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.

PIO card holders deemed to be OCI card holders from Friday

Last Updated: Friday, January 9, 2015, 23:16

The move came as per the promised made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the US and Australia that the PIO and OCI cards will be merged and the Indian diaspora will be given maximum possible benefits.

Indian diaspora seeks strong steps against rapists

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 00:12

Indian diaspora was shaken by the brutal gang-rape of a young woman on Dec 16, 2012.

India a safe investment destination: FM to Indian diaspora

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 12:20

Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday assured the Indian diaspora community that their home country was a safe investment destination.

Kiran Bedi to address Indian diaspora in Australia

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 08:54

Social activist and India`s first woman police officer, Kiran Bedi, is in Australia to address emerging Indian diaspora down under to strengthen cultural understanding between two countries.

Modi`s address to Indian diaspora sparks off controversy

Last Updated: Sunday, September 22, 2013, 16:14

Congress Party on Sunday hit out at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi`s address to the Indian diaspora in the United States of America through a live video conference on Saturday, in which he challenged UPA leaders to submit a performance report on nine-years of rule.

Narendra Modi to address Indian diaspora in US

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 00:16

Guj CM Narendra Modi Wednesday announced a blitz in which he would address a string of events including a video conference speech to Indian diaspora in the US this month.

Kerala diaspora can register online for survey

Last Updated: Monday, September 2, 2013, 13:47

People from Kerala living outside India will now be able to get themselves registered online for a diaspora survey, a minister said Monday.

India considers introduction of 'diaspora bonds'

Last Updated: Saturday, June 22, 2013, 20:58

In a bid to attract investment from NRIs, India is considering introduction of "diaspora bonds" to facilitate greater inflow of funds in the infrastructure sector.

After Wharton snub, Modi to address Indian diaspora in US

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 19:23

After the `snub` from Wharton, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the Indian diaspora in the states of Edison, New Jersey, Chicago, Illinois, of USA through a video conference facility.

Proud of contribution of Indian diaspora: Pranab

Last Updated: Monday, March 4, 2013, 20:03

Interacting with members of the Indian diaspora in Bangladesh, visiting Indian President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) were the "most welcomed guests" all over the world.

Indians without proper documents in UAE getting help

Last Updated: Thursday, December 13, 2012, 23:44

India is coordinating with its embassy in the UAE to help in the return of non-resident Indians who are without valid documents, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi told parliament Thursday.