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India should not touch veto if they want permanent UNSC membership: Nikki Haley
The key to India becoming a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is “not to touch the veto”, US Ambassador to...
85 per cent of Indians trust government, majority want autocracy: Survey
In a skewed result, more than four-fifths of Indian citizens trust the government, but, interestingly, the majority also support military...
Sushma Swaraj reopens debate over NRI voting rights
While the Central government is gearing up to amend the Representation of People Act to provide proxy voting right to Non-Resident Indians...
Punjab state Assembly Speaker seeks help from NRIs to develop state
Looking to reach out to Punjabis abroad, Punjab Vidhan Sabha speaker Rana KP Singh has sought the cooperation and contribution of the...
Jaitley calls for protection of earnings of India professionals in US
Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley made a strong case for reforms in H1B/L1 visa process and social security contribution in the US.
Photo exhibition of Indian diaspora’s history in Britain reaches London
As part of an effort to expand the dissemination of India’s heritage, a large number of visitors, tourists and passers-by at the London...
Jeakson, Namit make history for India in FIFA U 17 World Cup
Jeakson Thounaojam created history by scoring India’s first-ever World Cup football goal in the 82nd minute of the match against...
China extends olive branch in North East after Indian Defence Minister’s Nathu La visit
Continuing diplomatic efforts about the North East border, China yesterday expressed readiness to jointly maintain peace along the border...
Pakistan assures US, media that CPEC project will help region develop
Pakistan yesterday said that the USD50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project is for development and it aims at the...
'Padmavati' trailer out, stars leave you breathless in short preview
Deepika Padukone as Rani Padmini, Ranveer Singh as Alauddin Khilji and Shahid Kapoor as Rawal Ratan Singh in the Padmavati trailer will...
Singapore debates dual nationalities, cites overseas Indian citizenship as option
With some citing concepts such as ‘Overseas Citizenship of India’ given by New Delhi to Indian diaspora as a middle path, Singapore has...
India to kick off World Cup debut with match against USA today
India will kick start participation in their biggest footballing tournament today as they face USA in the first group stage game at the...
Shah Rukh Khan launches TED Talks India Nayi Soch; says won’t compete with Salman, Akshay
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is returning to television with upcoming TV show TED Talks India Nayi Soch, has said he has no plans...
Aamir Khan’s ‘Secret Superstar’ receives standing ovation at first copy screening
Bollywood Superstar Aamir Khan’s latest film Secret Superstar, which is all set to hit the screens in a few days, has already started to...
Diaspora has an important role in building bridges between India and the world: President Kovind
President Ram Nath Kovind addressing Indian community in Djibouti, said the Indian diaspora has an important role in building bridges...
Sonakshi Sinha, Sidharth Malhotra starrer ‘Ittefaq’ trailer out now
Ittefaq tailer released - The makers of the Sidharth Malhotra and Sonakshi Sinha starrer Ittefaq released a gripping two-minute trailer this...
Harsimrat Badal in US to rope in food giants for World Food India fair
India's Food Processing Industries Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal is on a whirlwind tour to the US to lure investments and participation of...
NRIs turn out for 54th Camden Durga Puja
Rounding off the nine days of Navratri celebrations, the Camden Durga Puja, one of Britain’s oldest and organised by Indian expats, has...
India, US renew commitment on collaboration in health sector
The second India-US Health Dialogue concluded in New Delhi on Wednesday with a commitment to renew the joint collaboration in the health...
AIFF, SAI goes the extra mile to recruit NRI youths for U17 World Cup squad
FIFA U17 World Cup 2017 - Reversing its long-standing policy, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has looked beyond the borders of...
No second chances for NRIs to swap currency: Sushma Swaraj
India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj has ruled out any new window of opportunity for NRIs or people of Indian-origin to...
India expected to become USD6 trillion economy in 10 years, says report by Morgan Stanley
According to global brokerage Morgan Stanley, India's digitisation drive would provide a boost of 50-75 basis points to GDP growth in the...
US Defense Secretary James Mattis meets Indian PM Narendra Modi on three-day visit to India
US Defense Secretary James Mattis, who arrived on Monday night, is on a three-day visit to India, the first visit from a cabinet-level...
Maharashtra CM to have a busy two days in Singapore during maiden visit starting tomorrow
Chief Minister (CM) of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis will be leading a delegation comprising senior officials of the state government to...