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Will continue to take firm steps against cross-border terrorism from Pakistan: India at UNSC meeting
India | Nov 17, 2021, 08:40 AM ISTIndia hit back at Pakistan in the UN Security Council after Islamabad raised the Kashmir issue at the 15-nation Council.
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Major win for India in climate diplomacy with deal signed with 1.5C alive
World | Nov 14, 2021, 09:01 AM ISTUS climate chief John Kerry said defended the Glasgow deal by saying "this is not the finish line for climate change...what we need is to live in pollution free".
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Nations compromise on coal to strike UN climate agreement
World | Nov 14, 2021, 06:46 AM ISTSeveral countries, including small island states, said they were deeply disappointed by the change promoted by India to “phase down,” rather than “phase out” coal power, the single biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions.
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‘Everything is at stake’ as world gathers for climate talks
World | Oct 29, 2021, 02:50 PM IST6-years-ago, nearly 200 countries agreed to individualized plans to fight global warming in historic 2015 Paris climate agreement.
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UN: Greenhouse gas levels hit a new record, cuts fall short
India | Oct 25, 2021, 09:49 PM ISTThe news came as the United Nations climate office warned that the world remains off-target for meeting its goal of cutting emissions as part of international efforts to curb global warming.
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Afghan Deputy PM Hanafi discusses humanitarian aid, banking system with UN envoy
World | Oct 24, 2021, 06:49 AM ISTThe humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan has deteriorated ever since the Taliban took control of Kabul in August.
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Bangladesh communal violence: UN official calls for impartial probe, protection of minorities
World | Oct 19, 2021, 09:59 AM ISTViolence broke out after the reported desecration of the Holy Quran at a Durga Puja mandap in Cumilla on October 13, prompting the government to deploy paramilitary forces in 20 districts to fend off further trouble.
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UN, World Bank, IMF in need of urgent reforms: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Business | Oct 13, 2021, 10:55 AM ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that institutions such as United Nations, World Bank and International Monetary Fund will have to look at reforming themselves.
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UN chief urges Taliban to keep promises; allow women to work, girls to access levels of education
World | Oct 12, 2021, 09:31 AM ISTGuterres said the UN has been engaging the Taliban every day on the safety and security of its staff, unhindered humanitarian access to all Afghans in need, and human rights -- especially for women and girls.
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WHO approves world's first Malaria vaccine, recommends broad use for children
World | Oct 06, 2021, 10:32 PM ISTWHO said its decision was based on results from ongoing research in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi that has tracked more than 800,000 children since 2019.
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Russia says it’s in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban
World | Sep 26, 2021, 07:00 AM ISTAt a wide-ranging news conference and in his speech afterward at the UNGA, Lavrov criticized the Biden administration including for its hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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'I represent a country that’s proud to be known as mother of democracy': PM Modi at UNGA
India | Sep 25, 2021, 07:34 PM ISTAddressing the high-level United Nations General Assembly session here, Modi said: “We have had a great tradition of democracy that goes back to thousands of years”.
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Afghan aid operations expand, but most people still hungry: United Nations
World | Sep 24, 2021, 03:03 PM IST"The UN Humanitarian Air Service is operating flights, almost daily, to different provinces and including to Kabul," said Stephane Dujarric, the chief spokesman for UN Secy-General Antonio Guterres.
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UN chief Antonio Guterres highlights three priorities for climate action
World | Sep 24, 2021, 07:27 AM ISTMuch bolder climate action is needed ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, this Nov- with the Group of 20 largest economies in the lead- to maintain international peace and security, Xinhua news agency quoted Guterres as saying.
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Eisenhower meeting: All about the iconic building where PM Modi will meet VP Kamala Harris
World | Sep 24, 2021, 01:17 PM ISTThe Eisenhower Building has 2-mile long corridor and minimal use of wood has been used in its construction so that it can be safe from fire. $10 million were spent to construct this building. PM Modi - VPKamala Harris building will take place in this historic building.
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Watch India TV for nonstop update of PM Narendra Modi`s US trip
News | Sep 22, 2021, 06:04 PM ISTThe main elements of PM Modi's US visit will be bilateral meetings with President Joe Biden, participation in the Quad Leaders' Summit and address at the UN General Assembly.
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Handle disputes with 'dialogue and cooperation': Xi Jinping
World | Sep 22, 2021, 10:05 AM ISTXi Jinping said that one country's success does not have to mean another country's failure, adding that the world is big enough to accommodate the common development and progress of all countries.
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Taliban want to address General Assembly: United Nations
World | Sep 22, 2021, 02:45 PM ISTThe Taliban stunned the world by taking territory with surprising speed and little resistance from the US-trained Afghan military. The Western-backed government collapsed on August 15.
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UN chief Antonio Guterres calls for continuation of campaign against sexual exploitation
World | Sep 19, 2021, 07:09 AM ISTMember states must also uphold their obligations by addressing allegations referred by UN to national authorities, holding perpetrators accountable, and resolving paternity claims, said Guterres.
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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.