Afghanistan

Shafiqullah Ghaffari Stars As Afghanistan Shock South Africa In Under-19 World Cup

Press Trust of India | Friday January 17, 2020

Shafiqullah Ghaffari wreaked havoc with deadly figures of 6 for 15 as Afghanistan shocked hosts South Africa by seven wickets in the opening game of the ICC U-19 World Cup.

Watch: Rashid Khan Sets BBL Alight With Stunning Running Catch

Santosh Rao | Friday January 17, 2020

Rashid Khan has impressed with his bowling in several professional leagues, and his fielding too is now creating waves.

Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan Likely To Receive Rain Tomorrow

India News | ANI | Thursday January 16, 2020

Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are likely to receive rain/thunderstorm today and tomorrow due to the prevalence of Western Disturbance (WD) as a cyclonic circulation lies over east Afghanistan and adjoining Pakistan, the weather office predicted.

'Hindus Are Secular, Cannot Be Jinnah,' Says Himanta Biswa Sarma

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 13, 2020

Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday speaking in support of the Citizenship Amendment Act and granting of status to Hindus from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan told the Assembly that a person from the community "cannot be a Jinnah as he never attacks anyone" and are secular.

Severe Cold Snap Across Afghanistan Kills At Least 17

World News | Reuters | Sunday January 12, 2020

A severe cold snap killed at least 17 people in Afghanistan on Saturday, government officials said, as heavy snowfall and rain continued to lash parts of the country.

'Space Unites Us': First Iranian-American Astronaut Was Gunship Pilot

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday January 12, 2020

Jasmin "Jaws" Moghbeli earned her fierce nickname during her time as a decorated helicopter gunship pilot who flew more than 150 missions in Afghanistan. The Marine Corps major, MIT graduate and college basketball player can now add another accomplishment to her burgeoning resume: the first Iranian-American astronaut.

Two US Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan Bomb Attack: NATO

World News | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 11, 2020

Two American soldiers were killed and two others injured in a roadside bomb attack on a US Army vehicle in southern Afghanistan on Saturday, the NATO mission there said.

Watch: Big Bash League Witnesses Historic Double Hat-Trick Day

Prakash Rai | Wednesday January 8, 2020

BBL: Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan and Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf claimed hat-tricks playing for Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars respectively.

5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Iran: Report

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday January 8, 2020

An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale struck Iran's Khorasan-e Razavi province near the border with Afghanistan on Wednesday, with no immediate report of casualties or damage.

ICC Under-19 World Cup 2020 Full Schedule

NDTVSports | Tuesday January 7, 2020

With the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2020 all set to start in South Africa from January 17, here's a look at the complete match schedule.

Onion Prices Remain At Rs 150 Per Kg, Imports Arrive From Turkey, Egypt, Afghanistan

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 27, 2019

Retail onion prices on Friday remained higher at up to Rs 150 per kg even as the imported supplies have started arriving to boost the domestic availability and check prices.

7 Uses of Facial Recognition That Sparked Debate in 2019

Reuters | Monday December 23, 2019

From identifying voters in Afghanistan to speeding up service for tea lovers in India, the use of facial recognition surged in 2019 with expectations that it will become even more widespread next year, fuelling concerns over misuse.

Taliban Claim Attack That Killed US Soldier In Afghanistan

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday December 23, 2019

The Taliban on Monday claimed responsibility for an attack on an American convoy that killed one US soldier and, according to the insurgents, wounded several more.

DMK's MK Stalin Leads Anti-Citizenship Act Rally In Chennai, P Chidambaram Joins Him

India News | Reported By J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited By Jimmy Jacob | Monday December 23, 2019

DMK chief MK Stalin is all set to lead a massive rally against the Citizenship Amendment Act in Chennai on Monday despite the police denying permission to do so.

Preliminary Results Out, Ashraf Ghani Wins Presidential Elections

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday December 22, 2019

Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani appeared to have won a second term Sunday, narrowly scoring an outright win in preliminary polling results, but his main rival immediately vowed to challenge the tally.