Aaj TV English News - World https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:00:57 +0500 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:00:57 +0500 60 India pulls officials from Afghanistan's Kandahar https://english.aaj.tv/news/30262659/ <p><strong>India said on Sunday it had temporarily brought back officials from its consulate in Kandahar, a major city in southern Afghanistan, as Taliban fighters continue to gain control amid the withdrawal of international forces.</strong> </p> <p>"Due to the intense fighting near Kandahar city, India-based personnel have been brought back for the time being," Arindam Bagchi, chief spokesperson at India's foreign ministry, said in a statement.</p> <p>India on Sunday became the latest country to evacuate diplomats as the security situation deteriorates.</p> <p>A security source added that around 50 Indian personnel, including around six diplomats, were being brought home.</p> India said on Sunday it had temporarily brought back officials from its consulate in Kandahar, a major city in southern Afghanistan, as Taliban fighters continue to gain control amid the withdrawal of international forces.

"Due to the intense fighting near Kandahar city, India-based personnel have been brought back for the time being," Arindam Bagchi, chief spokesperson at India's foreign ministry, said in a statement.

India on Sunday became the latest country to evacuate diplomats as the security situation deteriorates.

A security source added that around 50 Indian personnel, including around six diplomats, were being brought home.

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