News for '-nations-general-assembly'

Pak warns nuclear suppliers

Pak warns nuclear suppliers

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

Pakistan said that the incipient United States-India nuclear deal has spelled concerns in Islamabad over maintenance of strategic stability in the region, but that it will keep the balance despite its opposition to arms race.

BRIC countries to intensify cooperation

BRIC countries to intensify cooperation

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

The decision was taken during a ministerial meeting of the four countries on Monday on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly session.

Will Modi send army to save Baloch leaders? Sena taunts PM

Will Modi send army to save Baloch leaders? Sena taunts PM

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Baloch leaders have paid a heavy price for supporting PM Modi, an editorial in Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' said.

No meeting between Modi and Italian PM: MEA on Agusta row

No meeting between Modi and Italian PM: MEA on Agusta row

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

There was no bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Modi and his Italian counterpart Matteo Renzi on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York last year, External Affairs Ministry said on Wednesday.

Dr Singh at the UN: His speech

Dr Singh at the UN: His speech

Rediff.com27 Sep 2008

The transcript of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's speech at the 63rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday.

PILs in SC against govt's move to authorise 10 agencies to monitor computers

PILs in SC against govt's move to authorise 10 agencies to monitor computers

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

According to the government's notification, 10 central probe and snoop agencies are now empowered under the Information Technology Act for computer interception and analysis, ministry of home affairs officials said.

PM on 10-day tour to US, France from Sept 22

PM on 10-day tour to US, France from Sept 22

Rediff.com3 Sep 2008

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be going on a ten-day-long tour starting from September 22. In the last leg of his tenure, Dr Singh has quite an elaborate and action-packed tour that will cover four major events in two continents.

Ready to mediate if India and Pakistan agree: Trump

Ready to mediate if India and Pakistan agree: Trump

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The US president made the remarks during his meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session in New York.

Send a clear signal to terrorists, sponsors:India

Send a clear signal to terrorists, sponsors:India

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

A day after a blast at Ajmer dargah claimed three lives, India asked the international community to send a clear signal to terrorists and their sponsors that their action will not be tolerated irrespective of the motivation and the underlying cause. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly's legal committee, Indian Ambassador Nirupam Sen asked the nations to devise a global response to deal with terrorism, saying nothing can justify the senseless killing of innocents

Modi visit: Palestinian Prez to discuss India's role in peace process

Modi visit: Palestinian Prez to discuss India's role in peace process

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

He said India can have a possible role in creating a multilateral forum of negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis.

India abstains from voting at UN to condemn activities of Hamas

India abstains from voting at UN to condemn activities of Hamas

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

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

On Hindi Day, Shah pitches for a common language to 'unify' India

On Hindi Day, Shah pitches for a common language to 'unify' India

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

Shah said Hindi should reach every individual and every home in the country.

Why India wanted sovereign guarantee in Rafale deal

Why India wanted sovereign guarantee in Rafale deal

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

New Delhi sought a sovereign guarantee to prevent Paris from ever citing the Arms Trade Treaty to interrupt, modify or cease delivery of the Rafale fighter at any stage.

All you need to know about India's Mission Shakti

All you need to know about India's Mission Shakti

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

The satellite used in the mission was one of India's existing satellites operating in lower orbit.

India rejects 'untenable comments' by Sharif on J&K in UN

India rejects 'untenable comments' by Sharif on J&K in UN

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

India on Saturday strongly rejected the "untenable comments" made by Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Jammu and Kashmir in the United Nations General Assembly, asserting that the people of the state have peacefully chosen their destiny in accordance with universally accepted democratic principles.

Globalisation benefited LDCs least: UN

Globalisation benefited LDCs least: UN

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

The world's poorest nations have benefitted the least from globalisation and yet suffered the most from the phenomenal downsides, United Nations General Assembly President Sheikha Haya Rashed Al Khalifa said.

Singh heads for New York, to meet world leaders

Singh heads for New York, to meet world leaders

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left Frankfurt for New York on a five-day visit to the US, during which he will address the UN General Assembly and hold bilateral talks with world leaders.

World Diabetes Day 2007 to focus on children

World Diabetes Day 2007 to focus on children

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

Type 1 diabetes is growing by 3 per cent a year in children and adolescents, and at an alarming 5 per cent per year among pre-school children. Adding to this is the occurrence of Type 2 Diabetes in children in alarming proportions

'Nuke cooperation must be non-discriminatory'

'Nuke cooperation must be non-discriminatory'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

Pakistan's Acting Permanent Representative to the UN Farukh Amil stressed full compliance by all States with their respective safeguards obligations.

Protests against Sonia in the US

Protests against Sonia in the US

Rediff.com2 Oct 2007

Protestors say Sonia poses an alarming threat to democracy in India

Pranab meets Myanmar leader

Pranab meets Myanmar leader

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

Myanmar Crisis: Pranab meets Nayan

Rahul to accompany Sonia to UN

Rahul to accompany Sonia to UN

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

At the last UNGA, Rahul had hung around with other lawmakers and observed the events. This time, with his mother in tow, he is expected to rub shoulders with several heads of state and governments.

5 injured after gun goes off in New York's famed Waldorf hotel

5 injured after gun goes off in New York's famed Waldorf hotel

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

A woman was accidentally shot in the head and four others suffered injuries at a wedding at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Saturday after a man accidentally fired off his gun.

Pak violated Vienna Convention obligations: ICJ Prez to UNGA

Pak violated Vienna Convention obligations: ICJ Prez to UNGA

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Yusuf elaborated on several aspects of the Court's ruling in Jadhav's case while presenting his report to the General Assembly.

India asks nations to stengthen justice systems

India asks nations to stengthen justice systems

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

Stressing that tribunals established by the UN cannot prosecute all perpetrators of crime in a given situation, India has called on the global community to help strengthen the national justice systems.

Musharraf to skip UN session

Musharraf to skip UN session

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

In an updated list of speakers for the general debate issued by the world body on Friday showed that Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri will address the 192-member Assembly

If forced, US will totally destroy North Korea: Trump @ UN

If forced, US will totally destroy North Korea: Trump @ UN

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Referring to Kim Jong-Un, Trump said 'Rocket Man', is on a suicide mission for himself and for his regime.

Timing of PM's visit to Bush ranch uncertain

Timing of PM's visit to Bush ranch uncertain

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

The trip will be decorative. No offical treaty to mark the conclusion of the 123 Agreement will be signed by Bush and Dr Singh

PM to address high level UN meet

PM to address high level UN meet

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

The prime minister is also expected to hold high level meetings with several world leaders on issues of mutual importance.

UN to declare Gandhi birthday as Non-violence Day

UN to declare Gandhi birthday as Non-violence Day

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

A resolution reaffirming the universal relevance of non-violence, initiated by India and co-sponsored by more than 120 of the 191 members of the Assembly, is expected to be adopted unanimously tomorrow

India slams Pak over J&K self-determination charge

India slams Pak over J&K self-determination charge

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

In contrast, Pakistan continued to deny such opportunities to its people in the part of the state occupied by it, Indian delegate Shatrughan Sinha said.

Modi accepts Obama invite to visit US in late September

Modi accepts Obama invite to visit US in late September

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted US President Barack Obama's invitation for a meeting in late September and the dates are being finalised.

Put sponsors of terrorism on notice: India

Put sponsors of terrorism on notice: India

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

Without naming any country, India has asked the international community to put sponsors of terrorism on notice saying it would not tolerate their actions.

N-bill: Saran meets with Congressional leaders

N-bill: Saran meets with Congressional leaders

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

The United States Senators and Congressmen, Saran interacted with, assured him that the US Congress is committed to the India-US civilian nuclear agreement and the enabling legislation to facilitate the deal would be taken up by the Senate early next

Pranab meets NATO Secretary General

Pranab meets NATO Secretary General

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

First look of Pranab Mukherjee with the NATO secretary general.

UNGA: Mukherjee begins discussions with leaders

UNGA: Mukherjee begins discussions with leaders

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee began a round of discussions with world leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session in New York.

Iran launches scathing attack on US

Iran launches scathing attack on US

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006