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The Bharat Ko Janiye (BKJ) Quiz is LIVE!
How well do you know India? It's time to put your knowledge to the test!
The global Indian diaspora and foreign friends of India are invited to join the special BKJ Quiz and explore the country's rich heritage, culture, art and contemporary achievements through an exciting, interactive experience.
📱 Play anytime, anywhere! The quiz is now accessible through the BharatVerse App and the official website: bkjquiz.com.
📅 11 November – 20 December 2026
🏆 Winners across three categories — NRIs, PIOs and Foreigners — will be invited on a 10-day immersive tour of India and get the opportunity to participate in the PBD celebrations in Kolkata!
So, get ready to learn, play and reconnect with Bharat. Download BharatVerse, take the quiz and let the journey begin! 🇮🇳
#BharatKoJaniye #BKJQuiz #BharatVerse #PBD2027 #PravasiBharatiyaDivas #KnowIndia
How well do you know India? It's time to put your knowledge to the test!
The global Indian diaspora and foreign friends of India are invited to join the special BKJ Quiz and explore the country's rich heritage, culture, art and contemporary achievements through an exciting, interactive experience.
📱 Play anytime, anywhere! The quiz is now accessible through the BharatVerse App and the official website: bkjquiz.com.
📅 11 November – 20 December 2026
🏆 Winners across three categories — NRIs, PIOs and Foreigners — will be invited on a 10-day immersive tour of India and get the opportunity to participate in the PBD celebrations in Kolkata!
So, get ready to learn, play and reconnect with Bharat. Download BharatVerse, take the quiz and let the journey begin! 🇮🇳
#BharatKoJaniye #BKJQuiz #BharatVerse #PBD2027 #PravasiBharatiyaDivas #KnowIndia
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Driving India's growth across every front!
The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi, today approved projects and initiatives worth ₹77,101 crore, strengthening India's heritage, infrastructure, agriculture and entrepreneurship.
✅ Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum: Approved with an outlay of ₹3,230 crore, the museum will feature the world's largest display area of over 1 lakh sq. m., showcasing the continuity, diversity and richness of Bharat's civilisational heritage.
✅ Noida Metro Aqua Line Extension: An 8.5 km elevated corridor with 5 new stations, linking Noida and Greater Noida West to the Delhi Metro network, at an estimated cost of ₹2,390 crore. It will reduce travel time, ease congestion and lower pollution.
✅ NBS Subsidy Rates for Rabi 2026–27: With a total outlay of approximately ₹62,370 crore, 64% higher than the previous Rabi season, the subsidy will boost domestic production, promote affordable alternatives, reduce import dependence and support farmers and food security.
✅ PM Mudra Yojana: Continuation of the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units with an outlay of ₹5,000 crore, ensuring the availability of collateral-free loans for five years, lowering guarantee fees and supporting entrepreneurship and growth.
✅ Stand-Up India: Continuation of the Credit Guarantee Fund with a corpus of ₹4,111 crore for credit guarantees over five years, promoting inclusive growth and creating opportunities for women and SC/ST entrepreneurs.
Decisions that preserve our past, strengthen our present and power India's future! 🇮🇳
#CabinetDecisions
@MEAIndia @HCI_London @PIB_India @MIB_India @MinOfCultureGoI @prasarbharati @airnewsalerts @IndianDiplomacy @diaspora_india
The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi, today approved projects and initiatives worth ₹77,101 crore, strengthening India's heritage, infrastructure, agriculture and entrepreneurship.
✅ Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum: Approved with an outlay of ₹3,230 crore, the museum will feature the world's largest display area of over 1 lakh sq. m., showcasing the continuity, diversity and richness of Bharat's civilisational heritage.
✅ Noida Metro Aqua Line Extension: An 8.5 km elevated corridor with 5 new stations, linking Noida and Greater Noida West to the Delhi Metro network, at an estimated cost of ₹2,390 crore. It will reduce travel time, ease congestion and lower pollution.
✅ NBS Subsidy Rates for Rabi 2026–27: With a total outlay of approximately ₹62,370 crore, 64% higher than the previous Rabi season, the subsidy will boost domestic production, promote affordable alternatives, reduce import dependence and support farmers and food security.
✅ PM Mudra Yojana: Continuation of the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units with an outlay of ₹5,000 crore, ensuring the availability of collateral-free loans for five years, lowering guarantee fees and supporting entrepreneurship and growth.
✅ Stand-Up India: Continuation of the Credit Guarantee Fund with a corpus of ₹4,111 crore for credit guarantees over five years, promoting inclusive growth and creating opportunities for women and SC/ST entrepreneurs.
Decisions that preserve our past, strengthen our present and power India's future! 🇮🇳
#CabinetDecisions
@MEAIndia @HCI_London @PIB_India @MIB_India @MinOfCultureGoI @prasarbharati @airnewsalerts @IndianDiplomacy @diaspora_india
The countdown to the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas has officially begun!
The official PBD 2027 website was launched by External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar and the Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal, Shri @SuvenduWB , marking an exciting milestone ahead of the 19th @PBDConvention.
📍 Kolkata, West Bengal
📅 7–9 January 2027
Theme: From Roots to Return: Reigniting Diaspora Connect with Bharat
In his address, EAM highlighted the remarkable contributions of the Indian diaspora to India's growth story and to their adopted homelands. He also encouraged the global Indian community to reconnect with their roots by registering for PBD 2027.
🌐 The official website brings together all event details, registration information and important advisories: pbdindia.gov.in
#PBD2027 #PravasiBharatiyaDivas #IndianDiaspora #Kolkata #BharatVerse
@PMOIndia @PIB_India @MYBharatHQ @mygovindia @diaspora_india @IndianDiplomacy @MEAIndia @HCI_London @prasarbharati @incredibleindia
The official PBD 2027 website was launched by External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar and the Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal, Shri @SuvenduWB , marking an exciting milestone ahead of the 19th @PBDConvention.
📍 Kolkata, West Bengal
📅 7–9 January 2027
Theme: From Roots to Return: Reigniting Diaspora Connect with Bharat
In his address, EAM highlighted the remarkable contributions of the Indian diaspora to India's growth story and to their adopted homelands. He also encouraged the global Indian community to reconnect with their roots by registering for PBD 2027.
🌐 The official website brings together all event details, registration information and important advisories: pbdindia.gov.in
#PBD2027 #PravasiBharatiyaDivas #IndianDiaspora #Kolkata #BharatVerse
@PMOIndia @PIB_India @MYBharatHQ @mygovindia @diaspora_india @IndianDiplomacy @MEAIndia @HCI_London @prasarbharati @incredibleindia
2:03
Vice Consul, Mr Pradeep Kumar Mishra, from CGI, Manchester, attended the Diwali Festival and Bandi Chhor Divas celebrations organised by Gurudwara Sahib, Warrington, on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
The celebrations brought together members of the Indian community and a large number of British citizens, reflecting the spirit of multiculturalism and community harmony. The programme featured devotional bhajans, cultural performances by children, a traditional Dhadi Jatha presentation, Ardas, Guru Ka Langar and a fireworks display.
The event was also graced by the presence of Ms Charlotte Nickles, Hon'able MP of Warrington, North, and Ms Sarah Hall, Hon'able MP of Warrington, South, alongside Cllr Balbir Dhillon, Cllr Kuldeep Dhillon and Cllr Karen Mundry, as well as Mr Hans Mundry, Leader of Warrington Borough Council, and Mr Dan Price, representing Cheshire & Warrington.
A wonderful celebration of faith, compassion, selfless service and togetherness.
#Diwali #BandiChhorDivas #IndiaUKRelations
@WarringtonBC @HCI_London @MEAIndia @MinOfCultureGoI @MIB_India @diaspora_india @IndianDiplomacy
The celebrations brought together members of the Indian community and a large number of British citizens, reflecting the spirit of multiculturalism and community harmony. The programme featured devotional bhajans, cultural performances by children, a traditional Dhadi Jatha presentation, Ardas, Guru Ka Langar and a fireworks display.
The event was also graced by the presence of Ms Charlotte Nickles, Hon'able MP of Warrington, North, and Ms Sarah Hall, Hon'able MP of Warrington, South, alongside Cllr Balbir Dhillon, Cllr Kuldeep Dhillon and Cllr Karen Mundry, as well as Mr Hans Mundry, Leader of Warrington Borough Council, and Mr Dan Price, representing Cheshire & Warrington.
A wonderful celebration of faith, compassion, selfless service and togetherness.
#Diwali #BandiChhorDivas #IndiaUKRelations
@WarringtonBC @HCI_London @MEAIndia @MinOfCultureGoI @MIB_India @diaspora_india @IndianDiplomacy
