New Delhi, April 22 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday addressed a vibrant gathering of the Indian community, hailing the 300,000-strong diaspora as the "strongest bridge" between the two nations on the opening leg of his three-day visit to Germany.

He underscored the pivotal role of overseas Indians in India's journey toward becoming a global powerhouse, particularly as the two countries mark 75 years of diplomatic relations.

The Defence Minister highlighted a fundamental shift in India's international standing, attributing the change to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Singh noted that while India's perspectives were often overlooked in the past, today the "whole world listens carefully" at international fo...