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Singapore's Instarem sees huge inflow of diaspora remittances into India

Singapore-headquartered Instarem sees huge inbound flow of remittances into India, citing the World Bank projection that money sent home by the Indian diaspora will reach USD 100 billion a year in the coming year or so, up from USD 82 billion received last year. India is a huge inbound market for us, and we have big operations in Mumbai, which is our main technology and product centre, Yogesh Sangle, Global Head of Instarem, told PTI on Wednesday on the increase in monies sent home regularly by the Indian diaspora. Instarem has also grown its offices in Bangalore and Chennai, to leverage the talent in India, said Sangle who pointed out that the estimated USD 82 billion received in India in 2022 was the largest remittance flow in the world. The app-based remittance company is setting up operations in Japan to serve Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Consumers, and has recently launched a SME-support product in Indonesia. COVID-19 had created an opportunity to service the ...

'You are a hero', Indian diaspora tells PM Modi as he arrives in Egypt

Members of the Indian community in Egypt showered fulsome praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hailing him as India's hero', as he began his two-day visit here on Saturday. Modi, the first prime minister to undertake a bilateral visit to Egypt in 26 years, was given a rousing welcome at the Ritz Carlton hotel, where he interacted with the Indian diaspora in separate groups. Most of the members appreciated the Prime Minister's address to the US Congress and the economic progress of the country under his leadership. You are India's hero, a member of the Indian diaspora told Modi, who responded by saying that efforts by every Indian, including those living overseas, have contributed to the country's success. Saara Hindustan sabka hero hai. Desh ke log mehnat karte, desh ki taraqqi hoti hai (Entire India is everyone's hero. The people of the country work hard and the nation progresses), the prime minister said. This is a result of your hard work. Your devotion is paying off (Yeh aa

Indian diaspora gathers to witness PM Modi's welcome at White House

Large crowds of the Indian diaspora on Thursday gathered at the South Lawns of the White House under an overcast sky as ceremonial music played ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival here for his official welcome. Officials said anywhere between 2,000-3,000 persons are expected to witness the ceremonial welcome being given to Modi, who is on his first state visit to the US. A drizzle was no dampener to the enthusiasm of the members of the diaspora, many of whom travelled overnight from different parts of the US, as they waved the flag of the two countries and raised slogans. "What a great sight it is. It is like a festival," Hitesh Shah, who came from Boston, said. Slogans like 'Vande Mataram', 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and 'Modi, Modi' went up the air amid a mood of cheer. Prime Minister Modi arrived here on Wednesday on the second leg of his maiden state visit to the US during which he will hold bilateral talks with President Joe Biden and address a joint session of the US .

'India a bright spot for global economy', says PM Modi during Sydney event

During his visit, Prime Minister Modi addressed members of the Indian diaspora at the event and said that the relationship between India-Australia is based on mutual trust and respect

Diaspora must counter baseless narratives about India: Vice-Prez Dhankhar

India is proud of its 32-million-strong worldwide diaspora and it must continue to counter baseless narratives about the country as its ambassadors, said Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar in his address at a community reception here on Friday. Dhankhar, who is in the UK on a two-day visit to attend the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey in its capital, focussed his address on the great growth strides being made by India and its success story as a "democracy functioning at an unmatched level". He spoke of the country's "Amrit Kaal" achievements under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking 75 years of India's independence and highlighted the government's target to become the third-largest economy by the turn of the decade. "The moment of glory for India has come and that moment is being reflected by the ground reality. The world is recognising it," said Dhankhar. "Every one of you has to be a 24x7 ambassador of Bharat. India is now the hub of ...

Indian diaspora hosts watch parties for 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat in US

Indian community organisations hosted 'Mann Ki Baat' watch parties at more than 200 locations across the US to celebrate the 100th episode of the popular monthly radio address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the 'Mann Ki Baat' radio broadcast hosted by Modi, he addresses the people of the country on different issues. In various episodes of the radio address, the prime minister has highlighted the contributions made by the global diaspora community. Overseas Friends of BJP National President, Adapa Prasad, said that the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat was hosted at 24 places in the Greater Washington DC area, including the national capital and the two adjoining states of Maryland and Virginia on Sunday. The Sikh community also organised a watch party in Elkridge, Maryland. From California to New England, from Michigan to Texas, from Nevada to Mid-Atlantic, people watched everywhere, Prasad said. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar joined a large gathering of Indian community

Dealing with the diaspora

There are worrying signs that in the next decade the Indian diaspora will begin to create more complications for Indian foreign and domestic policy than it hitherto has

5 Indian-origin women executives on Barron's 100 Most Influential Women

Five Indian-origin women executives have made it to Barron's prestigious annual '100 Most Influential Women in US Finance' list for achieving positions of prominence in the financial services industry and helping shape its future. Barron's is a sister publication of the Wall Street Journal, published by Dow Jones and Company. "The list honours established and emerging leaders in financial services, the corporate world, nonprofit organisations, and government," the magazine said in a press release. Indian-origin Anu Aiyengar from J.P. Morgan, Ariel Investment's Rupal J. Bhansali, Sonal Desai of Franklin Templeton, Goldman Sach's Meena Flynn and Savita Subramanian from Bank of America are among the 100 women who were named in the fourth annual version of the prestigious list, released last month. Aiyengar, in her 50s, assumed the role of global head of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) at J.P. Morgan in January after serving as a co-head of the division since 2020. According to the ...

Diaspora group launches petition urging Blinken to reduce visa wait time

A US-based diaspora body on Tuesday launched an online petition campaign urging the Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to reduce the long waitlist for various types of American visas being issued from India. "We request the State Department, Secretary of State Mr Anthony Blinken and the US embassies in India to eliminate wait times for visa appointments in India. "Even after a two-year-long Covid-era pause in visa appointments at the US embassies in India, the visa appointment situation is far from normal, requiring 300 to 900 days of wait time based on the visa types, Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies or FIIDS said launching its online petition campaign. As per travel.state.gov reports on October 31, there is an average 900+ days' wait time for appointments for visitors' visa (B1/B2), an average 400 days' wait time for students (F, M,J) and an average 300 days' wait time for petition-based temp workers like H, L, O, P and Q across the USA consulates in India (Mumbai,

What NRIs on short visits to India must consider before buying property

They should hire a property consultancy or a lawyer to do due diligence on their behalf

UK's Labour Party aims to strengthen connections with Indian diaspora

The Labour Convention of Indian Organisations (LCIO) is aiming to close the gap between British Indians and the Labour Party by boosting the Indian diaspora connection

Members of Indian diaspora have been admirable ambassadors of country: PM

Congratulating the Indian American community for celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava at the US Capitol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that members of the diaspora are admirable Indian ambassadors of our nation. In a message to the Indian American community as they gathered here to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava, Modi on Wednesday said that the community have spread the fragrance of Indian values by living them. Members of our diaspora have always been admirable ambassadors for our nation. They have spread the fragrance of Indian values by living them - respecting all cultures, mingling seamlessly and enriching societies with their unique contributions, Modi said. As many as 75 Indian American organisations have come together to observe the historic milestone of India's journey after 1947. Prominent among these organisations include US India Relationship Council, Sewa International, Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, GOPIO Silicon Valley, US India ...

World listens when India speaks, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in US

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla interacted with members of the Indian diaspora and Indian students studying in the United States on Saturday and said the voice of the country reverberates around the world as its democracy is the most dynamic and vibrant. On his arrival in Boston, Birla visited the Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He interacted with the faculties, resource persons and students there. Interacting with the Indian students and members of the diaspora, Birla shared the country's growth story and said the Indian diaspora is held in high esteem across the world due to their work ethics and culture, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said in a statement. He also noted that members of the Indian diaspora have always come to the aid of their motherland as well as their host countries, whenever called upon in times of need. Talking about the Indian democracy, Birla said it is the biggest strength of the country and it has accelerated India's ...

Indian diaspora, global bankers may profit from New Delhi's dollar crunch

India isn't in the same boat as its South Asian neighbors, even though it's in the same choppy waters

Statsguru: 160,000 Indians gave up citizenship in 2021 for greener pastures

The top countries for which Indian citizenships were relinquished include the US, Australia, Canada, the UK, and Italy

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik meets Odia diaspora in Rome during his visit

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik met with several people from the Odia diaspora in Rome, Italy on Thursday, the Office of the Chief Minister said

Jaishankar meet Indians in Prague, shares development on bilateral ties

"Delighted to meet the Indian community in Prague. Good to see many of them doing so well. The expansion of the community has also been encouraging

Explained: How Indian diaspora decided to say 'dasvidania' to Moscow

Employed in Russia, 'corporate refugees' with roots in India seek a haven in Dubai

K T Rama Rao seeks Indian diaspora's support for development of Telangana

Telangana's minister for industries and information technology K.T. Rama Rao has urged the Indian diaspora to support the state to continue the progress.

PM Modi seeks Indian diaspora's support for 'Vocal for Local', Khadi

PM Modi has addressed diaspora events in several countries he has visited and has always sought to establish a stronger connection between Indians living abroad and India's development journey