Jaishankar visits Qatar, Bahrain to strengthen bilateral ties
Dec 10, 2024, at 01:40 pm
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently visited Qatar and Bahrain in a bid to bolster bilateral ties with the two Middle East nation.
Oct 28, 2024, at 03:49 pm
Indian and Qatari officials discussed avenues to deepen the bilateral relationship in areas such as renewable energy, fin-tech, start-ups and technology during the 5th Round of Foreign Office Consultations on Sunday.
Sikhs rejoice as saroops return from Qatar
Sep 03, 2024, at 11:12 pm
The Sikh community across India is celebrating the safe return of precious Sri Guru Granth Sahib Saroops (sacred texts) that were held in Qatar.
Qatar returns two confiscated Guru Granth Sahib to India
Aug 29, 2024, at 12:22 am
Qatar has returned two swaroops or copies of the Guru Granth Sahib after India informed them about the seizure of the holy documents recently.
Indian national duped by an agent who promised him job in Qatar, returns home
Jul 27, 2024, at 03:17 pm
The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has confirmed the return of a man from Andhra Pradesh who was stranded in the Gulf Nation after being duped by an agent who promised to give him a job in Qatar.
S Jaishankar discusses bilateral relationship during his meeting with Qatar PM
Jul 01, 2024, at 11:39 pm
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Qatar on Sunday when he met Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and reviewed the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
S Jaishankar to visit Qatar tomorrow, meet PM Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani
Jun 29, 2024, at 11:32 pm
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit will visit Qatar on Sunday where he is expected to meet the country's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.
Akasa Air starts international operations with Mumbai-Doha flight
Mar 30, 2024, at 01:58 am
Mumbai: Akasa Air has started its international operations with its first overseas flight from Mumbai to Doha, Qatar.
Narendra Modi, Qatar Amir discuss space collaboration, economic cooperation
Feb 16, 2024, at 10:18 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi met the Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at Amiri Palace in Doha on Thursday when they discussed topics ranging from economic cooperation to space collaboration.
PM Modi visits Doha days after Qatar released 8 Indian Navy veterans
Feb 15, 2024, at 04:37 pm
Doha/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day visit to Doha on Thursday, days after eight Indian Navy were released by Qatar.
Shah Rukh Khan 'denies' playing any role in release of Indian Navy veterans by Qatar
Feb 14, 2024, at 06:15 am
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has "unequivocally" denied claims that he played any role in securing the release of eight Indian Navy veterans in Qatar and said that it was done solely by the Indian government.
PM Modi departs for his visits to UAE and Qatar
Feb 13, 2024, at 06:03 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday departed for a two-nation visit to the UAE and Qatar.
In big win for Indian diplomacy, Qatar releases eight Navy veterans jailed over spying charges
Feb 12, 2024, at 02:52 pm
Eight Indian Navy veterans, who were in prison in Qatar over spying allegations and even at one point sentenced to death, have been released by the Arab country, the Indian government confirmed on Monday. The release is seen as a big diplomtic victory of India and Prime Minister Modi who supposedly personally intervened to secure their freedom.
Eight Indian Navy veterans on death row in Qatar to now face commuted punishments
Dec 29, 2023, at 03:16 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Eight ex-Navy personnel, who were sentenced to death by a Qatar court in October for charges not yet known, will face commuted punishments, the Indian government said Thursday.
Indian Ambassador meets 8 Navy veterans on death row in Qatar
Dec 08, 2023, at 12:06 am
New Delhi: The Indian ambassador to Qatar met with eight former Navy personnel, who were handed the death penalty in October for undisclosed reasons, the government said earlier on Tuesday.
Qatar admits India's appeal against death penalty for 8 ex-Indian Navy personnel
Nov 25, 2023, at 06:29 am
A Qatar court has approved India's appeal challenging the death penalty for eight former Indian Navy personnel, who were sentenced last month in an alleged espionage case, NDTV reported.
India files appeal in case of 8 Navy veterans awarded death penalty over espionage charge in Qatar
Nov 10, 2023, at 04:46 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India has filed an appeal with Qatar over the death penalty to eight former Navy personnel, who were arrested in August last year for reasons still not known and sentenced last month. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said Thursday that Delhi has "already filed an appeal".
Qatar death row: Jaishankar assures families of all efforts to secure release
Oct 30, 2023, at 05:34 pm
New Delhi/UNI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met families of the eight Indians on death row in Qatar and assured that the "government will continue to make all efforts to secure their release".
Qatar gives 8 Indian Navy veterans death penalty; 'deeply shocked' Indian govt to challenge order
Oct 27, 2023, at 01:12 am
New Delhi: A court in Qatar handed down death sentences on Thursday to eight former Indian Navy personnel who had been jailed in the country for over a year. Responding to the verdict, the Indian government expressed “deep shock” and said it is exploring all available legal options.
India U-17 Men’s soccer team to play friendly against Qatar in February
Jan 27, 2023, at 05:56 am
New Delhi/UNI: India U-17 men’s national team will play two friendlies against Qatar on Feb 23 and 26 in the middle-east nation as part of its preparations for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup, the All India Football Federation announced on Thursday.
Dec 19, 2022, at 06:39 am
New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday described the FIFA World Cup final match between Argentina and France as 'the most thrilling' encounter played on the turf.
FIFA World Cup: Qatar invites controversial orator Zakir Naik to preach Islam, triggers row
Nov 21, 2022, at 07:32 pm
Controversial Islamist preacher Zakir Naik, who faces a number of cases in India, has been invited by Qatar to preach Islam in the FIFA World Cup 2022 which began on Sunday, media reports said.
Oct 30, 2022, at 12:24 am
New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi has spoken to Amir Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar and thanked him for his gracious Diwali greetings.
Qatar under 'unprecedented campaign of criticism' for hosting FIFA World Cup
Oct 26, 2022, at 01:14 am
Doha/UNI: An "unprecedented campaign of criticism" has been unleashed against Qatar ahead of the FIFA Men’s World Cup, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said on Tuesday.
India rejects OIC's 'narrow minded' comments
Jun 06, 2022, at 06:48 pm
New Delhi: India on Monday accused the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) of making "motivated, misleading and mischievous comments" and said New Delhi categorically rejects the "unwarranted and narrow-minded comments".
Saudi joins Gulf nations in protesting against BJP leaders' remarks on Prophet Muhammed
Jun 06, 2022, at 06:30 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Saudi Arabia has now joined the Gulf nations in protesting against two (now one is suspended and one expelled) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members' controversial remark on Prophet Muhammad.
V. Muraleedharan to visit Qatar on May 8
May 07, 2022, at 08:48 pm
New Delhi: Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, V. Muraleedharan will pay his first official visit to the State of Qatar from May 8-10.
Foreign Minister S jaishankar makes surprise stopover in Doha to meet Qatari NSA
Jun 10, 2021, at 06:40 am
Doha/IBNS: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday made a surprise stop over at Qatar on his way to Kuwait and met the country's national security advisor.
US-Taliban expect to sign peace deal in Qatar today
Feb 29, 2020, at 09:42 am
Doha/IBNS: The US and the Taliban are expected to sign the landmark deal on Saturday in Qatar, almost 19 years since Washington deployed troops in Afghanistan in response to the 9/11 terror attacks.
Doha: India to attend US-Taliban deal-signing
Feb 28, 2020, at 07:15 pm
Doha/IBNS: India will attend the signing of the peace pact between the US and Taliban in Doha on Saturday, marking the first engagement of the south Asian country with the group.