News for 'US Representative for Afghanistan'

Pakistan name Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal as bowling coaches for Aus, NZ tour

Pakistan name Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal as bowling coaches for Aus, NZ tour

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Former Pakistan bowlers, Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal have been appointed as the fast bowling and spin bowling coaches of the national squad for the upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand.

ICC U19 World Cup: Two Indians in match officials' roster

ICC U19 World Cup: Two Indians in match officials' roster

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The ICC on Wednesday announced the line-up of match officials for the upcoming U-19 men's World Cup with umpire KNA Padmanabhan and match referee Narayanan Kutty being the two Indian representatives.

Alleged corruption forces Usman Ghani to take a break

Alleged corruption forces Usman Ghani to take a break

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Afghanistan cricketer Usman Ghani has decided to put a pause on his international career following his exclusion from Afghanistan's international squad.

Hindus 78%, Muslims 14%: PM's Council

Hindus 78%, Muslims 14%: PM's Council

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The share of the Hindu population declined by 7.8% to 78.06%.
In contrast, the share of the Muslim and Christian populations increased by 43.15% to 14.09%, and by 5.4% to 2.36%.

Afghan embassy in Delhi shuts down, cites 'lack of support'

Afghan embassy in Delhi shuts down, cites 'lack of support'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

The Afghanistan Embassy in New Delhi announced Saturday night that it is ceasing its operations from October 1, citing a 'lack of support from the host government', failure to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan's interests, and reduction in personnel and resources.

What's A Super Over?

What's A Super Over?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The Super Over serves as a tie-breaking method in limited-overs cricket.

India will never abandon Afghans: NSA Doval

India will never abandon Afghans: NSA Doval

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Doval's visit to Moscow comes weeks ahead of the G-20 foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi.

Kohli-Naveen Hug: Guess Who's Happy!

Kohli-Naveen Hug: Guess Who's Happy!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'The good thing was when we saw Virat Kohli and Naveen Ul Haq in between the overs, we can see that the fight has ended.'

2024 ICC T20 World Cup Squads

2024 ICC T20 World Cup Squads

Rediff.com31 May 2024

T20 World Cup Squads

SC seeks Centre's response to pleas calling for stay on CAA

SC seeks Centre's response to pleas calling for stay on CAA

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud posted the matter for resumed hearing on April 9.

Afghanistan replace Australia for South Africa 'A' tour

Afghanistan replace Australia for South Africa 'A' tour

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Afghanistan will now join South Africa and India for the series starting later this month.

Obama's Af-Pak representative to travel to India

Obama's Af-Pak representative to travel to India

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

"Special Representative Holbrooke will also travel to India and the United Kingdom where he will have additional meetings with counterparts and government officials," a State Department announcement said, without mentioning the specific dates when he would be in India.

Bangladesh, Afghanistan come down heavily on Pak at UNGA

Bangladesh, Afghanistan come down heavily on Pak at UNGA

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Afghanistan said Pak was diverting attention of the international community from its 'longstanding failure' to take effective action against terrorist groups.

Twitterati rave over 'Akhand Bharat' mural in new Parliament

Twitterati rave over 'Akhand Bharat' mural in new Parliament

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The BJP's Karnataka unit shared photographs of the artworks inside the new Parliament House, including the murals of ancient India, Chanakya, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and B R Ambedkar and the cultural diversity of the country.

UNGA: India abstains on Pak's resolution against 'Islamophobia'

UNGA: India abstains on Pak's resolution against 'Islamophobia'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

India abstained in the United Nations General Assembly on a draft resolution introduced by Pakistan and co-sponsored by China on Islamophobia, asserting that the prevalence of 'religiophobia' against Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and other faiths facing violence and discrimination must also be acknowledged rather than singling out just one religion.

At UN, India makes veiled attack on Pak for terrorism in Afghanistan

At UN, India makes veiled attack on Pak for terrorism in Afghanistan

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

India also called for crippling the illicit drug trade which provides financial sustenance to these terror outfits.

Indian, 2 others, abducted and killed in Afghanistan

Indian, 2 others, abducted and killed in Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The identities of the victims have not been disclosed.

Afghanistan appeals to other Test cricketing nations for more cricket

Afghanistan appeals to other Test cricketing nations for more cricket

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

India enjoys close relations with Afghanistan and both accuse common neighbour Pakistan of not doing enough to stop Islamist militants operating on their territory.

Afghanistan cricketers Nabi, Rashid create history at IPL Auction

Afghanistan cricketers Nabi, Rashid create history at IPL Auction

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Afghanistan cricket broke a new barrier when Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan became the first from the war-torn nation to be picked in the Indian Premier League Player's Auction, in Bengaluru, on Monday.

Afghanistan is sliding into anarchy

Afghanistan is sliding into anarchy

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

'A couple of more such happenings in the coming weeks can push Kabul into total anarchy, and a Syria-like conflict may ensue,' warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Biden officials meet Taliban for 1st time since al-Zawahiri killing: Report

Biden officials meet Taliban for 1st time since al-Zawahiri killing: Report

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

The key Biden administration included the CIA's deputy director David Cohen and the State Department's special representative for Afghanistan, Tom West.

'Afghanistan won't collapse after troop pull out'

'Afghanistan won't collapse after troop pull out'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

The planned withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan will not lead to the collapse of the war-torn nation, a senior United States official has said.

US, Taliban hold talks over $ 3.5 bn frozen Afghan bank reserves

US, Taliban hold talks over $ 3.5 bn frozen Afghan bank reserves

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

A US special envoy met senior Taliban representatives in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and discussed the issue of Afghan central bank reserves.

Holbrooke to visit India, Pak, Afghanistan

Holbrooke to visit India, Pak, Afghanistan

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

America's special representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan, Richard Holbrooke, will travel to the two countries and to India later this week as part of an orientation trip.

India to host trilateral dialogue with US, Afghanistan

India to host trilateral dialogue with US, Afghanistan

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

New Delhi will host the second tri-lateral dialogue with United States and Afghanistan next week, which among other things will focus on co-operation between the three countries post-2014 when the US forces are scheduled to hand over control for security operations to Afghan forces.

Hillary Clinton in Afghanistan

Hillary Clinton in Afghanistan

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

The Democratic Senator with Afghan President Hamid Karzai.

India crucial for stable Afghanistan: Senior US lawmakers

India crucial for stable Afghanistan: Senior US lawmakers

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Senior United States lawmakers told a Capitol Hill conference that India was crucial for stability in Afghanistan and the region as US and North Atlantic Treaty Organization forces prepare to withdraw from that war ravaged country.

Change in authority in Kabul was neither through negotiations, nor inclusive: India

Change in authority in Kabul was neither through negotiations, nor inclusive: India

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Addressing the UNSC High Level Open Debate on 'Peacebuilding and sustaining peace: Diversity, state building and the search for peace', Muraleedharan said the expectations of the international community on Afghanistan, including on combating terrorism, are set out clearly in the UN Security Council Resolution 2593, that was adopted under India's Presidency of the 15-nation Council in August.

Bomb Taliban targets in Afghanistan: Pak army chief tells US

Bomb Taliban targets in Afghanistan: Pak army chief tells US

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Pakistan's powerful army chief General Raheel Sharif has asked the United States to target the hideouts of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan terrorists and their chief Mullah Fazlullah in Afghanistan.

What happens in Afghanistan impacts us: India

What happens in Afghanistan impacts us: India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

"A stable and settled Afghanistan, where the rank and file of the Taliban has given up violence against the government, and the people, cut all links with terrorism, subscribe to the values of the Afghan Constitution and its laws, and where development is the hard rationale, is what we seek and quest for," Permanent Representative to the UN, Hardeep Singh Puri said.

China backs expanding BRICS with 'like-minded partners'

China backs expanding BRICS with 'like-minded partners'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

China on Thursday said Beijing views the BRICS as an "open and inclusive" platform and it backs moves to expand the five-member grouping with "like-minded partners".

Clinton welcomes Indian efforts in Afghanistan

Clinton welcomes Indian efforts in Afghanistan

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Special Envoy on Afghanistan and Pakistan S K Lambah met with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and discussed a range of issues related to the bilateral ties, including plans for continuing the US-India Strategic Dialogue.

Afghanistan still the largest opium producer: UN

Afghanistan still the largest opium producer: UN

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Most of Afghanistan's opium is trafficked out of the country and then processed into heroin and morphine.

Stats highlights: India vs Afghanistan, World T20

Stats highlights: India vs Afghanistan, World T20

Rediff.com2 May 2010

Yuvraj Singh, on 19, completed his 500 runs in T20Is. He thus became only the second Indian batsman to do this after Gautam Gambhir, who has aggregated 556 runs from 20 appearances.

PNB to open office in Afghanistan

PNB to open office in Afghanistan

Rediff.com11 May 2004

Punjab National Bank on Tuesday obtained permission to start its operations in Afghanistan and plans to open offices in Dubai and Shanghai as well.

India, China should play constructive role in Afghanistan: US

India, China should play constructive role in Afghanistan: US

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

Ahead of the crucial Istanbul conference on Afghanistan, the United States has said it wants India and China to play a "constructive role" in bringing long-term peace to the war-torn country.

Poverty kills more people than war in Afghanistan

Poverty kills more people than war in Afghanistan

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

The top UN human rights official in the country stressed that the root cause of poverty in Afghanistan was human rights violation that took the shape of patronage, corruption, impunity and opting for short-term solutions over long-term developmental goals.

Afghan embassy denies leadership change amid Taliban claim of CDA appointment

Afghan embassy denies leadership change amid Taliban claim of CDA appointment

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Mamundzay was appointed by the previous Ashraf Ghani government and he has been operating as the Afghan envoy even after the Taliban came to power in August 2021.

PIX: China goes all out for Asian Games

PIX: China goes all out for Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Crowd roar as Xi opens Hangzhou Asian Games

India snubs Pakistan! Asia Cup games relocated to Sri Lanka

India snubs Pakistan! Asia Cup games relocated to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Rohit Sharma led team won't travel to Pakistan, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal confirmed on Wednesday.