In an interview with ANI, Gobind Singh Deo noted that the ties between India and Malaysia have been "strong" for a very long time and the two nations share a lot in terms of culture and religion.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is set to host the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas from January 8 to 10, with leaders emphasising the event's cultural and historical significance. Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan called it "a matter of pride," highlighting Odisha's readiness to welcome global participa
Jaishankar, while talking to ANI, said that the convention will offer a valuable opportunity for interaction between the diaspora and the ministers, who will highlight the country's development in past years.
In the last 10 years, the government announced several initiatives including E-Migrate, MADAD and Upgraded Pravasi Bima Yojana to look after the welfare of Indian nationals abroad. Community wings in Missions/ Posts abroad have been engaging the diaspora with "people-first" approach, as per
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also address the convention and will remotely flag off the inaugural journey of the Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a special tourist train for the Indian Diaspora.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited the Jagannath Temple in Puri and the Sun Temple in Konark during his Odisha trip. Ahead of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention, he praised Odisha's cultural heritage and acknowledged the state government's efforts in preparing for the even
Ahead of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in Odisha, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, along with his wife Kyoko Jaishankar, visited the Sun Temple in Konark and described the temple as a testament to India's heritage and creativity
Ahead of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2025, Prasanna Pradhan, Director of Biju Patnaik International Airport said that the security protocols had been enhanced at the airport for the conclave.