International Forest Day 2021: History, theme, significance, everything you need to know about
Prakash Javadekar, Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, earlier in the day, launched a new Nagar Van Scheme on the occasion of International Forest Day.
Mar 21, 2021, 09:35 AM IST
Taal Thok Ke (Special Edition): When will United Nations ban terror outfit 'SFJ'?
SFJ has given a donation of Rs 7 lakh to the United Nations for lobbying. This terrorist organization is banned in India and its chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannu has been declared as a terrorist. In today's segment of 'Taal Thok Ke' we will discuss - When will United Nations ban terror outfit 'SFJ'?
Mar 14, 2021, 19:18 PM IST
Why UN accepted the donation from 'terror group'?
SFJ has given a donation of Rs 7 lakh to the United Nations for lobbying. This terrorist organization is banned in India and its chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannu has been declared as a terrorist. Then the question is, why the United Nation accepted the donation from the terrorist organization?
Mar 14, 2021, 13:46 PM IST
Exclusive: Whole world is praising PM Modi for fight against COVID-19, says Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad
Watch exclusive interview of Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.
Mar 01, 2021, 14:06 PM IST
Russia's permanent mission, Health Ministry to present Sputnik V vaccine at UN today
In August, Russia`s Health Ministry registered the world`s first vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19, developed by the Gamaleya Research Centre. It was named Sputnik V.
Dec 02, 2020, 12:34 PM IST
India slams Pakistan, Turkey and OIC at UN Human Rights Council for raking Kashmir matter
India has slammed Pakistan, Turkey and Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) at United Nation's Human Rights Council (UNHRC) after they raked the Kashmir matter at the Geneva-based body.
Sep 16, 2020, 00:18 AM IST
India beats China to become member of UN's prestigious ECOSOC body
India secured its place as a member of the United Nation`s Commission on Status of Women, a body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), said TS Tirumurti, permanent representative of India to the United Nations, on Monday (September 15).
Sep 15, 2020, 07:40 AM IST
Pakistan's attempts to involve UN in Kashmir issue has not 'borne fruit': Indian envoy to UN
Pakistan`s attempts to involve the United Nations in the context of Jammu and Kashmir has not "borne fruit" and has been strongly refuted by India at every turn, TS Tirumurti, India`s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has said.
Aug 04, 2020, 11:13 AM IST
World Day Against Child Labour: COVID-19 may push millions more children into child labour, says UN
According to the new brief from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and UNICEF titled COVID-19 and child labour: A time of crisis, a time to act' released on Friday, child labour decreased by 94 million since 2000, but that gain is now at risk.
Jun 12, 2020, 12:48 PM IST
Major states snub calls for climate action as UN summit grinds to close
The Madrid talks were viewed as a test of governments' collective will to heed the advice of scientists to cut greenhouse gas emissions more rapidly in order to prevent rising global temperatures from hitting irreversible tipping points.
Dec 15, 2019, 18:07 PM IST
We value India's role in maintaining international security: China
India's candidature for a two-year term from 2021-22 was unanimously endorsed by the 55-member Asia-Pacific grouping, including China and Pakistan on Tuesday.
Jun 28, 2019, 17:35 PM IST
UN sanctions on North Korea will remain in place till denuclearisation achieved: Mike Pompeo
Pompeo, who has been leading Trump administration's effort with North Korea, plans to travel to Pyongyang soon to work on another meeting between Trump and Kim.
Sep 22, 2018, 19:46 PM IST
FIR registered against Hafiz Saeed's JuD for displaying banners, asking donations
The development comes after US President Donald Trump accused Islamabad of providing 'safe haven' to terrorists.
Jan 04, 2018, 08:05 AM IST
41 million affected by South Asia flooding, situation could worsen: United Nation
Nearly a thousand people have been killed, and tens of thousands of homes, schools and hospitals have been destroyed in Bangladesh, India and Nepal.
Aug 25, 2017, 12:11 PM IST
UN calls for immediate de-escalation of violence in Jerusalem
With at least three killed so far and over 100 injured in the violence emanating from Jerusalem, the United Nations has called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions and asserted that all religious liberties must be respected.
Jul 22, 2017, 09:05 AM IST
Russia, US duel at UN over whether North Korea fired long-range missile
The United States and Russia are waging rival campaigns at the United Nations Security Council over the type of ballistic missile fired by North Korea earlier this month as the U.S. pushes to impose stronger sanctions on Pyongyang over the test.
Jul 20, 2017, 10:48 AM IST
North Korea may have more nuclear bomb material than thought: US think tank
Thermal images of North Korea`s main nuclear site show Pyongyang may have reprocessed more plutonium than previously thought that can be used to enlarge its nuclear weapons stockpile, a U.S. think tank said on Friday.
Jul 15, 2017, 09:05 AM IST
Suicide bombers kill two, wound 11 in attack in Niger: United Nation
Bombers killed two people and wounded 11 others at a U.N.-managed camp in Niger housing thousands of people who have fled Boko Haram violence in the first suicide attack in the region in a year, the U.N. refugee agency said on Friday.
Jun 30, 2017, 22:40 PM IST
After Pakistan govt, now Pak media sulks over Indo-US bonhomie
After the Nawaz Sharif Government criticized the growing India-U.S. relations following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington, the Pakistan media is also striking the same tone as it seems upset with Syed Salahuddin, a Pakistan-based Kashmiri separatist leader, being declared a specially designated global terrorist by the U.S.
Jun 30, 2017, 22:30 PM IST
UN-hosted Cyprus talks resume in Swiss Alpine resort
Turkey today has over 35,000 troops in Cyprus. Sticking points include security guarantees and hopes among Greek Cypriot leaders for the removal of those forces.
Jun 28, 2017, 16:47 PM IST
