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US releases video of Iranian warship sinking off Sri Lanka coast after submarine attack
World | Mar 04, 2026, 10:32 PM ISTSri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath confirmed the identity of the vessel and said the attack caused heavy loss of life. At least 80 people were killed, and nearly 150 were reported missing after the strike.
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US exits from 66 international organizations as Trump pushes 'America first' policy
World | Jan 08, 2026, 07:29 AM ISTKey UN organisations from which the US has withdrawn include the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, International Law Commission, International Trade Centre, Peacebuilding Commission, UN Energy, and UN Population Fund and UN Water.
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India calls on UN to enforce zero tolerance on illicit weapons after Delhi Red Fort blast
World | Nov 11, 2025, 11:05 AM ISTAmbassador Parvathaneni Harish highlighted the threat of cross-border terrorism, including the use of trafficked arms and drones, and emphasised that terrorist groups rely on external support and funding.
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AI takes center stage at this year's UN meeting on global challenges
Technology | Sep 24, 2025, 05:21 PM ISTThe UN has passed a resolution to establish a Global Dialogue on AI Governance forum and an independent scientific panel of experts. Today, the UN will hold an open debate on ensuring that AI is used responsibly.
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US withdraws from UNESCO for third time, slams organisation's 'anti-Israel stance'
World | Jul 22, 2025, 07:53 PM ISTIn its statement, the US criticised UNESCO for promoting divisive social and cultural agendas and for focusing heavily on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, which it views as conflicting with the "America First" foreign policy.
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India pushes for UN listing of LeT front TRF, delegation meets top counter-terror officials
World | May 15, 2025, 09:08 AM ISTThe Resistance Front (TRF), a front for Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), had claimed responsibility of the Pahalgam attack.
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Who was Abdul Rehman Makki and why was he blacklisted by UN?
World | Dec 27, 2024, 01:57 PM ISTMakki, the brother-in-law of JuD chief Hafiz Saeed, was handed six months imprisonment in terror financing in 2020 by an anti-terrorism court. Makki, deputy chief of JuD, had been keeping a low profile after being sentenced to terror financing.
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World Telecommunication Day: From landline to 5G, how communication system changed in last 55 years?
Technology | May 17, 2024, 01:21 PM ISTWorld Telecommunication Day is celebrated annually on 17 May 1969, marking the founding of ITU and the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention in 1865. Here's how communication technology has changed since its beginning.
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Why do we celebrate World Pulses Day 2024 on Feb 10? Know history, significance and more
Lifestyle | Feb 10, 2024, 12:01 PM ISTWorld Pulses Day, celebrated every year on February 10, is more than just a delicious celebration. It's a call to action to explore sustainable food solutions, promote healthy diets, and fight hunger.
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International Human Solidarity Day 2023: Know the Date, History & Significance
Lifestyle | Dec 20, 2023, 09:25 AM ISTEvery year the world celebrates International Human Solidarity Day on December 20th. Today, know the history and significance behind this day that unites us all.
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Israel-Hamas war: ‘Release 50 hostages, get ceasefire in return…’ Israel cabinet approves deal
News | Nov 22, 2023, 06:30 PM ISTAfter a long haul of over 40 days, Israel and Hamas have agreed on a four-day ceasefire in the ongoing conflict. The decision has been made to allow the release of 50 hostages held in Gaza in exchange for 150 Palestinians jailed in Israel. Other than that, the entry of humanitarian aid into the besi
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Aaj ki Baat: PM Modi arrives in Washington after Yoga event that created Guinness world record
Aaj Ki Baat | Jun 21, 2023, 11:56 PM ISTAaj ki Baat: Modi said that the meaning of yoga is to connect everyone, to bring everyone together. Today, Narendra Modi also remembered the day 9 years ago, when he had come to the headquarters of the United Nations and proposed to celebrate International Yoga Day. Modi said that he is happy to see
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UN: Global Economic Slowdown To Force Workers Into Poorly Paid
Business | Jan 16, 2023, 08:00 PM ISTThe United Nations has warned that the ongoing economic slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Russian invasion of Ukraine will force many workers into poorly paid jobs.
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Indians spent 4.9 hours every day on smartphones in 2022: Report
Technology | Jan 12, 2023, 02:21 PM ISTThe report states that the global ad spending on mobile will reach up to $362 billion this year, 2023. The year will be reportedly driven by video-sharing platforms like YouTube and TikTok, globally.
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'Reject factually incorrect statement by Organisation of Islamic Cooperation': India tells UN
India | Sep 14, 2022, 04:57 PM ISTIndia Rejects OIC's statement: Pawan Badhe, first secretary, Permanent Mission of India to UN, said Pakistan has again abused the country by peddling its malicious propaganda against India. My delegation rejects its baseless statements. They don’t deserve our response," added Badhe.
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US slams China on human rights violations in Xinjiang; vows to hold Beijing accountable
World | Sep 02, 2022, 11:04 PM ISTThe report said China's discriminatory detention of Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim ethnic groups in the western region of Xinjiang may constitute crimes against humanity.
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'India ready to engage in diplomacy to end Ukraine war'
India | Mar 18, 2022, 07:21 AM ISTPM Narendra Modi has spoken to both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and urged them to hold direct talks.
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Important to respect UNSC resolutions on Cyprus, says Jaishankar
World | Sep 22, 2021, 02:33 PM ISTTweeting about his meeting with Cyprus counterpart Nikos Christodoulides, Jaishankar on Wednesday said: "Working to take our economic ties forward. Appreciated his regional insights. Important that relevant UN Security Council resolutions in respect of Cyprus are adhered to by all"
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Afghanistan spinning out of control, may plunge into prolonged civil war: UN Chief
World | Aug 14, 2021, 09:45 AM ISTThe Taliban have completed their sweep of the country’s south on Friday, as they took four more provincial capitals.
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United Nations: COVID hitting poor, conflict nations worse in 2021
World | Jul 27, 2021, 07:12 AM ISTIn his briefing obtained by AP, Rajasingham said that so far in 2021 almost 3-quarters of countries needing humanitarian aid have recorded more cases or deaths than in all of 2020.