Observing that the foreign students take back "a bit of India" with them and work as the goodwill ambassadors of India, Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj said students, Indian or foreign, are all treated as "our own students" like in Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam. Dr. Kaba Urgessa Dinssa from Ethiopia being confered the ICCR Distinguished Alumni […]
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You are a living bridge between India and the World, President tells diaspora
The three-day long PBD 2019 concluded today with conferring of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards on 30 Indian diaspora members, with President Ram Nath Kovind calling them “a living bridge between India and the world.”
Help is just one tweet away, Sushma tells Indian diaspora
Reiterating that her government stood firmly behind the Indians in distress overseas, the Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj told Indian diaspora that the help was “just one tweet away.”
Uttar Pradesh to showcase investment opportunities during PBD 2019
The Yogi Adityanath government will showcase investment opportunities in Uttar Pradesh to NRIs from the state on the first day of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas convention starting January 21.
PM Modi to award medals to ‘Bharat ko Janiye’ quiz winners at PBD: Sushma Swaraj
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will award medals to the winners of the ‘Bharat Ko Janiye’ quiz on January 22 during the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas celebrations in Varanasi, Union Minister Sushma Swaraj said yesterday.
South Korean First Lady visits ancient city Ayodhya for revival of traditional links with India
South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s wife current trip to India is to revive an ancient link between the two countries. The link connects holy city of Ayodhya, birthplace of Lord Ram, with South Korea.
Sushma Swaraj interacts with Indian diaspora amid busy UNGA schedule
India’s External Affairs Minister is in the midst of a busy week in New York, and took the time to meet representatives of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin to listen to the concerns of Indians living around the world and discuss ideas for greater cooperation.
PBD 2019 to link with Kumbh Mela, Republic Day celebrations: Sushma Swaraj
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs and the Uttar Pradesh state government are both gearing up for the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), the diaspora conclave to be held in Varanasi from January 21 to 23, 2019, which will segue into the Kumbh Mela and Republic Day celebrations.
Malaysian Police rescues kidnapped Indian, arrests three Pakistanis
Royal Malaysian Police have been successful in rescuing a kidnapped Indian in Malaysia and arrested three Pakistani nationals involved in the case.
Sushma Swaraj mesmerises Indian diaspora with powerful oratory in Saudi Arabia
Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj mesmerised members of Indian diaspora with a powerful speech at a reception in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The event was organised at the Indian School Riyadh.