NRKs reopen can of complaints
Kochi: The pre-Pravasi Bharatiya Divas session on Sunday, for non-resident Keralites working in the Gulf, was dominated by discussions on what the Central and State governments had promised and faile
Govt to turn setbacks into opportunities: PM
Kochi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the government was determined to turn any setback into an opportunity to improve legal and regulatory frameworks in the context of a “surge of expectat
Kochi to host pravasi meet in January
Kerala will co-host Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, an annual meet of non-resident Indians, for the first time.
The Overseas Indian Affairs Minister, Vayalar Ravi, on Tuesday announced that the 11th edition
Economy to grow by about 7 pc this fiscal: PM
Acknowledging that the country is going through 'difficult times', Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday said the economy is expected to grow at 7 per cent in fiscal 2012 and expressed optimism tha
Non-resident Indians get voting rights
Fulfilling the long-standing demand of its diaspora, India on Sunday said it would allow Non-resident Indians (NRIs) to vote and participate in the election process.
"Pursuant to the law that was ena
PM announces new pension scheme for oversees Indians
Fulfilling a long-standing demand, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday announced a new pension and life insurance scheme for overseas Indian workers that would allow over five million workers,
Space crunch keeps diaspora delegates out at PBD inaugural
A space crunch at the venue forced many delegates from abroad to miss Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's inaugural address at the Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas here on Sunday, causing them deep disappointment.
India needs to fully tap potential of NRIs, PIOs: Pranab Mukherjee
Citing example of China, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday said that India too needs to fully tap the investment potential of NRIs and their entrepreneurial skills and promote inclusive grow