Gandhinagar, Jan 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj Wednesday met with her South African counterpart Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, who is attending the 13th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) being held here
The event marks the centenary of the return to India of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa.
Sushma Swaraj and Nkoana-Mashabane met on the sidelines of the three-day PBD that kicked off here Wednesday with the Youth PBD.
She also met with Mauritius Vice Prime Minister Showkutally Soodhun.
PBD is the world's largest annual gathering of people of Indian origin aimed at enhancing networking and reinforcing commercial linkages.
There are 25 million people of Indian origin residing outside India.
The chief guest at the 13th PBD would be Guyana President Donald Ramotar.
President Ramotar gifted Sushma Swaraj a coin commemorating the arrival of Indian indentured labour in Guyana, according to a tweet by external affairs ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin.
Ramotar is on a six-day official visit to India Jan 7-12.
Sushma Swaraj also met with Mauritius Vice Prime Minister Showkutally Soodhun here, according to a MEA tweet.
It is the Narendra Modi government's first interaction with the new Mauritius government, led by Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth that was sworn in December 2014.
Salman Khan: Salman Khan started shooting for 'Battle of Galwan' in Ladakh, BTS picture goes viral
There is good news for Salman Khan fans as Salman has started shooting for his much-awaited film 'Battle of Galwan'. The first shooting of the film has started in Ladakh. The film is based on the
Cabinet Ends 8 Year sharing stalemate, Earmarks Spectrum for Defence (Roundup)
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The union cabinet Wednesday ended an eight-year-long dispute of spectrum sharing between the defence and telecom sectors by earmarking bands for exclusive use of the former
Hearing on Gyanvapi completed, verdict tomorrow: Both sides kept arguments in the court for 45 minutes, and the judge reserved the verdict
The survey report on the Gyanvapi controversy was presented on Monday. Both sides took their points in turn. The hearing lasted for about 45 minutes in the court of District Judge Dr. Ajay Krishna
Indian Economy: Due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the pace of economic growth may slow down, Globaldata reduced GDP estimates
Indian Economy: Due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, a bad effect can be seen on the Indian economy. India's exports may decrease. At the same time, due to rising crude oil prices, the
Salman Khan's craze is evident among children, as Bhaijaan is seen sweating it out, preparing for the Dabangg tour; watch the viral video.
Salman Khan has taken a break from hosting "Bigg Boss 19" and embarked on the Dabangg Tour. Rohit Shetty is now hosting the show in his place. Several videos from the Dabangg Tour are going viral on
President of India: India stood by St. Vincent and the Grenadines even during the Corona pandemic: President Ram Nath Kovind
President Ram Nath Kovind, who is on a seven-day state visit to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, said on Wednesday that India always stands with the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG).
Vijay Sethupathi: Vijay Sethupathi spoke for the first time on the allegations of harassment, saying- 'She just needed a few minutes...'
South actor Vijay Sethupathi is in the headlines these days. A user on the social media platform X has accused him of abusing her. Vijay has reacted to this. He has strongly denied the
Horrific: More than 36 thousand lives taken away by Corona in 10 days, 150 people lost every hour
The second wave of the Corona epidemic has caused panic all over the country. Every day there is an increase in the number of cases of Covid-19 infection. This increase can be gauged from the fact
A film will be made on IPL founder Lalit Modi, the makers of '83' announced on the 15th anniversary of the tournament
There is a lot of excitement among the people regarding cricket and IPL has given it a new direction. This T20 cricket tournament was started 15 years ago today on April 18, 2008. Which Lalit Modi had
PM Modi's announcement: Self-help groups will now get loans up to Rs 20 lakh, earlier the limit was 10 lakh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the program 'Atmanirbhar Nari-Shakti Se Samvad' on Thursday through video conferencing. In this program, Prime Minister Modi also interacted with women
