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New York: Permanent Mission of India to UN hosts Hindi Diwas

Nov 24, 2024, at 10:13 pm

The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations recently hosted the Diamond Jubilee of Hindi Diwas in the US city of New York.

UN is like an old company, not keeping up with the market: Jaishankar

Oct 07, 2024, at 04:47 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called the United Nations "an old company" which has failed to update as per the "market" criticising the diplomatic and political international organisation's way of functioning, media reports said.

India's Kamal Kishore begins term as UN's Disaster Risk Reduction body

May 24, 2024, at 11:38 pm

A senior Indian official Kamal Kishore has been appointed as Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Head of UNDRR.

India is poised to secure a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council

Apr 10, 2024, at 10:28 pm

India is poised to secure a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), and this reflects not just an ambition but a recognition of India’s evolving role on the global stage. Underscored by pragmatism and determination, this signals a pivotal moment for India and the world at large. It’s a call to action, advocating for a reformed and inclusive UN system that mirrors today’s geopolitical realities rather than the post-World War II power structure.

Hope everyone's rights are protected in India: UN on Delhi Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest

Mar 30, 2024, at 12:11 am

Reacting to the question on political unrest in India following the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the freezing of the Congress party's bank accounts, the United Nations expressed hope that everyone's rights are protected in India.

UN report lauds India's 'remarkable progress' in human development as HDI ranking improves to 134

Mar 15, 2024, at 01:45 am

New Delhi: India witnessed an increase in its Human Development Index (HDI) value in 2022, rising from 0.633 to 0.644, a positive trend after a decline in 2021, according to the latest report from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Unwarranted: India slams UN Human Rights chief's 'concerns' ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Mar 05, 2024, at 07:15 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India has strongly objected to United Nations Human Rights chief Volker Turk's "concerns regarding the restrictions placed on the civic space" ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Uzbekistan's engagement at the United Nations: On new initiatives at General Assembly

Oct 31, 2023, at 03:57 pm

Recently, the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev participated in the activities of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The head of the state delivered a speech during the general debate of the plenary session of the General Assembly, in which he presented his vision on pertinent regional and global agenda items.

India’s passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill reflects its commitment to gender equality: UN Women India

Sep 23, 2023, at 05:09 pm

UN Women hailed India's passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill on September 18 as a landmark moment for gender equality, especially in terms of women’s political leadership.

UN Secretary General António Guterres calls 'world a dysfunctional place', calls for UNSC reform

Sep 09, 2023, at 03:38 am

New Delhi: United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has called for reforms to the UN Security Council as he pointed out the widening rifts and growing tensions across the world.

India seconds Pakistan's resolution at UN panel denouncing Quran burning in Sweden

Jul 13, 2023, at 04:31 am

The United Nations' highest human rights body has passed a resolution urging countries to take further actions to prevent religious hatred, following incidents of Quran burnings in Europe, AP reported.

Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations to visit India today

Jul 03, 2023, at 10:59 pm

New Delhi: The Deputy Secretary-General (DSG) of the United Nations Amina J. Mohammed is paying an official visit to India from 3-5 July 2023.

PM Modi-led yoga event at UN Headquarters in New York creates Guinness World Record

Jun 22, 2023, at 05:23 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Showcasing India's soft power at the global stage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Yoga celebration at the UN headquarters in New York on Wednesday created a Guinness World Record for the participation of people from maximum nationalities.

PM Modi leads yoga event at UN Headquarters in New York, urges to make 'yoga part of our lives'

Jun 22, 2023, at 01:20 am

New York/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his Day 2 in the United States by leading a historic yoga event at the United Nations building in New York on the occasion of the International Yoga Day. The session, which made it to the Guinness World Records for participation of most nationalities, was attended by  top celebrities like actor Richard Gere and New York City mayor Eric Adams.  

UN adopts India-piloted resolution to set up Memorial Wall for fallen peacekeepers

Jun 15, 2023, at 05:56 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution to establish a new Memorial Wall for fallen Peacekeepers, piloted by India.

Indian Army marks 75th International Day of UN Peacekeepers

May 29, 2023, at 10:41 pm

New Delhi: The Indian Army commemorated the 75th International Day of UN Peacekeepers, on Monday, by paying homage to the fallen comrades by laying wreath at National War Memorial, New Delhi by the Chief of the Army Staff, Vice Chief of Army Staff and representatives from Navy and Air Force, Ministry of External Affairs and United Nations.

'For me, Mann Ki Baat has been about worshipping qualities in others:' PM Modi addresses 100th episode

Apr 30, 2023, at 06:04 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday addressed the 100th episode of his monthly radio talk "Mann Ki Baat", which was aired globally.

PM Modi's 100th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' to be aired globally

Apr 30, 2023, at 03:29 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 100th episode of his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat' at 11 am on Sunday. 

Rajasthan Samgrah Kalyan Sansthan hosts‘Samatva’ at UN office

Mar 31, 2023, at 11:17 pm

Geneva:  Rajasthan Samgrah Kalyan Sansthan (RSKS India) recently hosted an event named   ‘Samatva’ at the United Nations Office in Geneva.

Getting Kashmir at the centre of UN agenda an 'uphill' task: Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto admits

Mar 12, 2023, at 03:41 am

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Saturday admitted that the United Nations council has not shown any interest in Pakistan's 'Kashmir' agenda, an issue the neighbouring country frequently tries to raise at the international forum.

'Unworthy to even respond': India slams Pak Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto's Kashmir remark

Mar 09, 2023, at 05:32 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India Tuesday slammed Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari at a UN Security Council debate on women, peace, and security.

'Hosting Laden and attacking neighbouring Parliament...': Jaishankar hits back at Pakistan over Kashmir at UN

Dec 15, 2022, at 04:49 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has strongly responded to Pakistan's raising of the Jammu and Kashmir issue, the flashpoint between the two Asian countries, at the United Nations Security Council or UNSC.

Evidence planted on activist Father Stan Swamy's laptop over alleged terror links: US firm report

Dec 14, 2022, at 02:49 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Multiple incriminating documents were planted in the computer of Father Stan Swamy, the 83-year-old activist-priest who was arrested for alleged terror links in 2020 and who died in custody a year later, a new report by an American forensic firm reveals.

Zero-tolerance approach can defeat terrorism, says Indian envoy to UN Ruchira Kamboj

Dec 07, 2022, at 08:27 pm

United Nations: India's permanent representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj has said terrorism still remains a global challenge and only a unified and zero-tolerance approach to this can defeat it.

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra meets UN chief Antonio Guterres

Nov 05, 2022, at 10:29 pm

New York:  Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra recently met UN chief Antonio Guterres here.

UN counter-terrorism meeting: US diplomat Chris Lu visiting India

Oct 28, 2022, at 08:29 pm

New Delhi: A senior US diplomat in the UN Chris Lu is travelling to India to participate in a UN counter-terrorism meeting and address important issues between New Delhi and Washington.

'Contempt will be initiated if the authorities fail to act': Supreme Court tells Centre on hate speeches

Oct 22, 2022, at 01:56 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Two days after United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticised India over its human rights record and the increasing hate speeches during a three-day visit, the Supreme Court Friday made some strong observations on the subject.

China again backs Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist at UN

Oct 19, 2022, at 08:29 pm

United Nations: China has blocked India's proposal at the United Nations to list the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Shahid Mahmood as a global terrorist.

'Human rights of Uyghurs must be respected but country-specific resolutions not helpful': India after abstention from vote against China

Oct 08, 2022, at 05:20 am

New Delhi: A day after abstaining from voting against China on the issue of alleged human rights violations of Uyghur Muslims at the UN Human Rights Council, India on Friday said that the abstention is in line with its position that country-specific resolutions are never helpful and dialogue is the only way to resolve such matters.

India condemns North Korea's recent ballistic missile test

Oct 07, 2022, at 04:09 pm

New Delhi/Geneva: India has condemned the launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea over Japan and said that these moves affect the peace and security of the region and beyond.