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Jaishankar warns Pakistan of consequences for cross-border terrorism at UN General Assembly

Sep 29, 2024, at 07:02 am

United Nations: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered a stern message to Pakistan during his address at the 79th United Nations General Assembly session in New York. He warned Islamabad that its longstanding policy of promoting terrorism would have inevitable repercussions, stating, "Actions will most certainly have consequences."

Travesty: India on Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's UN speech involving Kashmir

Sep 28, 2024, at 04:50 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India has sharply reacted to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) where he referred to the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

UNGA president Dennis Francis praises India for lifting 800 million people out of poverty in last five years by ensuring use of smartphones

Aug 05, 2024, at 01:33 am

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis recently praised India for the digital revolution and for successfully expanding banking services to rural India.

United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis discusses Ukraine, Gaza during meeting with S Jaishankar

Jan 25, 2024, at 05:50 pm

United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis met Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday when they discussed wide-ranging issues related to global peace and security situation that include the current state in Gaza and Ukraine.

United Nations General Assembly President Dennis Francis visits Jaipur Foot Centre, calls it an example of 'Indian ingenuity'

Jan 25, 2024, at 05:45 pm

United Nations General Assembly President Dennis Francis on Wednesday visited Jaipur Foot Centre in Rajasthan and said it is an example of Indian ingenuity and a pinnacle of innovation that restores hope and dignity.

Ayodhya Ram Temple consecration: UNGA President Dennis Francis says he feels delighted to visit India when the country is celebrating 'Second Diwali'

Jan 23, 2024, at 11:51 pm

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) president Dennis Francis said he felt delighted arriving in India on a day when the country was celebrating 'second Diwali' with the inauguration of the newly built Rem Temple in Ayodhya.

Israel-Hamas War: BJP's Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi schools 'disappointed' Priyanka Gandhi on Congress's past positions on Gaza conflict, terrorism

Oct 29, 2023, at 05:28 am

New Delhi: A heated political debate has erupted following India's decision to abstain from a UN General Assembly vote on an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

The first meeting of 'C5+1' and the following speech of Uzbekistan President at UNGA: What does this mean?

Sep 19, 2023, at 02:26 pm

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will address the general political discussions of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

UNGA Prez Csaba Korosi looking forward to participating in International Yoga Day event with PM Modi

Jun 18, 2023, at 12:21 am

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Csaba Korosi has said he is looking forward to participating in the International Yoga Day celebration with PM Narendra Modi in New York next week.

India abstains in UNGA on Ukraine vote, questions UNSC's effectiveness

Feb 24, 2023, at 07:04 pm

New Delhi/UNI: India on Thursday abstained on a vote in the UN General Assembly on a resolution that demanded Russia leave Ukraine, even as India’s ambassador pointedly asked the global audience whether the world is anywhere near a solution acceptable to both sides, and whether the UN body, especially the Security Council, has not been rendered ineffective to address challenges to global peace and security.

United Nations General Assembly: S Jaishankar to lead Indian delegation

Sep 18, 2022, at 11:21 pm

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will be visiting the United States of America from 18-28 September 2022 during which he will be leading the India delegation for the High Level Week at the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday.

India abstains from voting against Russia at UNGA for third time

Mar 03, 2022, at 05:18 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India on Wednesday abstained on a UN General Assembly resolution that strongly disapproved Russia's "aggression against Ukraine", the third abstention by New Delhi in less than a week.

PM Modi's UNGA speech: India has developed world's first DNA vaccine for Covid-19, can be given to anyone above 12 yrs

Sep 26, 2021, at 02:55 am

United States/IBNS: India has developed the world's first DNA vaccine that can be administered to anyone above the age of 12, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during his address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as he invited pharma companies across the world to  "Come, make vaccine in India."

Country that uses terrorism as a tool should realise it is also a threat to them: Modi gives strong message to Pakistan at UNGA

Sep 26, 2021, at 12:42 am

New York: Indian PM Narendra Modi addressed the UN General Assembly on Saturday when he gave a strong message to Pakistan and said those using terrorism as a political tool should realise that it is also a threat to them.

PM Narendra Modi addressing UNGA, pays tribute to those who died due to COVID-19 pandemic

Sep 26, 2021, at 12:14 am

New York: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the UN General Assembly in person for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in 2019.

Pakistan is an arsonist which is disguised as firefighter: India hits back at Imran Khan

Sep 25, 2021, at 03:08 pm

New York/UNI: India on Friday gave a strong reply to Prime Minister Imran Khan’s tirade against the country at the UN General Assembly and slammed Pakistan by calling it a nation which is an “arsonist disguising itself as a firefighter”. 

Naredra Modi arrives in New York, to address 76th UNGA session today

Sep 25, 2021, at 02:15 pm

New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in New York city where he will address the 76th session of UNGA.

Narendra Modi-Suga meet on sidelines of Quad Leaders’ Summit, discuss COVID-19, Afghanistan issues

Sep 24, 2021, at 02:49 pm

New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi met Suga Yoshihide, Prime Minister of Japan, in Washington DC on Thursday on the sidelines of the Quad Leaders’ Summit.

Narendra Modi meets Kamala Harris, discusses Afghanistan issue

Sep 24, 2021, at 02:31 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington DC on Thursday and the two leaders discussed the issue of Afghanistan. 

Discrimination used as an excuse to take up terrorism: India's UN Envoy

Sep 24, 2021, at 03:11 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations - Ambassador T S Tirumurti has called on the UN bodies to reject every justification whether "discrimination, racial or otherwise" being used as an excuse for terrorism.

Boris Johnson expected to hold bilateral talks with Joe Biden during UNGA

Sep 13, 2021, at 06:31 pm

London/UNI/Sputnik: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to meet with US President Joe Biden at the end of this month, during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), The Times reported on Monday.

Modi calls for UN's introspection, pitches in India's entrance into decision-making structure at UNGA

Sep 27, 2020, at 02:01 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for an introspection of the United Nations, raising questions over its relevance on a number of factors in a 22-minute long speech at the virtual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Saturday.

How long will India be kept out of decision-making structures of UN?: Indian PM Narendra Modi questions in his UNGA speech

Sep 27, 2020, at 12:22 am

New Delhi/Geneva: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday delivered his speech at the UN General Assembly virtually where he questioned that how long will India be kept out of the decision-making structures of the United Nations.

Vacate entire PoK, India asks PaK at UNGA

Sep 26, 2020, at 08:54 pm

New York/UNI: India categorically asked Pakistan at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) to vacate the entire Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) as that is the only dispute left and said it should abjure its moral, financial and material support to terrorism in order to become a ‘’normal country.’’

Lies, Misinformation, warmongering, malice: India hits out at Pakistan over Kashmir at UNGA

Sep 26, 2020, at 06:10 pm

New York/IBNS: In strong-worded response to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's statement at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) here, India on Thursday called out Islamabad's "lies, misinformation, warmongering and malice" over the Jammu and Kashmir issue which has remained a bone of contention between the two nuclear armed nations.

Narendra Modi to address UNGA today at 6:30 pm

Sep 26, 2020, at 03:18 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday evening.

Cross-border terrorism key challenge for SAARC: Jaishankar

Sep 25, 2020, at 05:27 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Cross-border terrorism is one of the main challenges that the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) should eliminate to establish lasting peace and security in the region, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday.

We expect other countries to respect our sovereignty: India on China's reference to Kashmir at UNGA

Sep 28, 2019, at 12:33 pm

New Delhi: Reacting to Chinese Foreign Minister's reference to Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), India said it expects other countries to respect its "sovereignty and territorial integrity".

On last day of US trip, PM Modi to address UNGA, meet Sheikh Hasina

Sep 27, 2019, at 06:09 pm

New York, Sep 27 (UNI/IBNS) On the last day of his engagement in the US at the end of the week-long tour, which witnessed him participate in the massive 'Howdy, Modi!' event in Houston and meet President Donald Trump several times, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be making his much awaited UN General Assembly speech on Friday.

PM Modi may focus on terror, other global issues at UNGA speech today

Sep 27, 2019, at 12:46 pm

New York, Sept 27 (UNI): After making a strong pitch on terrorism in his Houston 'Howdy Modi' rally and seeking investment from global business honchos, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday will make his much awaited speech at the 74th United Nations General Assembly.