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Flows into NRIs deposits moderate to $1.43 billion in Apr-Aug period

Outstanding NRI deposits declined to $134.68 billion at the end of August 2022 from $141.52 billion a year ago

Govt must curb non-essential imports to stem rupee fall: CEO poll

India Inc encourages FDI, raising dollar deposits from NRIs

Shah Rukh Khan appears on world's tallest screen to hail NRI success story

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Wednesday lit up the screen on the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, to narrate the inspiring story of a UAE-based conglomerate owned by an NRI businessman. The event marked the launch of an integrated brand campaign by Burjeel Holdings, one of the largest healthcare service providers in the UAE. Khan is the face of the group that owns 39 hospitals and medical centers under the Burjeel, Medeor, LLH, Lifecare, and Tajmeel brands in the UAE and Oman. The campaign launch event highlighted Khan's strong connection to the UAE. In the campaign video screened on Wednesday, the actor narrates the inspiring story of the healthcare group. The video begins with Khan's tribute to the UAE's heroic martyrs. The 1:10 minute video also showcases the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the group's flagship facility, Burjeel Medical City. Shamsheer Vayalil, Chairman of Burjeel Holdings, said: We are proud to launch the campaign with superstar Shah R

Remain vigilant: India to nationals in Canada amid rise in 'hate crimes'

India on Friday advised its nationals in Canada and those travelling to that country to exercise due caution and remain vigilant in view of the "sharp increase in incidents of hate crimes, sectarian violence and anti-India activities" there. In an advisory, the Ministry of External Affairs also said the High Commission/Consulates General in Canada have taken up these incidents with the Canadian authorities and requested them to investigate the said crimes and take appropriate action, the release said. The perpetrators of these crimes have not been brought to justice so far in Canada, the MEA said. "In view of the increasing incidents of crimes as described above, Indian nationals and students from India in Canada and those proceeding to Canada for travel or education are advised to exercise due caution and remain vigilant", the advisory said. Indian nationals and students from India in Canada may also register with the High Commission of India in Ottawa or the Consulates General of

Flows into NRI deposits nosedive to mere $349 mn in June quarter

Outstanding deposits declined to $135.9 billion at the end of June 2022 from $141.5 billion a year ago.

Should India go for bond issue to tap NRIs, other overseas investors?

The crucial issue is what should be the interest rate to attract overseas investors, mainly Indians to take part in it

NRI investors' interest in India growing: Bank Julius Baer's Rahul Malhotra

'The wealth management market in India is becoming highly competitive with digital disruption and increasing need for personalised client engagement'

NRIs can now pay utility bills through Bharat Bill Payment System

More than 80 million transactions are processed on the payments platform on a monthly basis

NRIs can soon pay utility bills using Bharat Bill Payment System

Non-Resident Indians will soon be able to use Bharat Bill Payment System to pay utility bills and education fees on behalf of their family members in India, the Reserve Bank said on Friday.

Indian-Americans launch new video platform to screen movies, host rallies

Christened We Must Meet by a group of Indian-American entrepreneurs from diverse professions the technology has been entirely developed in the United States

Govt mulls using Aadhaar to allow Indians working abroad to vote online

The government is considering proposals for linking Aadhaar with the electoral rolls to check fraudulent voting and granting of online voting to Indians working abroad, Kiren Rijiju said

Number of NRIs across the globe rose 18% to 13.4 mn between 2015-2018

As number of NRIs increased, the number of unskilled workers and low-skilled workers emigrating from India declined

600 Indian students evacuated from Sumy may take flight on Thursday

Several videos emerged on social media showing the students holding Indian flags and raising "Bharat Mata ki Jai" slogans

Ukraine conflict: '11 flights with over 2,200 Indians to operate on Sunday'

Indian citizens who were stuck in Ukraine are being airlifted via its neighbouring countries such as Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Poland

First batch of Indian students enter Hungary from Ukraine: Indian Embassy

The students are being taken to Budapest for return to India by an Air India flight, the Indian embassy in Hungary said

Ukraine: AI flight carrying Indian evacuees to arrive in Mumbai in evening

According to a statement from CSMIA earlier in the day, the first flight with Indian evacuees from Ukraine is expected to arrive from Bucharest at 8 pm

Cabinet apprised of situation in Ukraine, efforts on to bring back Indians

The government is bringing back Indians from Ukraine by operating special flights from its neighbouring countries, including Romania and Hungary

Ukraine crisis: AI evacuation flight expected to land in Mumbai at 8 pm

The Ukrainian airspace has been closed for civil aircraft operations since the morning of February 24 and therefore, the evacuation flights are operating out of Bucharest and Budapest

Air India to operate three flights from India to Ukraine next week

The flights will be operated on February 22, 24 and 26

RBL Bank attempts to boost depositors' trust after CEO's sudden exit

A large write-off in a loan account was believed to be the trigger for the regulator to step into the affairs of the bank