New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday proposed to introduce the Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2025, in the Parliament, aiming to ensure comprehensive emigration management, establish regulatory mechanisms for safe and orderly migration, and govern overseas employment of Indian nationals.The proposed bill establishes a framework that creates policies and schemes for incentivising policy actions for the protection and promotion of the welfar…

Bridgetown, Oct 10 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla interacted with the Indian community in Barbados on Friday, urging them to become strategic partners in the growth story of India. He lauded the contribution of Indian diaspora members, calling them India’s ambassadors who bridge hearts across continents. In his address to the gathering, Birla highlighted India’s achievements – Chandrayaan-3, digital payments, AI, and vaccine diplomacy.”Delighted to meet the vibrant Indian community in Barbado…

California, Oct 8 (IANS) Several members of the Indian-American community and advocacy organisations in the United States have voiced their appreciation as California officially designated Diwali– the ‘Festival of Lights’– as a statewide holiday.The bill was signed into law on October 6, making California the third state to declare the festival a statewide holiday, following Pennsylvania in 2024 and Connecticut earlier this year.Extending greetings to all celebrating Diwali, the Indian Consula…

Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) Prominent voices from the Indian American community have urged stronger India-US cooperation and a more active role for the diaspora in shaping policy conversations.During a panel discussion organised on Tuesday by India Abroad, a diaspora-focused publication in the United States, Atul Keshap, the President of the US-India Business Council and former Charge d’Affairs at the US Embassy in New Delhi, argued for “quiet diplomacy” in the current challenging times.“Th…

Guwahati, Oct 5 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday issued a stern warning to members of the Assam Association Singapore (AAS) allegedly connected to the probe into the death of singer Zubeen Garg, directing them to return to the state by October 6. The Chief Minister made it clear that if they fail to comply, the government will initiate strict legal action. Speaking to reporters here, Sarma emphasised that while the state is determined to uncover the truth behind the sing…

Wellington, Oct 2 (IANS) Indian missions across the globe paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 156th birth anniversary on Thursday, celebrating his universal message of peace and non-violence.Gandhi Jayanti commemorates Gandhi’s lifelong commitment to truth, non-violence, and social justice. It not only honours his philosophy of peace and ethical living but also serves as the International Day of Non-Violence, observed worldwide to spread his message.In New Zealand, the Indian High Commission …

Reykjavik, Sep 28 (IANS) Members of Indian diaspora in Iceland participated in the Viksit Bharat Run organised by Indian Embassy in Reykjavik on Sunday. India’s Ambassador to Iceland R Ravindra addressed the members of Indian community and administered the Viksit Bharat pledge to them. In a statement shared on X, Indian Embassy in Reykjavik stated, “On the road to a Viksit Bharat! The Embassy of India, Reykjavik organized the Viksit Bharat Run on 28 September 2025 to motivate the Indian diaspora…

Bratislava, Sep 28 (IANS) More than 75 people including the members of Indian diaspora and Slovak nationals participated in the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 organised by Indian Embassy in Bratislava on Sunday. The pictures shared by Indian Embassy in Slovakia showed people running in Bratislava while carrying Indian flags in their hands. The participants wore T-shirts with message “Viksit Bharat Run”.”Embassy organized Viksit Bharat Run 2025 in Bratislava today. Over 75 participants, including Indian …

Tokyo, Sep 27 (IANS) Hiroshima atomic bomb survivors on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his advocacy of world peace and his philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, honouring him with a citation by the Japanese NGO ‘Peace Culture Village’.The recognition came during the observance of ‘Vishwa Seva Pakhwada 2025’ in Japan. A delegation of the Indian Minorities Federation (IMF) celebrated Prime Minister Modi’s 75th birthday and also honoured the bombing victims on the 80th anniversar…

Tokyo, Sep 27 (IANS) The Indian diaspora in Japan on Saturday observed ‘Vishwa Seva Pakhwada 2025’ by paying heartfelt tributes to the victims of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings while also hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s role in promoting peace in the world. The ‘Seva Pakhwada’, being held from Prime Minister Modi’s birthday on September 17 to the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on October 2, is a public service initiative dedicated to…