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PM Modi's flight used Pakistan airspace after permission, avoided Afghanistan

Notably, Pakistan had previously denied the permission of President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Modi to use Pakistan's airspace thrice to travel to foreign countries in 2019 after India abrogated Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir.

World has never been more threatened or divided, we must wake up: United Nations Chief

Joe Biden at UN: We are not seeking a new cold war where world is divided

Without mentioning China directly, Biden acknowledged increasing concerns about rising tensions between the two nations. But he said, “We are not seeking a new Cold War or a world divided into rigid blocs.”

PM Modi US Visit: Talks on regional security, stability likely

PM Modi will utilize his US visit to reinforce regional focus and regional cooperation to deal with the Afghan crisis and the security of the region.

PM Modi's UNGA speech most awaited among world leaders: Tirumurti

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 the people and Revitalize the United Nations," added the Indian envoy.

India to take up issues like terrorism, vaccines, climate change at UNGA: Ambassador Tirumurti

On climate change, Tirumurti said India is the only G-20 country which is on course to meet the Paris Targets.

Dilemma over SAARC foreign ministers meeting continues, who will represent Afghanistan?

During the SCO meet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the new regime in Afghanistan is non-inclusive and does not have representation of all sections of Afghan society, minorities and women.

UNGA president Volkan Bozkir calls for protecting civilians in Afghanistan

"Protection of civilians and rights and freedoms of Afghan people- in particular women and children must be a priority," the UNGA president said on Thursday in a note emailed to UN correspondents, Xinhua news agency reported.

PM Modi may address UN General Assembly session on September 25

PM Modi is expected to address the annual high-level UN General Assembly session in person on September 25.

UN adopts first resolution on vision, aims to help 1 billion

UNGA approved its first-ever resolution on vision Friday, calling on its 193 member nations to ensure access to eye care for everyone in their countries.

UNGA President-elect Abdulla Shahid meets PM Modi

India is the first country Shahid is visiting in his official capacity after he was elected to the post on June 7.

India abstains from voting on UNGA resolution on Myanmar

India has abstained on a UN General Assembly resolution on Myanmar, saying its views have not been reflected in the draft resolution.

UNGA chief calls for ensuring Covid-19 vaccines accessible to all

Volkan Bozkir, President of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), on Sunday called for ensuring that Covid-19 vaccines are accessible to all people.

India says UNGA fails to acknowledge rising hatred, violence against Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism

Calling out the "selectivity" at the United Nations in condemning acts of violence against religions, India has said the UN General Assembly has failed to acknowledge the rising hatred and violence against Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism and underlined that the culture of peace cannot be only for "Abrahamic" religions.

UNSC an 'impaired organ', failed to act with credibility: India at UNGA

India on Tuesday said that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) had become an "impaired organ" as it "failed to act with credibility essentially due to its unrepresentative nature".

India's annual resolution on counter-terrorism adopted at UNGA, co-sponsored by over 75 countries

India's annual resolution on the issue of counter-terrorism was co-sponsored by over 75 countries and adopted by consensus in the First Committee of the UN General Assembly, Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti announced on Wednesday.

British PM Boris Johnson hails India's vaccine efforts in his UNGA address

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a special reference to India's role in the manufacture and access to one of the most promising coronavirus vaccine candidates currently undergoing trials during his address to the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.

India's gesture of friendship towards one country not directed against 3rd country: PM Modi at UNGA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday during address at 75th session of UNGA said that a gesture of friendship by India towards one country is not directed against any third country.