India today, for the first time, admitted to have held diplomatic talks with the Taliban which has taken control of Afghanistan. An Indian envoy met a leader of the terrorist group in Doha, Qatar's capital. The meeting took place following a request by the new rulers of the strife-hit country. Nine new judges, including three women, were sworn in today as judges of the Supreme Court by Chief Justice of India N V Ramana. India's GDP showed an impressive growth as it shot up to record a 20.1 per cent rise in the first quarter of 2021-22 and other top stories.