In an unfortunate incident, a 32-year-old Indian dentist pursuing an advanced medical course at the University of Illinois, US was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Chicago last week.
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One can do anything if he or she has the right attitude and mindset: Viveik Patel
After his true act of patriotism, NRI Viveik Patel doesn’t need much introduction. This million-dollar man raised over USD1 million for the families of the jawans who were killed in the Pulwama attack.
NRI loses ancestral jewellery as bank locker ransacked
If you think that bank lockers are the safest place for your valuables, then think again! An NRI from Singapore has alleged that his gold and diamond jewellery worth approximately SGD96,000 (INR48 lakh) disappeared from the locker of a government bank in Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi.
‘Meri Awaaz Suno’ – NRIs no longer silent spectators in India’s General Elections
India is a rambunctious democracy. Indians across the world are no less. With under a month to go for the biggest election in the world where 450 political parties will field a whopping 8,000+ candidates wooing 915 million voters, we asked some members of the Indian diaspora about their views on upc
Maneka Gandhi: 45 passports of NRIs cancelled for abandoning their wives
The Indian government has cancelled the passports of 45 non-resident Indians (NRIs) reportedly for abandoning their wives, Maneka Gandhi, woman and child development minister, said yesterday.
NRI’s passport enough proof to establish identity for voting in 2019 elections
Setting the speculations to rest about identity proof required for NRIs for the purpose of voting in upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission of India has clarified that passport will be deemed as sufficient proof of identity.
Indian Overseas Congress, USA contributes towards Congress party manifesto
For the first time ever, the Indian National Congress will include the recommendations from the non-resident Indian community in the party’s 2019 election manifesto – a document that reflects “the voice and aspirations of the people”.
Delhi Police register FIR against fake news on NRI voting
The Delhi Police have registered a case after the Election Commission of India (ECI) asked it to track down people allegedly spreading fake news that NRIs can cast their vote online in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Patriot acts: NRI raises over USD1 million in just 11 days for Pulwama martyrs
NRI Viveik Patel deserves a special mention. The 26-year old, who started his own fundraiser on Facebook with a target of raising USD500,000, has now managed to super exceed the target and raised USD1,018,252 within just 11 days.
Everything NRIs need to know to book train tickets online in India
Now, NRIs can purchase train tickets in India from USA or around the world by registering themselves on the IRCTC. All that a user needs is a valid mobile number and email ID.
