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Why NRIs won’t be able to vote in Bengal, Assam, TN, Kerala, Puducherry elections

Several issues need to be ironed out before the proposal can be implemented, including identification of voters and venues for voting.

Kabaddi’s rural cousin has recovered from Covid. It’s now giving Harley Davidson as prize

Live-streaming and rich prizes have made circle kabaddi a big deal in rural Punjab and Haryana. It’s coming back to life after lockdown and amid farmer protests.

Stranded abroad but not part of Vande Bharat mission — why these Indians feel ‘abandoned’

Overseas Citizens of India card holders are allowed a multiple-entry, multipurpose lifelong visa but Modi govt suspended the privileges in March prior to the lockdown.

The fall of NRI: How Covid-19 has altered the image of Punjab’s darling community

Punjabi culture puts the needs of visiting NRIs above those of local residents. But coronavirus pandemic has turned the community into a threat best avoided.

Not just Rishi Sunak, Indian-origin politicians are everywhere — Fiji to Portugal & Canada

These are some of the politicians of the world whose roots trace back to India. Many have held the some of the top positions in governments.

NRIs earning in UAE, Bahrain won’t have to pay tax in India: Revenue Secretary Pandey

Revenue Secretary A.B. Pandey says govt is open to changing the law to clarify this, and adds that it aims to plug holes in existing regulations.

Modi govt all set to tax NRIs who don’t pay income tax in other countries

Tax experts say this could hurt NRIs residing in countries such as the UAE and Bahrain. NRIs have been aggressively wooed by the Modi govt so far.

Howdy Modi and Trump showcase Indian lobby in US. But double loyalties can’t go far

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Houston event is set to witness the ‘largest-ever’ turnout for a foreign elected leader on US soil.

PAN & Aadhaar to be interchangeable to ease filing of taxes, proposes Modi govt in budget

The previous Modi govt's move to make Aadhaar mandatory for filing tax returns led to several legal issues.

NRIs are India’s brand ambassadors, says PM Modi

PM Modi was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas convention in Varanasi.

On Camera

Boom to bust: Haunted by Ketan Parekh saga, 117-yr-old Calcutta Stock Exchange’s future lies in limbo

CSE, one of India’s oldest bourses, is edging towards a voluntary exit. It could never recover from market manipulation scam that caused a payment crisis at exchange back in 2001. 

From battle of wits and daring air strikes to artillery fury, new details emerge of Operation Sindoor

Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.