Saturday, July 12, 2025

Diaspora

Feels like something divine, blessing from past life: Indian diaspora overjoyed after meeting PM Modi in Buenos Aires

BUENOS AIRES: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing and emotional welcome from the Indian diaspora at the Alvear Palace Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina with enthusiastic community members stating that meeting him felt like something divine and a blessing from a past life.

Privileged to be part of this celebration: Indian diaspora in UK celebrates Yoga Day

LONDON: Marking the 11th International Day of Yoga, members of the Indian diaspora and local communities across the United Kingdom came together in large numbers to celebrate the ancient Indian practice that continues to unite people across cultures and borders.

It is festival for us: Indian diaspora gives grand welcome to PM Modi in Calgary

CALGARY: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from the Indian diaspora after arriving in Calgary, Canada, on Tuesday to participate in the G7 Summit.

Indian diaspora excited and upbeat ahead of PM Modi's visit to Canada

TORONTO: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to visit Canada for the G7 Summit, the Indian diaspora in the North American nation is filled with immense excitement and optimism. Many are also eliciting their views on the visit, calling it an opportunity for potential reset in the strained Indo-Canadian ties.

Don't see occasional setbacks as major barriers in India-Canada ties: Diaspora on PM Modi's visit

ALBERTA: The Indian diaspora in Canada is brimming with excitement and optimism ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit, which marks a significant thaw in relations that have been strained over the past year.

11 years of PM Modi-led govt a golden age of transformation: Indian diaspora in South Korea

SEOUL: As the BJP-led NDA government marks 11 years at the Centre, members of the Indian diaspora in South Korea have voiced their appreciation for what they describe as a "golden age" under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Indian diaspora in UK lauds Op Sindoor; PM Modi's leadership against terrorism

LONDON: Members of the Indian diaspora in the UK have lauded the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government's decisive action against cross-border terrorism through Operation Sindoor and expressed pride in India giving a befitting reply to Pakistan-sponsored terror.

Op Sindoor Outreach: Supriya Sule led delegation meets Indian diaspora in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG: An all-party Indian Parliamentary delegation led by MP Supriya Sule interacted with members of the Indian community in South Africa, reaffirming India’s strong and unified stance against terrorism.

Powerful display of solidarity: Ravi Shankar Prasad lauds Indian diaspora in France during Op Sindoor Outreach

PARIS: In a significant global outreach campaign under Operation Sindoor, an all-party parliamentary delegation led by senior BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad engaged with the Indian community in France, reaffirming India's unwavering stance against terrorism.

Value contribution of diaspora in strengthening India-Netherlands ties, says EAM Jaishankar

THE HAVUE: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, during his visit to the Netherlands, appreciated the Indian community for its significant contribution in enhancing the relationship between India and the European nation.

Interactive session with Diaspora Punjabi writer held at GND University

AMRITSAR: In a thought-provoking program organized by the School of Punjabi Studies at Guru Nanak Dev University, diaspora Punjabi writer Mrs. Neelam Laj Saini shared her insights on diaspora Punjabi literature and her creative process with faculty, research students, and attendees.

PM Modi hails Indian diaspora's role in development of Kuwait, says India of future will be hub of global development

KUWAIT CITY: Lauding the hard work, achievement and contribution of the Indian community to the development of Kuwait, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended an invitation to diaspora members to participate in Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and Maha Kumbh events to be held next month while spotlighting that India of the future will be the hub of global development and the growth engine of the world.

Online NRI meet to resolve grievances of diaspora Punjabis every first week of the month: Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal

CHANDIGARH: Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government is proactively implementing strategic measures to expeditiously and effectively resolve Non-Resident Indian (NRI) concerns, asserted Punjab NRI Affairs Minister S. Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, during the 'Online NRI Meet' at his office in Punjab Civil Secretariat-1 here today.

Bhartiyata is ingrained in the personae of diaspora: PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the deep connection the diaspora shares with their roots, stating that "Bhartiyata (Indianness)" is deeply embedded in the personalities of Indian communities abroad.

Sikh diaspora delighted with the victory of Trump - Dhaliwal

PATIALA: The Wisconsin-based billionaire Darshan Singh Dhaliwal expressed his delight over Donald Trump winning the USA Presidential elections last week, as the results reflected the expectations of majority of Indian community in United States.

Indian Diaspora welcomes PM Modi with chants of 'Vande Mataram', 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' in Nigeria

NEW DELHI: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived on Sunday on his first-ever visit to Nigeria, the Indian community living in the West African country turned up in large numbers giving him a rousing welcome, chanting 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram' slogans, at the Abuja airport.

'Over 35 mn Indian diaspora top priority of govt', says EAM Jaishankar on website launch for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

NEW DELHI: The official website for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention was jointly launched by External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, along with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who said that the government under the inspirational leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi accords the highest priority to the well-being of more than 35 million Indian diaspora.

Indian diaspora celebrate Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas in Canada

CHANDIGARH: Amidst the India-Canada diplomatic rift, the Indian diaspora, mainly from Punjab, celebrated Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas across Canada in a traditional way.

Politicians remain foreign to problems after poll: Punjab's diaspora

CHANDIGARH: Punjab's diaspora is influential back to their roots in every election. But, it seems, they believe successive federal and state governments have remained foreign to their problems.

Canadian Punjabi Diaspora seeks Direct Flights to Amritsar in commemoration of Guru Teg Bahadur 400th Birth Anniversary

AMRITSAR: Punjabi Diaspora in Canada and NGOs in India have put forth the call for introducing direct air connectivity from Vancouver & Toronto to Amritsar in order to facilitate travel keeping in view of the yearlong 400th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Teg Bahadur, the Ninth Sikh Guru who was born at Amritsar.

NAPA urge Govt. to address issues and Concerns of Punjabi Diaspora

JALANDHAR: There are so many pending issues and concerns of Punjabi Diaspora which needs to be addressed by the Punjab Government. This was disclosed here by Satnam Singh Chahal Executive Director North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) in a press release issued here today. This is very unfortunate that till today there is no NRI Act in Punjab passed by Punjab Assembly and a NRI Commission in Punjab is a teeth less body which has no Judicial powers to decide the case at its own.

Punjabi diaspora welcomes Air India connecting Amritsar with Rome

AMRITSAR: The Punjabi diaspora, FlyAmritsar Initiative and Amritsar Vikas Manch, a non-government organization has welcomed the start of direct flight between Amritsar - Rome by the National carrier Air India, two historical cities in the World for the month of February, March and urged the airline to continue these flights after March 2021 as regular scheduled flights.

Punjabi diaspora Canada took out car rally in support of farmer protests

BRAMPTON: Canadian organized demonstrations and Car rally in different parts of City Brampton to support peaceful farmer struggle in India. The call was given jointly by ‘Sarokaran de Awaz’; ‘Alliance of progressive Canadians”; Indo- Canadian Workers Association; North-American Tarksheel Society, Ontario; GTA west club, Communist Party of Canada, Desh Bhagat Sports Cultural society, Brampton and others.

Harsh Vardhan holds policy consultation with scientific diaspora

NEW DELHI: Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday held policy consultations with Indian scientific diaspora in a virtual meeting and invited them to play active role in formulation of the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP), 2020.

Punjab CM virtually launches GNDU's online courses for Punjabi Diaspora

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday digitally launched online programmes/courses started by Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, for the Punjabi diaspora settled across the globe.

Canadian Punjabi Diaspora seeks Direct Flights to Amritsar in commemoration of Guru Teg Bahadur 400th Birth Anniversary

AMRITSAR: Punjabi Diaspora in Canada and NGOs in India have put forth the call for introducing direct air connectivity from Vancouver & Toronto to Amritsar in order to facilitate travel keeping in view of the yearlong 400th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Teg Bahadur, the Ninth Sikh Guru who was born at Amritsar.

Punjabi Diaspora want more powers for courts to settle NRI’s property cases

JALANDHAR: Punjabi Diaspora around the Globe feel that NRI courts in Punjab should be given more power and officers be made accountable if the NRI Property Safeguards Act is to serve its purpose.

NAPA urge Govt. to address issues and Concerns of Punjabi Diaspora

JALANDHAR: There are so many pending issues and concerns of Punjabi Diaspora which needs to be addressed by the Punjab Government. This was disclosed here by Satnam Singh Chahal Executive Director North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) in a press release issued here today. This is very unfortunate that till today there is no NRI Act in Punjab passed by Punjab Assembly and a NRI Commission in Punjab is a teeth less body which has no Judicial powers to decide the case at its own.

Punjabi diaspora welcomes Air India connecting Amritsar with Rome

AMRITSAR: The Punjabi diaspora, FlyAmritsar Initiative and Amritsar Vikas Manch, a non-government organization has welcomed the start of direct flight between Amritsar - Rome by the National carrier Air India, two historical cities in the World for the month of February, March and urged the airline to continue these flights after March 2021 as regular scheduled flights.

Punjabi diaspora Canada took out car rally in support of farmer protests

BRAMPTON: Canadian organized demonstrations and Car rally in different parts of City Brampton to support peaceful farmer struggle in India. The call was given jointly by ‘Sarokaran de Awaz’; ‘Alliance of progressive Canadians”; Indo- Canadian Workers Association; North-American Tarksheel Society, Ontario; GTA west club, Communist Party of Canada, Desh Bhagat Sports Cultural society, Brampton and others.

Punjabi diaspora worried, shocked over 'brutality' against farmers

CHANDIGARH:  The planned protest against new farm laws and the 'brutality' of the security forces by lobbing teargas shells and using water cannons to stop the peaceful march of the farmers towards the national capital has left the diaspora largely from Canada worried and shocked.

Harsh Vardhan holds policy consultation with scientific diaspora

NEW DELHI: Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday held policy consultations with Indian scientific diaspora in a virtual meeting and invited them to play active role in formulation of the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP), 2020.

Capt Amarinder singh assures punjabi diaspora to explore setting up of special courts to seeds up cases of pos settled abroad

CHANDIGARH/JALANDHAR:Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder has assured the Punjabi diaspora settled abroad that he would take up with the Chief Justice of the High Court, as well as the Central Government, the issue of setting up Special Courts to expeditiously settle cases of those who had been declared Proclaimed Offenders (POs) after fleeing Punjab during the dark days of terrorism.

Capt Amarinder assures diaspora to explore setting up specail courts for POs

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder has assured the Punjabi diaspora settled abroad that he would take up with the Chief Justice of the High Court, as well as the Central Government, the issue of setting up Special Courts to expeditiously settle cases of those who had been declared Proclaimed Offenders (POs) after fleeing Punjab during the dark days of terrorism.

Diaspora hails start of direct Air India London Stanstead to Amritsar

AMRITSAR/LONDON:Diaspora hails start of direct Air India London Stanstead to Amritsar
Flight to facilitate travel for 550 years Gurpurab celebrations
Punjab gets connected with a direct flight to London after 9 years
Demands direct London Heathrow flight

Punjab readies to welcome diaspora for 'Parkash Purab'

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh here on Monday assured British Deputy High Commissioner Andrew Ayre of full logistic support to people of Indian origin settled in Britain for visiting the state to pay obeisance on 'Parkash Purab' (birth anniversary) of Guru Nanak Dev (1469-1539) in November.