How Indian Navy veterans, released by Qatar, reacted after arriving in Delhi
10 months, 1 week ago

How Indian Navy veterans, released by Qatar, reacted after arriving in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Seven of the eight Indian Navy veterans, who were released by Qatar months after being sentenced to death on 'espionage' charges, heaped praises on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after on arrival in New Delhi on Monday morning. Relieved to finally walk free, the seven former Indian Navy officers raised chants of “Bharat Mata ki Jai” at the Delhi airport, reported news agency ANI. One of the Navy veterans thanked Modi for raising their sentencing with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and attributed their release to relentless diplomatic efforts at his behest. I also thank the Qatar Emir for his personal involvement in the matter," ANI quoted another former Indian Navy officer as saying.

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Kin of eighth naval veteran appeals to Indian government for his return from Doha
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Kin of eighth naval veteran appeals to Indian government for his return from Doha

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Kin of Commander Purnendu Tiwari released along with seven others from Doha jail is pleading for the Indian government's intervention to facilitate his return. Purnendu Tiwari is among the eight naval veterans who were jailed in August 2022 in Qatar. While seven others have returned to India since February 12, 2024, the eighth naval veteran, Tiwari, was not …

Eighth Indian Navy veteran yet to return from Qatar
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Eighth Indian Navy veteran yet to return from Qatar

The Hindu  

The eighth Indian Navy veteran — Commander Purnendu Tiwari — is yet to return from Qatar, confirmed the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday. “The Eighth Indian navy veteran from Qatar is yet to return to India. The eight Indian Navy veterans were sentenced to death by a Qatari court in October 2023 but the sentence was subsequently commuted by …

Navy invites seven veterans released by Qatar for celebratory dinner
10 months ago

Navy invites seven veterans released by Qatar for celebratory dinner

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A celebratory dinner will be held on March 1 for the naval veterans who returned to India after being held in custody in Qatar. It has been just over a week since the release of the eight naval veterans was announced by the Ministry of External Affairs. Seven of the eight naval veterans returned to Delhi from Doha …

We survived only because of our defence training, says Navy veteran released from Qatar
10 months, 1 week ago

We survived only because of our defence training, says Navy veteran released from Qatar

The Hindu  

Ragesh Gopakumar, one of the eight ex-Indian Navy personnel released by the Qatar government, said on February 14 that they survived the prison days only due to their defence training. He, along with seven other former Navy personnel returned on Monday, nearly three-and-a-half months after a Qatari court handed them a death sentence that was subsequently commuted to varying jail …

Shah Rukh Khan denies he had anything to do with release of 8 Indian Navy veterans in Qatar
10 months, 1 week ago

Shah Rukh Khan denies he had anything to do with release of 8 Indian Navy veterans in Qatar

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan …

Navy veteran returns home in Dehradun from Doha; family delighted
10 months, 1 week ago

Navy veteran returns home in Dehradun from Doha; family delighted

Live Mint  

Captain Saurabh Vashisht’s family finally breathed a sigh of relief when the Navy veteran, one of the eight officers freed by Qatar, returned to his Dehradun home. Now that I’m standing in Dehradun, it’s all because of the personal intervention of PM Modi with the Qatar government, this day has come, and I am standing here in Dehradun with my …

'We survived only because of our defence training', says Navy veteran released from Qatar
10 months, 1 week ago

'We survived only because of our defence training', says Navy veteran released from Qatar

New Indian Express  

The ex-Navy man said, "Prison and confinement is something terrible. Whenever someone enquired what the plight of his family had been when he was in prison, he would ask them to imagine a situation where a husband who used to speak to his wife at least five times a day suddenly stopped calling her." The former Navy veteran attributed his …

Navy Veterans’ return from Qatar a diplomatic coup
10 months, 1 week ago

Navy Veterans’ return from Qatar a diplomatic coup

New Indian Express  

The curious case of the Qatar Eight ended as suddenly as it began. On Sunday morning, the eight Indian Navy veterans, who were jailed in the emirate since October 2022 on unclear espionage charges were asked to pack their belongings. By 2 am on Monday, seven of them—captains Navtej Singh Gill and Saurabh Vasisht, commanders Birendra Verma, Amit Nagpal, Sugunakar …

Shah Rukh Khan denies reports of his role in release of Navy officials from Qatar
10 months, 1 week ago

Shah Rukh Khan denies reports of his role in release of Navy officials from Qatar

India TV News  

Shah Rukh Khan has denied reports suggesting that he had role in the release of Indian Navy officers from Qatar saying any such assertions are 'unfounded' adding execution of this successful resolution solely rests with the government. Taking to social media platform X, SRK's team posted, "Regarding the reports concerning Shah Rukh Khan's purported role in the release of India's …

Qatar frees Indian ex-navy men; 7 back home in India: Legal battle decoded
10 months, 1 week ago

Qatar frees Indian ex-navy men; 7 back home in India: Legal battle decoded

Hindustan Times  

Qatar has freed eight former Indian Navy personnel who were sentenced to death after being detained in August 2022 on undeclared charges, with New Delhi announcing on Monday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Doha this week to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations. Definitely, we would like to thank PM Modi, as this was only possible because of …

India elated as Qatar releases 8 navy veterans
10 months, 1 week ago

India elated as Qatar releases 8 navy veterans

The Hindu  

Eight Indian navy veterans who had been in Qatari custody since August 30, 2022 were released on Sunday in Doha. The eighth Indian has also been released and we continue to work with the Qatar government to see how quickly his return to India would be possible,” said Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra. The Hindu had published earlier that both …

Qatar frees Indian Navy veterans: What happened on Sunday night?
10 months, 1 week ago

Qatar frees Indian Navy veterans: What happened on Sunday night?

Hindustan Times  

Seven of the eight Indian Navy veterans, who returned to India on Monday morning, had no clue of their imminent release, NDTV reported citing sources. The Indian Navy veterans were accused of spying for Israel, news agency Reuters reported, though India and Qatar did not confirm the charges against them. Timeline of the case On October 26, 2023, the Indian …

Narendra Modi government ensures release of 8 ex-Navy officers from Qatar prison
10 months, 1 week ago

Narendra Modi government ensures release of 8 ex-Navy officers from Qatar prison

Op India  

On Monday, 12th February, the Ministry of External Affairs announced that eight former Navy officers, who were sentenced to death in Qatar were released. The former Navy officers thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his personal intervention in the matter and the Government of India’s consistent efforts that led to their release. It has come to light that PM Modi’s …

Navy veterans released: How Congress and their mouthpieces had ranted against Modi govt on the Qatar issue
10 months, 1 week ago

Navy veterans released: How Congress and their mouthpieces had ranted against Modi govt on the Qatar issue

Op India  

On 12th February, the Ministry of External Affairs announced that the eight Indian Navy veterans who were sentenced to jail and later commuted to prison in Qatar were released. In a post on X, while sharing the statement, Jairam wrote, “Here is my statement on the continued detention of retired Indian Navy personnel in Qatar, a country with which Modani …

Narendra Modi’s points man NSA Ajit Doval delivers, 8 ex-Navy officers freed by Qatar
10 months, 1 week ago

Narendra Modi’s points man NSA Ajit Doval delivers, 8 ex-Navy officers freed by Qatar

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal relationship with the Emir of Qatar and behind-the-scenes diplomacy by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval ensured that the eight former Indian Navy personnel were released from custody. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. PM Modi met Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on the sidelines of the COP28 …

‘Wouldn’t have been possible without…’ say Indian Navy veterans
10 months, 1 week ago

‘Wouldn’t have been possible without…’ say Indian Navy veterans

Live Mint  

Indian Navy veterans, who has been put on death row by Qatar authorities on charges of espionage, have returned to India, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed. The released Indian Navy veterans heaped praises on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that they would not have been freed had it not been for the sustained diplomatic efforts on PM Modi's …

How Modi government pulled off safe release of 8 Navy veterans from Qatar
10 months, 1 week ago

How Modi government pulled off safe release of 8 Navy veterans from Qatar

India Today  

The Narendra Modi government has pulled off a major diplomatic victory just ahead of the general elections by securing the release of eight former Indian Navy personnel, facing spying charges, from the Qatar government. There had been huge expectations from the Modi dispensation on the safe release of the veterans ever since the courts in Qatar had, in December last …

Qatar releases 8 Indian Navy veterans jailed on espionage charges, 7 back in India
10 months, 1 week ago

Qatar releases 8 Indian Navy veterans jailed on espionage charges, 7 back in India

India Today  

In a major diplomatic victory for India, Qatar has released eight former Indian Navy personnel who were detained in the Gulf country in an alleged case of espionage. The Ministry of External Affairs, in a statement released early on Monday, welcomed the development and said seven of the eight former Indian Navy personnel working for the Dahra Global Company, a …

Qatar releases 8 Indian Navy veterans jailed on espionage charges, 7 return to India | VIDEO
10 months, 1 week ago

Qatar releases 8 Indian Navy veterans jailed on espionage charges, 7 return to India | VIDEO

India TV News  

In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Qatar released eight Indian Navy veterans who were previously sentenced to death on espionage charges. Official response The Union government welcomed Qatar's decision to release the Indian nationals, expressing gratitude to the Amir of Qatar for facilitating their return. The Union government released an official statement welcoming the decision to set the veteran officers free, …

Eight former Indian Navy personnel jailed in Qatar released
10 months, 1 week ago

Eight former Indian Navy personnel jailed in Qatar released

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The eight Indian naval veterans, who were in captivity in Doha have been released, in what can be termed as a 'diplomatic coup' for India. One veteran, Commander Purnendu Tiwari, is still in Doha though he is out of captivity. The eight Indian naval veterans, who worked for Dhara Global in Doha, were taken into custody on August …

Who are 8 Indian Navy veterans released by Qatar? Know the timeline of India's diplomatic victory
10 months, 1 week ago

Who are 8 Indian Navy veterans released by Qatar? Know the timeline of India's diplomatic victory

India TV News  

Qatar's release of eight Indian Navy veterans, who were sentenced to death on espionage charges, marked a significant diplomatic breakthrough between India and Qatar. India swiftly mobilised diplomatic channels and legal assistance to secure the release of the veterans after expressing "deep shock" at their death sentence by Qatar’s Court of First Instance. Welcoming Qatar court's decision The Indian government …

India welcomes release of eight Indian Navy veterans detained in Qatar
10 months, 1 week ago

India welcomes release of eight Indian Navy veterans detained in Qatar

The Hindu  

India on February 12 welcomed the release of eight Indian nationals who were arrested in Qatar on August 30, 2022 and were given death sentence last October. “The Government of India welcomes the release of eight Indian nationals working for the Dahra Global company who were detained in Qatar. #WATCH | Delhi: Qatar released the eight Indian ex-Navy veterans who …

8 Indian Navy veterans sentenced to death in Qatar finally released, thank PM Modi and Govt of India for getting them back home
10 months, 2 weeks ago

8 Indian Navy veterans sentenced to death in Qatar finally released, thank PM Modi and Govt of India for getting them back home

Op India  

On 12th February, eight Indian Navy veterans who were given the death penalty in Qatar four months ago were finally released from captivity. We appreciate the decision by the Amir of the State of Qatar to enable the release and home-coming of these nationals.” Seven of the eight Indian Navy veterans have returned to India. Speaking to ANI, the Navy …

Our envoy met all 8 men on December 3: MEA on death penalty to ex-Indian Navy personnel
1 year ago

Our envoy met all 8 men on December 3: MEA on death penalty to ex-Indian Navy personnel

India TV News  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that the case regarding the eight Indian Navy officials given a death sentence in Qatar is now being heard at the Qatari Court of Appeal and that the Indian envoy to Doha has received consular access to meet all the eight men on December 3. All of the former Navy officers had …

8 former Navy officers can serve jail sentence in India under 2014 agreement with Qatar: Expert
1 year ago

8 former Navy officers can serve jail sentence in India under 2014 agreement with Qatar: Expert

Op India  

The former Indian Naval officers whose conviction has been reduced to jail terms in Qatar can serve their sentence in Indian prison due to an earlier agreement between New Delhi and Doha, senior advocate Adish Aggarwala said on Thursday. Former Navy Deputy Chief Vice Admiral MS Pawar called this a matter of “great relief” and thanked the “relentless efforts” of …

Ex-Navy Men in Qatar Meet Indian Envoy
1 year ago

Ex-Navy Men in Qatar Meet Indian Envoy

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India’s ambassador in Qatar was given consular access on December 3 to eight Indian nationals and former naval personnel sentenced to death by a Qatari court in October this year and had met all of them that day, the MEA said on Thursday. At his weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi did not give any definite reply …

All-out effort to ensure return of veterans on death row in Qatar: Navy chief
1 year ago

All-out effort to ensure return of veterans on death row in Qatar: Navy chief

Hindustan Times  

The government is making an all-out effort to ensure that the former Indian Navy personnel, who have been sentenced to death in Qatar, are brought back, Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Friday. Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar at a press conference ahead of the Navy Day celebrations. “There is total support and effort being put …

Eight former Indian Navy officers get death penalty in Qatar
1 year, 1 month ago

Eight former Indian Navy officers get death penalty in Qatar

The Hindu  

Eight former Indian Navy personnel, who had been employed by a company in Doha, were handed the death penalty by a local court in Doha on October 26 in an alleged case of espionage. In their work with Dahra Global Technologies and Consultant Services, the former navy personnel were reportedly involved in training various security-related service providers of the State …

India Given Consular Access To Eight Ex-Indian Navy Officers Detained In Qatar: MEA
1 year, 11 months ago

India Given Consular Access To Eight Ex-Indian Navy Officers Detained In Qatar: MEA

ABP News  

New Delhi: The ministry of external affairs on Thursday said that Indian officials were granted consular access to eight former Indian Navy personnel detained in Qatar on unspecified charges, reported news agency ANI. Speaking at the weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, "the update that I have is today we got our second consular access, our Embassy officials …

India seeks consular access to eight former navy officers detained in Qatar: MEA
2 years ago

India seeks consular access to eight former navy officers detained in Qatar: MEA

Live Mint  

To bring back eight former Indian Navy officers who have been detained in Doha since August 30, the embassy has been pursuing the matter with the Qatar authorities. Yesterday Bagchi said, "I would refer you to the government of Qatar for the reasons for their arrest," when asked about the reasons for the arrest of the eight Indian nationals. Bagchi …

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