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India abstains on UNGA resolution on ICJ climate opinion

India abstains on UNGA resolution on ICJ climate opinion
Published on May 21, 2026 11:42 am IST

Did Trump say ‘It burns when I pee’ at UN speech? Bizarre claim surfaces

President Donald Trump addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday.
Published on Sept 26, 2025 12:02 am IST

In UN duel with Europe, US wants Security Council vote first on Ukraine

In UN duel with Europe, US wants Security Council vote first on Ukraine
Published on Feb 22, 2025 09:24 pm IST

Brazil’s police commissioner Valdecy Urquiza appointed new Interpol chief

The 92nd Interpol general assembly is currently ongoing in Glasgow, Scotland. (AP)
Published on Nov 05, 2024 06:41 pm IST

What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?

What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?
Published on Sept 12, 2024 02:45 am IST

What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?

What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?
Published on Sept 12, 2024 02:42 am IST

Russia fails to win a seat on UN's top human rights body; gets sizeable minority

UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis reads the election results of new members to the Human Rights Council.
Published on Oct 11, 2023 03:12 am IST

UN adopts call for Russia to pay Ukraine war reparations; India abstains

Members of the General Assembly vote on a draft resolution during a special session in the General Assembly Hall at United Nations Headquarters on November 14, 2022 in New York City.
Published on Nov 15, 2022 08:34 am IST

International Friendship Day 2021: Date, history, significance, celebration

International Friendship Day 2021: Date, history, significance of celebrating your BFF
Updated on Jul 30, 2021 08:56 am IST

Here’s how to wish your friends a ‘Happy Friendship Day’ in 10 Indian languages

Here’s how you can wish your friends ‘Happy Friendship Day’ in different Indian languages
Updated on Aug 01, 2021 09:22 am IST

No General Assembly, ISSF to hold video meetings

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Published on Jul 19, 2020 08:25 pm IST

UN adopts new voting procedure during Covid-19 pandemic

The Security Council election had been scheduled for June 17, but it’s unclear whether that will remain the date.
Updated on May 30, 2020 01:33 pm IST

IOA satisfied with CGF meeting but CWG 2022 pullout threat stands

Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra.
Updated on Nov 14, 2019 10:34 pm IST

No chance of bringing back shooting to 2022 Games: CGF official

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Updated on Nov 13, 2019 09:03 pm IST

Indian-Americans line New York’s streets to cheer PM before speech

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the United Nations for his speech on Friday, a gathering of thousands of people from the Indian-American community gathered outside with festive cheer
Published on Sept 28, 2019 01:32 am IST

Imran Khan predicts ‘bloodbath’ in Jammu and Kashmir

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday contended there would be a “bloodbath” when India eases restrictions in Jammu & Kashmir
Published on Sept 28, 2019 01:24 am IST

Eliminating terror key to Saarc survival: India

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shakes hands with St. Vincent and the Grenadine Prime Minister Ralph E Gonsalves, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. (PTI Photo/Subhav Shukla) (PTI9_11_2019_000037B)
Updated on Sept 28, 2019 12:27 am IST

PM Modi skips Pakistan in UNGA address; it’s a first for India in 8 years

PM Narendra Modi addresses the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 27, 2019.
Updated on Jul 05, 2020 01:33 am IST

Kerala HC verdict: A victory for individual freedom

An instrument, essential to fulfilling rights, may be used negatively. But this cannot justify prohibiting its use
Updated on Sept 20, 2019 08:23 pm IST

Pak a hub of terror, spreading deceitful narratives about J&K at UN: India

Pakistan's U.N. Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi speaks in the United Nations Security Council, Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Published on Sept 13, 2019 11:17 pm IST

At UNGA session, India to focus on new partnerships

India’s push for new partnerships is expected to be commensurate with its changing stature globally.
Updated on Sept 13, 2019 06:25 am IST

Clubs call for more time for Champions League reform

UEFA Champions League trophy
Updated on Sept 10, 2019 11:55 pm IST

Noble laureate Kailash Satyarthi calls for UN convention to stop digital child abuse

Noble laureate Kailash Satyarthi has called for a UN convention to address the issue of digital child sexual abuse and trafficking.
Published on Aug 17, 2019 03:09 pm IST

IOA pulls out of CGF General Assembly to protest dropping of shooting from 2022 CWG

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President, Dr. Narinder Dhruv Batra.
Published on Jul 26, 2019 08:47 pm IST

India calls for multi-stakeholder engagement to tackle hate speech online

India has called for a multi-stakeholder engagement, including lasting commitment from technology companies on higher standards of content regulation, to address challenges of hate speech online.
Updated on Jun 28, 2019 04:26 pm IST

Former hockey captain Sardar Singh named in OCA Standing Committee

File image of former India hockey captain Sardar Singh
Updated on Mar 20, 2019 05:30 pm IST

Cricket set for Asian Games return in 2022: Reports

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Published on Mar 03, 2019 01:10 pm IST

Abhinav Bindra conferred with shooting’s highest honour by ISSF

File picture of Abhinav Bindra
Updated on Nov 30, 2018 09:15 pm IST

India suggests voting to break UNSC reform deadlock

India's permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin.
Published on Nov 21, 2018 01:50 pm IST

Politicisation of human rights as foreign policy tool area of concern: India

General view of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council in Geneva on March 13.
Updated on Nov 03, 2018 07:20 pm IST