Afghanistan, Jan. 16 -- India handed Afghanistan's embassy in New Delhi to a newly appointed diplomat by Kabul on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
India has handed control of Afghanistan's embassy in New Delhi to a diplomat appointed by Kabul authorities, signaling deeper pragmatic engagement without formal recognition.
India has handed control of Afghanistan's embassy in New Delhi to a Taliban-appointed diplomat, according to multiple reports and recent official engagements, marking a quiet shift in bilateral ties.
Noor Ahmad Noor, introduced by the Taliban as its envoy to India, met Afghan business leaders at the embassy on Thursday, days after his arrival in New Delhi to assume duties as acting head of mission.
According to reports, Noor ...