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  When did India start observing Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and why was January 9 chosen as the date?

  India | January 09, 2026 7:50 IST

  The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is observed to celebrate NRI's contributions in helping India improve its relations with other countries. This year, the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention will be held in Odisha's Bhubaneswar.

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  7-year-old boy from Poland sings Indian songs at 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas | VIDEO

  January 09, 2025 23:24 IST

  7-year-old Bhevin Goswami from Poland singing Indian songs at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) and his 2-year-old brother also joining in has become the main attraction at the event.

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  Pravasi Bharatiya Express launched, train to accommodate 156 passengers: Check route, schedule

  Business | January 09, 2025 12:04 IST

  The Pravasi Bharatiya Express will start its three-week journey from Nizamuddin railway station in Delhi, covering multiple destinations of touristic and religious importance in India, including Ayodhya, Patna, Gaya, Varanasi, Mahabalipuram, Rameswaram, Madurai, Kochi, Goa.

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  PM Modi inaugurates 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, says 'Future is not in war, it is in Buddha'

  India | January 09, 2025 11:37 IST

  Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said this edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, holds special significance as it coincides with the birth centenary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

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  Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Jaishankar says India transformed from 'chalta hai' to 'hoga kaise nahin?'

  India | January 08, 2025 14:22 IST

  Jaishankar emphasised that the younger generations are shaping significant global changes, including innovations in AI, electric vehicles (EVs), startups, and even sports like cricket and chess.

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  PM Modi to flag off 'Pravasi Bharatiya Express' today: Know all about the special train

  India | January 08, 2025 7:19 IST

  'Pravasi Bharatiya Express' is a special tourist train for the Indian diaspora, which will depart from the Nizamuddin Railway Station in Delhi and would travel to multiple destinations of tourism and religious importance across country for a period of three weeks.

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  India to celebrate 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar, preparations in full swing

  News | January 07, 2025 16:28 IST

  The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is a key initiative by the government of India in collaboration with the Odisha govt. The 18th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is set to take place in Bhubaneswar from Jan 8 to 10 in Bhubaneswar.

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  PM Modi, other leaders extend wishes to Indian diaspora on 'Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas'

  India | January 09, 2024 10:28 IST

  Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas: The Prime Minister also expressed appreciation for their role in representing the spirit of India worldwide, contributing to the promotion of unity and diversity on a global scale.

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  'Aree yahin reh jao na...'- MP CM Chouhan's emotional speech at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas | WATCH

  India | January 10, 2023 17:19 IST

  Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2023: President Droupadi Murmu also attended the valedictory session of the 17th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention held in Madhya Pradesh's Indore's city.

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  Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: President Droupadi Murmu to address valedictory session of event in Indore

  India | January 10, 2023 12:08 IST

  Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: President Droupadi Murmu will also confer the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awards before addressing the valedictory session.

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  Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: How Indian overseas community is contributing towards the growth of nation?

  India | January 09, 2023 19:03 IST

  Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, the Non-Resident Indian Day majestically celebrates the existence of India’s overseas community which immensely contributes towards India’s growth through political domination of other nations and by stipulating economy and more.

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  'World is watching India keenly': PM Modi inaugurates Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Indore

  India | January 09, 2023 13:43 IST

  Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: The theme of the PBD convention is 'Diaspora: Reliable partners for India's progress in Amrit Kaal', officials said. More than 3,500 diaspora members from 70 countries have registered for the event, which is being organised in the physical mode for the first time since 2019.

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  Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2023: 17th edition of convention commences in Indore today

  India | January 08, 2023 13:43 IST

  Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2023: Over 3,500 diaspora members from 70 countries will take part in the three-day convention, which is being organised in physical mode for the first time since 2019, an official said.

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  Special News: PM Modi inaugurates 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention

  News | January 09, 2021 17:09 IST

  PM Modi inaugurated the 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention organized in a virtual format on January 9, 2021.

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  Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2019 | In last 4 years, India has taken a big leap forward: PM Modi

  India | January 22, 2019 14:03 IST

  For the first time, the three-day long convention is being organized in Varanasi from 21-23 January. The theme of PBD convention 2019 is "Role of Indian Diaspora in building New India".

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  Sushma Swaraj and Yogi Adityanath inaugurate Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas in Varanasi

  India | January 21, 2019 10:11 IST

  The theme for PBD 2019 is "Role of Indian Diaspora in building New India". Several world leaders of Indian origin will share their insights into the role of Indian diaspora for a New India.

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  Train 18, special rail service from Delhi to Varanasi, to start next week

  India | January 02, 2019 20:25 IST

  The train which will run at a speed of 130 kmph will reduce journey time between the two cities from the present 11 hours and 30 minutes to 8 hours, the Railways said.

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  PM Modi says India's model of aide not based on give or take, urges PIOs to act as catalyst in growth

  India | January 09, 2018 16:57 IST

  The prime minister said India has always played a constructive role in the world and that Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence can counter extremism and radicalisation.

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  Indian-origin lawmakers can be catalysts in nation's growth: PM Modi at PIO Parliamentarians Conference

  India | January 09, 2018 13:05 IST

  Addressing the first PIO Parliamentarians Conference here, he said over half the total investment into the country has come in the last three years.

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  PM Modi at PIO Parliamentary Conference: India moves way ahead of 'things will never change' thinking

  India | January 09, 2018 12:24 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) Parliamentary Conference in the ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra’ today.