Biden Vows To Evacuate All Americans, Afghan Allies From Kabul
US President Joe Biden on August 20 said that his administration is committed to bringing back all Americans and Afghan nationals who helped the US in their war against the Taliban. "Let me be clear: Any American who wants to come home, we will get you home," Biden said. While speaking about the evacuation process, he said that the mission could be accomplished by August 31.
Tags: Taliban, Fall of Afghanistan, Joe BIden, evacuation, Afghan Nationals
Courtesy: Bloomberg
India Announces 'E-Emergency X-Misc Visa' To Fast-Track Applications
As the Taliban takes over Afghanistan, many countries including the US, Canada, India, and others are making efforts to evacuate people from the war-torn nation. In the wake of this, to help the Afghan refugees, the Union Home Ministry on August 17 announced a new category of visa, 'e-Emergency X-Misc Visa' that will help fast-track the process for their entry into India. Moreover, the Hindu and Sikh communities will be prioritised.
Tags: Ministry of Home Affairs, Afghan Nationals, Refugees, Taliban, Kabul
Courtesy: The Times of India