On India's 75th Independence Day, members of South Asia Solidarity, an Indian diaspora organisation, dropped a huge banner reading ‘Resign Modi’, asking for the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, from London’s iconic Westminster Bridge.

Unexpected as it was, the US decision to completely pull out its troops from Afghanistan may not have been as surprising as the speed at which the Afghan armed forces that it created and trained have capitulated to the Taliban in one major city after another.

Afghanistan crisis Latest Updates: Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in order to prevent looting and chaos in Kabul, their forces will enter some parts of the city and occupy outposts that have been evacuated by security forces.

"He announces new schemes but these are never implemented or seen on the ground," said Mallikarjun Kharge.

The country's top judge said that laws passed now suffer from a lack of clarity, which is creating a lot of litigation and inconvenience.

India had already issued an advisory to Indian nationals to leave the country last week.

Interior minister's announcement comes hours after Taliban began entering Afghan capital.

The HC also refused the Union government's request to stay the order to enable it file an appeal. The court, however, refused to stay clauses 14 and 16 of the IT Rules.

Taliban fighters entered Kabul on Sunday and sought the unconditional surrender of the central government, officials said, as Afghans and foreigners alike raced for the exit.

Britain, Germany, Denmark and Spain have announced the withdrawal of personnel from their respective embassies.