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Qatar sentences 8 former Indian Navy officers to death, MEA says ‘exploring all legal options’

Officers were picked up by Qatari intelligence last yr & incarcerated in Doha. Charges against them yet to be made public. External affairs ministry says 'deeply shocked by verdict'.

Verdict on 8 Indian Navy veterans jailed in Qatar expected this month, says MEA

The ministry did not specify the charges. However, ThePrint reported in April that the men have allegedly been accused of spying.

8 former Navy officers imprisoned by Qatar accused of spying on emirate’s super-secret submarine programme

8 former Navy officers imprisoned by Qatar accused of spying on emirate’s super-secret submarine programme Qatar State Security claims to have intercepted electronic communications, but...

8 former Navy officers imprisoned by Qatar accused of spying on emirate’s super-secret submarine programme

Qatar State Security claims to have intercepted electronic communications, but the purported evidence has not been shared with India, it is learnt.

Petronet seeks up to 1 million metric tonnes per annum LNG under long-term Qatar deal

The gas importer is looking to expand the capacity of its LNG terminals by more than 53% in the coming years, including opening of its first terminal on the east coast.

Families of Navy veterans jailed in Qatar appeal to Modi govt — ‘walk the talk, bring them back’

The 8 former Indian Navy officers have been kept in solitary confinement in Doha for over 4 months. They have not been charged with any crime yet.

How many migrant workers have died in Qatar?

Britain's Guardian reported last year that at least 6,500 migrant workers — many of them working on World Cup projects — had died in Qatar.

Most fans accept Qatar’s alcohol ban at stadiums, put old habits on hold at World Cup

While beer is available at designated World Cup fan zones and in some hotels, the hassle and cost of alcohol have proven to be too much for supporters – some of whom feel the experience is more 'peaceful.'

Qatar accused of ‘sportswashing’ at FIFA World Cup 2022. But fans don’t really care

There was similar criticism of major boxing events in Saudi Arabia and the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. But fans don't focus on it too much.

Qatar fans lambast team after second World Cup defeat

Qatar lost the opening game 2-0 to Ecuador on Sunday, and though their performance was better on Friday they were still on the wrong end of a 3-1 scoreline against Senegal.

On Camera

Bihar mimics 19th-century American South. Citizenship is now weaponised to exclude voters

Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.