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Over 10K Indians languishing in foreign jails; 50% in Saudi and UAE

As per the information available from the ministry of external affairs, the number of Indian prisoners, including undertrials, in foreign jails at present is 10,152, the government informed......

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Engaging The Indian Diaspora Is A Must

The Indian Diaspora has been able to carve a niche in their adopted countries as a result of their talent, perseverance and hardworking nature, asserts Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Prime Minister......

India plans new migration law amid US deportations

The government is seriously considering enacting a new legislation to establish an enabling framework that will promote safe, orderly and regular migration for overseas employment. IMAGE: An......

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Former Chief Justice of India J S Khehar, former chief of Suzuki Motor late Osamu Suzuki, Ram temple architect Chandrakant Sompura, folk singer late Sharda Sinha and hockey player PR Sreejesh are......

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister......

Budget: Steep rise in Overseas Indian Affairs fund

The ministry of overseas Indian affairs got a steep 23 per cent increase in allocation in the Budget as compared to last year. The ministry has been given a total allocation of Rs 80 crore (Rs 800......

PSBs clocked 11% growth in H1FY25

The Union Finance Ministry on Tuesday said that aggregate business of public sector banks (PSBs) has shown strong growth of 11 per cent in the first half of the financial year 2024-25 (H1FY25) to......

India Working on 30,000 cr Maritime Development Fund

The fund will promote domestic shipbuilding of all types and sizes to reduce India's dependence on foreign ships. Kindly note the image has only been published for representational purposes.......

Package to rehabilitate jobless overseas Indians

The Centre will soon announce a comprehensive package to rehabilitate overseas Indian workers who have returned to the country following job losses due to the economic downturn. Overseas Indian......

Trade issues that India, Saudi Arabia discussed

India and Saudi Arabia on Monday decided to expedite implementation of the $50 billion West Coast refinery project, and identified energy, defence, semiconductor and space as areas for intensified......

NHRC notices to Sports Ministry, SAI over cyclist complaint

The NHRC has issued notices to the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), days after a woman cyclist accused the chief cycling coach of "inappropriate......

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