India on Saturday sent 1.6 metric tons of medicines to Afghanistan via Kam airways, the first such assistance from New Delhi to Kabul since the Taliban's takeover in August.

In a first since Taliban takeover, India sends medicines to Afghanistan

India hosted the National Security Advisor-level dialogue with seven countries including Iran and Russia on Wednesday. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan also participated in the meeting.

Look forward to positive developments, says Taliban's Zabiullah Mujahid on Afghan dialogue in Delhi

Turkey's Envoy to India, Firat Sunel, has called for furthering Delhi-Ankara ties, which he described as the "fundamental goal" for his country, given that both countries are "rising stars in their respective regions with their growing economies and increasing role in the international arena, rising stars in their respective regions".

Turkish Envoy Firat Sunel bats for furthering Ankara-Delhi ties; calls it a 'fundamental goal'