NRI News
Rules that make it easy for NRIs to buy property in India
Friday, March 11, 2011
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/quickiearticleshow/7677754.cms
It makes sense for non-resident Indians (NRIs) and persons of Indian origin (PIOs) to invest in property in India. A NRI is a person who is not resident in India.
Forbes Billionaires 2011: Mittal,Mukesh Ambani in top 10
Thursday, March 10, 2011
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/forbes-billionaires-2011-mittalmukesh-ambanitop-10_528575.html
Forbes Magazine has revealed is precious list of top billionaires for 2011.
11 overseas Indians recognized
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/nri-achievers/11-overseas-Indians-recognized/articleshow/7653505.cms
Eleven Overseas Indians were recognized for their distinguished contributions at the 2nd INDIA EMPIRE NRI AWARDS Night at The Ramada Plaza on Monday, January 10, 2011. Those recognized are:
NRIs allowed to vote in Assembly polls, but with a rider
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article1514468.ece
Non-Resident Indians hailing from the five poll-bound States will be able to vote in the elections for the first time but they will have to be physically present in their place of origin to exercise their franchise.
Singapore appoints Sikh as Army chief
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/indians-abroad/Singapore-appoints-Sikh-as-Army-chief/articleshow/7633837.cms
Singapore has appointed Brigadier General Ravinder Singh as its next army chief, the first Sikh in nearly 30 years to be given the force's baton.
Post-budget, NRIs have to spend more in India
Non-residents Indians (NRIs) will have to spend a little more on their visits to India after the latest budget. As the air travel tax has gone up, NRIs now pay more when they buy their air tickets to travel back home and within India. Their stay at luxury hotels, guest houses and meals at good restaurants will cost slightly more as service and other taxes have gone up.
All Indians to be evacuated from Libya by March 10
Saturday, March 05, 2011
http://www.sify.com/news/all-indians-to-be-evacuated-from-libya-by-march-10-news-nri-ldesOkaeejg.html
Underlining that the safety of Indian nationals is the topmost priority, the government Friday informed parliament that 9,209 Indian nationals - over half of total Indians stranded in strife-torn Libya - will be evacuated by the end of the day and promised to wrap up the entire exercise by March 10.
NRIs want to vote, but through postal ballot
Friday, March 04, 2011
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/nris-want-to-vote-but-through-postal-ballot/articleshow/7626443.cms
Indians in America have welcomed the Election Commission's move to permit non-resident Indians to vote back home, but feel it would be a tough call to go to India just to vote.
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