Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
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When did India start observing Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and why was January 9 chosen as the date?
India | Jan 09, 2026, 07:50 AM ISTThe 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
offbeat | Jan 09, 2025, 11:24 PM IST7-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 | Jan 09, 2025, 12:04 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 09, 2025, 11:37 AM ISTPravasi 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 | Jan 08, 2025, 02:22 PM ISTJaishankar 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 | Jan 08, 2025, 07:19 AM 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 | Jan 07, 2025, 04:28 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 09, 2024, 10:28 AM ISTPravasi 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 | Jan 10, 2023, 05:19 PM ISTPravasi 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 | Jan 10, 2023, 12:08 PM ISTPravasi 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 | Jan 09, 2023, 07:03 PM ISTPravasi 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 | Jan 09, 2023, 01:43 PM ISTPravasi 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 | Jan 08, 2023, 01:43 PM ISTPravasi 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 | Jan 09, 2021, 05:09 PM ISTPM 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 | Jan 22, 2019, 02:03 PM ISTFor 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 | Jan 21, 2019, 10:11 AM ISTThe 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 | Jan 02, 2019, 08:25 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 09, 2018, 04:57 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 09, 2018, 01:05 PM ISTAddressing 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 | Jan 09, 2018, 12:24 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) Parliamentary Conference in the ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra’ today.