Akasa Air starts international operations with Mumbai-Doha flight
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Indian Ambassador meets 8 Navy veterans on death row in Qatar
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.