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”.
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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.
Sops, tax exemptions for start-ups up to INR 250mn, NRIs excluded
To provide a momentum to investments in start-ups, the Indian government has cleared a proposal that exempts a start-up from paying income tax on investment up to INR 250 million. However the Non Resident Indian (NRI) entities will not be entitled to the new exemption.
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.
Movie Review: Chronicle of Anandi Gopalrao Joshee’s journey from a child bride to India’s first female doctor
Anandi Gopal review: More than a century before the #MeToo Movement (130 to 150 years ago to be exact), Maharashtrian women had engaged with not just the Indian men but also the State, in fights for Socio-Political reform.
Govt augments Know India Programme on growing demand, popularity among Indian origin youth
Buoyed by the growing popularity of Know India Programme among the youth of Indian origin and the NRIs, the Government has augmented it by increasing the number of editions, duration and the age group.
Anuraag Saxena, India Pride Project in the limelight in ‘Blood Buddhas’ documentary
Highlighting the sterling efforts of the volunteers and members of the India Pride Project, an initiative founded by Singaporean NRI Anuraag Saxena that tracks stolen Indian artefacts, documentary filmmaker Nikhil Singh Rajput’s ’Blood Buddhas’ offers us a unique and broad perspective of the s
NRIs to lose passport, property if marriage not registered in 30 days
To curb the menace of NRIs deserting their wives soon after marriage, a bill has been enacted that makes the registration of marriage compulsory within 30 days, failing which the groom may lose passport and property as well.
Indian origin Professor honoured with Hind Rattan Award 2019
Hind Rattan Award 2019: An Indian origin Associate Professor at Taylor’s University, Australia, Dr Aditya Arya has been honoured with the prestigious award.
