Indian diaspora

September 14, 2026 3:13 PM

Manohar Lal celebrates Hindi Diwas with Indian diaspora in Houston, visits NASA’s Johnson Space Center

Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal engaged with the Indian diaspora and explored opportunities to deepen India-US cooperation in the space sector during a series of engagements in Houston on September 13, ahead of his participation in the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting. The Minister is in Houston to participate in the three-day G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting from September 14 to 16, where Ministers and senior representatives of G20 members a...

September 8, 2026 5:58 PM

Rajnath Singh receives warm welcome from Indian diaspora in Colombo

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was warmly received by members of the Indian diaspora on Tuesday upon his arrival at a hotel in Colombo. Singh had earlier arrived in the Sri Lankan capital to begin a three-day official visit focused on strengthening bilateral maritime and security cooperation between India and Sri Lanka. During his visit, Singh is scheduled to hold consultations with Sri Lankan leaders on a range of issues of mutual interest aimed at further consolidating bilateral relations, w...

August 20, 2026 10:59 AM

Gujarat Eyes Global Manufacturing, Tech Partnerships as CM Bhupendra Patel Meets Diaspora in US

India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on Wednesday (local time) hosted Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and members of the Gujarati diaspora at India House in Washington, with discussions focusing on Gujarat’s efforts to attract global partnerships in manufacturing and technology. “Honored to host Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel (@Bhupendrapbjp) and members of the Gujarati diaspora at India House. The interaction focused on the state’s effo...

June 19, 2026 9:24 AM

Paris is city of lights and colours: PM Modi to Indian diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described Paris as “the city of lights, the city of colours,” emphasising that the French capital embodies art, ideas and inspiration for innovation. Addressing members of the Indian diaspora during the final leg of his visit to France and Slovakia, PM Modi said the presence of Indians from diverse states made Paris even more vibrant, adding new hues to its cultural fabric. The Prime Minister noted that the diaspora included Tamils, Punjabis, Gujara...

June 18, 2026 11:01 PM

India has witnessed transformative growth across sectors in last 12 years: PM Modi at the Indian diaspora gathering in Paris

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India has witnessed transformative growth across sectors in the last 12 years and beyond economic growth, the country's journey is about empowering people and transforming lives. Addressing members of the Indian diaspora here, PM Modi said 25 crore people have been brought out of poverty. "Over the past 12 years, India's exports have increased 35-fold. The country's mobile manufacturing units have experienced a remarkable 100-fold growth, maki...

June 18, 2026 1:11 PM

France to get its first traditional Hindu temple built with Indian stones

Members of the Indian diaspora in France on Thursday announced that the country will soon have its first traditional Hindu temple, with its inauguration scheduled for September. Speaking to IANS, members of the Indian community expressed pride over the development. Bhavi Parekh, a member of the Indian diaspora, said, “We are feeling very proud after welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Another major occasion for us is the opening of France’s first traditional Hindu temple in September. ...

June 18, 2026 1:04 PM

‘Proud’ of Indian diaspora’s efforts in bringing India-France ties closer: PM Modi in Paris

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on Thursday for the final leg of his France visit after concluding a series of engagements at the G7 Summit in Evian, where he received a warm welcome from members of the Indian diaspora. Expressing appreciation for the Indian community's contribution to bilateral relations, PM Modi said he was proud of their efforts in bringing India and France closer together and emphasized the growing importance of the strategic partnership between the two nation...

June 13, 2026 8:09 PM

‘Feeling fortunate’: Indian diaspora in France excited ahead of PM Modi’s visit

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France, members of the Indian diaspora on Saturday expressed excitement over the visit, saying they felt fortunate to have an opportunity to see him and that the respect for Indians in France has increased under his leadership. A member of the diaspora said: "I am feeling very happy that the Indian Prime Minister is coming to Nice. It is a matter of pride for all of us." Shubham, another member of the diaspora, said: "It has been two years since...

May 20, 2026 5:34 PM

PM Modi thanks Indian community for warm welcome in Rome, highlights growing India-Italy ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from the Indian community in Rome during his visit to Italy, as cultural performances and interactions highlighted the growing people-to-people ties between the two countries. Expressing gratitude to the Indian diaspora, PM Modi said in a post on X, “I am very grateful to the Indian community in Italy for the warm welcome in Rome last evening. Their deep affection for India and commitment towards strengthening In...

May 16, 2026 5:02 PM

Indian Diaspora Is a Living Bridge Between India and Netherlands: PM Modi in The Hague

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the Indian diaspora in The Hague during his visit to the Netherlands, highlighting the expanding partnership between India and the European nation across technology, trade, innovation, and people-to-people ties. The Prime Minister received a warm welcome from members of the Indian community and friends of India gathered at the reception venue in The Hague. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi praised the Indian diaspora for its contribution to Du...