Baat Pate Ki: PM Modi Addresses UN General Assembly on Multilateral Solutions
On the third day of his U.S. visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the United Nations General Assembly.
Sep 24, 2024, 02:36 AM IST
Shehbaz Sharif Likely To Step Down As Pakistan PM Today
The five-year tenure of the lower house of the Pakistan's Parliament is ending on August 12 but it is likely to be dissolved on August 9.
Aug 09, 2023, 07:31 AM IST
Dharmendra honoured by New Jersey Senate and General Assembly
Acknowledging the award, Dharmendra thanked Bollywood Insider, and said: "I am extremely happy with this honour and proud to receive this one-of-a-kind award."
Dec 23, 2020, 07:38 AM IST
Kerala reports 7,006 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths in 24 hrs; active cases jumps to 52,678
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for the General Debate as the first speaker today in the 75th Session of the General Assembly. Prime Minister Modi is also expected to touch on India`s priorities at the United Nations. Since the UNGA in 2020 is being held in the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is being conducted mostly virtually.
Sep 26, 2020, 08:27 AM IST
India's Dalveer Bhandari re-elected to International Court of Justice after Britain bows to UN majority
Bhandari won majorities in the Assembly in the first 11 rounds of voting over two meetings
Nov 21, 2017, 06:31 AM IST
African countries call for support in peace, security efforts
African countries have called for international support in peace-keeping efforts and humanitarian work in the region at the annual United Nations General Assembly.
Sep 23, 2017, 07:36 AM IST
Bangladesh calls on UN to find permanent solution to Rohingya crisis
Raising the issue of the ongoing Rohingya refugee crisis in the region, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday called on the United Nations and the international community to take immediate and effective measures to find out a permanent solution to the issue.
Sep 22, 2017, 09:00 AM IST
North Korea shrugs off Donald Trump threat as 'dog's bark'
North Korea`s foreign minister has brushed aside US President Donald Trump`s fiery threat to destroy his nation, comparing it to a "dog`s bark" and suggesting Pyongyang would not be deterred by the
Sep 21, 2017, 06:50 AM IST
Iran says it does not expect US to leave nuclear deal
Iran said on Wednesday it did not expect the United States to abandon the Iranian nuclear deal as U.S. officials sent mixed signals on what they plan to do about the international accord.
Sep 21, 2017, 06:03 AM IST
Mahmud Abbas at UN calls for end to 'apartheid' for Palestinians
Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas on Wednesday urged the United Nations to end what he described as an "apartheid" regime imposed by Israel in the Palestinian territories.
Sep 20, 2017, 23:49 PM IST
South Korea president says Donald Trump's warning to North Korea 'firm and specific'
U.S. President Donald Trump`s speech to the United Nations, where he warned he would "totally destroy" North Korea if threatened, reinforced the need for Pyongyang to realise it must give up its nuclear weapons, South Korea said on Wednesday.
Sep 20, 2017, 12:32 PM IST
Aung San Suu Kyi cancels trip to UN amid growing Rohingya crisis
More than 370,000 minority Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh to escape violence since August 25, according to the United Nations, an average of almost 20,000 a day.
Sep 13, 2017, 16:57 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi unlikely to attend UNGA session in September
The summit was the only forum when Modi and Sharif had come face to face during their visit for the UN General Assembly.
Jul 26, 2017, 12:22 PM IST
Not bound by July 7 UN treaty to ban nuclear weapons, says India
In October last year, more than 120 nations had voted on a UN General Assembly resolution to convene a conference to negotiate a legally binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons, leading towards their total elimination.
Jul 18, 2017, 19:57 PM IST
New high-level UN office set up to fight terrorism globally, India welcomes move
According to diplomats, Russia is lobbying for the crucial new post of Under Secretary General for counter terrorism.
Jun 16, 2017, 00:14 AM IST
Yoga is India's gift to the world: PM Narendra Modi
21st June has become one of the known dates across the world, the entire world celebrates International Yoga day.
May 28, 2017, 12:52 PM IST
Can't allow 'bad actors' to have nuclear weapons: Nikki Haley
"Bad actors" cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons at the cost of those trying to maintain peace and safety, US envoy to the UN Nikki Haley has said as she voiced opposition to a UN conference negotiating a legally-binding instrument to prohibit such weapons.
Mar 28, 2017, 17:17 PM IST
India welcomes proposal for new United Nations counter terrorism office
India has welcomed a proposal by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to create a new office headed by an under-secretary-general to ramp up UN`s counter-terrorism efforts.
Feb 23, 2017, 11:27 AM IST
UN General Assembly involved only with processes rather than substance: India
The UN General Assembly is involved only with pious expressions rather than leadership and concrete action, India has said, calling for reinvigorating the world body.
Feb 22, 2017, 12:15 PM IST
