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India committed to revitalisation of UN, new Ambassador Harish assures Guterres

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United Nations, Sep 10 (IANS) Assuring Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of India’s commitment to revitalising the global organisation, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish presented his credentials to take...

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Need to invest in air pollution solutions for global prosperity: UN

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Nairobi, Sep 7 (IANS) The world marked the fifth annual International Day of Clean Air for blue skies on Saturday, with calls for investment in...

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UN chief hopes PM Modi’s visit to Ukraine will help end war

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United Nations, Aug 23 (IANS) UN Secretary-General hopes that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine will contribute to ending the war, his Spokesperson Stephane...

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UK calls for UN-led probe into B’desh crisis; no mention of asylum to Hasina

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London, Aug 6 (IANS) The UK government called for a United Nations-led probe into the unrest that led to the resignation of former Bangladeshi Prime...

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OP Jindal Global University inks MoU with United Nations University to foster academic exchange

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Sonipat, 15 July (IANS) O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) and the United Nations University (UNU), Japan, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish...

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India poised to sign UN High Seas Treaty after Cabinet approval

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New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The Union Cabinet has given the go-ahead for India to sign the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) agreement or the...

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India gives UN $1.16 million for promotion of Hindi

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United Nations, June 28 (IANS) India has contributed $1.16 million to the world organisation for the promotion of Hindi. R. Ravindra, the charge d’affaires of...

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India calls for universal condemnation of countries providing arms to terrorists

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United Nations, June 20 (IANS) Warning about the increased sophistication of small arms and the use of drones to get them to terrorists, India has called...

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Cybersecurity, a priority for S. Korea during UNSC presidency: Envoy

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United Nations, June 4 (IANS) Cybersecurity is a priority for South Korea as it takes over the presidency of the UN Security Council amid the...

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India set to attain UN SDG goals, opened 1.6 lakh Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs: Centre

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New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) With low maternal and infant mortality rates, reduced tuberculosis incidence and mortality, and other improved health targets, India is on...

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Indian woman Army major to receive UN award for gender advocacy

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United Nations, May 29 (IANS) Indian Army Major Radhika Sen has been selected to receive a UN award recognising her advocacy for women and girls...

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India hot investment destination for Western corporate giants: UN report

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New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) India has become an alternative investment destination for many Western companies, according to the latest World Economic Situation and Prospects...

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UN raises India’s 2024 growth rate to 6.9 pc; remains world’s fastest-growing large economy

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United Nations, May 17 (IANS) Indian economy’s growth rate projection for this year has been raised by 0.7 per cent to 6.9 per cent from...

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Guterres expresses ‘appreciation’ for India’s contributions amid signs Indian UN staffer killed in Israel attack in Gaza

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United Nations, May 14 (IANS) Expressing appreciation for India’s contribution to the UN, Secretary General Antonio Guterres sends his “apologies” and “condolences” to the nation...

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India’s forest cover increased consistently over last 15 years: Environment Ministry at UN forum

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New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) India’s forest cover saw a consistent increase over the last 15 years, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)...

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UN chief launches initiative to ensure fair mineral sourcing for clean energy

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United Nations, April 27 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has unveiled a new initiative aimed at integrating fairness, sustainability, and human rights into the procurement...

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India exemplifies how digital revolution can become accessible to millions: UNGA President

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United Nations, April 26 (IANS) India exemplifies how the digital revolution can be made accessible to millions and become “a fundamental driver of social transformation...

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India takes leading role in calling for multilateral bank reforms

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United Nations, April 24 (IANS) As the Global South grapples with the ossified structure of the main multilateral development banks (MDBs), India has taken a...

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Pressing UNSC reforms, India highlights consensus in G20 with broader membership

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United Nations, April 24 (IANS) Pressing the case for Security Council reforms, India has highlighted the consensus arrived at the more representative G20 Summit on...

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UN chief, world leaders condemn terrorist attack in Russia

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United Nations, March 23 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned Friday’s terrorist attack in Russia, said his Deputy Spokesman. The Secretary-General condemns “in the...

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UN General Assembly President to visit India

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United Nations, Jan 17 (IANS) UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis is to visit India later this month after attending the Nonaligned and Group of...

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Category : United Nations

India committed to revitalisation of UN, new Ambassador Harish assures Guterres

Need to invest in air pollution solutions for global prosperity: UN

UN chief hopes PM Modi’s visit to Ukraine will help end war

UK calls for UN-led probe into B’desh crisis; no mention of asylum to Hasina

OP Jindal Global University inks MoU with United Nations University to foster academic exchange

India poised to sign UN High Seas Treaty after Cabinet approval

India gives UN $1.16 million for promotion of Hindi

India calls for universal condemnation of countries providing arms to terrorists

Cybersecurity, a priority for S. Korea during UNSC presidency: Envoy

India set to attain UN SDG goals, opened 1.6 lakh Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs: Centre

Indian woman Army major to receive UN award for gender advocacy

India hot investment destination for Western corporate giants: UN report

UN raises India’s 2024 growth rate to 6.9 pc; remains world’s fastest-growing large economy

Guterres expresses ‘appreciation’ for India’s contributions amid signs Indian UN staffer killed in Israel attack in Gaza

India’s forest cover increased consistently over last 15 years: Environment Ministry at UN forum

UN chief launches initiative to ensure fair mineral sourcing for clean energy

India exemplifies how digital revolution can become accessible to millions: UNGA President

India takes leading role in calling for multilateral bank reforms

Pressing UNSC reforms, India highlights consensus in G20 with broader membership

UN chief, world leaders condemn terrorist attack in Russia

UN General Assembly President to visit India

India seeks review of Indus Water Treaty, serves notice to Pakistan

Cyprus to support multi-billion euro undersea electric cable linking Asia, Europe

Cambodia targets 40 per cent of electric cars, 70 per cent of electric motorbikes by 2050: minister

Winter arrives early in Mongolia

India seeks review of Indus Water Treaty, serves notice to Pakistan

Cyprus to support multi-billion euro undersea electric cable linking Asia, Europe

Cambodia targets 40 per cent of electric cars, 70 per cent of electric motorbikes by 2050: minister

Winter arrives early in Mongolia

Sanjay Rana appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Morocco

Egypt’s President to Pay a State Visit to India from 1-3 September 2016

Post-Doklam, India, China agree on need to maintain border peace

Rajnath highlights Afghan crisis at SCO, talks about 500 development projects by India

Indian economy to grow 7.5 percent in 2015-16: World Bank

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