Pakistan writes to UN rights chief over alleged violations in Kashmir
Islamabad | Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has written a letter to the UN rights chief over alleged human rights violations in Kashmir. Qureshi said...
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I was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings: Former UN Secretary Ban Ki Moon
Seoul | Former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon on Thursday said he was inspired by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and his bust, unveiled at the...
Heather Nauert withdraws her nomination for US envoy to United Nations
Washington | In a surprise move, State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert withdrew her nomination to replace Indian-American Nikki Haley as the top US diplomat at the...
Separatists-backed strike hits normal life in Kashmir on Republic Day
Srinagar | Normal life was affected in Kashmir on Saturday due to a strike called by separatist groups, which asked people to observe the Republic Day...
Trade tensions essentially a political problem, says UN Chief
Davos | United Nations head Antonio Guterres on Thursday said trade tensions impacting the world economy were essentially a “political problem” and warned that a fragmented...
Children accounts one third of Human Trafficking victims: UN Report
United Nations | Trafficking victims from South Asian countries including India are detected in many parts of Europe, according to a new UN report that said...
UN launches new framework to strengthen fight against terrorism
United Nations | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has launched a new framework to combat the scourge of international terrorism and coordinate efforts across the peace and...
India abstains from voting on UN General Assembly resolution to condemn activities of Hamas
United Nations | India has abstained from voting on a UN General Assembly draft resolution put forward by the US that would have condemned the activities...
Strong commitment to climate action rooted in the Vedas: PM Modi tells UN chief
United Nations | Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres the motivation for his “strong commitment” to climate action is rooted in...
West Bengal government scheme to benefit 2 lakh differently abled people: CM Banerjee
Kolkata | A scheme launched by the West Bengal government earlier this year will benefit around two lakh differently-abled people, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on...