Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:50am on 17 Dec 2023,Sunday India
The Indian government announces a one-day state mourning on Sunday following the demise of Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah of Kuwait at the age of 86. The Union home ministry instructs that on December 17, the national flag will fly at half-mast nationwide, and there will be no official entertainment. A communication to all states expresses condolences, stating, "As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, the government of India has decided that there will be one day’s state mourning." This gesture reflects India's diplomatic acknowledgment and tribute to the late Kuwaiti ruler.
