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

July 13, 2026 10:25 AM

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

The Centre has declared one-day national mourning on July 13 as a mark of respect for Father Amir of State of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away on Sunday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the National Flag will be flown at half-mast on the day of mourning throughout India on all buildings where the National Flag is flown regularly and there will be no official entertainment on the day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep condolences over the pass...

PM Modi mourns demise of Qatar’s former Amir, calls him a ‘visionary leader’ and ‘true friend’

July 12, 2026 7:20 PM

PM Modi mourns demise of Qatar’s former Amir, calls him a ‘visionary leader’ and ‘true friend’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the demise of Qatar's former Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as a "visionary leader" who transformed Qatar and was seen as a "true friend" of India. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 74, according to an announcement by the Amiri Diwan. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "We deeply mourn the passing of Father Amir of the State of Qatar, HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani....

Talks between PM Modi, Qatar Amir will deepen our friendship: EAM Jaishankar

February 18, 2025 9:18 AM

Talks between PM Modi, Qatar Amir will deepen our friendship: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar expressed confidence on Monday that discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, would further strengthen the close friendship between India and Qatar. "Honoured to call on H.H. @TamimBinHamad, Amir of Qatar, on his arrival in New Delhi for a State Visit. Value his guidance on advancing our cooperation in many domains. Confident that his talks with PM @narendramodi tomorrow will deepen our ...