India releases SOP for ‘Vande Bharat Mission’ – the biggest repatriation mission in country’s history , bringing back approximately 14,800 citizens from 12 countries.
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Indian government announces plan for return of citizens stranded abroad
The Indian government announced that it will be facilitating the return of Indian nationals stranded abroad on compelling grounds in a phased manner.
US report calls for India to be added to list of countries restricting religious freedom
Following the recent controversial Citizenship Amendment Act that sparked protests across India, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom reportedly urged that the State Department add India to its list of nations with uniquely poor records on protecting freedom to worship. The suggestion marks a show of disapproval of India's divisive new citizenship law, which […]
Indian mission in UAE is facilitating 3.4 million coronavirus-hit Indian expats
The Indian mission in UAE is facilitating 3.4 million coronavirus-hit Indian expats, lending a helping hand to many of them with accommodation, food, medicines and counselling.
Capturing and freezing the emotions of society through art in the times of Corona
ICCR’s initiative to unite citizens across the world, affected by the spread of Covid-19, through art including the launch of an online art competition.
Senior diplomat Anurag Srivastava takes over as Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson
Srivastava is a 1999-batch Indian Foreign Service officer and previously served as India’s Ambassador to Ethiopia.
JEE (Main) and Undergraduate entrance exams in India postponed due to COVID-19
Public notice issued on postponement of JEE – Main and Undergraduate entrance exams in India due to COVID-19
Indian High Commission in Singapore suspends consular services amid COVID-19 spread
All services related to issuance of Visa, OCI Cards, attestation of documents, surrender/renunciation Certificates and other miscellaneous services shall remain suspended till further orders.
PM Modi convenes first ever video conference with Indian Missions worldwide on COVID-19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the heads of Indian Embassies and High Commissions – in a first such event for Indian Missions worldwide – via a video conference yesterday.
News round-up for NRIs and diaspora from missions across the globe
Connected to India’s round-up of news and updates for NRIs from Indian high commissions and embassies from across the globe.
