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Indian community abroad playing role in changing geo-politics of the region, says President Kovind
World

Indian community abroad playing role in changing geo-politics of the region, says President Kovind

Kovind noted that the Indian community in the Netherlands is the largest Indian-origin diaspora in mainland Europe with more than 200,000 members of Hindustani-Surinami community

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2019: Govt wants 31 million-strong Indian diaspora to make 'desi' drive with flagship programme
India

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2019: Govt wants 31 million-strong Indian diaspora to make 'desi' drive with flagship programme

The Government of India will mark the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Varanasi between 21 and 23 January. Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Kumar Jugnauth will preside over the three-day convention, where the theme this year is 'Role of Indian Diaspora in building a New India'.

Matthunny Mathews, man behind rescue of Indians in 1990 Iraq invasion in Kuwait, dies
World

Matthunny Mathews, man behind rescue of Indians in 1990 Iraq invasion in Kuwait, dies

Indian businessman Matthunny Mathews was instrumental in the safe evacuation of stranded Indians during the Iraqi invasion in 1990 passed away on Saturday.

Full text: Silicon Valley boycotting Modi constitutes 'economic war against India', says new letter
India

Full text: Silicon Valley boycotting Modi constitutes 'economic war against India', says new letter

A letter signed by a group of US-based academics, implacably opposed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, has advocated a boycott of India by Silicon Valley.

Will build India of your dreams, says PM Modi to Indians at Madison Square
India

Will build India of your dreams, says PM Modi to Indians at Madison Square

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he has not taken a vacation for even 15 minutes since he assumed the high office in May.

Blackmoney: New list of 600 Indians being probed by investigative agencies
Politics

Blackmoney: New list of 600 Indians being probed by investigative agencies

In another instance of suspected blackmoney stashed by Indians abroad, investigative agencies are probing a set of 600 new names and identities which have been provided to India by a "source" during the last financial year.

Indian diplomat's daughter sues NY for 'false arrest'
World

Indian diplomat's daughter sues NY for 'false arrest'

Krittika Biswas says she was wrongfully arrested for sending threatening emails to two of her New York City teachers and has sued the city for $1.5 million, claiming civil rights violations.

Now, Indian workers abroad to get pension & insurance benefits
Investing

Now, Indian workers abroad to get pension & insurance benefits

This scheme will provide a social security coverage to overseas Indian workers, particularly in the Gulf.