India Posts Daily Rise in COVID-19 Cases of 211,298

India on Thursday posted 211,298 new coronavirus cases over the last 24 hours, while deaths from COVID-19 rose by 3,847.

India is your home, Modi tells Afghan Sikhs, Hindus

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received Sikhs and Hindus who recently migrated from Afghanistan, says his office.

India considers re-opening mission in Afghanistan

As countries slowly start reopening their embassies in Kabul, India is also reportedly considering the possibility of re-staffing its mission in Afghanistan.

Indian Prime Minister to Meet Representatives of Afghan Sikhs and Hindus

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be meeting Afghanistan’s Sikh and Hindu seniors in New Delhi.

Saudi FM in India on 3-day visit, expected to discuss Afghanistan

Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud arrived in India on Saturday on a three-day visit during which he is expected to discuss the situation in Afghanistan with Indian leaders.

British PM Boris Johnson arrives in India

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrived in India on Thursday (April 21) morning for a two-day visit.

Russian, Indian NSAs set to meet on Afghanistan

India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval is all poised to meet his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev on the situation in Afghanistan today (Wednesday).

Danger of possible spread of Afghanistan terror into Kashmir, says Russian envoy

Delving into implications of the latest developments in Afghanistan, the Russian envoy also said that there is a danger of the possible spread of terror into Russian territory as well as Kashmir, noting that India and Russia will continue to work together to counter any threat of terrorism.

India’s COVID-19 cases dip from peak, but calls for shutdown mount

Calls grew for India to impose a nationwide lockdown as new coronavirus cases and deaths held close to record highs on Monday, increasing pressure on the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Reuters reported.

WhatsApp Sues Indian Govt Over New Privacy Rules: Reuters

WhatsApp has filed a lawsuit in Delhi against the Indian government seeking to block regulations coming into force on Wednesday that experts say would compel Facebook’s messaging app to break privacy protections, sources said.

India armed forces head among 13 dead in helicopter crash

The head of India’s armed forces, General Bipin Rawat, was among 13 people killed on Wednesday when the military helicopter they were travelling in crashed, the air force said.

WHO urges rich countries to donate shots instead of vaccinating children

The World Health Organization urged rich countries on Friday to reconsider plans to vaccinate children and instead donate COVID-19 shots to the COVAX scheme that shares them with poorer nations.

India Posts Record Daily Rise in Coronavirus Deaths

India's coronavirus deaths rose by a record 3,780 during the last 24 hours, a day after the country became the world's second, after the United States, to cross the grim milestone of 20 million infections.

Modi expected to talk Afghanistan with Biden

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet US President Joe Biden this month on the situation in Afghanistan

Pakistan’s Khan wants TV debate with Indian counterpart to resolve issues

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Tuesday he would like to have a televised debate with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, to resolve differences between the two neighbours.

Afghan Lawmakers Voice Alarm On Air Force As US Withdrawal Nears

Afghan lawmakers on Friday voiced alarm that their air force was depleted in the face of a Taliban offensive as they asked the United States to finalize assistance ahead of a troop withdrawal. In virtual talks this week with the US Congress, an Afghan delegation said it appealed for quick action on aircraft maintenance and munitions supplies as President Joe Biden prepares to end America’s longest-ever war by the end of next month.

Indian farmers block highway outside Delhi to mark 100th day of protest

Indian farmers began gathering on Saturday to block a six-lane highway outside New Delhi to mark the 100th day of protests against deregulation of agriculture markets.

India and French Call on Taliban to Form Inclusive Government in Afghanistan

Modi and Macron have discussed the situation in Afghanistan and the collaborative initiative in dealing with the terrorism matters.

Modi to stress unified response to Afghan situation

The Indian prime minister is expected to call for a unified global response to handling the situation in Afghanistan at the upcoming G-20 Summit.

Pakistan mulling complete closure of airspace to India

India plans to send food to Afghanistan

India plans to send food and medical aid to Afghanistan amid warnings that the nation could face a catastrophic famine this winter.

Modi: Afghanistan Cannot Be Used to Spread Terrorism

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an address to the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday said that no country should exploit the situation in Afghanistan for its own advantage.