Jaitley laughs off query on govt appointing NRIs on key posts

Last Updated: Monday, January 12, 2015, 21:18

"I think the NRIs are getting a little over representation!" he quipped when asked why another NRI Panagariya has been appointed to a key post.

Govt should consider separate ministry for NRIs: Hinduja

Last Updated: Sunday, January 11, 2015, 20:59

Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi for creating a sense of optimism in the country, NRI industrialist Prakash Hinduja said the Indian diaspora now wants faster implementation of reform measures and the government should consider a separate ministry for NRIs.

India's external debt at $456 billion in Apr-Sept

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 31, 2014, 18:23

India's external debt stood at USD 455.9 billion in the first six months of the this fiscal, up 3.1 percent from March-end level, according to the Finance Ministry.

UAE-India remittance corridor continues to grow: report

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 24, 2014, 16:40

Stimulated by the low cost of remitting money and the current strength of the dirham over the Indian rupee, strong remittance and investment flows from the UAE to India, signalling clear interest among wealthier NRIs to invest back home, according to a report.

Bank of Bahrain's Delhi branch offers full-fledged services

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 20:31

The branch will cater to its Non-Resident Indian (NRI) clients.

NRI Sammelan by SAD-BJP government proved farce: Cong

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 00:46

Describing the two-day NRI Sammelan organised by the state government as a "farce", the Punjab Congress on Sunday accused the SAD-BJP alliance of "befooling" the Punjabi diaspora.

Tewari asks Punjab govt to go beyond holding meets for NRIs

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 18:14

Criticising Punjab government for organising NRI Sammelan, Manish Tewari asked it to look into "real" problems faced by the community, like harassment and victimisation, which remain unresolved.

Pranab backs PM`s claim, says fundamentals of economy strong

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 23:08

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday backed PM Manmohan Singh`s claim that the fundamentals of Indian economy were strong.

No move to enable NRIs vote from outside country

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 23:01

Union Minister Vayalar Ravi on Thursday ruled out any move to make provisions for Indians living abroad to vote in elections from outside the country.

Kerala`s foreign remittance exceed Rs 75,000 cr

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 12:51

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Thursday lauded the contribution of Non-Resident Keralites towards the state`s development and said foreign remittances have exceeded Rs 75,000 crore.

Govt steps have helped reduce problems of NRIs in Gulf: Vayalar

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 21:40

With an aim of addressing problems faced by Indian workers in Gulf countries, the government has taken measures and as a result complaints of exploitation have come down significantly, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi said on Wednesday.

Punjab set to open NRI court

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 21:02

Punjab is all set to establish the first-of-its-kind, exclusive court to deal with cases related to NRIs after the state government received approval for the same from Punjab and Haryana High Court.