Yoshita Singh In Geneva

Stories by Yoshita Singh In Geneva

UN blacklists Osama bin Laden's son, seen as successor of Al Qaeda

UN blacklists Osama bin Laden's son, seen as successor of Al Qaeda

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2019

The sanctions list subjected him to a travel ban, assets freeze and an arms embargo.

US, UK, France bring fresh proposal at UN to ban Masood Azhar

US, UK, France bring fresh proposal at UN to ban Masood Azhar

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2019

The proposal is the fourth such bid at the UN in the last 10 years to list Azhar as a global terrorist.

US should not give aid to Pak until it stops harbouring terrorists: Haley

US should not give aid to Pak until it stops harbouring terrorists: Haley

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2019

Trump Administration has "already wisely restricted assistance to Pakistan, but there is much more to be done

UNSC condemns Pulwama attack, names Jaish

UNSC condemns Pulwama attack, names Jaish

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2019

The 15-nation body includes China as a permanent veto-wielding member.

The 'world's deadliest sea crossing' claimed 6 lives a day in 2018

The 'world's deadliest sea crossing' claimed 6 lives a day in 2018

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2019

According to a new report from the Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, an estimated 2,275 individuals drowned or went missing in the Mediterranean in 2018.

Imran Khan telephones UN chief, raises Kashmir issue

Imran Khan telephones UN chief, raises Kashmir issue

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2018

In a set of recent tweets, Khan said that "Kashmiris must be allowed to decide their future".

Doormats, rugs with Golden Temple image on Amazon causes outrage

Doormats, rugs with Golden Temple image on Amazon causes outrage

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2018

The Sikh Coalition said in a statement Tuesday that it was alerted to products such as door mats, rugs and toilet seat covers with the image of one the most historically significant Sikh sites, the Golden Temple, were being sold by some sellers on Amazon.

Trump's former lawyer sentenced to 3 years in prison

Trump's former lawyer sentenced to 3 years in prison

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2018

Cohen, 52, was sentenced to 36 months in prison by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.

US shouldn't give Pak a dollar till they act on terror: Nikki Haley

US shouldn't give Pak a dollar till they act on terror: Nikki Haley

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2018

Haley, the first Indian-American ever appointed to a Cabinet position in any US presidential administration, said the US did not need to give money to countries that wish harm to America, go behind its back and try and "stop us from doing things".

3 Indians charged in insider trading ring spanning three countries

3 Indians charged in insider trading ring spanning three countries

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2018

Between December 2013 and August 2016, Gannamaneni abused his position as a senior software consultant at the investment bank and accessed sensitive, highly-confidential information concerning at least 40 mergers, acquisitions, tender offers

India abstains from voting at UN to condemn activities of Hamas

India abstains from voting at UN to condemn activities of Hamas

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2018

The resolution failed to be adopted on Thursday as it could not garner two-thirds support in the General Assembly.

US jury strikes down discrimination suit against TCS

US jury strikes down discrimination suit against TCS

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2018

The nine-member jury found in an Oakland, California court on Wednesday that the TCS did not have a "pattern or practice" of intentionally discriminating against non-South Asian workers due to their race or national origin.

Dowry deaths account for 40-50% of female homicides in India: Report

Dowry deaths account for 40-50% of female homicides in India: Report

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2018

In India the female homicide rate in 2016 was 2.8 per cent, higher than the rate in Kenya (2.6), Tanzania (2.5), Azerbaijan (1.8), Jordan (0.8) and Tajikistan (0.4).

61-year-old Indian gunned down by teenager in US

61-year-old Indian gunned down by teenager in US

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2018

The accused was charged with murder, felony murder, robbery, carjacking, unlawful possession of a handgun and possession of a handgun for unlawful purpose.

Indian couple fell to deaths from Yosemite cliff while taking selfie: Report

Indian couple fell to deaths from Yosemite cliff while taking selfie: Report

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2018

Vishnu Viswanath, 29, and Meenakshi Moorthy, 30 fell to their deaths from Taft Point in the national park in California. They were identified on Monday as the married couple from India living in the United States.

India wins election to UN Human Rights Council

India wins election to UN Human Rights Council

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2018

The 18 new members were elected by absolute majority through a secret ballot.

India lost $79.5 billion from climate-related disasters in 20 years

India lost $79.5 billion from climate-related disasters in 20 years

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2018

According to the report, floods (43.4 per cent) and storms (28.2 per cent) are the two most frequently occurring disasters.

Host and patron of UN-designated terrorists: India rips into Pakistan

Host and patron of UN-designated terrorists: India rips into Pakistan

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2018

Gambhir also took a dig at Qureshi's emphasis on a "new Pakistan" under Khan, saying while the Indian delegation had come to listen to Pakistan's "new" foreign minister outline the vision of a new Pakistan, "what we heard is a 'New Pakistan' cast in the mold of old."

Can't talk with those who glorify killers: Sushma's strong attack Pak

Can't talk with those who glorify killers: Sushma's strong attack Pak

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2018

Swaraj said India has made many efforts to have talks with Islamabad and the only reason they have stopped is because of Pakistan's behaviour.

Modi among 48 leaders to endorse UN chief's campaign to combat sexual abuse

Modi among 48 leaders to endorse UN chief's campaign to combat sexual abuse

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2018

UN peacekeeping missions are facing allegations of sexual abuse in African countries. In 2017, Guterres had launched a campaign to prevent and end sexual exploitation by UN personnel.