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India commits to more aid for Palestine, backs UN membership bid

Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar launches India's campaign for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028-29 term.
india news
Published on Jul 14, 2026 03:08 pm IST

Hamas announces Gaza government handover, but not disarmament. What's next?

A displaced Palestinian man tends a makeshift oven inside a shelter near the al-Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City.
world news
Updated on Jul 07, 2026 12:01 pm IST

'Human life is precious': Tibet leader reacts to man's self-immolation in US

Tibetan community members participate in a march in memory of Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen, who passed away after self-immolation in New York, in Mcleodganj, Himachal Pradesh.
world news
Updated on Jul 03, 2026 09:52 pm IST

India calls for collective action to root out ‘murderous ideology’ of terrorism

India also stressed that countering terror financing must remain central to the international community's collective efforts.
india news
Published on Jul 02, 2026 12:50 pm IST

‘Abuse of its presence’: India slams Pakistan over raising J&K issue at UN

Parvathaneni Harish's retort came after Pakistan's UN envoy Asim Iftikhar Ahmad raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir during his remarks on Friday at the UN General Assembly on the 'Annual Report of the Security Council'.
india news
Updated on Jun 06, 2026 05:32 pm IST

India calls for national ownership, transparency in UN's development pillar

The United Nations in India also marked the occasion by honouring Major Abhilasha Barak, recipient of the 2025 Military Gender Advocate of the Year award.
india news
Published on Jun 02, 2026 10:08 am IST

Israel cuts ties with UN chief after inclusion on sexual violence offenders list

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Israel lashes out at UN chief over sexual violence report
world news
Updated on May 29, 2026 06:12 am IST

Global tension, funding woes threaten peacekeeping missions: SIPRI

Global tension, funding woes threaten peacekeeping missions: SIPRI
world news
Published on May 25, 2026 01:12 pm IST

India abstains on UNGA resolution on ICJ climate opinion

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

PM Modi receives prestigious FAO Agricola Medal from UN body

Modi said that the honour reflects India's unwavering commitment to food security, sustainable development and the hard work of those associated with the agriculture sector.
india news
Published on May 21, 2026 11:23 am IST

UN cuts India's 2026 GDP forecast to 6.4 pc, still among fastest-growing economies

UN cuts India's 2026 GDP forecast to 6.4 pc, still among fastest-growing economies
india news
Published on May 20, 2026 02:13 pm IST

New permanent members in reformed UNSC should have same responsibilities, obligations as current ones: G4

New permanent members in reformed UNSC should have same responsibilities, obligations as current ones: G4
us news
Published on May 20, 2026 02:07 am IST

UN event highlights India-Oman maritime ties through maiden voyage of stitched sail vessel

UN event highlights India-Oman maritime ties through maiden voyage of stitched sail vessel
us news
Published on May 16, 2026 11:57 am IST

Narrative of scientific progress seen through narrow lens: Jaishankar at maths exhibition inaugural

Narrative of scientific progress seen through narrow lens: Jaishankar at maths exhibition inaugural
us news
Published on May 12, 2026 10:58 am IST

India has adopted ‘holistic’ approach to migration governance: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh at UN

India has adopted ‘holistic’ approach to migration governance: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh at UN
india news
Published on May 08, 2026 09:39 am IST

India's approach to migration grounded in dignity, respect for rights: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh

India's approach to migration grounded in dignity, respect for rights: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh
india news
Published on May 06, 2026 10:11 am IST

India-UAE, India-US among top 10 migration corridors in 2024: UN

India-UAE, India-US among top 10 migration corridors in 2024: UN
us news
Published on May 05, 2026 06:20 pm IST

Safe, unimpeded maritime passage through Strait of Hormuz should be restored at the earliest: India at UNSC

Safe, unimpeded maritime passage through Strait of Hormuz should be restored at the earliest: India at UNSC
us news
Published on Apr 29, 2026 03:31 pm IST

Senior Indian diplomat discusses global fight against terrorism with UNGA president

Senior Indian diplomat discusses global fight against terrorism with UNGA president
us news
Published on Apr 25, 2026 07:16 pm IST

Renewing the missing spirit of multilateralism

Regional and plurilateral associations — whether BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or the African Union — perform an important function. They are expressions of the same indispensable fact that shared problems require shared institutions. (AFP)
opinion
Published on Apr 24, 2026 01:02 am IST

India's economy projected to grow at 6.4 per cent this year: UN

India's economy projected to grow at 6.4 per cent this year: UN
india news
Published on Apr 21, 2026 09:24 am IST

India condemns attack on UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon; demands accountability

A French contingent of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) patrols the area as displaced residents waving Hezbollah flags make their way back to their homes on a makeshift road in the southern Lebanese area of Al-Qasmiyeh.
india news
Updated on Apr 18, 2026 10:39 pm IST

B R Ambedkar's legacy honoured at UN HQ special event

B R Ambedkar's legacy honoured at UN HQ special event
us news
Updated on Apr 15, 2026 08:27 am IST

Agreement cannot be reached overnight, talks should continue: UNSG on West Asia war

Agreement cannot be reached overnight, talks should continue: UNSG on West Asia war
us news
Published on Apr 14, 2026 10:50 am IST

India pulls back offer to host COP 2028. Why is it a wise choice

Despite India’s strides in renewables and the government’s efforts to reduce the current pain, the most vulnerable are still suffering.
india news
Updated on Apr 13, 2026 11:59 am IST

Iran war diminishes the idea of America, and UN’s relevance

No single entity has been as irrelevant as the UN. The very foundation of the UN Security Council, the most powerful body within the UN, is rooted in a version of imperialism. (Bloomberg)
opinion
Published on Apr 10, 2026 09:23 pm IST

Can Iran legally charge toll from ships passing Strait of Hormuz? What norms say

Luojiashan tanker sits anchored in Muscat, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran on March 7
world news
Updated on Apr 09, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Activist quits UN positions, says it's ready for 'nuclear weapon use' scenario

Mohamad Safa announced his resignation through a post on X accompanied by a letter detailing his reasoning behind the decision.
world news
Updated on Mar 27, 2026 09:02 pm IST

Lowering the threshold for the legal ‘use of force’

The International Court of Justice has repeatedly held that only the gravest forms of force qualify as an “armed attack”. Not every unlawful act crosses that threshold. (AP)
opinion
Published on Mar 27, 2026 08:25 pm IST

Meet the U.N.’s New Human-Rights Authority

PREMIUM
Council president Ambassador Sidharto Suryodipuro of Indonesia has proposed Palestinian academic Zeina Jallad to be the Special Rapporteur investigating the human-rights risks of “unilateral coercive measures.” (www.birzeit.edu)
world news
Updated on Mar 26, 2026 12:27 pm IST
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