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Amid growing Sikh voices over Guru Granth Sahib in Qatar police’s custody, MEA says in talks with Doha

Indian government says embassy has kept Sikh community in Doha abreast of developments. Two ‘swaroops’ of Guru Granth Sahib were seized by Qatari authorities last December.

EAM Jaishankar meets with Qatari PM. Energy, investment & people-to-people ties discussed

In his 3rd standalone visit since assuming office, Jaishankar meets with Qatari PM & Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.

India, Qatar discuss proposal for sale of 12 used Mirage-2000 fighter aircraft

Deal will take the number of Mirages in the IAF fleet to 60. Mirage fleet with Gwalior as its home base has been the mainstay of the IAF for decades.

Your Gateway to the perfect stopover in Qatar with Musafir.com

Wondering if 12 hours are enough in Qatar? No need to worry! At Musafir.com, we offer stopover packages ranging from 1 night to over 4 nights.

Hamas has shown a positive response to the truce deal with Israel, says Qatar

Hamas, Monday agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal from mediators, but Israel said the terms did not meet its demands, launching strikes in Rafah while discussing truce possibilities.

Born in refugee camp, once Palestine’s PM, on US terror list — all about Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh

Haniyeh’s three sons were killed Wednesday in Israeli air strike in Gaza. Palestinian leaders will not back down if their families & homes are targeted, he says.

Was on ‘maun vrat’ in Qatar jail, learnt of death penalty from TV, says Navy veteran after release

Cdr. Sanjeev Gupta (retd.) & 6 others returned home in February second week. ThePrint spoke to him about his ordeal after he & fellow Navy veterans were held on charges of spying.

Did SRK help free Navy veterans from Qatar? Actor junks Subramanian Swamy’s ‘unfounded’ claim

In a post on X, the former Cabinet minister said Modi had ‘pleaded’ with SRK to intervene after foreign ministry ‘failed to persuade the Sheikhs of Qatar’.

Is Qatar’s influence testing India’s diplomatic power? Delhi event decodes Doha’s power games

Qatar is a small country but wields extreme influence in global politics, explained Kallol Bhattacherjee, assistant editor of foreign affairs at The Hindu, and panellist of the event chaired by ex-diplomat KP Fabian.

Legal team to decide next course of action — MEA on jailed naval veterans in Qatar

A Qatar court commuted their death sentences & offered prison terms of varying durations. Meanwhile, MEA says India-China ties were 'not normal' but communication lines remain open.

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Gel manicure is weakening your nails. Here’s how to care for them

One young patient came to me after years of non-stop gels; her nails were so fragile they peeled in layers.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.