Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Honouring the contributions and achievements of India’s diaspora

January 6, 2026 4:38 PM

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Honouring the contributions and achievements of India’s diaspora

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is a significant national event celebrated once every two years on January 9 to honour the contributions of the Indian diaspora to India’s development and global standing. It serves as a platform to engage with overseas Indians and recognise their role in shaping India’s progress across sectors. Why January 9? January 9 was chosen to commemorate the return of Mahatma Gandhi to India from South Africa in 1915. Widely regarded as the greatest Pravasi, Gandhi went on t...

PM Modi visits Trinidad, home to 42% Indian-origin population

July 4, 2025 9:59 AM

PM Modi visits Trinidad, home to 42% Indian-origin population

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Port of Spain on Thursday, marking the second stop of his ongoing five-nation tour. During his visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to hold high-level discussions with the top leadership of Trinidad and Tobago to further strengthen bilateral ties. Historical ties rooted in migration The bond between India and Trinidad and Tobago traces back to the mid-19th century, when the subcontinent contributed nearly 143,000 indentured workers to Trinidad between ...