News for '-nations-general-assembly'

India welcomes new UN human rights body

India welcomes new UN human rights body

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

India played a key role in making the Human Rights Council possible.

How India helps the neighbourhood

How India helps the neighbourhood

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to visit US

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to visit US

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

Manmohan Singh will address the United Nations General Assembly and hold talks with President George W Bush.

Uri attack could be 'reaction' to situation in Kashmir: Sharif

Uri attack could be 'reaction' to situation in Kashmir: Sharif

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Sharif said that India hastily blamed Pakistan without any investigation. He said India behaved in an "irresponsible way" when it blamed Pakistan "without any evidence".

A new offensive in India's war on AIDS

A new offensive in India's war on AIDS

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

To educate every Indian abou the disease, the Indian Network for Positive People has started an all-India campaign

Who supported Osama, hosts 130 banned terrorists?: India slams Pak

Who supported Osama, hosts 130 banned terrorists?: India slams Pak

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Khan in his maiden speech at the 74th UNGA session suggested that nuclear-armed Pakistan may not have much of a choice if a conventional war were to break out between Pakistan and India which he described as a country seven-times its size.

US seeks 'rapid action' by India to ease Kashmir curbs

US seeks 'rapid action' by India to ease Kashmir curbs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Trump on Wednesday said he offered 'arbitration or mediation' on the Kashmir issue to the leadership of India and Pakistan during his meetings with Modi and Khan and the two nuclear-armed neighbours have to 'just work it out'.

India signs agreement against N-terror

India signs agreement against N-terror

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

The agreement requires States to make punishable as serious offence under their domestic law, terrorist acts involving the use of nuclear material.

PM gives nod to diplomatically isolate Pak: Sources

PM gives nod to diplomatically isolate Pak: Sources

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

According to sources, India is to present all actionable evidence against Pakistan if required at international bodies.

Hold on for Modi-Trump meet: India on Kashmir mediation offer

Hold on for Modi-Trump meet: India on Kashmir mediation offer

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Describing himself as "an extremely good arbitrator", Trump on Monday said he was ready to mediate between Pakistan and India on the Kashmir issue if both sides agree to it.

Indian women's contingent in Liberia praised

Indian women's contingent in Liberia praised

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Since the contingent's arrival, the number of Liberian women taking steps to join the national police force has increased.

Organisers reveal: What to expect from 'Howdy Modi'

Organisers reveal: What to expect from 'Howdy Modi'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

"Indian-Americans are an 'organic bridge' between the world's two largest democracies," he said.

India re-nominates Bhandari for another term as ICJ judge

India re-nominates Bhandari for another term as ICJ judge

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

During his term at the ICJ, Bhandari has delivered individual opinions in 11 cases covering a broad spectrum of subjects such as maritime disputes, whaling in Antarctica, crime of genocide, delimitation of continental shelf, nuclear disarmament, financing of terrorism and violation of sovereign rights.

Shyam Saran to meet senior US officials

Shyam Saran to meet senior US officials

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

Major hurdles in tabling the Indo-US civilian nuclear bill in the US Senate are being removed. \n

Oxfam wants India to sign Global Arms Treaty

Oxfam wants India to sign Global Arms Treaty

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

India has been asked to support the proposed 'Global Arms Trade Treaty' set to be discussed at the United Nations General Assembly next month by a confederation of NGOs from across the world Wednesday.

Why Dr Singh is in Brazil

Why Dr Singh is in Brazil

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

UN's plans to combat terror

UN's plans to combat terror

Rediff.com9 Sep 2006

Pak's Jadhav swapping claim another imaginary lie: India

Pak's Jadhav swapping claim another imaginary lie: India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Contradicting Asif's claim, the office of the Afghan National Security Adviser Mohammad Haneef Atmar issued a statement saying there was no mention or reference of India or an Indian citizen during his meeting with the Pakistani foreign minister on September 21 in New York.

India seeks probe into nuclear links between Pakistan, North Korea

India seeks probe into nuclear links between Pakistan, North Korea

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The demand for a probe comes amid reports that Pyongyang had clandestinely received nuclear enrichment technology from Pakistan when A Q Khan was at the helm of Islamabad's nuclear programme.

Oil scandal: UN to follow-up IIC suggestions

Oil scandal: UN to follow-up IIC suggestions

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

Oil scandal: UN to follow-up on inquiry committee's recommendations

A mellow Musharraf at the UN

A mellow Musharraf at the UN

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

US embassy denies visas to 10 Pak MPs: Report

US embassy denies visas to 10 Pak MPs: Report

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

The US embassy in Islamabad has reportedly rejected visa applications of at least 10 members of Pakistan's National Assembly and the Senate nominated to attend the United Nations General Assembly session in New York.

Natwar Singh takes a break in Manhattan

Natwar Singh takes a break in Manhattan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

India's external affairs minister takes a stroll in Manhattan.

Cuba backs India's bid for permanent UNSC seat

Cuba backs India's bid for permanent UNSC seat

Rediff.com18 Sep 2005

Cuban Foreign Minister Felipe Perez Roque conveyed his country's position when he met External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly's session in New York on Saturday.

First Look: Dr Singh meets Putin

First Look: Dr Singh meets Putin

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

They met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Thursday.

Pak:No meeting between Musharraf, Sharon

Pak:No meeting between Musharraf, Sharon

Rediff.com3 Sep 2005

The foreign ministers had met recently in Israel, sparking off protests in Pakistan.

PM, 57 ministers to mark Yoga Day events across India

PM, 57 ministers to mark Yoga Day events across India

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

While Modi will be performing yoga along with thousands of people at the Capitol Complex in Chandigarh, his cabinet colleagues Singh and Jaitley have been assigned the task of leading the 2nd IYD programmes in Lucknow and Mumbai respectively.

India revives UNSC bid

India revives UNSC bid

Rediff.com29 Jun 2006

India, Japan, Brazil and Germany want further discussions.

India 'deeply regrets' statements of Turkey, Malaysia on Kashmir

India 'deeply regrets' statements of Turkey, Malaysia on Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India has friendly ties with both the countries.

Bush stresses Mideast reform

Bush stresses Mideast reform

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

Pak hopes Musharraf, Singh will meet

Pak hopes Musharraf, Singh will meet

Rediff.com21 Aug 2004

Refugee athletes can compete under Olympic flag at Rio Games

Refugee athletes can compete under Olympic flag at Rio Games

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

A resolution, which was supported by 180 out of the 193 UN member states, calls for the Olympic Truce to be respected from seven days before the start of the August 5-21 Olympic Games until seven days after the September 7-18 Paralympic Games.

Take more steps towards UN reform: Rice

Take more steps towards UN reform: Rice

Rediff.com17 Sep 2005

Take more steps towards reform: Rice tells UN

PM leaves for home

PM leaves for home

Rediff.com17 Sep 2005

PM leaves for home