Manama, July 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday met the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and thanked him for ensuring the safety and well-being of the Indian diaspora in Bahrain. In a post on X, Jaishankar said he was honoured to have an audience with the King and also privileged to meet Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the audience.He conveyed warm personal greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and…
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Muscat, July 6 (IANS) Oman Cricket, the governing body for the sport in the country, has appointed Indian-origin wicketkeeper-batter Vinayak Shukla as captain of the men’s national team, heralding it as the start of a new chapter in the country’s sporting history.Shukla, the vice-captain of the team, succeeds Jatinder Singh, who led Oman at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India earlier this year.Oman Cricket picked Vinayak Shukla as captain for being a key contributor to the team’s growth an…
Manama, July 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with his counterpart from Bahrain, Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, in Manama on Monday, discussing bilateral ties and ongoing developments in the region. During the meeting, EAM Jaishankar expressed appreciation for Bahrain leadership for ensuring the well-being of the Indian community living there.”Delighted to meet FM Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani of Bahrain in Manama today. Expressed deep appreciation for…
Doha, July 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday interacted with representatives of the Indian community and underlined the importance of community welfare.”A good interaction with representatives of the Indian community in Qatar this evening. Underlined the importance of community welfare in our engagement with the region. Their commitment and contributions to Qatari society in these difficult times are indeed laudable and appreciated widely. Value their experience an…
Doha, July 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani here on Sunday to discuss various facets of bilateral cooperation and explore new opportunities to deepen the Strategic Partnership between the two nations. “A pleasure to meet Qatar PM and FM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha today. Thanked him for ensuring the safety and well-being of the Indian community. Reviewed various facets of our bilateral c…
Islamabad, July 5 (IANS) China’s attempts to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan have yet to see any success, as the hostilities between the two neighbours seem to continue intensely, according to a report.”Despite several mediation attempts by Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and China, the tensions have not faded away,” said a report by The Diplomat.Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed not to escalate the situation after the Urumqi talks mediated by China during the first week of April, but the…
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) The Centre has withdrawn most provisions of the emergency natural gas supply regulation order introduced during the West Asia conflict, citing the resumption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments through the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire and an improvement in the regional supply situation.In an official notification, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas amended the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026, removing key operational provisions that had …
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will embark on a 10-day multi-nation tour from Sunday, covering Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, New York and Brussels.According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the EAM will travel to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman from July 5 to July 10, focusing on enhancing the bilateral relationship with the four countries.“External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar will be on an official visit to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oma…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will visit Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, New York and Brussels from July 5 to 15, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Saturday.According to the MEA, the EAM will travel to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman from July 5 to July 10, focusing on enhancing the bilateral relationship with the four countries.“External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar will be on an official visit to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman fro…
Houston, July 4 (IANS) Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his team must play their best football to survive against Canada in their World Cup round of 16 match on Saturday. He warned that there is no room for mistakes in the knockout stage. Morocco’s road to the Round of 16 has been challenging, with five-time winners Brazil their first opponents and a hugely creditable 1-1 draw secured. Second place in Group C saw the Atlas Lions paired with three-times finalists the Netherlands in the Roun…