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Afghanistan: Taliban impose some order around Kabul airport, witnesses say

There was no violence or confusion at the airport as dawn broke on Sunday, said the witnesses

135 Indian evacuees from Kabul being repatriated to India via Doha: Embassy

The first batch of 135 Indians who were evacuated from Kabul to Doha over the past few days, are being repatriated to India, the Indian Embassy in Qatar informed on Sunday."1st batch of 135 Indians who were evacuated from Kabul to Doha over past days being repatriated tonight to India. Embassy officials provided consular and logistics assistance to ensure their safe return. We thank Qatar authorities and all concerned for making this possible," India in Qatar tweeted.Some 500 odd people are set to return to India on Sunday morning from Afghanistan, through various destinations and flights.External Affairs Ministry (EAM) spokesperson informed that an Air India flight carrying 87 Indians has departed from Tajikistan for New Delhi. "Bringing Indians home from Afghanistan! AI 1956 carrying 87 Indians departs from Tajikistan for New Delhi. Two Nepalese nationals also evacuated. Assisted and supported by our Embassy in Dushanbe. More evacuation flights to follow," said Arindam Bagchi, EAM ..

US evacuated about 17,000 people from Afghanistan since Aug 14: Pentagon

The United States has evacuated some 17,000 people from Afghanistan since August 14, Pentagon informed on Saturday.

Afghanistan: Security threats slowing evacuations from Kabul, says US

Pentagon says that about 3,800 civilians have been evacuated from Afghanistan over the past day, amid widespread logistical challenges and backlogs at waystations in the Middle East and Europe.

Pak FM Qureshi discusses Afghan situation with several counterparts

Shah Mahmood Qureshi held telephonic interactions with his counterparts from Russia, Germany Turkey, the Netherlands, Belgium and with the OIC chief on the rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan

Around 300 Indians likely to be evacuated from Afghanistan on Sunday

Around 300 Indian nationals are expected to be brought back home from Afghanistan on Sunday as part of India's evacuation mission in view of the security situation in Kabul

Fifteen arrested by Assam Police for social media post supporting Taliban

At least 15 people were arrested from across Assam for social media posts allegedly supporting the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, police said on Saturday.

Taliban release 340 prisoners in Afghanistan Farah Province: Report

The Taliban have released 340 "political prisoners" in Farah province in western Afghanistan, Sputnik reported on Saturday

India allowed to operate two flights daily to evacuate citizens from Kabul

The permission has been granted by the American and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces which have been controlling operations of the Hamid Karzai International Airport

European Union says situation at Kabul airport 'very difficult'

The president of the European Commission has urged the international community to open arms for Afghan refugees.

US urges Americans to keep clear of Kabul airport as crowd chaos grows

Thousands throng Kabul airport as security deteriorates; West tries to ramp up speed of evacuations of its citizens,

European Union says no recognition of Taliban, no political talks

The head of the EU executive spoke after visiting a reception centre in Madrid for Afghan employees of EU institutions evacuated from Kabul.

Taliban co-founder arrives in Kabul to hammer out new Afghan govt

West tries to ramp up speed of evacuations of its citizens, vulnerable Afghans ; Taliban to ready model for governing Afghanistan in coming weeks, says official

14 arrested in Assam over supporting Taliban on social media: Police

Fourteen people were arrested from across Assam for alleged social media posts supporting the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, police said on Saturday.

Will handle all security issues, including that of Taliban, in Kashmir: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar on Saturday said security forces were alert and would handle all challenges, including that of the Taliban, in the Valley. He sought the cooperation of the people in maintaining peace in Jammu and Kashmir Speaking as a police officer whichever terrorist comes here, it is my job to generate input and neutralise him, as well as the threat, in an operation with the Army, Kumar told reporters at the headquarters of the Army's Victor Force in Awantipora area of Pulwama district. We will handle all the challenges in a professional manner and we are totally alert, he said when asked about the threat of the Taliban in Kashmir. The IGP urged people to share information about militants, suicide bombers, or someone planning to set up IEDs, saying the society is harmed by such elements. If there is a major incident, the locals will be the first to suffer, tourists will fear coming here, so whose economy will it impact? It is the local ..

Govt must step up outreach in J-K amid Taliban triumph: Ex-Army chief

Gen Roychowdhury, who commanded the 16 corps in Kashmir at the height of the militancy in the early 1990s, said Pakistan "will make a fresh bid on Kashmir"

Taliban official denies kidnapping reports near Kabul airport

A Taliban official has denied reports that foreign nationals were kidnapped near the Kabul airport, where big crowds still exist amid US-led evacuation efforts, local media reported on Saturday.

In Kabul, a fearful wait for United States to deliver on evacuation vow

Tens of thousands of people in Afghanistan waited nervously on Saturday

Taliban official says no foreigners kidnapped, but some being questioned

Western nations have struggled to ramp up the pace of evacuations amid chaos and reports of violence by the insurgents.

Indians detained on way to Kabul airport; released subsequently: Reports

Kabul Now news portal initially reported that the group was 'abducted' by the Taliban fighters but it later updated the report saying all the people were released