 | Diplomatic bustle building as Delhi is a stable counterweightThe overbearing presence of Pakistan, often suspected of double games, may actually be opening avenues for India, more thoroughbred, patient and stable in its approach. |
 | Have not abandoned people of Afghanistan: Indian envoy Rudrendra TandonThe envoy expressed happiness over the safe return of Indians from Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover of that country whose citizens now face an uncertain future. |
 | Taliban gains cast shadow on India’s Afghan mission50 diplomats, ITBP men evacuated from Kandahar consulate; MEA says temporary move, but monitoring situation |
 | Should India shun Taliban? Experts dividedMedia reports of a secret meeting between Indian foreign minister S Jaishankar and Taliban officials in Doha, Qatar, were quickly denied by the government. |
 | Pakistan raises objection with US over greater role for India in AfghanistanUS President Trump had asked India to play a greater role in war-torn Afghanistan, much to the dislike of Pakistan. |
