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August 28, 2024 8:46 PM

Qatar returns two seized ‘Saroops’ of Guru Granth Sahib to Indian Embassy in Doha: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday that Qatar has returned two 'Saroops' (copies) of the Guru Granth Sahib to the Indian Embassy in Doha. These sacred texts were earlier seized by Qatari authorities due to their connection with a religious establishment operating without the necessary approvals. Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson for the MEA, expressed gratitude to the Qatari government and issued a reminder to Indian residents in Gulf countries to adhere to l...

August 15, 2024 7:54 PM

Indian Embassy in Bahrain Marks 78th Independence Day and Partition Horrors Remembrance Day

The Indian Embassy in Bahrain celebrated India's 78th Independence Day today with a series of events and ceremonies. Over 800 members of the Indian community gathered at the embassy premises for the flag-hoisting ceremony, presided over by Ambassador Vinod K. Jacob. The day began with Ambassador Jacob hoisting the Indian national flag and offering flowers to honor Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. Following this, he read out the President of India's message to the assembled crowd, highl...

August 15, 2024 5:35 PM

Indian Embassy in Riyadh Commemorates 78th Independence Day with Community Celebration

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh marked the 78th Independence Day of India with a grand celebration on Thursday. The event was attended by over 500 people, including Embassy officials, journalists, and members of the Indian community. The festivities began with the hoisting of the Indian tricolor by Ambassador Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan, who also delivered the President's message to the nation. In his address, the Ambassador highlighted the growing ties between India and Saudi Arabia and extended best w...

August 15, 2024 12:34 PM

Indian Community in UAE Commemorates 78th Independence Day

The Indian community in the United Arab Emirates celebrated India's 78th Independence Day with enthusiasm and patriotic fervor across multiple venues in the country. Flag-hoisting ceremonies, cultural performances, and official addresses marked the occasion at the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the Consulate General in Dubai, and various community centers throughout the Emirates. In Abu Dhabi, Ambassador Sunjay Sudhir led the celebrations by raising the Indian flag at the Embassy. In his address,...

June 14, 2024 11:43 AM

Indian envoy, Japanese speaker discuss strengthening cooperation in education, B2B ties

Indian Ambassador to Japan Sibi George met with the Speaker of the Japanese House of Representatives, Fukushiro Nukaga, on Thursday to explore ways to deepen the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. The two leaders discussed strengthening parliamentary exchanges, business-to-business ties, and cooperation in human resources and education during their meeting at the India House in Tokyo. "Discussed ways for deepening further India-Japan Special Strategic & Global Partnershi...

May 22, 2024 5:25 PM

UAE honours Indian Embassy, Consulate at MoFA Excellence Awards

India's diplomatic missions in the UAE were recognized for their outstanding work at the 5th Minister of Foreign Affairs Excellence Awards ceremony held under the patronage of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates. In a rare distinction, India became the only country to receive two honours, with the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai both awarded the prestigious Shield of Honour. The awards were rece...

April 22, 2024 9:15 AM

First ever Hindi radio broadcast starts in Kuwait, strengthening ties between two nations

The first-ever Hindi radio broadcast has started in Kuwait, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait said on Monday. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait lauded Kuwait's Ministry of Information for starting a Hindi programme on Kuwait Radio on FM 93.3 and AM 96.3 every Sunday. This step taken will further strengthen the ties between the two nations. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait stated, "Start of first ever Hindi Radio broadcast in Kuwait! Embassy of India expresses appreciation to @MOInformation fo...