New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a special Tourist Train for the Indian diaspora, Odisha's Bhubaneswar on Thursday. He also inaugurated the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention, 2025, at Janata Maidan in the city.

PM Modi further inaugurates four exhibitions and then take a tour of the exhibitions and promotional stalls of Union and state ministries and departments, officials said.

"Pravasi Bharatiya Divas has become an institution to strengthen the bond between India and its diaspora," PM Modi said at the event.

The 18th PBD is being jointly organised by the ministry of external affairs and the Odisha government from January 8 to January 10. The theme of the convention is 'Dia...