india afghanistan relations

Does India Really Control Taliban, Or Is Pakistan Spinning Another Story?

When the Taliban first seized power in 1996, India refused to recognise their rule. Instead, New Delhi backed the Northern Alliance, the regime’s key opposition group, while closing its embassy in Kabul. It was only after the US-led intervention ousted the Taliban that India resumed formal diplomatic ties.

Nov 01, 2025, 16:52 PM IST

India Opens Embassy In Kabul, Taliban Hits Back With Return Gift – Could TAPI Project Be A Game Changer?

India upgrades its Kabul technical mission to embassy status as Taliban leaders push the TAPI gas pipeline, promising strategic and energy dividends.

Oct 22, 2025, 03:36 AM IST

India Elevates Kabul Technical Mission To Embassy Post Talks With Afghan FM

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the move as a clear demonstration of India’s intent to deepen cooperation across all areas of mutual interest with Afghanistan.

Oct 21, 2025, 21:18 PM IST

Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's Agra Visit Cancelled

Amit Khan Muttaqi, Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, was reportedly scheduled to visit the Taj Mahal in Agra on Sunday; however, the visit has now been cancelled. 

Oct 12, 2025, 13:10 PM IST

Afghanistan Earthquake: India Sends Assistance, EAM Jaishankar Dials Muttaqi

EAM Jaishankar stated that India has delivered 1000 family tents in Kabul on Monday following the 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck the eastern part of Afghanistan.

Sep 01, 2025, 20:39 PM IST

Big stir! Afghanistan's embassy in India closed from now on

Afghanistan has closed its embassy in India. Afghanistan has cited 'lack of support from the host government' as the reason. The help that should have been given in difficult times was not received.

Oct 01, 2023, 07:28 AM IST

People trapped in Kabul appealed to Indian Govt. - 'Get us safely evacuate of Afghanistan as soon as possible'

Indian people stranded in Kabul requested the government to evacuate them from Afghanistan as the country descended into chaos following the takeover by the Taliban. Few stranded people said, "our families are crying, we are desperate to get out of here".

Aug 17, 2021, 18:56 PM IST

Indian MEA: Continuous monitoring of the situation in Kabul, assurance of all possible help to those coming to India

The Taliban have seized the capital, Kabul after Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country and took refuge in Tajikistan. Meanwhile, the Indian Foreign Ministry says that we are monitoring the situation closely, will stand with Afghan partners.

Aug 16, 2021, 20:46 PM IST