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Indian people or Indians are the citizens and nationals of the Republic of India or people who trace their ancestry to India. While the demonym "Indian" applies to people originating from the present-day India, it was also used as the identifying term for people originating from what is now Pakistan and Bangladesh prior to the Partition of India in 1947.
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Blood boiling but national unity will steer Pahalgam response: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to punish those behind the Pahalgam attack, emphasizing the unity of 1.4 billion Indians as a powerful force against terrorism. He assured justice for the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Patriotism must be 'param dharma' to defeat terrorism: Piyush Goyal on Pahalgam terror attackUnion minister Piyush Goyal asserted that incidents like the Pahalgam terror attack will persist unless all Indians prioritise patriotism and nationalism. He affirmed India's capability to respond..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Green Card freeze: Donald Trump administration pauses processing applications, what does it mean for Indians? FAQIndiaTimes - Published | |
World Happiness Index 2025: Are Pakistanis really happier than Indians?India just sent a spacecraft to the Moon. Pakistan can’t host a cricket match. Yet, according to the World Happiness Report 2025, Pakistanis are happier. If that sounds absurd, that’s because it..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi on Lex Fridman podcast key points: 'When I shake hands, it’s 1.4 billion Indians doing so'IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Mauritius is like mini India': PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora, speaks Bhojpuri, MaithiliPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in Mauritius, highlighting the deep historical and cultural ties between the two nations. He announced the extension of Overseas Citizen India..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Verify credentials': MEA cautions against job fraud after repatriating 283 Indians from MyanmarIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Government has your back': EAM Jaishankar assures Indians living abroadIndiaTimes - Published | |
'We want productive people': Donald Trump says US companies can hire Indians under 'Gold card' programUS President Donald Trump introduced a new visa program offering a $5 million 'gold card' with a pathway to citizenship. The initiative aims to replace the EB-5 visa and attract wealthy individuals to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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2,000 Indians working in Myanmar cybercrime camps, some willinglyNearly 2,000 Indians are involved in cyber scam operations in Myanmar's lawless Myawaddy region, lured by fake job offers and forced to conduct online fraud. While some have been rescued, Indian..IndiaTimes - Published | 'What is going on?': Congress questions deportation of Indians to PanamaThe Congress party has expressed concerns over the deportation of 50 Indian nationals to Panama by the Trump administration. The Indian embassy in Panama is working to ensure their well-being. These..IndiaTimes - Published |
Agent grabs family's 4.5-acre farmland worth Rs 1 croreDaljit Singh, one of 116 Indians deported from the US for illegal entry, returned home in shackles without his American dream or farmland. His wife Kamalpreet lost their 4.5-acre property to a local..IndiaTimes - Published | US plane with second batch of 119 deported Indians lands in AmritsarIndiaTimes - Published |
100k Indians set for jobs abroad in next 2 yearsIndia targets placing 100,000 workers annually in countries like Japan and Israel within two years, with Germany open to 90,000 skilled workers yearly. NSDC aims to expand its skilling programs,..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi US visit: PM Modi arrives at Blair House, greets members of Indian diasporaPM Modi shook hands with members of the Indian diaspora and waved at them as they were present outside the Blair House to welcome him.DNA - Published |
'Gift sone ki zanjeer': Akhilesh's jibe at PM Modi's US visit amid deportation rowSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized Prime Minister Modi's upcoming US visit following the deportation of over 100 Indian immigrants by the Trump administration. Yadav suggested gifting a..IndiaTimes - Published | Can hackers steal data, money from your Android phones? High-risk WARNING issued to millions of Indians due to...The vulnerabilities exist due to flaws in various Android components, including the Framework, System, Kernel, and components from vendors like MediaTek, Qualcomm and Imagination Technologies.DNA - Published |
Congress expresses anguish over handcuffing of illegal Indian immigrants, says deported Indians are 'not criminals'On Wednesday, the C-17 Globemaster aircraft of the US Air Force landed at the Amritsar airport. The US action came just days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Washington visit to hold wide-ranging..DNA - Published | 'Sad to see Indians getting handcuffed': Pawan KheraIndiaTimes - Published |
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'We were handcuffed and in shackles': Indian immigrant deported by USPunjab police on Wednesday received 104 deported Indian immigrants from the US amid President Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration. The deportees, including Jaspal Singh from Punjab, were unaware..IndiaTimes - Published | 70% of Indians optimistic of education system, 30% globally: ReportIndiaTimes - Published |
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9 Indians killed in road accident in Saudi Arabia; EAM Jaishankar offers condolencesNine Indian nationals died in a road accident near Jizan, Saudi Arabia. The Indian consulate in Jeddah confirmed the fatalities and assured full support to the victims' families. External affairs..IndiaTimes - Published | '1 selfie Rs 100': Russian woman's hack for Indians asking for photos fails to work as many happy to payA Russian woman visiting India charged Rs 100 for each selfie requested by Indians, showcasing the amount she made in a viral Instagram video. The video amused many viewers who praised her clever..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Amid H-1B visa debate, some Indians lose jobsIndian professionals in the US are facing difficulties due to expected H1B visa reforms under the Trump administration. Many have experienced job offer withdrawals, visa delays, and potential layoffs...IndiaTimes - Published | 'Milestone': PM Modi unveils genome sequencing data of 10,000 IndiansPrime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the genome sequencing data of 10,000 Indian nationals, marking a significant milestone in biotechnology research. This national database will aid in treating..IndiaTimes - Published |
Future lies in Buddha, not in yuddh, says PM Modi at Pravasi eventPM Modi emphasizes peace and non-violence in his address at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention, referencing India's historical commitment through figures like Ashoka. He praises the Indian diaspora..IndiaTimes - Published | Indian workers replace Palestinian labourers at Israeli construction sites: ReportAmid the Israel-Hamas conflict, Indian workers are now the majority in Israel's construction sector, replacing Palestinian laborers. Attracted by high earnings, around 16,000 Indians have come over the..IndiaTimes - Published |
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PM Modi calls for equipping youngsters with skills in emerging technologiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi highlights the critical role of youth in India's development, urging a futuristic approach in equipping them with skills in technologies like AI and machine learning. He..IndiaTimes - Published | ED probes Canadian colleges for alleged involvement in trafficking Indians to USThe Enforcement Directorate is investigating allegations of certain Canadian colleges and Indian entities involved in money laundering and human trafficking. The probe follows the death of an Indian..IndiaTimes - Published |
7 Indians injured in Germany Christmas market attack; embassy says in 'close contact'The Indian Embassy in Germany is in close contact with the seven Indian nationals injured in a car attack at the Magdeburg Christmas Market. Three have been discharged, while four remain under..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Narrative appears to be anti-India separatist agenda': India on Canada's 'serious' allegations against Indians involved in criminal casesIndia has accused Canada of supporting anti-India separatist agendas through unsubstantiated criminal allegations against Indian citizens. The Indian government has requested Canada to act against..IndiaTimes - Published |
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