Photo credit: istock The Indian Police have arrested three Nigerian women for allegedly operating a drug trafficking network in Delhi, leading to the recovery of cocaine and MDMA from their possession. According to Times of India, the suspects identified as Precious, Gift, and Joy were apprehended near Bakhtawar Chowk after the earlier arrest of an Indian national, Adarsh Sahu, who was found with 26 grams of MDMA. Sahu’s interrogation reportedly led investigators to the wom

Direct flights between India and China have resumed after a hiatus of more than five years, reflecting improving diplomatic relations between the two Asian powers. On Monday, IndiGo flight 6E 1703 from Kolkata touched down in Guangzhou, carrying approximately 180 passengers. Air travel between India and China was first suspended in early 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The suspension continued after a deadly border clash in the Himalayan region, which significantly straine

Zoho Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer, Sridhar Vembu, has called on Indian professionals living abroad to return home and contribute to building a stronger and more prosperous nation. In a message shared on X (formerly Twitter), Vembu referenced a recent research report highlighting the massive fiscal contributions of Indian immigrants in the United States. The study showed that Indian immigrants and their descendants contribute an average of $1.7 million to the U.S. fed

The Indian High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria, Ambassador Abhishek Singh, has called for renewed commitment to educating and empowering girls, describing them as key drivers of future progress. Singh made the remark during a visit to the Government Girls Secondary School, Dutse, Abuja, in commemoration of the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child. The event, organised in partnership with several Indian companies operating in Nigeria and supported by the Indian High Com

The Government of India has launched the first-ever global edition of the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 , with Indian communities and friends of India in more than 100 countries participating simultaneously on Sunday. The initiative, jointly organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), was part of Seva Pakhwada  (September 17–October 2) under the theme “Run to Serve the Nation.” Community runs covering 3–5 kilometers were h

India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, on Sunday praised the Indian community in Hong Kong and Macau for their “invaluable contributions” to strengthening people-to-people ties and advancing India’s relations with the Special Administrative Regions. During an interaction organised by the Consulate General of India in Hong Kong, Margherita commended the diaspora for deepening bilateral links and reaffirmed New Delhi’s commitment to supporting India

Three leaders of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO), Indiana Chapter, have been honoured at the maiden edition of the CBI African Icons Merit Award, held on September 6 at the Global Village Welcome Center, Indianapolis. The award ceremony, organised by the CBI Community Network, celebrated African professionals and community leaders making remarkable contributions across Indiana. A total of 17 awards were presented, with NIDO Indiana figures clinching three key re

The Nepali diaspora in India is living in fear as violent anti-corruption protests in Nepal spiral into chaos, leaving at least 19 people dead and more than 400 others injured. The unrest has forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign, with angry mobs torching the homes of government ministers and attacking political offices in Kathmandu. In cities like Pune and Delhi, Nepali students and professionals say their lives have been consumed by worry for their families back h

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on Liberal Party Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to issue a public apology after she suggested that the country had admitted “unsustainable numbers” of Indian migrants to benefit his Labor Party politically. The senator’s remarks, made during a radio interview last week, tied Indian migration to voting patterns and blamed the community for cost-of-living pressures. Her comments s

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received an enthusiastic reception from the Indian community in Tianjin, China, on Saturday evening as he arrived for the two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Members of the diaspora greeted him with cultural performances and chants of “Vande Mataram”  and “Bharat Mata ki Jai” , underscoring their excitement at his visit. Sharing images of the welcome on social media, PM Modi described it as “very special,” noting the deep conne

Indian authorities have arrested three Nigerian nationals linked to a synthetic drug manufacturing operation uncovered in Gurugram, Haryana, following a months-long investigation by Kozhikode Town Police. The suspects, Henry Onuchukwu, Ugochukwu John alias David, and Okolie Romanus . were tracked using mobile tower data after interrogations in an earlier drug case revealed their involvement in supplying narcotics to Kerala. The investigation began in February when police in

Remittances from the Indian diaspora reached an unprecedented $135.46 billion  in the last fiscal year, according to new data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) . The figure marks a 14% year-on-year increase  and more than double the amount recorded in 2016–17 , when remittance inflows stood at $61 billion. India continues to hold its position as the world’s leading recipient of remittances, with this latest surge underlining the critical economic role played by its

A 25-year-old Nigerian woman, identified as Ifeoluwa Akinwunmi, has been arrested in India after authorities allegedly found illegal drugs valued at over ₦1.8 billion in her possession. The arrest was carried out by India’s Central Crime Branch Anti-Narcotics Wing in Bengaluru, following surveillance in the Tarahunase village area on Rajanukunte Main Road. Akinwunmi had just arrived from Delhi when operatives intercepted her with a suspicious bag containing over 5.3 kilograms

The Indian diaspora has emerged as the largest in the world, with 35.4 million people of Indian descent spread across various countries, according to Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita. This vast community is composed of 15.9 million Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), who retain Indian citizenship while working or conducting business overseas, and 19.5 million Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), who have adopted foreign citizenship but maintain cultural and anc

At a time when the bonds between nations are more important than ever, I had the distinct privilege of sitting down with Shri Chandramouli Kumar Kern, the Indian Consul General in Lagos, for an engaging conversation. Our dialogue delved into the multifaceted relationship between Nigeria and India, with a special focus on culture, diaspora, and trade. The Nigerian and Indian diasporas are two of the most vibrant communities in the world. Here in Lagos, the Indian community has

Washington, August 15 Predicting a bright future for the US-India strategic relations, Secretary of State Antony Blinken made it known that the two countries share a deep bond with each other, which is founded on their shared commitment to democracy, freedom, and human dignity. Congratulating the people of India ahead of the country’s Independence Day, further said: “On this momentous day, we celebrate the rich and diverse history of the Indian people and the bright future of

India has suspended visa services for Canadian citizens amid an escalating row over the killing of a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil. This week, tensions escalated when Canada announced an investigation into "credible allegations" connecting India to the murder of a separatist leader. India strongly denied the accusation, dismissing it as "absurd." Experts believe that the already strained relations between the two countries have now reached an unprecedented low point. The m

Undeterred by jetlag from a long intercontinental journey, President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, arrived in New Delhi to the immediate embrace of Mr. Gopichand Hinduja, the Chairman and CEO of the Hinduja Group of Companies, a conglomerate with a total asset portfolio exceeding $100 billion U.S. Dollars. The Indian Industrialist was received by the President within 90 minutes of the President's arrival in India for a meeting, which began around 8:00pm local time. Accompanied to