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July 6, 2025 10:35 AM

Israel to send delegation to Qatar for Gaza talks despite ‘unacceptable’ Hamas demands

Israel will send a delegation to Qatar on Sunday for talks on a possible Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, although Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said the changes requested by Hamas to a ceasefire proposal were unacceptable. Palestinian group Hamas said on Friday it had responded to a U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal in a "positive spirit", a few days after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel had agreed "to the necessary conditions to finalize" a 60-day truce. But in a sign ...

June 27, 2025 3:59 PM

India exports first consignment of rose-scented litchi from Pathankot to Qatar

In a boost to India's horticultural exports, the first consignment of rose-scented litchi from Pathankot, Punjab, was flagged off to Doha, Qatar, on Friday. The one-metric-tonne consignment marks a major milestone for India’s agri-export sector and was facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, in collaboration with the Punjab Horticulture Department. Additionally, a separate 0.5-metric-tonne ...

June 24, 2025 10:25 AM

Ceasefire Brings Relief to Civilians After Deadly Iran-Israel Conflict Claims Nearly 900 Lives

The announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel on Tuesday has brought temporary relief to millions of civilians caught in the crossfire of what President Donald Trump called a "12-day war," as humanitarian organizations scramble to assess the devastating toll on both populations. The ceasefire was declared after Iranian state media announced that a truce had been "imposed on the enemy" following what Tehran characterized as its military response to "US aggression." The announcement cam...

June 24, 2025 9:42 AM

Iran Launches Missile Strike on US Base in Qatar as the West Asian Conflict Spreads

Iran launched ballistic missile attacks on Monday against the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which hosts US and allied forces, in what Tehran described as retaliation for recent American bombing of its nuclear facilities. The primary target was Al Udeid, the largest US military installation in West Asia, located southwest of Doha, there are also reports indicating that Iran has targeted the Ain al-Assad base in Iraq. Qatari and US officials reported no casualties from the attacks, as Qatar stated t...

June 22, 2025 2:11 PM

Over 1,000 Participate in 11th International Day of Yoga Celebrations in Qatar

The 11th International Day of Yoga was celebrated in Qatar with enthusiastic participation from over 1,000 people, bringing together members of the Indian community and yoga practitioners in a vibrant display of unity and well-being. Organized by the Indian Embassy in collaboration with the Indian Sports Centre, the event took place at Ideal Indian School in Doha. The program featured a rhythmic yoga display by children, a yoga quiz, a challenge session, guided meditation, and a mass yoga practi...

May 27, 2025 11:56 AM

Indian Parliamentary delegation concludes Qatar visit, reaffirms stance on terrorism

A multi-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by Supriya Sule, Member of Parliament, concluded its official visit to Qatar. The visit marked the first leg of a four-nation tour undertaken in the wake of the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam and India’s subsequent response, Operation Sindoor. During their two-day visit, the delegation held high-level discussions with senior Qatari officials, including Dr. Mohamed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, Minister of State for Foreign Affair...

February 18, 2025 9:58 PM

India, Qatar aim to double annual trade in five years from existing USD 14 billion

India and Qatar have agreed to double their annual bilateral trade from the current USD 14 billion to USD 28 billion within the next five years. The announcement came following bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday. The discussions, which took place at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, focused on trade, investment, energy cooperation, and deepening people-to-people ties. Prime Minister Modi welcomed the Amir and praised hi...

February 18, 2025 7:59 PM

India negotiating FTA with GCC and Qatar: MEA

India is actively negotiating a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and exploring a similar pact with Qatar, aiming to deepen bilateral ties and boost cooperation in trade, energy, investment, and security. The development was announced during a special briefing on the state visit of the Amir of Qatar to India. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (CPV & OIA) Arun Kumar Chatterjee said, “India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are currently nego...

February 18, 2025 4:33 PM

India and Qatar elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership following PM Modi’s talks with Qatari Amir

India and Qatar upgraded their bilateral relations to a 'strategic partnership' on Tuesday, with a focus on strengthening cooperation in trade, energy, investments, innovation, technology, food security, culture, and people-to-people ties. The Agreement on the Establishment of a Strategic Partnership between the two nations was signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The Amir arrived in India...

February 18, 2025 11:04 AM

Qatar’s Emir receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, who is in India for a two-day state visit, was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. This marks his second visit to the country since March 2015, following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After the formal welcome, Sheikh Tamim and President Droupadi Murmu introduced their respective ministers and delegations at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Emir is set to hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Nare...