Several US states proclaim India Day, hail diaspora's contribution

IANS | August 14, 2026 4:10 PM

Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) Several US states and cities have proclaimed August 15 as India Day, honouring India’s Independence Day and recognising the Indian American community’s growing contributions to the country’s economy, culture and civic life.

PM Modi hails role played by Indian-American community

IANS | August 14, 2026 3:48 PM

Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the Indian-American community for its achievements across a range of fields and said its continued connection with India’s cultural heritage remains a source of strength for the country.

Deeply disappointed: 'Melbourne Meets Modi' organisers on 'paid crowd' claims of Rahul, Kharge; seek apology

IANS | July 14, 2026 11:52 AM

Melbourne, July 14 (IANS) The organisers of the 'Melbourne Meets Modi' event have written an open letter to the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge, strongly rejecting the claims that the thousands of Indian-Australian attendees at the July 9 Marvel Stadium reception were a "paid crowd" funded by the BJP or the Indian government.

Diaspora members left awestruck by PM Modi's address in Auckland

IANS | July 11, 2026 6:39 PM

Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Members of the Indian community, who had turned up in huge numbers for the 'Kia Ora Modi' diaspora event in Auckland on Saturday, expressed their love and respect for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who became the first Indian PM to visit New Zealand in four decades.