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Russian President Vladimir Putin issues a 'nuclear warning' to West over attacks from Ukraine
News | Sep 27, 2024, 06:50 PM ISTAs the Russia-Ukraine war seems far from ending, President Putin issued a nuclear warning to the West. Vladimir Putin said on Sept 25 that Russia could use nuclear weapons if it was attacked by any state. Watch to know more!
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Jaishankar meets Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in New York, discusses Ukraine war
World | Sep 26, 2024, 11:41 PM ISTLavrov and Jaishankar discussed key matters on the bilateral cooperation agenda, as well as urgent international matters, including preparations for the upcoming BRICS Summit in Kazan, the Ukraine settlement, as well as the situation in the Asia-Pacific Region.
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'Let's make UN more efficient': Macron supports India's bid for permanent membership in UNSC
World | Sep 26, 2024, 05:19 PM ISTMacron stated at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, "Our Security Council is currently at an impasse. We need to enhance the efficiency of the UN and ensure it is more representative".
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'Don't boost your power at Ukraine's expense': Zelenskyy on peace plan proposed by China and Brazil
World | Sep 25, 2024, 10:55 PM ISTDuring his speech at the United Nations, Zelenskyy said proposing "alternatives, half-hearted settlement plans, so-called sets of principles" would give Russian President Putin the political space to continue the war.
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Biden meets Bangladesh interim govt chief in rare gesture on sidelines of UNGA, assures full support
World | Sep 25, 2024, 12:06 AM ISTThe meeting with the US President is seen as a "rare occasion" which Dhaka apprehends as a great gesture by the Biden administration that would eventually help take the existing "good relations" to a new level between the two countries.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls his bilateral meeting with PM Modi in New York a 'very good' one
World | Sep 24, 2024, 11:09 PM ISTDuring the meeting, Zelenskyy appreciated India's attention to the conflict in Ukraine and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts in finding a way out of it.
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PM Modi meets Zelenskyy in New York, reaffirms India's support for early resolution of conflict
World | Sep 24, 2024, 06:46 AM ISTPrime Minister met Zelenskyy in the last leg of his three-day visit to the US where he also addressed the UNGA on Monday. He reiterated India's support for the early resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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'Success of humanity lies in collective strength, not in battlefield': PM Modi at United Nations
World | Sep 23, 2024, 10:59 PM ISTSpeaking at the 79th UN General Assembly session, PM Modi stressed over the sensible use of technology and appealed for a balanced regulation. Without naming any country, he said India sought such global digital governance wherein sovereignty and integrity remain unharmed.
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India abstains in UNGA on resolution demanding Israel to leave Palestinian areas within 12 months
World | Sep 18, 2024, 10:14 PM ISTThe 193-member General Assembly adopted the resolution, with 124 nations voting in favour, 14 against and 43 abstentions, including that by India. Those abstaining included Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, Nepal, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.
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PM Modi to visit US: QUAD Summit, UN 'Summit of the Future', Indian diaspora event on top agenda
World | Sep 17, 2024, 07:26 PM ISTPM Modi's jam-packed schedule in the US includes attending the Quad Summit, a mega diaspora event in Long Island and the Summit of the Future on September 23. He will not be attending the UNGA high-level session, and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will take his place.
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PM Modi to not address UNGA session, EAM Jaishankar to deliver speech on September 28 | DETAILS
World | Sep 07, 2024, 09:05 AM ISTAccording to the provisional list of speakers released by the UN earlier this year, PM Modi was scheduled to address the session on September 26, however, the UN issued a revised list of provisional speakers on Friday.
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Why did Ukraine's Foreign Minister Kuleba resign before crucial UN Summit, who could succeed him?
World | Sep 04, 2024, 04:26 PM ISTDuring the war, Dmytro Kuleba was second only to Zelenskyy in carrying Ukraine's message and needs to an international audience, whether through social media posts or meetings with foreign dignitaries.
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PM Modi likely to travel to New York in September to attend UN Summit: Sources
World | Aug 14, 2024, 09:30 PM ISTThe Prime Minister is expected to attend the UN Summit of the Future on September 22-23 and may also address an Indian community event in New York. He is also likely to attend the UN General Assembly amid rumours of the Quad Summit taking place on the sidelines of the UN Summit.
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Parvathaneni Harish appointed as India's Permanent Representative to UN at New York | Who is he?
World | Aug 14, 2024, 05:15 PM ISTHarish, who has an impressive career of over 30 years, is currently serving as the Indian Ambassador to Germany. He will replace Ruchira Kamboj, who retired on June 1 after an illustrious diplomatic career spanning nearly four decades.
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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis seize UN human rights office in Sanaa amid regional tensions
World | Aug 13, 2024, 04:59 PM ISTYemen has launched a crackdown on people working with the UN, aid agencies and foreign offices while targeting global shipping in the Red Sea over the Israel-Hamas war. In June, the Houthis detained more than 60 people working with the UN and other NGOs.
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'March for Justice': Bangladesh protestors back to street, demand UN probe as 200 killed in clash
World | Jul 31, 2024, 07:25 PM ISTMore than 200 people were killed in Bangladesh in recent weeks during violence that evolved from student protests over the South Asian country's quota system for government jobs.
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When is International Friendship Day 2024? Know its theme, significance and ways to celebrate
Lifestyle | Jul 29, 2024, 06:06 PM ISTKnow the date of International Friendship Day 2024, its theme, significance, and unique ways to celebrate this heartwarming day dedicated to friendship. Celebrate with creative ideas to honor your friends and strengthen your bonds.
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Two refugee boats with over 350 migrants capsized off Yemen's coast and Mauritania: UNHCR
World | Jul 25, 2024, 08:12 PM ISTThe UNHCR stated that it is collaborating with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to aid survivors and offer protection.
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UN-backed experts again grill Pakistan, ask it to end violence against THIS community
World | Jul 25, 2024, 07:11 PM ISTA group of independent experts backed by the UN voiced serious concern regarding heightened discrimination and violence against Pakistan's Ahmadi minority community, urging authorities to take measures to ensure their safety and protection.
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Ethiopia landslide death count could rise to 500, says UN as search operation enters 4th day | VIDEO
World | Jul 25, 2024, 04:10 PM ISTYoung children and pregnant women were among the victims in Kencho Shacha Gozdi district of southern Ethiopia, said Dagmawi Ayele, a local administrator, adding that at least five people have been pulled out alive.