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India rejects allegations of harassment of journalist Rana Ayyub as 'baseless, unwarranted'
India | Feb 21, 2022, 10:13 PM ISTEarlier, the UN in Geneva tweeted about "relentless misogynistic and sectarian attacks online" against journalist Ayyub and said they must be promptly and thoroughly investigated by the Indian authorities and the "judicial harassment against her brought to an end."
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Terror groups enjoy greater freedom in Afghanistan than any time in recent history: UN report
World | Feb 09, 2022, 01:34 PM ISTThe report says the dreaded Islamic State terrorist group aims to position itself as the “chief rejectionist force” in Afghanistan, expands into neighbouring Central and South Asian countries and is viewed by the Taliban as its primary armed threat.
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India hits out at UN human rights body for baseless comments on J&K
India | Dec 02, 2021, 05:11 PM ISTUN human rights body expressed deep concern over the arrest of Khurram Parvez and even called for "prompt, thorough, transparent" investigations" into the recent incidents of killings of civilians in J&K.
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UN must improve its effectiveness and enhance reliability to remain relevant: PM Modi at UNGA
India | Sep 25, 2021, 08:15 PM ISTAddressing the 76th UN General Assembly here, the prime minister quoted great Indian diplomat Chanakya's words "when the right action is not taken at the right time, then it is time itself that causes the action to fail" to push his view.
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Watch: BTS perform 'Permission To Dance' after speaking about green challenges at UNGA
Sep 22, 2021, 06:39 AM ISTBTS takes over UNGA: BTS members which also include Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin and V took to the podium to deliver their own remarks at the SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Moment of the gathering.
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UN chief calls for solidarity on International Day of Peace
World | Sep 18, 2021, 08:15 AM ISTPeace and progress depend on coming together as a human family -- united in the commitment to building a better and brighter world, the UN Chief said.
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MP's Ladhpura Khas village nominated for UNWTO award
India | Sep 11, 2021, 09:58 AM IST'Rural Tourism' provides an opportunity to the local people to know about the interest and needs of tourists while maintaining the importance of local culture and tradition.
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Meenakashi Lekhi, UN Deputy Secretary-General discuss regional issues
India | Sep 09, 2021, 11:07 AM ISTLekhi, who is in New York, met Mohd and tweeted: "We discussed multilateral and regional issues. Had fruitful exchange of views on Sustainable Development, Climate Change, Covid-19 response and UN reforms."
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Situation across Afghanistan remains 'extremely fluid': United Nations
World | Aug 21, 2021, 11:01 AM ISTThe vast majority of Afghans were not able to leave the country through regular channels, Mantoo said, adding that some 200 UNHCR colleagues, both national and international, remained in Afghanistan.
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Our Focus on to get Indians out from Afghanistan: S Jaishankar
News | Aug 19, 2021, 06:48 AM ISTIndia’s priority in Afghanistan is safely getting back home its citizens in the country that has been over-run by the Taliban and it is discussing the matter with UN and US officials, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said here on Wednesday.
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Broader representation would help gain more acceptability, legitimacy: India on Afghan situation
World | Aug 16, 2021, 11:27 PM ISTIt is time for the international community, in particular, the Security Council, to act and ensure an immediate cessation of violence and contain any possible crisis and mitigate its consequences, said India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti.
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Afghanistan at dangerous turning point: UN
World | Aug 06, 2021, 11:34 PM ISTDeborah Lyons, Special Representative of UN Secretary-General for Afghanistan in a UNSC briefing chaired by India said that half of the Afghan population is in need of humanitarian assistance. The world has not seen a reduction in violence, there's been a 50% increase in civilian casualties.
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UN voices concern over humanitarian situation in Yemen
World | Aug 05, 2021, 06:56 AM ISTHeavy rains and flooding in Yemen have affected at least 28,000 people, according to initial estimates.
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International Widows Day 2021: Know facts, history and relevance
India | Jun 23, 2021, 09:15 AM ISTInternational Widows Day is observed on June 23. June 23 was chosen to mark International Widows day as it was on this day in 1954 that Shrimati Pushpa Wati Loomba, mother of Lord Loomba, became a widow.
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New Indian IT Rules do not conform with international norms: UN Special Rapporteurs
India | Jun 19, 2021, 10:28 AM ISTExperts at the United Nations Office of the Human Rights Commissioner have said in a report that it is concerned that India's Information Technology, does not conform with international human rights norms.
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Discovery India partners with UN India and WWF India to launch #StopTheMelt campaign
TV | Jun 05, 2021, 09:32 PM ISTWith Ecosystem Restoration being this year’s UN World Environment Day theme, Discovery India aims to throw light on the ailing state of the planet.
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India-Russia ties solid despite global turbulence: Russian Envoy
News | Apr 14, 2021, 04:47 PM ISTRussian Envoy Nikolay Kudashev on April 14 said that India and Russia ties remain equal, solid, comprehensive, coherent and forward looking despite any global turbulence.
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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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India at UN pushes for peace and stability in conflict-hit South Sudan, Syria
News | Mar 06, 2021, 09:18 PM ISTIndia has raised concern over rising violence in conflict-hit states. On South Sudan, it shows sign of hope by implementing the Revitalized Peace Agreement.
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India to chair 3 key subsidiary bodies of UN Security Council: TS Tirumurti
News | Jan 08, 2021, 11:02 AM ISTPermanent Representative of India at United Nations Security Council, TS Tirumurti on January 08 informed that India will chair 3 key subsidiary bodies of UN Security Council.