Indian diaspora

UK minister Priti Patel receives Pravasi Bharatiya Samman

Priti Patel, Britain's senior-most Indian-origin minister, has vowed to champion the interests of the Indian Diaspora and work for strengthening the Indo-UK ties as she received her 'Pravasi Bharatiya Samman' at a ceremony here.

Mar 28, 2017, 17:09 PM IST

Security of Indian diaspora matter of serious concern for government: MEA

MEA spokesperson Gopal Baglay said the Kansas government has offered to provide support to the family of Kuchibhotla and has welcomed Indians to the State.

Mar 09, 2017, 21:21 PM IST

At 14th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, PM Modi asks diaspora to take Indian citizen card soon, boost investment

"We have extended the deadline to convert PIO cards into OCI cards to June 30 from December 31, without penalty," Modi told the Indian diaspora.

Jan 08, 2017, 22:11 PM IST

Be part of India's growth story, minister tells young diaspora

"India offers opportunities to be part of its growth story and realise your dreams through the government's flagship programmes launched to achieve developmental objectives," Singh said.

Jan 07, 2017, 20:57 PM IST

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas opens in Bengaluru

The 14th edition of the three-day Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, billed as the largest convergence of Indian Diaspora, began in the country's IT hub on Saturday with the spotlight on the role of youth in transforming the society and India's potential to play the role of a 'Vishwa Guru' again.

Jan 07, 2017, 16:20 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra on occasion of Gandhi Jayanti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra in New Delhi on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. 

Oct 02, 2016, 12:54 PM IST

Participate in India's development, Sushma to diaspora

The government had launched IDF to provide a platform for overseas Indians for carrying out development works in India through government agencies. 

Aug 27, 2016, 22:01 PM IST

PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Kenya's Nairobi: As it happened

Here are the live updates of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at Kasarani Stadium in Kenya.

Jul 10, 2016, 21:54 PM IST

Africa shaped Indian diaspora's identity: PM Modi in Mozambique

Prime Minister on Thursday said Africa is the land that shaped the identity of the Indian diaspora.

Jul 07, 2016, 22:27 PM IST

When PM Narendra Modi​ got standing applause from US lawmakers ​- Watch

Addressing the joint sitting of US Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the manifold contributions of Indian-American community to US.

Jun 08, 2016, 21:48 PM IST

Indian-origin minister uses 'curry' to make case for Brexit

An Indian-origin minister who is a key member of the parliamentarian group in favour of Britain's exit from the European Union (EU) has used the country's love for Indian food, dubbed curry, to make her case stronger.

Mar 15, 2016, 21:48 PM IST

Diaspora ties deepened during NDA rule: Sushma Swaraj

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday said India's ties with its diaspora have deepened greatly ever since the NDA government came to power at the centre 19 months ago.

Jan 09, 2016, 23:04 PM IST

Limited edition of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas today

The first limited edition of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas, an annual event to mark contribution of the Diaspora to India's development, will be held here on Saturday during which government is likely to pitch for deeper engagement with the community in diverse areas.

Jan 09, 2016, 10:08 AM IST

India, Singapore ink strategic partnership, 9 deals as PM Narendra Modi concludes visit

India and Singapore signed a joint declaration on strategic partnership and nine accords on Tuesday, the concluding day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to this city state, when he called Singapore the Asia's lion.

Nov 24, 2015, 23:36 PM IST

India is a great country but it has a lot to learn from Singapore: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the Indian diaspora in Singapore.

Nov 24, 2015, 23:17 PM IST

My only task is development: Modi tells diaspora in Singapore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that these days the world is looking towards India with trust.

Nov 24, 2015, 18:50 PM IST

Modi's diaspora address in Malaysia steeped in Tamil flavour

Ethnic Indians form 8 per cent of Malaysia's population and are mostly Tamils.

Nov 22, 2015, 21:51 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Malaysia

Indian premier was received by the High Commissioner of India to Malaysia T S Tirumurti.

Nov 21, 2015, 07:15 AM IST

After successful UK visit, PM Modi reaches Turkey for G-20 Summit

PM Modi along with a high-level official and business delegation had arrived in London on Thursday.

Nov 14, 2015, 20:42 PM IST

Increase in FDI shows global trust in India: PM Modi at Wembley

Talking about Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that FDI into India has increased by 40 percent since last year which shows the increasing global confidence in the country.

Nov 14, 2015, 19:05 PM IST