Needed: A new policy for the Indian Diaspora

On matters relating to the Diaspora, the Centre needs to call the shots, suggests Ambassador T P S Sreenivasan. IMAGE: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan addresses the Loka Kerala Sabha,......

Modi first PM to strike political note at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

A quick scan of prime ministerial speeches at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas going back to 2009, another election year, reveals no political utterances by either Modi or his predecessor, Dr Manmohan......

Over 18,000 Indians in Saudi seek emergency certificate

Over 18,000 Indians have approached the Indian embassy in Riyadh seeking 'emergency certificate' to leave Saudi Arabia amid concerns about possible job losses due to implementation of a new labour......

TEXT: President Patil's last address to Parliament

President Pratibha Patil on Monday addressed Parliament for the last time as President when she flagged off the Budget session. Here's the text of her speechHonourable Members I welcome you to this......

FDI in retail would help farmers: Ravi

Punching holes in opposition claim that foreign direct investment in retail sector would affect traders, Micro and Small Industries Minister Vayalar Ravi said on Monday the move would benefit......

India plans to establish emigration authority: Minister

India plans to establish an emigration authority to monitor and regulate orderly migration of its citizens to other countries, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi has said."This major......

Package to rehabilitate jobless overseas Indians

The Centre will soon announce a comprehensive package to rehabilitate overseas Indian workers who have returned to the country following job losses due to the economic downturn. Overseas Indian......

Finance Minister P Chidambaram's speech

Mr. Speaker, Sir It is my privilege to present the Budget for 2007-08. I. A MID-TERM REPORT CARD ON THE ECONOMY 2. In November 2006, the UPA Government crossed the midpoint of its term of office. A......