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United Nations rejects Hafiz Saeed's plea for removal from list of banned terrorists
News | Mar 08, 2019, 07:40 AM ISTThe UN decision came after India provided detailed evidence, including 'highly confidential information', related to the JuD leader's activities.
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Pulwama Attack: France to move proposal at UN to list JeM chief Masood Azhar as ‘global terrorist'
News | Feb 20, 2019, 10:51 AM ISTPulwama Attack: France to move proposal at UN to list JeM chief Masood Azhar as ‘global terrorist'
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North Korea ordered to pay parents, estate of student $500M
World | Dec 25, 2018, 12:20 PM ISTA federal judge ordered North Korea to pay more than $500 million in a wrongful death suit filed by the parents of Otto Warmbier, an American college student who died shortly after being released from that country.
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Diwali 2018: UN issues diya stamps to celebrate festival of lights
India | Nov 07, 2018, 11:08 AM ISTThe UN Postal System has issued two stamps with diyas in celebration of Diwali as "the quest for the triumph of good over evil".
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PM Modi honoured with UN's Highest Environmental Award
News | Sep 27, 2018, 08:07 AM ISTSix of the world's most outstanding environmental changemakers have been recognised with the Champions of the Earth Award, the UN's highest environmental honour.
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Trump praises India at UN, says, India a free society, successfully lifting millions out of poverty
News | Sep 26, 2018, 09:28 AM ISTDonald Trump praises India at UN, says, India a free society, successfully lifting millions out of poverty
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Bipin Rawat questions UN report over army's behaviour in Jammu and Kashmir
News | Jun 27, 2018, 01:29 PM ISTBipan Rawat questions UN report over army's behaviour in Jammu and Kashmir
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UN official tells Pakistan to resolve outstanding issues with India through peaceful means
World | Apr 15, 2018, 01:37 PM ISTAccording to a statement released by the UN spokesperson's office, Jenca reiterated that the Secretary-General is concerned about the "heightening tensions" along the Line of Control between India and Pakistan.
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Indian migrant pool larger than population of Greece, Belgium or Switzerland
World | Dec 19, 2017, 09:53 AM ISTThe 2017 International Migration Report released at the UN headquarters in New York on Monday showed that during this century's period of rapid globalisation, the number of Indian migrants doubled from 7.98 million in 2000.
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UN Security Council members warn US against recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital
World | Dec 09, 2017, 12:11 PM ISTAt a special meeting, UN special envoy to the Middle East, Nickolay Mladenov, warned of the "potential risk of violent escalation" that exists following that decision and asked that all parties choose dialogue and avoid provocations.
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India, China and Pakistan among 10 countries that account for 95% of HIV cases, according to UN’s latest report
Lifestyle | Jul 21, 2017, 03:53 PM ISTThe numbers are sadly shocking in India, Pakistan and China
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100 days countdown to International Day of Peace: UN says
Lifestyle | Jun 15, 2017, 11:11 AM ISTIt is a day on which the United Nations calls for a 24-hour global cease fire, with the hope that one day of peace can lead to another, and another, and ultimately to a stilling of the guns.
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Islamic State adapting to military pressure by shifting to ‘dark web’: UN
World | Feb 08, 2017, 08:16 AM ISTThe UN political chief warned on Tuesday that Islamic State terrorist group is adapting to increasing military pressure by shifting to the "dark web."
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Asgardia: All you need to know about the ‘First Nation State in Space’
World | Oct 14, 2016, 01:16 PM ISTIf you are among those who are bored with your earth citizenship and looking for some extra-terrestrial intervention, this should come as good news for you. A team of scientists and legal experts
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China blocks India's bid to declare Masood Azhar a terrorist yet again
World | Oct 08, 2016, 08:44 PM ISTChina on Saturday again shielded Pakistan-backed terrorist and Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar for designating as a terrorist, saying there were "different views" on India's application and that Beijing's move will allow more time for the
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Nawaz Sharif appoints 22 special envoys to ‘fight for Kashmir’ cause globally
World | Aug 27, 2016, 07:46 PM ISTNeedling India once again on the Kashmir violence issue, Pakistan today nominated 22 parliamentarians to raise the Kashmir matter before the United Nations in September.
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Paris terror strikes were ‘optimised Mumbai-style attacks’: UN report
World | Aug 19, 2016, 01:49 PM ISTIslamic State terrorists had “studied” the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack and similar “active shooter scenarios” to maximise confusion and casualties before hitting multiple locations in Paris in November, UN member- states have s
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New record of 65 million people displaced worldwide in 2015: UN Report
World | Jun 20, 2016, 12:32 PM ISTGeneva: The number of people displaced worldwide has now hit a new record, with 65.3 million people forced from their home at the end of last year, according to United Nations report released today. The
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India projected to add 300 million urban residents by 2050: UN report
World | May 18, 2016, 04:21 PM ISTNew York: India is projected to add 300 million new urban residents by 2050 and it will need to build climate-friendly cities to address the challenge of accommodating the needs of the growing population, a
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United Nations creates education fund for refugee children
World | May 17, 2016, 11:46 AM ISTUnited Nations: Former British Prime Minster Gordon Brown on Monday announced the creation of the United Nations’ first humanitarian fund for the education of refugee children. Acting in his role as UN special envoy for