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Live | Indian diasporas are brand ambassadors of India: PM Modi at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in Indore
Addressing the 17th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Madhya Pradesh`s Indore city today, PM Modi said that all the Indian-origin people living in different nations are the `brand ambassador of India.`
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Addressing the 17th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Madhya Pradesh's Indore city, PM Modi said, "the world is curious about India as it continues makes records....be it administering over 200 cr Covid-19 vaccine doses, entering the top 5 economies in the world....world wants to know what India is doing"
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PM Modi to inaugurate Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Indore
LIVE NEWS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Monday (January) inaugurate the 17th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Madhya Pradesh's Indore city. PM Modi in a tweet on Sunday said, "Looking forward to being in the vibrant city of Indore tomorrow, 9th January to mark Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. This is a great opportunity to deepen the connection with our diaspora, which has distinguished itself globally."
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