Afghanistan

Cricket Australia (CA) has opted to delay the three-match men's T20 International series against Afghanistan, initially planned for August this year.

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, represented by spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid, issued a warning to Pakistan following airstrikes that resulted in civilian casualties on Afghan soil. Pakistani aircraft targeted homes in two provinces, causing fatalities and destruction.

Kerala government moved the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The Modi-led BJP government notified the law on March 11 for granting citizenship to persecuted minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.

Implemented by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Central government on Monday, the CAA offers a pathway to citizenship for undocumented non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan who entered India before December 31, 2014.

The Delhi CM expressed concern over the CAA's provision to grant Indian citizenship to minorities from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, warning that it could result in a significant influx of minorities into the country, potentially straining resources and infrastructure.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced a web portal where individuals persecuted on religious grounds from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh can apply for Indian citizenship.

With the issuance of the CAA rules, the Modi government will commence the process of granting Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan who arrived in India until December 31, 2014.

The CAA aims to streamline the process of granting citizenship to individuals from Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Christian, Buddhist, and Parsi communities in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. This provision is applicable to those who migrated to India before December 31, 2014.

One key aspect of the upcoming CAA Rules involves the exploration of an online system for the application, processing, and granting of citizenship. The absence of the CAA rules has hindered the full implementation of the Act since its enactment.

Afghanistan's seasoned batsman, Noor Ali Zadran, has bid farewell to international cricket after a remarkable career spanning over a decade. Known for his impactful contributions in ODIs, T20Is, and Tests, the 35-year-old recently played his final match against Ireland.

In the one-room museum located in Balkh province, within the renowned Blue Mosque of northern Mazar-i-Sharif city, twin display cases hold mementos chronicling the Taliban's two-decade insurgency until 2021.

Shehbaz Sharif has secured his return as Pakistan's prime minister for a second term, stepping into the position on Sunday after his brother opted out of pursuing a fourth term.

Former South Africa all-rounder and seasoned coach, Lance Klusener, has been appointed as the assistant coach for the Lucknow Super Giants in the upcoming IPL 2024 season.

A police constable was reportedly shot dead in an attack by unknown assailants near Amin Mughalkhel Malik Adda, district Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan on Thursday.

Over the past two years, several District Magistrates and Home Secretaries across nine states have been empowered to confer Indian citizenship to minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.