Amid ongoing efforts, the Taliban have expressed support for strengthened ties with India, suggesting high-level visits, including one from Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. India is seeking a UNSC waiver for Muttaqi’s travel ban to facilitate the visit, which aims to explore cooperation and trade.

People across India watched a rare lunar eclipse as the Moon turned coppery red. Events at Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, and Dashashwamedh Ghat marked the occasion.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the government is keeping a ‘good watch’ on exchange rates, stressing that besides rupee several other currencies have depreciated against the US dollar.