The Taliban announced the top members of their government on Tuesday.
Taliban’s head of the Shura council Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund would serve as its acting prime minister.
The position of interior minister was given Sirajuddin Haqqani. the leader of the deadly Haqqani network.
Abdul Ghani baradar will be the deputy prime minister.
# Cairn energy
The UK based Cairn energy is working with the government of India to expedite “documentation and payment of refund” of $1.06 billion of retrospective taxes.
In its half yearly report released on Tuesday, Cairn said it plans to return $700 million to the shareholders through special dividends and buybacks.
# ULFA(I)
The outlawed United liberal front of Asom (Independent) or ULFA(I) favours Chief minister Himanta bishwa sharma as the mediator for possible peace talks with the central government.
ULFA(I) had declared a three month ceasefire in May. It was extended by another three months.
# Tourism in Kashmir
The prolonged Covid-19 pandemic may have spelt doom for the tourism and hospitality sector at large, but Kashmir has bucked the trend.
The valley has emerged as the most sought after destination in 2021 for premium domestic tourists accustomed to jaunts abroad.