Taliban admin yet to gain global recognition, except from Russia, over inclusivity, human rights: Report

IANS | November 3, 2026 7:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) As the Taliban administration enters its sixth year at power in Afghanistan, four countries have so far accepted the credentials of its diplomatic representatives at the Ambassadorial level, though apart from Russia, which officially recognised the regime in July 2025, no other country has formally accorded this official status to the current government in Kabul, as per reports.

India, US begin military exercise Tiger Triumph in Visakhapatnam

IANS | November 3, 2026 1:02 PM

Visakhapatnam, Nov 3 (IANS) The fifth edition of bilateral tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) amphibious Exercise Tiger Triumph 2026 between India and the United States is underway in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, with forces from both countries training side-by-side to strengthen defence cooperation and enhance their ability to respond to regional crises, the US Navy's Pacific Fleet said on Tuesday.