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Turkish President again rakes up Kashmir issue at UN despite India's staunch reply last year
World | Sep 20, 2023, 12:20 PM ISTErdogan asserted that the issue of Kashmir should be resolved through dialogue and cooperation between India and Pakistan.
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Over 1,200 children died in past five months in conflict-wrecked Sudan, says United Nations
World | Sep 20, 2023, 09:52 AM ISTSudan refugee camps: Sudan plunged into chaos in mid-April, when simmering tensions between the military, led by Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, and the powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, commanded by Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, exploded into open warfare.
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Biden lauds India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor at UNGA: 'Will spur opportunities for...'
World | Sep 19, 2023, 11:57 PM ISTWhile highlighting US efforts to maximize collective investment to deliver consequential results across multiple countries and multiple sectors, Biden made reference to the rail port project.
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'If we get requests...': United Nations chief Guterres reacts amid India Vs Bharat name change row
World | Sep 07, 2023, 06:33 PM ISTDeputy Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Farhan Haq on Wednesday cited the example of Turkey changing its name to Turkiye last year.
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Russia vetoes UNSC resolution on Mali sanctions extension; UK calls move 'reckless use of veto'
World | Aug 31, 2023, 07:48 AM IST13 Security Council members voted in favour of a resolution, drafted by France and UAE, to extend the sanctions by the United Nations and independent monitoring for another year. Russia, during voting, cast a veto, while China abstained from voting on Wednesday.
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UN staff members, kidnapped by Al-Qaeda in Yemen, released after 'difficult period of isolation'
World | Aug 12, 2023, 07:42 AM ISTFive United Nations staff members were released by Al-Qaeda, 18 months after they were kidnapped in 2022. A UN official said that they went through a very difficult period of isolation.
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Al-Qaeda shaping regional affiliate in Indian subcontinent to spread operations into J-K: UN report
World | Jul 27, 2023, 09:09 PM ISTThe 32nd report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team of the 1267 ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council, released this week, noted that “one Member State assessed that Al-Qaeda is shaping AQIS (Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent).
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Indian-origin schoolgirl becomes world’s youngest sustainability advocate; wins prestigious award
World | Jul 19, 2023, 10:51 PM ISTMoksha has been recognised for volunteering for several sustainability campaigns, including raising funds to help children in need.
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India lends support to UN efforts over Black Sea grain initiative after Russia halts crucial deal
World | Jul 19, 2023, 01:15 PM ISTCalling for an urgent resolution of the impasse, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ruchira Kamboj said, "India has supported the efforts of the UN Secretary-General in continuing the Black Sea Grain Initiative."
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Ukraine staunch reply to Russia's grain deal termination: 'Black Sea isn't Kremlin's internal water'
World | Jul 17, 2023, 11:20 PM ISTThe significant development will pose a threat to African nations which are already facing unprecedented crises of grains and other agricultural products, especially wheat.
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United Nations urges Israel and Palestinians to halt West Bank violence; US, Russia back peace plan
World | Jun 28, 2023, 02:53 PM ISTThe United States, Israel’s closest ally, supported the council statement and U. deputy ambassador Robert Wood told the council that the Biden administration shares Wennesland’s alarm.
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Russian troops kill 2 Ukrainian children days after UN puts Putin's forces on blacklist
World | Jun 26, 2023, 08:44 AM ISTUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in the report to the Security Council that he is “appalled” by the high number of “grave violations” against children in Ukraine in 2022.
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PM Modi-led Yoga session at UN creates Guinness World Record for participation of most nationalities
India | Jun 22, 2023, 06:12 AM ISTGuinness world record was created for most nationalities in a Yoga session at the Yoga Day event led by PM Narendra Modi, at the UN headquarters in New York, officials said.
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India's staunch reply to China on blocking Pakistan's Mir as global terrorist: 'Genuine political..'
World | Jun 21, 2023, 12:51 PM IST"If we cannot get established terrorists who have been proscribed across global landscapes listed under security council architecture for pour geopolitical interest, then we do not really have the genuine political will needed to sincerely fight this challenge of terrorism," an Indian official said.
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PM Modi-led Yoga Day event in New York creates World Record; next meetings with Biden in DC
World | Jun 22, 2023, 06:18 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi led the International Yoga Day celebrations at UN Headquarters lawns in New York on Wednesday. The event in a historic achievement created the Guinness World Record over participation of most nationalities.
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Five nations elected as non-permanent members to UN Security Council | CHECK NAMES HERE
World | Jun 07, 2023, 08:05 AM ISTFive countries were elected to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). This comes when India has been insisting the United Nations Security Council to be more inclusive and add more permanent and non-permanent members.
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India among top five countries with highest rate of preterm births, claims UN
Health | May 10, 2023, 12:45 PM ISTSouthern Asia and sub-Saharan Africa have the highest rates of preterm birth, and preterm babies in these regions face the highest mortality risk.
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Over 4.5 million women and babies die every year during pregnancy, claims UN
Health | May 09, 2023, 01:13 PM ISTTo increase survival rates, women and babies must have quality, affordable healthcare before, during and after childbirth, as well as access to family planning services.
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PM Modi’s 'Mann Ki Baat’ 100th episode to be broadcast live in United Nations headquarters tomorrow
World | Apr 29, 2023, 01:56 PM ISTMann Ki Baat: In the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio broadcast hosted by Prime Minister Modi, he addresses the people of the country on different issues.
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J&K, Ladakh were, are & will always remain integral & inalienable part of India: Pratik Math at UN
World | Apr 27, 2023, 07:04 AM ISTCounsellor in India's Permanent Mission to UN Pratik Mathur's comment comes reportedly in the wake of media reports on China's aggression along the border area in Ladakh in recent days.