{
  "id": 1098753,
  "title": "Indian Independence Day celebrated in Qatar with patriotic fervour",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/indian-independence-day-celebrated-in-qatar-with-patriotic-fervour",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/731167/qatar/indian-independence-day-celebrated-in-qatar-with-patriotic-fervour"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian Independence Day was celebrated in Qatar yesterday with great enthusiasm and festivity by the Indian community. At the Indian Cultural Centre, the chargé d’affaires at the Indian embassy, Sandeep Kumar, raised the national flag during a formal ceremony attended by numerous community members and embassy officials. The event commenced with the rendition of *Vande Mataram and the singing of the national anthem. Kumar honored Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, and quoted excerpts from President Droupadi Murmu's Independence Day speech, highlighting India's democratic values and the country's growing capabilities in technology. Kumar expressed gratitude to His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, and the people of Qatar for their support of the Indian community. Various cultural and musical performances were presented, showcasing the unity and diversity of India through patriotic songs and artistic displays.",
  "summary": "The Indian community in Qatar marked the 80th Independence Day of their country with gaiety and splendour yesterday.The chargé d’affaires at Indian embassy, Sandeep Kumar, hoisted the Indian flag at a...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Twin cities celebrate Independence Day with fervour",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/twin-cities-celebrate-independence-day-with-fervour",
        "published": "2026-08-15T16:02:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}