India in Afghanistan
Ambassador Ahmad says India has “always played the role of a spoiler in Afghanistan".
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 01:07pm
Last year was a "landmark and consequential year in our fight against terrorism", says military spokesperson.
Updated 06 Jan, 2026 10:57pm
Warns enemies of "befitting response" to their actions; reminds Afghan Taliban of responsibility to stop act of terrorism from soil of Afghanistan.
Updated 13 Nov, 2025 07:25am
Decision underscores India’s resolve to deepen bilateral engagement with the Afghan side in all spheres of mutual interest, says MEA.
Published 21 Oct, 2025 07:48pm
Even though the fighting has stopped for now, the situation remains extremely volatile, and hence, questions arise: what triggered this situation, and where do we go from here?
Updated 17 Oct, 2025 11:24am
Priyanka Gandhi asks how such an “insult to some of India’s most competent women” could have been permitted.
Updated 12 Oct, 2025 02:11pm
Set to hold talks with Indian officials on political, economic and trade issues.
Updated 09 Oct, 2025 08:03am
It would be a test of the Taliban’s pragmatism not to sacrifice their relations with Pakistan for temporary gains.
Updated 29 Jan, 2025 09:49am
There are major economic considerations that have pushed India closer to
the Taliban.
Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:31am
Although Delhi does not recognise the Taliban govt, the meeting could ruffle Pakistan, which borders both countries.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 04:47pm
India will provide further material support in the first instance to the health sector and for the rehabilitation of refugees.
Updated 08 Jan, 2025 10:04pm
Foreign ministry says team will meet senior members of the Taliban and hold discussions on humanitarian aid to Afghans.
Published 02 Jun, 2022 11:55am
“The United States welcomes India's substantial investment in and assistance to Afghanistan”: State Department official.
Updated 22 Nov, 2019 11:51pm
Pakistan drops $500m WB-funded KPEC project.
Updated 24 Apr, 2019 08:57am
PM Imran Khan to visit Qatar from Jan 21-22, says FO spokesman.
Updated 18 Jan, 2019 05:32pm
Delhi claims to play significant role in Afghanistan as development partner with projects that improve people's lives.
Updated 04 Jan, 2019 04:55pm
The purpose behind the new approach is to "create conditions for reconciliation with the Taliban."
Updated 28 Nov, 2017 10:19am
India's defence minister says the country will help Afghanistan develop infrastructure and train personnel.
Updated 26 Sep, 2017 06:40pm
BACK-to-back meetings by the civil and military leaderships of the country have emphasised that Pakistan is deeply...
Updated 21 Jun, 2017 03:45pm
US intelligence chief says Islamabad will likely turn to China to offset New Delhi’s sway on its western borders.
Updated 21 Jun, 2017 03:49pm
Gurmeet Kanwal
Updated 29 May, 2017 12:10pm
Defence minister denies military operations discriminatory towards Pakhtuns.
Updated 29 May, 2017 12:19pm
Both say trade route between the two countries was stymied because of their tense ties with Pakistan.
Updated 29 May, 2017 12:32pm
Modi and Ghani called in the statement for an end to sponsorship and support of militants.
Updated 29 May, 2017 12:19pm
‘The country will not have bright future until it takes action against Taliban’
Updated 29 May, 2017 12:32pm
Afghan-India Friendship Dam in Herat province, which borders Iran, was rebuilt with Indian aid at cost of $300 million.
Updated 29 May, 2017 12:28pm
Indian prime minister inaugurates parliament building in Kabul.
Updated 29 May, 2017 12:21pm
The parliament building, nearing completion, is a symbolic gift of democracy from India to Afghanistan.
Updated 29 May, 2017 12:29pm
India might take the choppers apart to transport by plane as it can't fly them to Kabul going through Pakistan.
Updated 29 May, 2017 12:29pm
India "does not want to be saddled with the burden of helping secure Afghanistan” after the US departure, says report.
Updated 29 May, 2017 12:24pm
