Centre: Indian seafarers safe, 12.38 lakh passengers return from West Asia

April 24, 2026 8:18 PM

Centre: Indian seafarers safe, 12.38 lakh passengers return from West Asia

The Centre on Friday said all Indian seafarers in the Persian Gulf are safe and no incident involving Indian-flagged vessels has been reported in the past 24 hours, even as it stepped up coordination to assist nationals in West Asia. Officials from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said maritime operations remain normal, with ports across the country functioning without congestion. The government is working with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian missions and maritime stakehol...

Trump secures $243.5 billion in economic deals during Qatar visit

May 15, 2025 9:23 AM

Trump secures $243.5 billion in economic deals during Qatar visit

US President Donald J. Trump signed a landmark agreement with Qatar on Wednesday to generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion, highlighting his second stop in a high-profile Middle East tour. During the visit, Trump announced economic deals totaling more than $243.5 billion between the United States and Qatar, including a historic sale of Boeing aircraft and GE Aerospace engines to Qatar Airways. The centerpiece of these agreements is Qatar Airways' purchase of 160 Boeing jets ...

Qatar Airways signs deal for 160 Boeing jets during Trump visit

May 14, 2025 8:26 PM

Qatar Airways signs deal for 160 Boeing jets during Trump visit

State carrier Qatar Airways signed a deal on Wednesday to purchase jets from U.S. manufacturer Boeing during President Donald Trump's visit to the Gulf Arab country.   Trump said the deal was worth $200 billion and included 160 jets. Trump and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani witnessed the signing ceremony in Doha.   The deal was signed during Trump's second stop on a tour of Gulf states after he struck a string of deals with Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.   Trump said Boeing CEO ...