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Who are the 8 Indian Navy veterans released by Qatar? Why is it seen as a big diplomatic win for India?

DNA Monday, 12 February 2024
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a statement, asserted on Monday that among the eight Indian nationals, seven have returned to India. The capital punishment was modified to an extended prison term earlier after a diplomatic intervention by New Delhi.
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