Indian Diaspora

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said the recent hike in H-1B visa fees and US tariffs has caused a ‘sharp short-term setback’ for India, impacting jobs and trade. He, however, said that this is not a ‘point of no return’ for bilateral relations, as the long-term interests of both countries will eventually restore balance. He also spoke in detail about what impact Trump's tariffs are having on Indian industries. Watch!

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took an indirect dig at China during his ongoing visit to Africa. The minister was interacting with the Indian diaspora in Tanzania. Since coming to power, the Modi government has been making serious efforts to increase its influence in African nations. India is playing catch up with China which has already dug its tentacles deep in several African countries. As part of its strategy to counter China's influence in Africa and to secure sources of rare minerals and other raw materials, India has increased its loans to African countries.

Indian Diaspora now comprises 6.4% of the total global migrant populationThe United Arab Emirates was the top destination of Indian migrants followed by the US, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Oman

Where do NRIs live and what happens to the $70 billion in remittances they pump into the country every year?

Swaraj says India’s youth demographic is its greatest strength, offering the country an unprecedented edge over nations like the US, Japan and China that were ageing rapidlyThe migration of the educated, highly skilled and dynamic young Indians has brought laurels to India, she says

Narendra Modi announces a 30-day free visa for Indonesian citizens and invited the Indian diaspora to travel to their country of origin to experience the 'New India'

India retains its position as the top remittances receiving country with its diaspora sending about $69 billion back home in 2017, the World Bank says

Narendra Modi meets his British counterpart Theresa May. The two leaders are expected to discuss wide range of issues including cross-border terrorism, visas and immigration

New IITs, IIMs are finding out novel ways to build brand equity and reach, and are looking to tap unconventional sources like government funds or sponsored projects

The Indian government has extended for six months the last date for applying for conversion of PIO cards to OCI cards to 31 December 2017