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Important DaysFriday, 9 January 2026·The Hindu

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Observed (9 January)

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (NRI Day) was observed on 9 January, marking Mahatma Gandhi's return from South Africa to India in 1915; 2026 is a non-convention year.

Key highlights

  • Commemorates Gandhi's return from South Africa on 9 January 1915.
  • Honours the overseas Indian community's contribution; held biennially since 2015.
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