NRI News

Engage pro-actively with diaspora, Vayalar Ravi tells envoys

Indian diplomats should engage pro-actively with overseas Indian communities in their host countries and enhance India's sphere of influence in emerging economies, Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi said here Wednesday.10:31 PM on August 26

Bonds between diaspora and motherland precious: Manmohan Singh

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has lauded the role of the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) for promoting the interests of the overseas Indian community.2:00 PM on August 20

Sarabjit's new lawyer confident of his release

The newly-appointed lawyer representing Sarabjit Singh, an Indian prisoner on death row in Pakistan on terrorism charges, is confident of his client being pardoned now after collecting over 100,000 signatures on mercy petitions from Indians.5:00 PM on August 16

Punjab to conduct census of NRIs

Punjab will conduct a unique census to identify Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) from the state.6:30 PM on August 11

NRI body speaks up for two ex-communicated Sikhs in Canada

A body representing Indians in North America Friday appealed to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to pardon two Sikhs in Canada ex-communicated 23 years ago for serving food on tables in a gurdwara.6:00 PM on August 07

Indian mission seeking details about Indians in Saudi fire

The Indian mission in Riyadh is seeking details about a massive fire at a workers' camp at Saudi Arabia's Khursaniyah, at which many Indians were working. No casualty or injury involving Indians has been confirmed so far.9:00 PM on August 06

Punjab man killed in Italy, family awaits body

A 27-year-old man of this Punjab town was found dead in the Italian city of Milan and his grief-stricken family has now sought help from the government to bring his body back home.7:32 PM on August 05

India does not want attacks to 'infect' ties with Australia

Ahead of External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna's visit to Australia, India has said it was concerned about attacks on Indian students but does want the issue to 'infect' growing relations between the two countries.7:30 PM on August 03

Student attacks: Krishna heads to Australia Aug 6 to take stock

External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna goes to Australia on a five-day visit Aug 6 to ascertain first-hand the problems faced by Indian students, some of whom have been victims of allegedly racist attacks, and the steps taken by Canberra to ensure their safety.12:31 AM on August 01

Vedanta University Bill re-introduced in Orissa assembly

The Orissa government Saturday re-introduced a controversial bill proposing a Rs.150-billion (43.75 billion) university in the state to be promoted by NRI billionaire and chairman of Britain's Vedanta Resources Anil Agarwal.8:31 PM on July 25

Indians in Sri Lankan jails seek Indian intervention

Some 40 Indian prisoners languishing in Sri Lanka's prisons are seeking humane treatment, alleging that Indian officials appear deaf to their pleadings and complaints.2:00 AM on July 24

Kerala hosts conference on recession and the Gulf

The Kerala capital is set to host a two-day international conference beginning Tuesday on the global economic crisis, its impact on Gulf nations and its implications for migrant labour, including Indians, working there.12:00 PM on July 20

NRI voting rights bill under examination: Ravi

The law ministry is examining a bill proposing to accord voting rights to non-resident Indians (NRI), Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi told parliament Wednesday.8:03 PM on July 15

Indian students going abroad to be registered

Indian students going abroad for higher education will in future be registered by the authorities here, parliament was told Wednesday.7:30 PM on July 15

Emigration process to be made simple, transparent

The government has undertaken an e-governance project to make the process of emigration more transparent, Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi told parliament Wednesday.6:30 PM on July 15