Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held bilateral talks to strengthen ties. The areas of focus were; trade, investment, energy, security and cultural exchange, including a $10 billion investment pledge. 

In a joint statement issued hours after they held talks on Tuesday, India and Qatar emphasised the "importance of dialogue, diplomacy for peaceful resolution of international disputes".

The Amir's two-day State visit to India on February 17 and February 18 "reaffirmed the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and Qatar.

PM Modi, Amir of Qatar strengthen ties with 'strategic partnership'

The selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi appointed Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India. Gyanesh Kumar will be replacing incumbent CEC Rajiv Kumar who will be retiring from his services on February 18.

Gyanesh Kumar appointed as India's new chief election commissioner

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, who is in India for a two-day state visit, was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. PM Modi, Emir of Qatar holds bilateral talks.

India-Qatar bilateral talks: Aimed at strengthening India-Qatar ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism, as the two leaders agreed to cooperate in combating the menace through bilateral and multilateral mechanisms.
In a joint statement issued hours after they held talks on Tuesday, India and Qatar emphasised the "importance of dialogue, diplomacy for peaceful resolution of international disputes".
The Amir's two-day State visit to India on February 17 and February 18 "reaffirmed the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and Qatar.&nbsp;
The leaders expressed optimism that this renewed partnership would continue to grow, benefiting the people of both countries and contributing to regional and global stability", the joint statement read.
"The two leaders unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations including cross-border terrorism and agreed to cooperate in combating this menace through bilateral and multilateral mechanisms," it said.
The leaders also agreed to enhance cooperation in information and intelligence sharing, developing and exchanging experiences, best practices and technologies, capacity building, and to "strengthen cooperation in law enforcement, anti-money laundering, drug trafficking, cybercrime, and other transnational crimes," the joint statement said.
They also discussed ways and means to promote cooperation in cybersecurity, including the prevention of the use of cyberspace for terrorism, radicalisation, and for disturbing social harmony, it added.
Earlier in the day, Modi and the Amir held wide-ranging talks with a focus on trade, investments, technology, energy, and people-to-people ties, further cementing the "deep and traditional relationship" between the two countries.
They also exchanged views on "regional and global issues" of mutual interest, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
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India news: The Amir's two-day State visit to India on February 17 and February 18 "reaffirmed the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and Qatar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism, as the two leaders agreed to cooperate in combating the menace through bilateral and multilateral mechanisms. In a joint statement issued hours after they held talks on Tuesday, India and Qatar emphasised the "importance of dialogue, diplomacy for peaceful resolution of international disputes". The Amir's two-day State visit to India on February 17 and February 18 "reaffirmed the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and Qatar. The leaders expressed optimism that this renewed partnership would continue to grow, benefiting the people of both countries and contributing to regional and global stability", the joint statement read. "The two leaders unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations including cross-border terrorism and agreed to cooperate in combating this menace through bilateral and multilateral mechanisms," it said. The leaders also agreed to enhance cooperation in information and intelligence sharing, developing and exchanging experiences, best practices and technologies, capacity building, and to "strengthen cooperation in law enforcement, anti-money laundering, drug trafficking, cybercrime, and other transnational crimes," the joint statement said. They also discussed ways and means to promote cooperation in cybersecurity, including the prevention of the use of cyberspace for terrorism, radicalisation, and for disturbing social harmony, it added. Earlier in the day, Modi and the Amir held wide-ranging talks with a focus on trade, investments, technology, energy, and people-to-people ties, further cementing the "deep and traditional relationship" between the two countries. They also exchanged views on "regional and global issues" of mutual interest, the Ministry of External Affairs said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

PM Modi, Qatar's Amir condemn terrorism in all forms, agree to cooperate in combating menace

The Railway Protection Force's inquiry report sheds light on the deadly stampede at an Indian railway station on February 15. According to the report, two conflicting announcements and a platform change triggered the chaos, leading to tragic consequences.

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Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, who is in India for a two-day state visit, was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. Watch this report for more details!

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The Indian diaspora has made a rich contribution to Oman and strengthening of ties with India. Many of these Indian-origin merchant families have made Oman their home. WION tells you a fascinating story of Indian-origin Omanis who continue connections with India from Muskat.

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In a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad AL Thani at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital. The two leaders shared a warm hug as they met each other. The Qatar Emir is on a two-day state visit to India.  Watch this report for more details!

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Another US military plane carrying 112 Indians landed at India's Amritsar. The journey of the deportees who came back to India, however, was an ordeal. Some of them are now too afraid to speak about it. This is the third such arrival in the last 10 days as part of the US President Donald Trump-led administration's crackdown on illegal immigrants. Watch in for more details!

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BJP is making large-scale preparations at Ramlila Maidan for the swearing-in of Delhi’s new Chief Minister. PM Modi, Amit Shah, and UP CM Yogi Adityanath are expected to attend the high-profile event.

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ANI | The Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police arrested a student of KIIT University in connection with the alleged death by suicide of a third-year B.Tech student from Nepal who died on Sunday.
The incident also led to protests by students and members of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Monday demanding justice.
Speaking on the case, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh stated that authorities received information about the suicide of a third-year Computer Science student.
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"Yesterday evening, we received information about the incident of suicide by a girl student of a third-year Computer Science in KIIT University. On this information, a case was registered. There was an allegation that this girl, who belonged to Nepal, was harassed by one student of KIIT University in third year mechanical engineering. We investigated the matter, and we got prima facie evidence that there was some sort of harassment which could have prompted the girl to die by suicide, so we arrested the accused person; we examined him, and today, he has been forwarded to judicial custody," said Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh while speaking to ANI.
The Commissioner further said that authorities have seized the victim's personal belongings, including her mobile phone, which will be sent for forensic examination.
"Yesterday, there was a sentimental, emotional outburst so both students belonging to Nepal, as well as India, joined together in protest against the university authorities, demanding justice. We deployed a police force at KIIT University...they were convinced by morning and now the situation is peaceful."
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"We have seized some personal belongings like a mobile from the girl, and it will be first sent to the forensic science laboratory and then it will be analysed to gather further evidence in this case...," he added.
Earlier in the day, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said that his government has taken cognisance of the incident and is pursuing the matter with India through diplomatic channels.
"It has come to our attention through media and social media that a Nepali student has died in the hostel of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Odisha, India, and that Nepali students have been forcibly evicted from the hostel," Oli said in a statement posted on his Facebook account.
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"Our Embassy in New Delhi has dispatched two officers to counsel Nepali students affected in Odisha," Oli said in a post on X.
"Additionally, arrangements have been made to ensure they have the option to either remain in their hostel or return home, based on their preference," he said.
Notably, a third-year BTech student from Nepal was found hanging from the ceiling fan of her room at the girl's hostel room on February 15 evening. An FIR was lodged at the Infocity police station of Bhubaneswar on February 16 on the complaint of the cousin of the deceased girl, alleging that the latter was being blackmailed by a male student at the university. The police have lodged a case under Section 108 of the BNS.
Students, primarily of Nepali origin, took out a protest demanding the arrest of the boy they claimed was responsible for abusing the girl and thus leading to her suicide. The KIIT University on Monday evening issued a statement appealing to Nepali students "who have or plan to leave the campus to return and resume the classes."
"There was an unfortunate incident which took place late in the evening yesterday on the KIIT campus. Immediately after the incident, police investigated the matter and apprehended the culprit."
The KIIT administration has made all-out efforts to restore normalcy in the campus and hostels to resume the academic activities," the university said in a statement on Monday.
Prior to this, the Odisha University had issued a notice that reportedly said that the varsity was "closed sine die for all international students from Nepal" and they were directed to vacate the university campus.
Students stated that they were visibly distressed and anxious as they don't have necessary tickets to return home. Some even claimed that they were preparing for examinations, which are set to start in the last week of February.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from ANI feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.
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India news: Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh said that authorities received information about the suicide of a third-year Computer Science student.

ANI | The Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police arrested a student of KIIT University in connection with the alleged death by suicide of a third-year B.Tech student from Nepal who died on Sunday. The incident also led to protests by students and members of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Monday demanding justice. Speaking on the case, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh stated that authorities received information about the suicide of a third-year Computer Science student. Also read: PM Modi flags off Pravasi Bharatiya Express train in India's Odisha; these are the destinations it will cover "Yesterday evening, we received information about the incident of suicide by a girl student of a third-year Computer Science in KIIT University. On this information, a case was registered. There was an allegation that this girl, who belonged to Nepal, was harassed by one student of KIIT University in third year mechanical engineering. We investigated the matter, and we got prima facie evidence that there was some sort of harassment which could have prompted the girl to die by suicide, so we arrested the accused person; we examined him, and today, he has been forwarded to judicial custody," said Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh while speaking to ANI. The Commissioner further said that authorities have seized the victim's personal belongings, including her mobile phone, which will be sent for forensic examination. "Yesterday, there was a sentimental, emotional outburst so both students belonging to Nepal, as well as India, joined together in protest against the university authorities, demanding justice. We deployed a police force at KIIT University...they were convinced by morning and now the situation is peaceful." Also read: India: Three men arrested in Delhi for gang raping Odisha-based woman "We have seized some personal belongings like a mobile from the girl, and it will be first sent to the forensic science laboratory and then it will be analysed to gather further evidence in this case...," he added. Earlier in the day, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said that his government has taken cognisance of the incident and is pursuing the matter with India through diplomatic channels. "It has come to our attention through media and social media that a Nepali student has died in the hostel of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Odisha, India, and that Nepali students have been forcibly evicted from the hostel," Oli said in a statement posted on his Facebook account. Also read: Maha Kumbh 2025: Fire in tents; Odisha cancels special bus service. Know all major updates "Our Embassy in New Delhi has dispatched two officers to counsel Nepali students affected in Odisha," Oli said in a post on X. "Additionally, arrangements have been made to ensure they have the option to either remain in their hostel or return home, based on their preference," he said. Notably, a third-year BTech student from Nepal was found hanging from the ceiling fan of her room at the girl's hostel room on February 15 evening. An FIR was lodged at the Infocity police station of Bhubaneswar on February 16 on the complaint of the cousin of the deceased girl, alleging that the latter was being blackmailed by a male student at the university. The police have lodged a case under Section 108 of the BNS. Students, primarily of Nepali origin, took out a protest demanding the arrest of the boy they claimed was responsible for abusing the girl and thus leading to her suicide. The KIIT University on Monday evening issued a statement appealing to Nepali students "who have or plan to leave the campus to return and resume the classes." "There was an unfortunate incident which took place late in the evening yesterday on the KIIT campus. Immediately after the incident, police investigated the matter and apprehended the culprit." The KIIT administration has made all-out efforts to restore normalcy in the campus and hostels to resume the academic activities," the university said in a statement on Monday. Prior to this, the Odisha University had issued a notice that reportedly said that the varsity was "closed sine die for all international students from Nepal" and they were directed to vacate the university campus. Students stated that they were visibly distressed and anxious as they don't have necessary tickets to return home. Some even claimed that they were preparing for examinations, which are set to start in the last week of February. Disclaimer: This story has been published from ANI feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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Seychelles interior Minister Errol Fonseka, speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat has pointed to India's capacity building role for his country. 

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As the US continued to crack down on illegal immigrants, a plane carrying a third batch of deportees landed at the Amritsar International Airport. Among the deportees, most migrants belong to  Haryana, Punjab and Gujarat.

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