NRI News
Runaway NRI grooms now risk losing their passports
Monday, February 07, 2011
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/runaway-nri-grooms-now-risk-losing-their-passports/746244/
All those NRI grooms who have deserted their brides and fled from the country can escape no more, as a foolproof system under Passport Act, 1967, has been set in place by Jalandhar Passport Office. It is the first system of its kind in the country and will go a long way in helping women who marry NRIs but end up being deserted.
NRI investments in SMEs increasing in India
An increasing number of non- resident Indians are investing in well-established small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India, especially those involved in businesses like telecommunication services and properties, according to a Singapore-based wealth management advisor.
Runaway NRI grooms now risk losing their passports
Saturday, February 05, 2011
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/runaway-nri-grooms-now-risk-losing-their-passports/746244/
All those NRI grooms who have deserted their brides and fled from the country can escape no more, as a foolproof system under Passport Act, 1967, has been set in place by Jalandhar Passport Office. It is the first system of its kind in the country and will go a long way in helping women who marry NRIs but end up being deserted.
Pravasi Divas promise fulfilled: NRIs can now vote and contest
Friday, February 04, 2011
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Pravasi-Divas-promise-fulfilled--NRIs-can-now-vote-and-contest/745971
The government on Thursday notified rules that allow non-resident Indians (NRIs) who fulfill certain criteria to vote in elections in India. The Registration of Electors (Amendment) Rules, 2011 also allow NRIs to, by extension, stand for elections in India.
Indian SMEs to witness increase in NRI investments
Thursday, February 03, 2011
An increasing number of non- resident Indians are investing in well-established small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India, especially those involved in businesses like telecommunication services and properties, according to a Singapore-based wealth management advisor.
Uncertain times ahead for duped Indian students
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/indians-abroad/Uncertain-times-ahead-for-duped-Indian-students/articleshow/7404758.cms
The Indian students duped by a fake university in the US face an uncertain future as their appeal is not likely to be heard in a court there before September.
NRI family working to connect classrooms globally
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
http://news.oneindia.in/2011/02/01/nrifamily-working-to-connect-classroomsglobally-aid0126.html
Harnessing the potential ofinternet, an Indian American family has embarked on anambitious project of connecting classrooms across the world tobring in virtual real time interaction among school students.
Balbir Singh Bath for immediate disposal of NRI property cases
Monday, January 31, 2011
http://www.punjabnewsline.com/content/balbir-singh-bath-immediate-disposal-nri-property-cases/28128
Balbir Singh Bath, NRI Affairs Minister Punjab, while presiding over a meeting of the officers of the departments of NRI Affairs, Home, Revenue and Police, has asked the civil and police officers of the state to immediately respond to the grievances of the NRIs so that they are not harassed and their grievances are redressed instantaneously.
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