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  Important to ensure that Afghanistan's territory is not used to spread terrorism: PM Modi at UNGA

  News | September 25, 2021 20:38 IST

  It is absolutely essential to ensure that Afghanistan's territory is not used to spread terrorism and for terrorist activities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during his address at United Nations General Assembly.

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  'Scalable, cost-effective': PM Modi headlines India's tech power at UNGA

  India | September 25, 2021 19:26 IST

  Modi began his speech on a deeply personal note, rewinding to his roots as a "poor boy" who sold tea in a small town and rose to the country's highest political office.

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  World has been facing the worst pandemic in 100 years: PM Modi at UNGA

  India | September 25, 2021 19:58 IST

  The theme for this year's General Debate is 'Building Resilience through hope to recover from COVID-19, rebuild sustainably, respond to the needs of the planet, respect the rights of people, and revitalise the United Nations.'

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  Biden reiterates US support for India’s permanent seat in UNSC, entry into NSG

  World | September 25, 2021 14:57 IST

  President Biden, in his talks with Prime Minister Modi, applauded India’s “strong leadership” during its UN Security Council Presidency in August 2021, according to the US-India Joint Leaders’ Statement issued after their meeting in the White House on Friday.

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  US, India call for a swift return of democracy in Myanmar

  World | September 25, 2021 14:14 IST

  According to a recent UN Development Programme report, the ongoing political crisis in Myanmar will further compound the socioeconomic impact of the Covid pandemic, reducing incomes.

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  Amid Chinese threat, Quad to deploy secure, open, transparent 5G networks

  World | September 25, 2021 13:16 IST

  The US has been at the forefront of an effort to restrict the use of Huawei equipment in 5G mobile networks, citing serious security issues.

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  India, US call for perpetrators of 26/11 Mumbai attacks to be brought to justice

  India | September 27, 2021 12:00 IST

  Pakistan-based radical cleric Hafiz Saeed’s Jamat-ud-Dawa (JuD) is the front organisation for the Lashkar-e-Taiba which is responsible for carrying out the 2008 Mumbai attack that killed 166 people, including six Americans.

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  India, US call on Taliban to adhere to commitments, say can't use Afghan soil to attack any country

  World | September 25, 2021 12:10 IST

  The two leaders resolved that the Taliban must abide by UNSC Resolution 2593 (2021) which demands that Afghan territory must never again be used to threaten or attack any country

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  Quad leaders reaffirm strong support for ASEAN's unity; pledge for 'inclusive' Indo-Pacific

  India | September 25, 2021 11:54 IST

  The 10 member countries of ASEAN are Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia.

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  Quad calls for end to violence in Myanmar, de-nuclearization of North Korea

  World | September 25, 2021 11:37 IST

  Myanmar has been in turmoil since the coup on February 1, when the Myanmar military led by Senior General Ming Aung Hlaing overthrew the civilian government and declared a year-long state of emergency. 

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  Quad countries pledge to donate 1.2 crore vaccine doses globally

  World | September 25, 2021 10:23 IST

  Quad will ensure expanded vaccine manufacturing India is exported for the Indo-Pacific and the world, the summit statement said.

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  PM Modi sets forth '5Ts' policy to guide India-US relations

  India | September 25, 2021 9:55 IST

  "In the Prime Minister's view, India and the US are natural partners and endeavours to consolidate and strengthen our partnership of trust," Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said. 

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  PM Modi to deliver video address at 'Global Citizen Live'

  World | September 25, 2021 9:34 IST

  ‘Global Citizen Live’ is a 24-hour event that will be held across 25th and 26th September and will involve live events in major cities.

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  PM Narendra Modi raises issue of H-1B visas with Joe Biden: Foreign Secretary Shringla

  World | September 25, 2021 8:46 IST

  PM Modi and his counterparts- Scott Morrison of Australia and Japan’s Yoshihide Suga- also attended the meeting of Quad leaders hosted by US President Biden in the US capital on Friday.

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  In joint statement, Quad leaders denounce use of 'terrorist proxies' in South Asia

  India | September 25, 2021 9:28 IST

  Meanwhile, PM Modi will address the General Debate of the 76th Session of the UNGA today. The theme for this year’s General Debate is ‘Building Resilience through hope to recover from COVID-19, rebuild sustainably, respond to the needs of the planet, respect the rights of people, and revitalise the United Nations.

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  PM Modi meets Joe Biden in White House, discussion on issues like COVID-19 and climate change

  News | September 25, 2021 9:00 IST

  PM Modi met Joe Biden in White House on Friday at 8:30 pm. Many contemporary issues ranging from COVID-19 to climate change were discussed in the meeting.

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  PM Modi reaches New York, will address UN General Assembly in the evening

  News | September 25, 2021 8:29 IST

  PM Modi has reached New York where many of his fans greeted him. He will be addressing UN General Assembly at 6:30 PM on Saturday.

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  PM Modi to address UNGA today; likely to focus on COVID-19, terrorism

  India | September 25, 2021 17:11 IST

  Prime Minister Modi will speak on various important issues including cross-border terrorism, regional situation and United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reforms, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla had said earlier.

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  China rattled over Quad meeting, Quad won't get support from any nation, says Chinese Foreign Ministry

  News | September 25, 2021 8:20 IST

  The meeting of Quad member nations seems to have rattled China. Chinese Foreign Ministry released a message on the meeting, where it said that Quad won't get support from any other nation.

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  Immediately vacate all illegally occupied areas in Kashmir: India slams Pakistan at UNGA

  India | September 25, 2021 17:10 IST

  Imran Khan had addressed the United Nations General Assembly virtually today where he raked up the Kashmir issue during his address.