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PM Modi thanks Amir of Qatar for Navy veterans release, invites him to India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the Amir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, for supporting the release of Indian navy veterans arrested in Doha in an alleged espionage case. He also extended an invitation to pay an official visit to India. The visit focused on bilateral cooperation, energy partnership, regional security, cultural affinity, and people-to-people ties.
PM Modi holds talks with Qatari Emir; conveys thanks for release of 8 jailed Indians
The Reserve Bank of India has urged global cooperation and coordination to tackle the global economy's challenges. Governor Shaktikanta Das emphasized the need for greater resolve and coordination to make significant progress. He stressed the importance of considering comparative advantage and resource endowments in cooperation, particularly in areas of common interest and urgent needs like climate change.
Saved from the Gallows: Who are the 8 Indian ex-Navy veterans released by Qatar?
Eight Indian Navy veterans, including esteemed officers like Captains Navtej Gill and Saurabh Vasisht, were freed from Qatar. Their release, following legal entanglements linked to their work with Dahra Global Technologies, reflects India's diplomatic prowess. Seven have returned home, a result of persistent efforts by New Delhi, with gratitude expressed towards Qatar's Amir. This achievement underscores the importance of international collaboration in resolving such matters, as highlighted in recent discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar's Emir.
Big diplomatic victory for India: Qatar frees eight ex-Navy veterans jailed on espionage charges
The decision to release the senior officers was welcomed by the Union government, which issued an official statement stating, "The Government of India welcomes the release of eight Indian citizens who were held in Qatar while working for the Dahra Global corporation. Of the eight, seven have gone back to India. We are grateful that the Amir of the State of Qatar made the decision to allow these citizens' release and return home."
India explores options for release of ex-Navy personnel awarded death sentence in Qatar
Qatar does not have a widespread record of executing people lodged in its jail. According to Amnesty International, the country executed one condemned Nepali migrant worker in 2020, that too after a 20-year hiatus. The Gulf state had once said that a death sentence was equivalent to a life sentence.
Qatar death sentences: Many Indians hired by Qatar company in which eight retired Indian Navy personnel worked; Govt to fight legal battle
Al Dahra, which has since been shut down, heavily recruited retired Indian Navy personnel, most of whom were highly qualified for imparting training. Those familiar with the arrangement said that the recruitments were made following a memorandum of understanding between India and Qatar for cooperation in training of military personnel.
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India will fight legal battle to bring back its 8 nationals from Qatar: BJP
The Bhartiya Janata Party has said that India would pursue legal action to repatriate all eight former Indian Navy men who were given death sentences by a Qatari court. BJP national spokesperson Ajay Alok said at a press conference held today at the party headquarters, that the Ministry of External Affairs is already investigating the situation.
What can India do for 8 navy officers standing on the brink of death in Qatar?
The Indian government's response to the situation has been proactive. In December last year, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the Indian side was constantly in touch with the government of Qatar, as he assured the arrested Indians were a priority for the country, ANI had reported. Statements from Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasizing the sensitivity of the case and the government's commitment to the well-being of the detained officers.
Abu-Dhabi based co invests Rs 112.77 cr in Kohinoor Foods
Abu-Dhabi based Al Dahra International Investments LLC has picked up over 70 lakh shares in rice exporter Kohinoor Foods Ltd for Rs 112.77 crore.
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