Tianjin (China), Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from members of the Indian community upon his arrival in China’s Tianjin on Saturday evening, local time, to attend the two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, beginning Sunday.PM Modi was greeted with traditional cultural performances and enthusiastic chants of ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’, reflecting the community’s excitement.Sharing the glimpses on his social media platf…

Ottawa, Aug 29 (IANS) The demand for Khalistan, which largely emerged after 1970, was primarily driven by fringe elements in India and abroad as Sikh political leaders had willingly opted for India over Pakistan before the 1947 partition, a report cited on Friday.The vast majority of Sikhs in India, it said, have accepted this reality and do not support the demand for an independent homeland under the name of Khalistan.”Political forces in India are faced with an enigmatic situation regarding th…

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a heartfelt cultural welcome from members of the Japanese community in Tokyo on Friday, as he arrived for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. The cultural reception, marked by a blend of Indian tradition and Japanese warmth, left both performers and attendees deeply moved.In a unique gesture symbolising cultural harmony, Japanese performers dressed in traditional Rajasthani attire welcomed the Indian Prime Minister with a vibrant Raj…

Tokyo, Aug 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a heartfelt and emotional welcome from the Indian diaspora upon his arrival in Tokyo on Friday for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. The visit sparked pride, excitement, and deep emotion among Indians living in Japan, many of whom described meeting the PM as a dream come true.The cultural reception and face-to-face interactions left many deeply moved, with several individuals expressing their pride, admiration, and overwhelming emotion…

Tokyo, Aug 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the Indian community in Japan for their commitment to preserving the cultural roots while making meaningful contributions to Japanese society. Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi wrote in a post, “Deeply touched by the warmth and affection of the Indian community here in Tokyo. Their commitment to preserving our cultural roots while contributing meaningfully to Japanese society is truly commendable. In a few hours from n…

Tokyo, Aug 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a significant diplomatic tour of Japan and China starting Thursday. On August 29 and 30, PM Modi will participate in the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit with his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba. This high-level meeting is expected to focus on strategic, economic, and cultural cooperation between the two nations.Following his Japan visit, PM Modi will travel to Tianjin, China, where he will attend the 25th Meeting of the Council of …

Seattle, Aug 27 (IANS) The new Chancery premises of the Consulate General of India in Seattle, was officially inaugurated by Ambassador of India to the United States, Vinay Kwatra in the presence of Governor of Washington State Bob Ferguson, US Senator Maria Cantwell and Mayor of Seattle Bruce Harrell. Addressing an audience of several elected leaders and prominent Indian American community leaders, Governor Ferguson welcomed the opening of the new Indian consulate as a “landmark development”, e…

Ranchi, Aug 25 (IANS) Seventeen migrant workers from Jharkhand, who had been stranded in Africa’s Cameroon for the past several months, returned home safely on Monday following the intervention of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).The workers, belonging to Bokaro and Hazaribagh districts, were among 19 people who had travelled to the West African nation through a private agency to work with Transrail Lighting Limited, a company engaged in electricity transmission projects.However, after rea…

Kuala Lumpur, Aug 23 (IANS) Highlighting the cultural ties between India and ASEAN countries, a special cultural event with a gathering of over 600 people, titled ‘Celebrating India-ASEAN Cultural Harmony’, featuring music and dance, including the dramatic retelling of Ramayan, was held in Kuala Lumpur. This event was part of the continuing celebrations of India’s 79th Independence Day as well as Malaysia’s Chairmanship of the ASEAN bloc for the current year.According to the Indian High Commissi…

Seattle, Aug 18 (IANS) In a unique initiative, the ‘India Pavilion’ at the First ‘India Day Parade’ organised in Downtown Seattle last week as part of the 79th Independence Day celebrations featured more than 30 booths that were set up to represent the 28 States of India along with several thematic exhibits. Each booth showcased distinctive One District One Product (ODOP) items, accompanied by descriptions highlighting their cultural and historical significance. Several top dignitaries who grace…