghanistan Rudrendra Tandon, who returned to India on Tuesday itself.

The solicitor general claimed that a public affidavit on the matter would compromise national security, as terrorists may be able to shield themselves from Pegasus.

Russian FM Lavrov speaks with Chinese counterpart, discusses political coordination regarding situation in Afghanistan.

Within just a few days of the US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban began capturing one province after another. As the provincial capitals fell like dominos.