'Why would Taliban want to spite India?'

'We can't be outliers. We can't be bystanders. We have to be players.''The Taliban also need India to balance the winners in this game.' IMAGE: Taliban special forces guard the military airfield......

NEW! Generals involved in national security talks

The future can only get better if we continue to break silos and work as integrated teams focussed on promoting national interests, recommends Sanjeev Nayyar. IMAGE: Dr Abdullah Abdullah, chairman......

Make 'clean break' from all terrorist forces, China tells Taliban

In a significant policy statement on the Taliban which is making big gains in its offensive in Afghanistan, China has asked it to make a ”clean break” from all terrorist forces,......

'Taliban resurgence will boost morale of sleeper cells in India'

'India has to ensure its borders are properly sealed and there is no infiltration from PoK.' IMAGE: A member of the Afghan army's special forces in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.A photograph shot......