Deeply touched by warm welcome extended by 'friend' Anwar Ibrahim: PM Modi

IANS | February 7, 2026 3:42 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 7 (IANS) Highlighting the strong relationship between both countries which remains deeply rooted in history and civilization, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim travelled together to a community programme in Kuala Lumpur as the Indian PM began his two-day visit to the country on Saturday.

Indian diaspora celebrates UP Diwas in New Jersey 

IANS | January 29, 2026 8:37 PM

Washington, Jan 29, (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Federation of North America celebrated UP Diwas in New Jersey over the weekend. The event on January 24 was held amid a state-level emergency and extreme cold conditions, with temperatures dropping to minus 14 degrees Celsius. Despite the weather, members of the Uttar Pradesh community gathered in large numbers to observe the day, manifesting strong cultural attachment and community togetherness.

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh interacts with Indian diaspora at Bharat Milan in Egypt

IANS | January 17, 2026 7:18 AM

Cairo, Jan 17 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh attended Bharat Milan, a community cultural festival held in Obour City, Egypt, where he interacted with members of the Indian diaspora from across the country and highlighted India’s strong people-to-people ties with the Middle Eastern nation.