Afghanistan's embassy in New Delhi will continue to function, according to India's foreign ministry. This announcement comes after the embassy had previously stated that it would suspend operations, citing a lack of support from the Indian government. Despite not officially recognizing the Taliban government in Afghanistan, India has allowed the ambassador and mission staff appointed by the previous Afghan government to handle visas and trade matters.

The embassy's decision to halt operations had raised concerns that Taliban diplomats may take over. The embassy had been facing financial struggles for the past two years and was being run by diplomats appointed by ousted President Ashraf Ghani. The departure of the ambassador and senior diplomats from the country had further exacerbated the challenges faced by the embassy.

The Indian government has not yet made a decision on whether to recognize the Taliban government, stating that it will follow the lead of the United Nations. The embassy's closure highlighted the discord between the embassy and the Taliban regime, including the blocking of a Taliban-appointed official from assuming his role. Additionally, Afghan college students residing in India organized a demonstration urging the Indian government to extend their stay despite the expiration of their student visas.

India's foreign ministry spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi, dismissed the embassy's allegations of lack of support, stating that their understanding is that the embassy is functioning and that they are in touch with Afghan diplomats. With the embassy continuing its operations, the situation remains fluid as the dynamics between India and the Taliban-led Afghan government evolve.