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Great opportunity to come together on one platform: Diaspora voices at PBD convention

IANS | January 9, 2025 10:38 AM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention commenced with great enthusiasm, bringing together members of the Indian diaspora from across the globe. The event celebrates the contributions of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and persons of Indian origin (PIOs) to India's development while fostering deeper connections.

Ten TN fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, mechanised boat seized

IANS | January 9, 2025 9:12 AM

Chennai, Jan 9 (IANS) Ten Indian fishermen from Karaikkal in Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy in the early hours of Thursday. The mechanised boat they were fishing in was also seized.

The Indian story is one of hope: Delegates at 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

IANS | January 9, 2025 9:03 AM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention on Thursday at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar is witnessing a big turnout, with delegates from all over the world eager to hear Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Many attendees have expressed their admiration for his leadership and vision of a Viksit Bharat.

Germany's recovery dims amid industrial order decline

IANS | January 9, 2025 8:39 AM

Berlin, Jan 9 (IANS) Germany's industrial sector experienced a sharp decline in incoming orders in November 2024, falling by 5.4 per cent compared to the previous month, official data revealed.

Albania to lower electricity price

IANS | January 9, 2025 8:33 AM

Tirana, Jan 9 (IANS) Albania will reduce household electricity prices by 1 Albanian lek (0.01 US dollar) to 8.5 lek per kilowatt-hour between February 1 and December 31, Prime Minister Edi Rama announced.

13 people killed in Russian strike in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia

IANS | January 9, 2025 6:28 AM

Kyiv, Jan 9 (IANS) At least 13 people were killed and 63 others injured on Wednesday in a Russian strike on Ukraine's southern city of Zaporizhzhia, according to a statement by Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office.

India to consider engaging in development projects in Afghanistan after Foreign Secretary meets Muttaqi in Dubai

IANS | January 8, 2025 7:26 PM

New Delhi/Dubai, Jan 8 (IANS) India has pledged further humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, including material support in the first instance to the health sector and for the rehabilitation of refugees during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's meeting with the Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, in Dubai on Wednesday.

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Great opportunity to come together on one platform: Diaspora voices at PBD convention

Ten TN fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, mechanised boat seized

The Indian story is one of hope: Delegates at 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Germany's recovery dims amid industrial order decline

Albania to lower electricity price

13 people killed in Russian strike in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia

India to consider engaging in development projects in Afghanistan after Foreign Secretary meets Muttaqi in Dubai

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Indian diaspora delegations express gratitude to PM Modi

PM Modi moved nation from ‘chalta hai’ to ‘hoga kaise nahin' attitude: EAM Jaishankar at 18th PBD meet

Two Indian Americans elected to Virginia state legislatures

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