Geneva
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Vladimir Putin lashes out at US after 'constructive' talks with Joe Biden in Geneva
World | Jun 17, 2021, 09:45 AM IST"As for the general assessment, I believe there was no hostility at all," Putin said during his solo press briefing, adding that the meeting, the first of its kind since Biden took office in January, was "open" and with "no pressure of the parties on each other."
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Biden, Putin conclude summit between ‘two great powers’ quickly than expected
World | Jun 16, 2021, 10:35 PM ISTBiden and Putin plunged into the face-to-face talks at a lush lakeside Swiss mansion, a highly anticipated summit at a time when both leaders say relations between their countries are at an all-time low.
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COVID 19: WHO sending help to India as virus surges
World | Apr 27, 2021, 07:24 AM ISTThe head of WHO says that the UN agency has dispatched critical supplies to India, including thousands of portable oxygen machines that help patients breathe.
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Activists highlight Pakistani atrocities against Baloch through photo-exhibition
News | Mar 09, 2021, 06:40 PM ISTBaloch activists have been highlighting persecution of Baloch people by Pakistan through a photo exhibition on the sidelines of the ongoing 46th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
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Violence in name of farmers' rights, apparently, left her unmoved: India to UN Human Rights chief
India | Feb 26, 2021, 11:46 PM ISTResponding to UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet statements on ongoing farmers' protest in India, Permanent Representative of India, Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey on Friday said that the Government of India has set a goal of doubling the income of farmers by 2024.
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India slams Pakistan at UNHRC on issue of terrorism
News | Oct 01, 2020, 09:04 PM ISTIndia slammed Pakistan on the issue of terrorism at United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on October 01.
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Construction of dams in PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan by Pak-China are illegal: Activist to UN
News | Sep 28, 2020, 10:44 PM ISTA political activist from Pakistan occupied Kashmir lambasted on Pakistan and China for constructing mega dams in the occupied territories during the 45th Session of UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on September 28.
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Illegal arrest, torture of activist who removed Pakistani flag in PoK raised at UNHRC
News | Sep 28, 2020, 05:59 PM ISTExiled political leaders from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) have raised the issue of abduction, torture and harassment of activists and journalists by Pakistani agencies at the illegally occupied region during the ongoing 45th Session of UN
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Pak's sole objective is to distract attention from human rights violations: India at UNHRC
News | Sep 24, 2020, 10:04 PM ISTWhile exercising India's Right of Reply in response to Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva
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Pakistan no more safe place for religious minorities: Human rights activist
News | Sep 21, 2020, 10:44 PM ISTA Pakistani human rights activist based in London has said that Pakistan is no more a safe place for religious minorities to live.
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Extrajudicial killings in PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan not acceptable: Activist at UNHRC
News | Jul 10, 2020, 10:57 AM ISTNational Equality Party JKGBL, Chairman Sajjad Raja while speaking at UNHRC's 44th session on July 09 said that the extrajudicial killings taking place in Pakistan occupied so called 'Azad' Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan are not acceptable.
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Silent protest held outside UN highlighting the plight of Christian persecution in Pakistan
News | Jun 21, 2020, 08:51 AM ISTA silent demonstration was held infront of the United Nations Office in Geneva alongside Broken Chair to raise a voice in solidarity to eradicate the malicious blasphemy law and forced conversions in Pakistan.
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Kashmiri woman activist slams 'freedom movement' at Geneva
India | Mar 07, 2020, 09:14 PM ISTA young Kashmiri woman activist, Syed Tehmeena, has slammed militancy in Kashmir at an international forum in Geneva, arguing that it oppressed and deprived women of their rights in the Valley.
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Acquire control of Gilgit-Baltistan: Political activist requests India
India | Mar 07, 2020, 10:24 AM ISTDirector of Institute of Gilgit-Baltistan Studies, Senge H Sering, speaking at the 43rd session of UNHRC in Geneva, lambasted on Pakistan saying that they are under constant threat of terrorism perpetrated by Pakistani military and requested India to resume constitutional responsibility and acquire control of Gilgit-Baltistan (Balochistan) to save them from brutal colonial reign of Pakistan.
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Rise in global temperature will bring more destructive climate impacts:UN report
World | Nov 26, 2019, 02:09 PM ISTThe report warned that even if all current unconditional commitments under the Paris Agreement are implemented, temperatures are expected to rise by 3.2 degree celsius by the end of the century.
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FDI in India grew by 6% to $42bn in 2019: UN report
Business | Jun 13, 2019, 02:59 PM IST"Investment was strong in manufacturing, communication and financial services -- the top three industry recipients," said the UNCTAD World Investment Report 2019 released on Wednesday.
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Air pollution claims 7 million lives a year: UN expert
World | Mar 05, 2019, 01:10 PM IST"Every hour, 800 people are dying, many after years of suffering, from cancer, respiratory illnesses or heart disease directly caused by breathing polluted air," said Boyd, who is also an associate professor at the University of British Columbia in Canada.
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Train station area in Swiss city closed after bomb threat, one arrested
World | Mar 03, 2018, 07:26 AM IST"We are currently on the mission to close the area due to a bomb threat. We have arrested a person and are clarifying the situation," police said on Twitter.
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Geneva-based anti-nuclear weapons group wins 2017 Nobel Peace Prize
World | Oct 06, 2017, 05:01 PM ISTThe Norwegian committee that chooses the Nobel Peace Prize winner sorted through more than 300 nominations for this year’s award.
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Baloch protesters demonstrate against Pak atrocities in front of iconic 'Broken Chair' in Geneva
World | Jun 14, 2017, 11:43 AM ISTThe protesters accused Pakistan of illegally annexing Balochistan in 1948 and alleged that the Punjabi-dominated state government has, on purpose, kept the region undeveloped.