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The fall of Afghanistan: Who are the Taliban and what can India do now?
The Taliban's victory in Afghanistan is going to test peace in South Asia and India. Watch the video showing the history and emergence of Taliban. Defence expert Ajai Shukla explains India’s options going forward Source: Media reports
 "The fall of Afghanistan: Who are the Taliban and what can India do now?")
We must all ensure Afghanistan can't ever again be a base for terrorism: US
The US told the UN Security Council that the international community should ensure that Afghanistan "cannot ever, ever again be a base for terrorism
 "We must all ensure Afghanistan can't ever again be a base for terrorism: US")
From the ruins of 9/11
Reign of Terror makes clear that what happened on September 11, 2001
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India fighting challenges of terrorism, expansionism: PM in I-Day address
India is fighting the challenges of terrorism and expansionism and is dealing with them with great courage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday in his Independence Day address to the nation
 "India fighting challenges of terrorism, expansionism: PM in I-Day address")
Afghan crisis: As Taliban tighten their grip, Kabul airport only way out
There's increasingly only one way out for those fleeing the war, and only one way in for US troops sent to protect American diplomats still on the ground: Kabul's international airport
 "Afghan crisis: As Taliban tighten their grip, Kabul airport only way out")
Afghanistan officials: 3 more provincial capitals fall to Taliban
Some civilians who have fled Taliban advances have said that the insurgents imposed repressive restrictions on women and burned down schools.
 "Afghanistan officials: 3 more provincial capitals fall to Taliban")
Top LeT commander among two terrorists killed in Shopian encounter
Two terrorists, including a top commander of the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian
 "Top LeT commander among two terrorists killed in Shopian encounter")
Taliban say they now control 85% of Afghanistan's territory
The announcement came at a press conference at the end of a visit by a senior Taliban delegation to Moscow this week
 "Taliban say they now control 85% of Afghanistan's territory")
Best of BS Opinion: Repeal UAPA, bankruptcy process needs a re-look & more
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Friday
 "Best of BS Opinion: Repeal UAPA, bankruptcy process needs a re-look & more")
Use of weaponised drones for terrorism needs serious attention: India at UN
The possibility of the use of weaponised drones for terrorist activities against strategic and commercial assets calls for serious attention by the global community, India has told UN General Assembly
 "Use of weaponised drones for terrorism needs serious attention: India at UN")
The drone challenge
India's attack & detection capabilities need urgent upgrading
 "The drone challenge")
To close 'dil ki doori' with Jammu and Kashmir, govt on welfare road
It looks to consolidate gains in Jammu and Kashmir and act fast while Pakistan is focused on Afghan developments
 "To close 'dil ki doori' with Jammu and Kashmir, govt on welfare road")
In a first, drones strike at IAF station in Jammu airport; 2 injured
2 bombs dropped at IAF station in Jammu airport; NIA likely to take over probe
Judge keeps 2008 Mumbai terror attack suspect Tahawwur Rana in US custody
A former Chicago businessman will remain in the United States as a federal judge in Los Angeles weighs whether he will be extradited to India for his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack
 "Judge keeps 2008 Mumbai terror attack suspect Tahawwur Rana in US custody")
For Afghanistan peace, hold terrorism supporters accountable: Jaishankar
As Afghanistan prepares for the pullout of the US troops, peace there requires zero tolerance for terrorism, according to India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
 "For Afghanistan peace, hold terrorism supporters accountable: Jaishankar")
5 people dead, 4 wounded in roadside bombing in Afghanistan's Ahmad Abad
Five civilians were killed and four others wounded as a roadside bomb struck a vehicle in Ahmad Abad district of Afghanistan's Paktia province, an official said
 "5 people dead, 4 wounded in roadside bombing in Afghanistan's Ahmad Abad")
US court to hold in-person extradition hearing of Tahawwur Rana on Thursday
A US court is all set to hold on Thursday an in-person extradition hearing of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack
 "US court to hold in-person extradition hearing of Tahawwur Rana on Thursday")
Reading down UAPA may have pan-India ramifications: Supreme Court
Refuses to stay HC order granting bail to three students in Delhi riots case
 "Reading down UAPA may have pan-India ramifications: Supreme Court")
Protesters are not terrorists
Delhi High Court raises the bar on UAPA application
 "Protesters are not terrorists")
Militant killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Nowgam area
An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in Nowgam area of Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on Wednesday
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