People of Indian origin and Indian diaspora who have an overseas citizen of India (OCI) card are now not required to carry their old, expired passports for travel to India, as required earlier, according to a statement.
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Farmers protests: Tensions running high among Indian diaspora as India, US governments condemn destruction of Gandhi statue in US
The ongoing farmers’ protests in India have seen an escalation in the past few days, with international celebrities and Indian diaspora groups taking sides on the issue.
Indian government issues statement criticising celebrities like Rihanna, Greta Thunberg for comments on farmer protests
Slamming foreign individuals and entities for comments on the ongoing farmer protests, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs today said it is “unfortunate to see vested interest groups trying to enforce their agenda on these protests, and derail them”.
72nd Indian Republic Day celebrations from around the world
72nd Indian Republic Day celebrations from around the world
India faster than US, UK in administering 1 million vaccine shots: Health Ministry
The Union Health Ministry yesterday lauded India’s efforts in conducting a successful vaccination drive and said India took only six days to administer one million Covid-19 vaccine doses, which is a higher count than countries like the US and the UK.
Singapore and India Reaffirm Strong and Long-standing Defence Relations at 5th Defence Ministers’ Dialogue
Singapore’s Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen and India’s Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh co-chaired the 5th India-Singapore Defence Ministers’ Dialogue (DMD) and released a joint statement.
No foreign head of state chief guest this Republic Day, states MEA
There will be no foreign head of state or government as the chief guest for the Republic Day event this year due to the global COVID-19 situation, the Ministry of External Affairs announced yesterday.
Eminent members of Indian diaspora honoured with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award at PBD Convention
Non-Resident Indians (NRI), Persons of Indian Origin, Indian diaspora or an organization/institution established honoured with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award at PBD Convention
Diaspora played a major role in establishing India’s reputation and culture across the world: PM Modi in PBD inaugural speech
Highlighting the contributions of the Indian diaspora in establishing India as a global power, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that they had played a major role in spreading India’s reputation and culture across the world.
Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas held virtually on the eve of PBD 2021
The Youth PBD was celebrated virtually on the theme of “Bringing together Young Achievers from India and Indian Diaspora”.
