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India House London Marks Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Honouring Sardar Patel’s 150th Birth Anniversary

By TNI Team November 2, 2025 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Cultural Diplomacy Dr Mattur Nandakumara MBE HH Rajrajeshwar Guruji High Commission of India London House of Lords UK India House London Indian community leaders UK Indian diaspora Iron Man of India Krishna Pujara Lord Rami Ranger National Integration Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebration London Sanatani civilisation Sardar Patel Memorial Society UK Seema Malhotra MP unity and nation-building Vikram Doraiswami

The Indian High Commission in London celebrated Rashtriya Ekta Diwas honoring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary. The event, attended by dignitaries, highlighted Patel’s role in India’s unity and nation-building. Lord Rami Ranger praised Patel’s legacy as the architect of a united India.

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Indian Embassy in Dublin Hosts First Cultural Event Dedicated to Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

By TNI Team October 31, 2025 18 Indian states Abhinavagupta Akhilesh Mishra Article 370 civilizational ethos crafts cross border terrorism cuisine Cultural Diplomacy Cultural Event Cultural Exchange Dublin economic activity Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat extremist propaganda Handicrafts harmony Hindi translation inclusiveness India-Ireland relations India’s Ambassador to Ireland Indian culture Indian diaspora Indian Embassy Indian Embassy in Dublin Indian philosophy Infrastructure Ireland Irish public JAMMU AND KASHMIR Kashmiri community Kashmiri heritage Kashmiri literature Kashmiri poetry Kashmiri Ramayana Kashmiri Shaivism Ladakh Lal Ded Lalleshwari literature multimedia presentation One India Great India People-to-People Connections pluralism security conditions September 2023 Sharada script spiritual diversity State Cultural Programme Series textiles tourism tourism growth traditional dance

The Indian Embassy in Dublin held its first cultural event focused on Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, showcasing their culture through presentations, performances, and an exhibition. The event highlighted the region’s history, cuisine, and crafts, and the Ambassador emphasized the region’s cultural significance and positive changes since the abrogation of Article 370.

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India Abroad| 44 Years On, This Viral Indian American Rajan Ahuja Goes To Prayagraj To Find Roots

By Rohan Dua October 25, 2025 1978 allahabad childhood Corpus Christi cultural bridge cultural roots diaspora early life emotional journey Engineer family values formative years friendship global career guru heritage homecoming homeland hometown Identity india India Visit Indian diaspora Indian-American Kalyan Devi Mandir Majit Nabanda memories memory lane neighbor nostalgia pilgrimage Port Commissioner prayagraj puja Rajan Ahuja reconnection reconnection with roots roots spiritual visit success Texas United States upbringing Uttar Pradesh

After 44 years in the United States, Rajan Ahuja, the first Indian American Port Commissioner of Corpus Christi, returned to his hometown of Prayagraj, formerly…

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Trump Tariffs Betrays the Spirit of U.S. India Friendship: Diaspora Leaders Hit Back

By Rohan Dua August 7, 2025 25%50 academia aspirations battleground states bilateral relations Bilateral ties business civic life Collaboration Culture Diplomacy disruption donald trump Economy electoral impact energy trade foreign relations global Indian diaspora immigrant communities import duty india Indian diaspora Indian-Americans.Indiaspora Indo-Pacific innovation International relations Mutual Understanding nationalist policies New Delhi People-to-People Ties philanthropy political engagement populism Russia stability strategic alliance tariffs technology the arts Trade Policy trade war Trump trust U.S.-India relationship United States voting power washington

NEW DELHI: U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a punitive 25% import duty on Indian goods, effectively doubling tariffs to 50%, has triggered strong…

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MoS Defence Sanjay Seth Represents India at Madagascar’s 65th Independence Day

By Aman Kumar Himanshu June 28, 2025 65th Independence Day Antananarivo bilateral meeting capacity building defence ties Economic Transformation India-Madagascar relations Indian diaspora Indian Embassy Indian Ocean Region Lieutenant General Sahivelo Lala Monja Delphin Madagascar MAHASAGAR Malagasy Armed Forces maritime security MoS Defence Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions People-to-People Connections Prime Minister Christian Ntsay Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sanjay Seth Strategic Partnership

NEW DELHI: Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth led a high-level Indian delegation to Antananarivo from June 25 to 27, 2025, to participate in…

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“Khalistan Is Not India’s Problem, It’s From Outside”: Hardeep Puri

By Aman Kumar Himanshu June 21, 2025 Captain Amarinder Singh Diplomacy Hardeep Singh Puri Harjit Sajjan India-Canada relations Indian diaspora Justin Trudeau KHALISTAN MoPNG navjot sidhu punjab rohan dua Sikh MPs Canada the new indian Trudeau India visit

In an exclusive interview with The New Indian, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri tells Rohan Dua how he persuaded Captain Amarinder to meet Justin Trudeau in 2018, and why India-Canada ties — despite past tensions over Khalistan — are poised to improve with a new Canadian government and rising Sikh representation.

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Operationally Deployed INS Teg Arrives at Port Louis, Mauritius

By Khushboo Kumari June 20, 2025 19 June 19 to 22 June 2025 21 June 27 April 2012 aircraft basic seamanship Bilateral ties COMCG Commanding Officer Commissioner of Police Commissioner of the Mauritius Coast Guard community service damage control EEZ fire fighting global commons harbour training Illegal Unreported and Unregulated fishing India-Mauritius maritime cooperation India’s commitment Indian diaspora Indian Navy INS Teg International Day of Yoga 2025 interoperability IUU fishing joint surveillance joint yoga session maritime security Mauritian Exclusive Economic Zone Mauritius Mauritius National Coast Guard Mutual Understanding naval disciplines NCG NCG facilities operational deployment Port Louis port visit professional interactions regional cooperation Secretary to the Cabinet ships social interactions South West Indian Ocean Region sports events stealth frigate Western Fleet

NEW DELHI: INS Teg, currently on her operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region, arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, for a port visit from…

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PM Modi Urges Netanyahu to Restore Peace Amid Iran Crisis

By Emaad Makhdoomi June 13, 2025 Chabahar Port diplomatic advisory Gulf cooperation India energy security India foreign policy Indian diaspora Iran retaliation Iranian drones Israel Iran conflict Israeli airstrikes MEA India Middle East Crisis Natanz nuclear site Navdeep Suri Netanyahu oil prices pm modi regional stability Strait of Hormuz West Asia tensions

Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to pursue peace and stability. India expressed grave concern over the developments, citing risks to regional security, its diaspora, and vital energy interests—especially with crude prices surging and the Strait of Hormuz at potential risk.

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India, China Celebrate Rabindranath Tagore’s Legacy in Shanghai

By TNI Team June 2, 2025 164th birth anniversary Bengali cuisine Chinese school curriculum Chinese students classical music Consul General Pratik Mathur Consulate General of India Cultural legacy cultural performances cultural ties East Asia friends of India Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore India-China relations Indian diaspora Indian music Lu Xun Park Maoming Lu New Delhi Nobel Prize Pahalgam terror attacks Rabindra Sangeet Shanghai Shanghai Adda Sitar Tabla Tagore’s art Tagore’s literature terrorism Tina Kanagratnam Vivekananda Cultural Centre Yoga for the Young Minds yoga presentation

NEW DELHI: The Consulate General of India in Shanghai commemorated the 164th birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on 1st June at the Vivekananda Cultural…

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Indian Delegation in UAE Highlights Operation Sindoor Against Terrorism

By TNI Team May 22, 2025 Abu Dhabi Atul Garg Bansuri Swaraj cross border terrorism Defence and Foreign Affairs Committee diplomatic outreach Dr S Jaishankar Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde dubai ET Mohmd Basheer Federal National Council humanity India-UAE ties Indian diaspora Indian Parliamentary delegation international community JAMMU AND KASHMIR Manan Kumar Mishra Military Response Ministry of Tolerance and Co-existence misinformation National Media Office New Delhi Operation Sindoor Pahalgam terrorist attack Pakistan pluralism Prime Minister Modi propaganda Sasmit Patra Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan SHIV SENA strategic dialogues Sujan Chinoy Surendrajeet Singh Ahluwalia terrorism The National think tanks UAE Unity

NEW DELHI: A high-level, all-party Indian Parliamentary delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde arrived in Abu Dhabi today, marking the UAE…

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PM Modi’s Landmark Visit Deepens Ties with Sri Lanka

By Emaad Makhdoomi April 6, 2025 AIADMK Anura Kumara Dissanayake Bandaranaike Airport Bilateral ties BIMSTEC Summit Colombo Covid-19 currency cooperation debt restructuring defence cooperation Dharma Chakra digital cooperation Easter attacks eastern provinces economic recovery fishermen dispute fishing boats auction Foreign Policy India-Sri Lanka relations India’s neighbourhood policy Indian diaspora Indian fishermen Indian Peace Keeping Force memorial Indo-Lanka ties Kovai Sathyan maritime security Mithra Vibhushana award MOUs Muhammad Yunus multi-sectoral grants National People’s Power Navaratnas Neighbourhood First PM Narendra Modi Presidential Secretariat regional diplomacy regional integration sabka saath sabka vikas Sampur solar project Sri Lanka strategic agreements Taj Samudra Tamil community Tamil Nadu technology MoU Thailand Trincomalee energy hub Vikram Misri Vision Mahasagar

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Colombo on Friday night, kicking off a significant two-day visit focused on strengthening Indo-Lankan ties through high-level…

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Air India-Air New Zealand sign codeshare deal, target direct flights by 2028

By Khushboo Kumari March 20, 2025 AIR INDIA Air New Zealand Asia-Pacific travel market Auckland Airport aviation cooperation.Bilateral ties Campbell Wilson Christopher Luxon codeshare deal Delhi-Auckland route direct flights fleet modernization Greg Foran India-New Zealand connectivity Indian diaspora Indira Gandhi International Airport Melbourne MoU signing outbound market Singapore Star Alliance partners Sydney tata group tourism boost tourism growth travel demand

NEW DELHI: Air connectivity between India and New Zealand, Star Alliance partners Air India (AI) and Air New Zealand (NZ) have signed a Memorandum of…

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India House London Marks Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Honouring Sardar Patel’s 150th Birth Anniversary

Indian Embassy in Dublin Hosts First Cultural Event Dedicated to Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

India Abroad| 44 Years On, This Viral Indian American Rajan Ahuja Goes To Prayagraj To Find Roots

Trump Tariffs Betrays the Spirit of U.S. India Friendship: Diaspora Leaders Hit Back

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth Represents India at Madagascar’s 65th Independence Day

“Khalistan Is Not India’s Problem, It’s From Outside”: Hardeep Puri

PM Modi Urges Netanyahu to Restore Peace Amid Iran Crisis

India, China Celebrate Rabindranath Tagore’s Legacy in Shanghai

Indian Delegation in UAE Highlights Operation Sindoor Against Terrorism

PM Modi’s Landmark Visit Deepens Ties with Sri Lanka

Air India-Air New Zealand sign codeshare deal, target direct flights by 2028

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