Indian Community

November 19, 2025 4:39 PM

Minister of State for Defence Meets Indian Community in UAE

The Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, interacted with members of the Indian community during a programme coordinated by the Indian People’s Forum (IPF) in the UAE. The session saw strong participation from Jharkhand NRIs, reflecting the state’s active overseas presence. IPF, which brings together Non-Resident Indians from more than 24 states, highlighted its expanding organisational footprint. The forum currently operates 13 State Councils and is preparing to launch its 25th vertic...

March 11, 2025 9:14 AM

Prime Minister Modi lands in Mauritius, accorded ceremonial welcome

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived at Port Louis in Mauritius, where he was accorded a ceremonial welcome. Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam came to the airport to receive PM Modi. Members of the Indian community gathered at the airport were excited to catch a glimpse of the Indian Prime Minister. Sharad Barnwal, a member of the Indian diaspora, said, "We are all very excited. We have gathered here since morning. The friendship between India and Mauritius has alwa...

January 17, 2025 1:21 PM

President Murmu, Singapore President Shanmugaratnam unveil commemorative logo as India and Singapore mark 60 years of diplomatic ties

In a momentous event marking 60 years of diplomatic relations, President Droupadi Murmu and the President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, unveiled a special joint logo on January 16 in New Delhi. The logo celebrates six decades of strong ties between the two nations. The design features elements symbolizing both countries: colours from the Indian and Singaporean national flags, the lotus (India’s national flower), the orchid (Singapore’s national flower), and the number 60, highlighti...

October 14, 2024 9:06 AM

Indian govt has always valued contribution of Indian community abroad: President Murmu in Algeria

President Droupadi Murmu, while addressing the Indian community in Algiers, Algeria on Sunday, highlighted their contributions to enhancing the country's "position, prestige, and standing abroad." She said that the Indian government has always valued the contribution of the Indian community abroad. "The Government of India and Indian society have always valued and appreciated the contributions of the Indian community in enhancing India's position, prestige, and standing abroad," the President s...

September 16, 2024 3:24 PM

EAM Jaishankar addresses women’s safety concerns in Geneva

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar raised significant concerns about women's safety and crimes against women while addressing the Indian diaspora in Geneva on Friday. During his speech, he highlighted the recent tragic incident at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital, where a second-year postgraduate medical student was raped and murdered on August 9. Jaishankar quoted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reflections on societal attitudes towards women, questioning whether similar precautions are extende...

September 16, 2024 3:26 PM

Indian Missions in UAE lead charge in landmark Amnesty Program

The UAE government has launched a visa amnesty program starting September 1st, which will run for two months. The program is creating a significant buzz, particularly among the Indian community. This initiative offers undocumented residents the opportunity to either regularize their status or leave the country without incurring heavy fines or legal repercussions. For many, this represents a lifeline- the chance to transition from living in fear to starting anew. The Indian Consulate in Dubai an...

September 16, 2024 3:59 PM

India and US are destined to be strong partners, says Rajnath Singh

Lauding the progress in India-US ties, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the Indian diaspora that New Delhi and Washington are "destined" to be strong partners. Rajnath Singh is on an official visit to the US from August 23 to 26 at the invitation of the US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin. He arrived in Washington, on Thursday "India and the US are natural allies, we have old ties. Even destiny wants India-US relations to be strong," he said addressing the Indian community in Washington on ...

September 16, 2024 3:59 PM

India’s global perception has completely changed in last 10 years: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while addressing the Indian community in the United States emphasised India's transformation in the last 10 years and said there has been a rapid change in the country's perception globally. Rajnath Singh is on an official visit to the US from August 23-26 at the invitation of the US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin. He arrived in Washington, on Thursday "The people of Indian community who live outside India are concerned about the global perception of their cou...