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1. An Indian Air Force plane with 120 people onboard lands at Jamnagar in Gujarat from Kabul in Afghanistan, an official informs. The aircraft had taken off from Kabul carrying Indian personnel as part of the emergency evacuation because of the prevailing situation in the Afghan capital following its takeover by the Taliban. NDTV's exclusive report on how India evacuated its embassy, which was under Taliban's observation. 2. The Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan after 20 years leaves many Indians deeply worried over the safety of their loved ones stuck in Kabul and other parts of the country. The parents of a 28-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh appeal to the central government for the swift evacuation of their son and other Indians stranded amid the conflict. 3. The Taliban declares an 'amnesty' across Afghanistan and urges women to join their government, seeking to convince a wary population that they have changed a day after deadly chaos gripped the main airport as desperate crowds tried to flee their rule. 4. US President Joe Biden defends the US pullout of Afghanistan, saying he stood by the policy and that it was time to leave after 20 years of conflict. He blames Afghan leaders for the collapse. 5. The government says it has 'nothing to hide from the court' while the Supreme Court hears petitions seeking a thorough investigation into the Pegasus spyware scandal. 6. Journalists thrashed by Jammu and Kashmir Police. Omar Abdullah writes: 'Very unfortunate to see JK police personnel mercilessly thrashing journalists in Srinagar.'