Cybersecurity, a priority for S. Korea during UNSC presidency: Envoy
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
PM Modi thanks UN chief for support to India’s G20 presidency
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Dubai, Dec 2 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary General, on the sidelines of the COP28 summit in Dubai on...
India’s solar energy development push starts at UN, stretches globally
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United Nations, Nov 26 (IANS) While nations discuss global warming in the world body’s conference complex at its headquarters, the Gandhi Solar Park on the...
Israel rejects UN and global community’s plea for immediate ceasefire drawing parallels with US action after 9/11
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Washington, Oct 31 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shocked the world on Monday, stating Israel would not agree to a ceasefire, saying “This is...
Guterres launches panel on AI headed by ex-Indian diplomat
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United Nations, Oct 27 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has created a high-level advisory panel headed by a former Indian diplomat to meet the challenges...
India’s next ambassador to UN in Geneva is MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi
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New Delhi, Oct 17: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on October 16 announced the appointment of career diplomat Arindam Bagchi as India’s next permanent...
UN chief calls for humanitarian access to Gaza
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza and for the release of hostages kept by Hamas. United Nations,...
Relocation of Gaza residents ‘extremely dangerous’: UN chief
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the relocation of Gaza residents from the north to the south as ordered by the Israeli military is...
UNGA prez, Global South leaders hail India’s contribution to South nations
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United Nations, Sep 25 (IANS) UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis and a parade of Global South leaders have hailed India’s contributions to fellow South...