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India to hold 1-day mourning as Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad dies | India News

India to hold 1-day mourning as Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad dies | India News

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2 min readUpdated: Jul 12, 2026 09:19 PM IST India has announced a one-day national mourning on Monday (July 13) after Qatar’s former Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, died. Sheikh Hamad headed the gas-rich Gulf country of Qatar from 1995 to 2013. The former Emir, who was 74-year-old at the time of his death, is credited with transforming the Persian Gulf nation into a key player in diplomacy, media and investment across national boundaries. India’s tricolour will be flown at half-mast and there will be no official entertainment on the day, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed condolences at the demise of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, noting that he was “a visionary leader who led Qatar to great levels of development and prosperity and was a true friend of India.” نشعر بحزن عميق لوفاة الأمير الوالد لدولة قطر، صاحب السمو الشيخ حمد بن خليفة آل ثاني.​لقد كان قائداً صاحب رؤية، قاد قطر إلى مستويات عظيمة من التطور والازدهار. ونتذكره أيضاً كصديق حقيقي …

India declares one-day national mourning for Qatar’s Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani

India declares one-day national mourning for Qatar’s Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani

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The Indian government on Sunday declared one day of national mourning on July 13 as a mark of respect for Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Father Amir of Qatar, who died at the age of 74. Qatar’s Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, former emir, passed away at the age of 74 (X/@HHShkMohd) The national flag will be flown at half-mast on Monday throughout India and there will be no official entertainment on the day, the external affairs ministry said in a statement. Also Read | Qatar’s former emir Sheikh Hamad dies at 74; PM Modi, other world leaders express condolences Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Sheikh Hamad and described him as a true friend of India and a visionary leader who led the development of Qatar. “A visionary leader who led Qatar to great levels of development and prosperity, we remember him also as a true friend whom I had the honour of meeting during my last visit to Qatar in February 2024,” Modi said on social media. Modi conveyed …

Why the Israel-Iran strike on Qatar’s LNG hub could trigger a domestic crisis

Why the Israel-Iran strike on Qatar’s LNG hub could trigger a domestic crisis

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Launching a sharp attack on the Election Commission of India and the BJP, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged a “deliberate design” to seize control of the state through sweeping transfers of senior officials ahead of next month’s Assembly elections. Calling the situation an “undeclared Emergency”, she claimed over 50 top bureaucrats and police officers were “arbitrarily removed” within 24 hours of the poll schedule announcement, terming it “political interference of the highest order”. Mamata Banerjee also flagged concerns over the ongoing revision of electoral rolls and warned that such actions could destabilise governance, disrupt law and order, and compromise administrative preparedness in the run-up to the polls. On that note, let’s get to the rest of today’s edition. 👇 🚨 Big Story Highlighting a rare divergence during the ongoing Middle East conflict, the US and Israel appear to be pursuing different strategies against Iran, with Washington focusing on missile systems, nuclear infrastructure and naval capacity, while Israel has widened its targets to include critical energy assets. This stark difference came into focus after …

President Murmu hosts Qatar’s Amir at Rashtrapati Bhavan, holds banquet to strengthen bilateral ties

President Murmu hosts Qatar’s Amir at Rashtrapati Bhavan, holds banquet to strengthen bilateral ties

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President Droupadi Murmu welcomed Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani in New Delhi, highlighting deep historical ties and growing bilateral cooperation. The visit saw the elevation of India-Qatar relations to a strategic partnership, with key agreements signed across multiple sectors. President Droupadi Murmu extended a warm welcome to Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. The visit marks the Qatari leader’s second state visit to India, underscoring the growing bilateral ties between the two nations. President Murmu also hosted a banquet in his honour, attended by the Vice President, Prime Minister, and other dignitaries from both India and Qatar. Welcoming Amir Al Thani, President Murmu highlighted the deep historical connections between India and Qatar, emphasizing their centuries-old cultural and commercial linkages. She underscored the robust cooperation between the two nations across various sectors, including trade, investment, food security, health, culture, and energy. She further stated that both countries must leverage their strengths to enhance collaboration in innovation, technology, and startups. (Image Source : X)Speaking …

NATO Nation Turkey Invites US Fury? After Qatar’s Hamas Officials, Gaza Leaders To ‘Move’ To Ankara?

NATO Nation Turkey Invites US Fury? After Qatar’s Hamas Officials, Gaza Leaders To ‘Move’ To Ankara?

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Israeli sources reported that Hamas leaders in Gaza may relocate to Turkey, following Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar’s visit to Ankara. At least two senior Hamas officials have already moved from Qatar to Turkey. However, both Turkey and Hamas denied these claims, with Turkish officials stating that Hamas members occasionally visit, but their political bureau has not moved. The US condemned the move, urging Turkey to refrain from harboring Hamas leaders, citing concerns over the group’s terrorist activities. n18oc_crux Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Many Caught as Carriers’: Indian Embassy Raises Awareness about Qatar’s Laws on Drugs

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The seminar was addressed by the ambassador of India to Qatar, Vipul, first secretary Eish Singhal, and ICBF president Shanavas Bava. Pic/News18 The Embassy of India and the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) organised an online seminar on Tuesday to highlight Qatar’s rules on restricted substances In the wake of a number of cases where Indians were caught at Doha International Airport for allegedly carrying narcotic substances, the Embassy of India and Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), an organisation that works under the aegis of the diplomatic mission, organised an online seminar on Tuesday to highlight Qatar’s rules on restricted substances. The officials who hosted the seminar urged Indians to observe due caution and follow Qatar’s laws while travelling to the country. Senior officials from the Indian embassy said the seminar was aimed at raising awareness about Qatar’s rules and regulations regarding banned narcotics and the import of restricted psychoactive and psychotropic drugs and substances. There are roughly over eight lakh Indians staying in Qatar of which about half are from the state of Kerala. …

Goalkeeper Qatar’s Hero, Iran Stun Japan To Set Up Asian Cup Semi

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Goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham was Qatar’s hero as the hosts and holders beat Uzbekistan 3-2 on penalties on Saturday to propel them into an Asian Cup semi-final with Japan’s conquerors Iran. Barsham saved three times in the penalty shootout after the quarter-final with Uzbekistan ended 1-1 following 120 minutes of stalemate. Pedro Miguel slotted in the winning penalty for Qatar in front of almost 60,000 fans at the tent-like Al-Bayt Stadium north of Doha. The triumphant Qatar players tossed Barsham in the air at the end. “With penalties there is some anticipation and there is some luck,” said Barsham, who was also fortunate that the three he saved were weak efforts from Uzbekistan. Qatar had won their four previous games at the tournament but they were given a stiffer test by Uzbekistan, who some had tipped as dark horses to lift the trophy. Qatar opened the scoring midway through the first half when captain Hassan Al-Haydos forced an own goal from Utkir Yusupov, the goalkeeper flapping the ball into his own net. Uzbekistan levelled …

Qatar’s Big Warning To West Over Gas Supply After Attacks On Houthis | ‘If You We Want…’

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Published on Jan 17, 2024 01:14 AM IST Qatar’s PM has insisted that a military operation in Yemen is not the solution to tensions in the Red Sea. Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said the strikes on Yemen risk aggravating the crisis. The Qatari PM called on leaders to address the ‘real issue’ which he said is conflict in Gaza. Al Thani also warned of a severe impact on LNG shipments due to tensions in the Red Sea. Watch for more.   Source link

Families visit Indians in Qatar’s custody: Ministry of External Affairs

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Eight Indians in the custody of the Qatar authorities were allowed to meet their family members “recently”, an official of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. The official spokesperson of the MEA, Arindam Bagchi, said the government was monitoring the case closely. “Some family members from India recently travelled and met their family members who have been detained [in Qatar]. Visit of more family members to Qatar is being facilitated and our Embassy in Doha is continuing to pursue the matter,” Mr. Bagchi said in the MEA’s weekly briefing. He described the case as “a matter of high priority” for India.  Mr. Bagchi, however, declined to share details of the legal processes that the eight Indians are facing in Qatar. The Hindu had reported earlier that India was granted consular access to detained nationals last week. During the meeting, Indian officials confirmed the physical well-being of the eight individuals. According to reports, the men, all former members of the Indian Navy, were employed with Dahra Global Technologies and Consultancy Services, a private …

Qatar’s Migrant Workers Wary Of Life After The World Cup

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Rasheed celebrated Argentina’s World Cup win singing and dancing with dozens of other South Asian workers with a double landmark on his mind. Sunday was also International Migrants Day. “Messi, Messi Messi,” they chanted in a corner of Souq Waqif, the central market in the Qatari capital Doha where hordes of foreign fans have gathered throughout the World Cup. “At first they laughed at us as ‘fake fans’ but I think they have come to accept us now,” said Rasheed, who wore a t-shirt with the word “rights” written across the front. He could not give his full name out of fear of action by his Qatari employers. Workers from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka helped build many of Qatar’s eight stadiums, and to fill them for the matches. India was one of the top ticket-buying nations. But photo portraits of the workers who built the Lusail stadium where Sunday’s final was held were taken down from its walls just before the tournament started. Few of the 88,000 people inside were from South …