In big win for Indian diplomacy, Qatar releases eight Navy veterans jailed over spying charges

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

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.