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Former Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh says will never bow to Taliban

Before going underground, Afghanistan’s defiant vice president Saleh on Sunday tweeted that he would not bow down to the Taliban under any circumstances. His tweet comes at a time when the Afghan government and the Taliban are in talks for a peaceful transfer of power.

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Despite the Taliban occupying almost the whole of Afghanistan, there is still an area from where the war against the Taliban can start. There is also a capable leader who can lead this war. Afghanistan’s former Vice President Amrullah Saleh has categorically refused to lay down arms before the Taliban. Despite the Taliban’s occupation of Kabul, he neither left the country nor struggled. By the time the Taliban reached Kabul, Saleh had gone underground. He is believed to have reached the Panjshir Valley, northeast of Kabul.

In Afghanistan, most parts of the country, including Kabul, have been captured by the Taliban. Despite this, there are many areas where people are raising the flag of rebellion against the Taliban. One of these is the Panjshir Valley, the stronghold of Ahmad Shah Massoud, a former commander of the Northern Alliance. This area is located near the Hindukush mountains.

Taliban has seized control of Kabul on Sunday after which President Ashraf Ghani fled the country. Along with him, there were reports of many leaders and officials associated with the government also leaving the country.

Before going underground, Afghanistan’s defiant vice president Saleh on Sunday tweeted that he would not bow down to the Taliban under any circumstances. His tweet comes at a time when the Afghan government and the Taliban are in talks for a peaceful transfer of power. He wrote: I will never, ever and under no circumstances bow to the Taliban terrorists. I will never betray the soul and legacy of my hero Ahmad Shah Masoud, the commander, the legend and the guide. I won’t disappoint millions who listened to me. I will never be under one ceiling with Taliban. NEVER.

A day after Taliban’s advance in the country, a picture surfaced on internet in which VP Saleh could be seen sitting with Ahmad Massoud, son of Ahmad Shah Massoud in Panjshir.

Vice President Amarullah Saleh has decided to wage a war against the Taliban and there is no doubt that it will be one of Saleh’s long struggles. Orphaned at a very young age, Saleh fought several battles with guerrilla commander Masood in the 1990s.

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Panjshir Valley, famous for its natural security, did not come under Taliban control even in the civil war of 1990. Even the Soviet Union could not win it a decade ago. This valley, located near the capital Kabul has never been captured by the Taliban from 1980 to 2021.

In other India news, Facebook said it has started action against social media accounts affiliated to Taliban.  

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Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant among 32 inducted in Bihar cabinet expansion

Nishant Kumar entered the Bihar cabinet for the first time as 32 ministers from NDA allies took oath in a major expansion of the state government.

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A major cabinet expansion took place in Bihar on Thursday, with 32 leaders from the ruling NDA alliance inducted into the state government. Among the prominent names was Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who entered the cabinet for the first time.

The expansion included representatives from all major NDA allies in the state. According to reports, the BJP secured 15 ministerial berths, while JD(U) got 13 positions. Two ministers were inducted from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), while Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha received one berth each.

The oath-taking ceremony was held in Patna in the presence of senior NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Nishant Kumar’s induction comes weeks after he formally entered active politics. His entry into the Bihar cabinet is being viewed as a significant development for JD(U), which had long projected an anti-dynasty image under Nitish Kumar’s leadership.

The cabinet reshuffle follows Nitish Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha earlier this year and the formation of the government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

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PM Modi marks Operation Sindoor anniversary, calls it India’s firm stand against terrorism

PM Modi said Operation Sindoor showcased India’s firm response against terrorism while paying tribute to the armed forces on the operation’s first anniversary.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s firm response against terrorism and highlighted the country’s commitment to national security.

Marking one year of the operation, the Prime Minister praised the courage, precision and professionalism of the Indian armed forces. He said the military action was carried out in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that had claimed the lives of 26 civilians in 2025.

Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, as a calibrated tri-services operation targeting terror infrastructure linked to cross-border terrorism. Reports said the operation showcased coordinated action by the armed forces and was seen as a major counter-terror response by India.

On the anniversary of the operation, PM Modi also changed the display pictures across his social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The image carried the text “Operation Sindoor” along with the Indian tricolour design.

The Indian Air Force also shared visuals and messages recalling the operation and highlighting India’s military response. A video released by the force described the operation as a strong message against terrorism and referred to the precision strikes carried out during the mission.

Operation Sindoor was launched following the Pahalgam terror attack, after which India carried out strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, according to official statements and reports published at the time.

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Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor again as TVK pushes to prove majority

TVK chief Vijay held another meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the party intensified efforts to secure majority support after emerging as the single-largest party in the Assembly elections.

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Actor-turned-politician Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar again on Thursday as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), continued efforts to prove it has enough support to form the next government in the state.

TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly after winning 108 seats, but it remains short of the majority mark of 118.

The Congress has extended support to TVK, adding five MLAs to Vijay’s side. However, the alliance still needs additional backing from other parties or independents to comfortably cross the halfway mark.

According to reports, the Governor has not yet been fully convinced that TVK currently has the required numbers to form a stable government. This has delayed clarity over the swearing-in ceremony and the formal invitation to form the government.

Political activity intensified after reports emerged that some AIADMK legislators were moved to a resort in Puducherry amid speculation over possible support to TVK. AIADMK leaders, however, publicly denied any internal crisis.

TVK sources have expressed confidence that the party will be able to demonstrate majority support during discussions with the Governor.

The Tamil Nadu election results marked a major political shift in the state, with TVK breaking the long-standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK in its first Assembly election contest.

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