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Category: South Asia

Kabul’s Neutrality Questioned as Afghan Officials Show Leniency to Indian Traveller, Tighten Grip on Returnees from Pakistan.
Viral video showing Afghan officials favouring Indian travellers sparks debate over Taliban’s impartiality and bias.
India to Upgrade Kabul ‘Technical Mission’ to Embassy, Says Jaishankar
India to upgrade Kabul mission to an embassy as Taliban FM Muttaqi visits New Delhi for first high-level talks.
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi Begins First Visit to India as Taliban’s Top Diplomat
Afghan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi begins first visit to India as Taliban’s top diplomat after UN lifts travel ban.
US Drops Student Visas to India by 44% as Trust Deficit Deepens Between Washington and New Delhi
The US issued 19.1% fewer student visas in August 2025, with a sharp 44.5% drop for Indian applicants
Indian Army Halts Muslim Graveyard Construction in Telangana, Citing Defence Ownership
Indian Army stops graveyard construction in Shaikpet, Telangana, sparking outrage over denial of Muslim burial rights.
Three Dead, Dozen Hurt in JKJAAC Clash with Peace Rally in Muzaffarabad
Three killed in Muzaffarabad as JKJAAC protesters clash with peace rally; AJK PM blames Indian funding, Rajnath Singh hints at New Delhi’s role.
Kapil Dev Urges Indian Players to Keep Politics Out of Cricket After Asia Cup 2025 Drama
Kapil Dev has urged Indian cricketers to focus on sport after the 2025 Asia Cup was overshadowed by handshake snubs, trophy refusal, and political statements.
Chief Advisor of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, talking at the Asia Society. IC: Screengrab
Bangladesh's Chief Advisor speaks out on strained relations with India, calling for a return to regional economic cooperation.
The delegation from Lakki Marwat meeting with the Afghan Ambassador. IC: File Photo
A delegation from Lakki Marwat appeals to the Afghan ambassador in Islamabad to secure the release of abducted factory workers.
Bagram and the Making of Great Game 3.0
As Trump warns Kabul over Bagram, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the Gulf face fresh risks. The Great Game 3.0 is unfolding across Asia and the Middle East.
Israel and US target Iran’s presidential residence and key sites in joint strikes amid escalating tensions and nationwide alerts.
Israel launches preemptive strike on Iran, declares nationwide emergency amid fears of missile and drone retaliation.
DG ISPR says Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq caused heavy Taliban losses as Pakistan vows to continue action to protect national security.
TTP and Jamaat-ul-Ahrar announce coordinated operations against Pakistan’s security forces amid rising regional tensions.
Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions intensify as heavy clashes erupt along the Khost and Waziristan border, raising regional security concerns.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office confirms decisive self-defence measures against terror groups operating from Afghan soil amid rising tensions.
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