Indian diaspora

July 6, 2025 9:00 AM

PM Modi receives grand welcome in Brazil, interacts with Indian Diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome from the Indian community on Saturday (local time) upon his arrival in Rio de Janeiro for a four-day visit to Brazil. During this visit, he will participate in the 17th BRICS Summit and undertake a State Visit. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Members of Brazil’s Indian community gave a very vibrant welcome in Rio de Janeiro. It’s amazing how they remain connected with Indian culture and are also very passionate about India’s development...

July 4, 2025 9:20 AM

PM Modi announces OCI cards for 6th-generation Indians in Trinidad & Tobago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address to the Indian community in Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday, announced that sixth-generation members of the Indian diaspora in the country will now be eligible for Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cards. “Today, I am happy to announce that OCI cards will now be given to the sixth generation of the Indian diaspora in Trinidad and Tobago,” he said. “You are not just connected by blood or surnames — you are connected by belonging. India lo...

April 15, 2025 3:05 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan to lead Indian delegation at 15th BRICS agriculture ministers’ meeting in Brazil

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will lead the Indian delegation to the 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), scheduled to be held on Thursday in Brasilia, Brazil, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare said in a statement. Themed “Promoting Inclusive and Sustainable Agriculture through Cooperation, Innovation, and Equitable Trade among BRICS Countries,” the meeting will bring together agricultur...

February 12, 2025 8:56 AM

Indian diaspora in Marseille welcomes PM Modi with enthusiasm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora at a hotel in Marseille following his arrival in the French city on Tuesday (local time). During his meeting with the community, Utkarsh, a member of the diaspora, expressed his happiness at meeting the Prime Minister, stating that PM Modi's visit to Marseille would play a significant role in strengthening India-France ties. Utkarsh, a member of the Indian diaspora, said upon meeting PM Modi, "I felt very happy after...

January 9, 2025 3:32 PM

PM Modi inaugurates four exhibitions at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated four exhibitions as part of the ongoing 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrations in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Earlier in the day, PM flagged off the inaugural journey of the Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a special tourist train dedicated to the Indian diaspora. Sharing the moment on X, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw wrote, “Dekho Apna Desh. PM @narendramodi Ji flagged off the inaugural journey of the Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a special Tourist Train for ...

January 9, 2025 1:09 PM

Modi Sarkar has your back: Jaishankar assures Indian diaspora in opening remarks at 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday delivered the opening remarks at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, emphasizing the crucial role of the Indian diaspora in nation-building and the government's efforts to support Indians abroad. Jaishankar likened the event to a "family reunion," noting that Indians living abroad are not only witnessing India's progress but also contributing to it and taking pride in their achievements. Highlighting the diaspora's ...

January 7, 2025 1:40 PM

Record delegation from Oman to attend Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Odisha

The largest Indian diaspora delegation from Oman, comprising over 300 members, is set to participate in the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention taking place in Odisha from January 8-10, 2025. The delegation represents a diverse cross-section of the Indian community in Oman, including business leaders and prominent community figures. Indian Ambassador to Oman, Amit Narang, launched the delegation at an Embassy ceremony, where he unveiled a special "PRAVASI FROM OMAN" logo designed for the p...

December 21, 2024 10:41 PM

Indian diaspora, 101-year-old former IFS officer greet PM Modi on arrival in Kuwait Kuwait City

The Indian community gave a rousing reception to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrived at his hotel in Kuwait City on Saturday afternoon, shortly after he touched down in the Gulf nation, kicking off his historic two-day visit, the first by an Indian PM to the country in 43 years. Among those who met Prime Minister Modi warmly was 101-year-old Mangal Sain Handa, a former Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, who now resides in Kuwait and had served in Kuwait, United Kingdom, Iraq, China, A...

November 24, 2024 3:29 PM

“A Mini India exists in Guyana,” says PM Modi in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 116th episode of his monthly radio program 'Mann Ki Baat,' highlighted the deep influence of the Indian diaspora in Guyana, describing the Caribbean nation as a "Mini India" where people of Indian origin have excelled in politics, business, education, and culture. Reflecting on the historical connection, PM Modi said, “About 180 years ago, people from India were taken to Guyana to work as laborers in the fields and for other work. Today, people of Indi...

November 23, 2024 12:05 PM

PM Modi urges Indian diaspora to participate in ‘Bharat Ko Janiye’ quiz

Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited on Saturday the Indian community members residing abroad to participate in the 'Bharat Ko Janiye' quiz, aiming to strengthen the connection between the country and its diaspora abroad. Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi posted, "Strengthening the bond with our diaspora! Urge the Indian community abroad and friends from other countries to take part in the Bharat Ko Janiye Quiz!" "This quiz deepens the connect between India and its diaspora worldwide....