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Indian Express
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Independence Day 2025: This is how Indians across Middle East celebrated
India marked its 79th Independence Day on Friday, August 15, commemorating the country achieving independence from the British in 1947. The celebrations were not limited to India, and Indians across the world also joined in the festivities to mark the 79th Independence Day. Nowhere was this more visible than in the Middle East, which is home to the largest community of Indian expats. Indian Embassies and Consulates in the Arab countries – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates led the official celebrations, which included the hoisting of the national flag, community gatherings, and cultural events. In Bahrain, Indian Ambassador Vinod K Jacob hoisted the tricolour at an event held at the Indian Embassy. The 79th Independence Day celebrations were also attended by nearly 1,500 members of the Indian community in Bahrain. In Kuwait, Indian Ambassador Adarsh Swaika led the official celebrations to mark the 79th Independence Day. Over 3,000 members of the Indian community in Kuwait also attended the event and also participated in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. The Amir, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Kuwait also extended their greetings to the Indian community on Independence Day. In Oman, Indian Ambassador GV Srinivas hoisted the national flag at the Independence Day celebrations at the Indian Embassy in Muscat. The 79th Independence Day celebrations also saw a display of India's diverse culture and vibrance. The 79th Independence Day of India was celebrated with traditional fervor in Qatar. Indian Ambassador Vipul hoisted the national flag at the official ceremony held at the Indian Cultural Centre, Doha. Official celebrations of the 79th Independence Day of India in Saudi Arabia was led by Indian Ambassador Suhel Ajaz Khan at the Indian Embassy in Riyadh on Friday. Saudi ruler, King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman extended their greeting to the Indian community on Independence Day. The Embassy joined the Indian community in an enthusiastic celebration of 79th Independence Day of India. Ambassador Dr Khan unfurled the Tricolour, paid homage to Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, and read out the Address to the Nation by Hon'ble Rashtrapati ji. Number of… — India in Saudi Arabia (@IndianEmbRiyadh) August 15, 2025 Sunjay Sudhir, the Indian Ambassador to the UAE, led the official Independence Day celebration at the Indian Mission in Abu Dhabi. 79th #IndependenceDay Celebrations in Abu Dhabi! Amb @sunjaysudhir led the flag hoisting ceremony on the joyous occasion. Amb highlighted the strides made by 🇮🇳 in different domains and the ever-growing 🇮🇳🇦🇪 partnership, in his address to the community. — India in UAE (@IndembAbuDhabi) August 15, 2025 The hoisting of the Indian flag was followed by a vibrant cultural program and an exhibition showcasing India's tribal arts.
Daily Tribune
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
India Utsav Connects Communities
SK Lulu Hypermarket has brought a burst of colour, flavour, and festive cheer to Bahrain with its annual 'India Utsav' at Dana Mall, marking Indian Independence Day with a blend of culture, community, and commerce. His Excellency Indian Ambassador Vinod K Jacob inaugurated the celebrations, which feature a host of attractions ranging from 25% discounts on fresh Indian buffalo meat and fish to ethnic fashion deals, including a 'Buy 2-Get 2' offer on men's suits, shirts, trousers, and jeans. Community stalls run by enterprising women and Indian foodpreneurs add a personal touch to the festivities, which run until August 16th. Ambassador Jacob praised the vibrant energy of the event, calling it a testament to the strong friendship between India and Bahrain. Lulu Group's Director - Retail, Juzer Rupawala, said the hypermarket's immersive national festivals have become a highpoint of the calendar, celebrating both heritage and commercial ties. 'With our vast network of suppliers, logistics, and warehousing across India, we are offering the best on all things Indian,' Rupawala noted. He added that the festival also serves to welcome Bahrain's wider community to share in the love of India, with Indians and other nationalities alike drawn to its colours and charm. The India Utsav continues to draw shoppers and well-wishers, strengthening cross-cultural connections through shared celebration.
India Gazette
25-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"We will impose cost on Pakistan": BJP MP Baijayant Panda in Bahrain
Manama [Bahrain], May 25 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Baijayant Jay Panda on Saturday said that the 'changed doctrine' of India to deal with terrorism will impose a cost on Pakistan. He further stated that Pakistan has been fostering terrorism for many decades and discussions were held with Indian diaspora leaders on how India's changed doctrine was going to impose a cost on Pakistan. 'They are, of course, aware of the situation, and we gave them a lot of facts and figures about how Pakistan has been fostering terrorism for so many decades, and our changed doctrine that we will impose a cost on Pakistan,' Panda told ANI. Panda, leading a multi-party delegation to Bahrain, praised the Indian community residing on foreign soil and said that they represent the voice of 140 crore Indians and the country's growing 'soft power'. 'We had a very fruitful meeting with the Indian diaspora leaders here in Bahrain at the Indian Embassy... Bahrain thinks very highly of our Indian community. They represent the voice of 140 crore Indians and India's growing soft power. We had a free and frank discussion, Panda said. As part of India's global diplomatic outreach under Operation Sindoor, the all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda arrived in Bahrain, where they were warmly received by Ambassador Vinod K Jacob. Sharing a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Bahrain wrote, 'Ambassador Vinod K Jacob welcomed the All-Party delegation to India House, and briefed the delegation members.' The delegation paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and engaged with members of the Indian community, reaffirming India's unified and unwavering stance against terrorism. In another post, it wrote, 'Hon'ble MP's of the All-Party Delegation visited @IndiaInBahrain and offered floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.' The delegation, consisting of BJP MPs Panda, Nishikant Dubey, Phangnon Konyak, Rekha Sharma, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Satnam Singh Sandhu, Ghulam Nabi Azad, and former foreign secretary Harsh Shringla, will now visit Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Algeria. (ANI)
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
"We will impose cost on Pakistan": BJP MP Baijayant Panda in Bahrain
Manama: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Baijayant Jay Panda on Saturday said that the "changed doctrine" of India to deal with terrorism will impose a cost on Pakistan. He further stated that Pakistan has been fostering terrorism for many decades and discussions were held with Indian diaspora leaders on how India's changed doctrine was going to impose a cost on Pakistan. "They are, of course, aware of the situation, and we gave them a lot of facts and figures about how Pakistan has been fostering terrorism for so many decades, and our changed doctrine that we will impose a cost on Pakistan," Panda told ANI. Panda, leading a multi-party delegation to Bahrain, praised the Indian community residing on foreign soil and said that they represent the voice of 140 crore Indians and the country's growing "soft power". "We had a very fruitful meeting with the Indian diaspora leaders here in Bahrain at the Indian Embassy... Bahrain thinks very highly of our Indian community. They represent the voice of 140 crore Indians and India's growing soft power. We had a free and frank discussion, Panda said. Live Events As part of India's global diplomatic outreach under Operation Sindoor, the all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda arrived in Bahrain, where they were warmly received by Ambassador Vinod K Jacob. Sharing a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Bahrain wrote, "Ambassador Vinod K Jacob welcomed the All-Party delegation to India House, and briefed the delegation members." The delegation paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and engaged with members of the Indian community, reaffirming India's unified and unwavering stance against terrorism. In another post, it wrote, "Hon'ble MP's of the All-Party Delegation visited @IndiaInBahrain and offered floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi." The delegation, consisting of BJP MPs Panda, Nishikant Dubey, Phangnon Konyak, Rekha Sharma, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Satnam Singh Sandhu, Ghulam Nabi Azad, and former foreign secretary Harsh Shringla, will now visit Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Algeria. (ANI)
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Business Standard
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Indian all-party delegation reaches Bahrain to push anti-terror diplomacy
An all-party Indian delegation reached Bahrain on Saturday as part of New Delhi's global diplomatic outreach to highlight its unwavering stand against cross-border terrorism. The delegation led by senior BJP leader Baijayant Jay Panda was received by Ambassador Vinod K Jacob at the airport. "The All-Party Delegation led by H E @PandaJay Member of Parliament arrived in Bahrain. India's unwavering stand against cross-border terrorism will be highlighted in all the engagements," the Embassy of India in Bahrain posted on X. The delegation is one of the seven multi-party delegations India has tasked to visit 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community on Pakistan's designs and India's response to terror. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives. India carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May 7, following which Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10. The Indian side responded strongly to the Pakistani actions. The on-ground hostilities ended with an understanding of stopping the military actions following talks between the directors general of military operations of both sides on May 10.
