The Indian emissary in Qatar Deepak Mittal had held a meeting with the deputy head of the Taliban's political office to discuss regional security, the foreign ministry confirmed in a statement on Tuesday.
American on Monday night withdrew its forces from Kabul, putting an end to the 20 year-long war that left several scars on people's lives, killing thousands of Afghan civilians and US servicemen.
Meanwhile, President Biden has pledged to bring the trapped Americans back home and said that he made a wise and best decision to pull out the troops from Afghanistan.
It is for the first time since 2001 that no US forces are guarding on Kabul roads. While there are some Americans still in the nation and the US authorities are yet to evacuate them along with those Afghans who have worked for them all this while. All foreign soldiers have left Afghanistan after two decades of war.
As the US forces withdrew from Kabul on Monday, let's have a look at the developments in the Afghanistan crisis.
Taliban had held a meeting in Kandahar
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid on Tuesday informed that leadership has been conducting meetings in the Kandahar region with agendas to discuss several issues surrounding Afghanistan like political, social and security, which is all now under the Taliban's control.
The Taliban in August took control over Kabul after President Ashraf Ghani fled the nation to escape the Taliban.
The Tolo News quoted Mujahid saying, "The leadership council has also discussed issues around forming the new government and its cabinet and has taken some decisions on providing services to the people."
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India on Tuesday has held its first formal meeting with Taliban leaders
The foreign ministry on Tuesday in a statement confirmed that the Indian ambassador in Qatar Mr Deepak Mittal has held talks with the Taliban's political office deputy head to discuss regional security.
The meeting was initiated at the request of the Taliban. It was the first meeting held between the officials from both sides since the Taliban had captured the nation on August 15
Kabul mayor imposes Sharia law in Kabul
Hamdullah Nomani, who was recently appointed as the mayor of Kabul, who is also the chief of the Taliban's municipality commission, has implemented Sharia Law across the Kabul city.
Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan and was developing before the Taliban took control over it.
In an interview with the media there, Nomani said that from now onwards corrupt people and corruption will be dealt with according to Sharia law and commandments.
Kabul airport seized by the Taliban
Soon after the US forces left Kabul airport, the Taliban occupied the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul.
The airport's symbolism was brought out when on Tuesday the Taliban's top spokesperson stood on its runway and declared victory over the United States. The US troops exit was celebrated by bursting crackers and gun fires and the leaders said it is freedom for Afghanistan.
However, what lies ahead is uncertain. Last week's attacks have indicated that the airport is a target for terrorists, hence, security is a major concern.
Biden on Tuesday defended America's exit from Afghanistan
President Joe Biden has been in recent days criticised for his decision over hasty and rapid withdrawal from Afghanistan, not allowing time for the Afghan military to take commands. As the country was left in chaos, Biden amid the backlash has defended his approach of departure from Afghanistan.
“I was not going to extend this forever war, and I was not extending a forever exit,” he said.
“It was time to end this war,” he added to his speech.
He called the decision to withdraw the US military as ‘best and wise’.