News for '-un-general-assembly'

The peace process has won: Musharraf

The peace process has won: Musharraf

Rediff.com17 Sep 2006

Trump at it again, says 'North Korea won't be around much longer'

Trump at it again, says 'North Korea won't be around much longer'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Trump and Kim have traded increasingly threatening and personal insults as Pyongyang races towards its goal of developing a nuclear-tipped missile capable of reaching the US.

Obama won't be meeting Putin, Rouhani at UN

Obama won't be meeting Putin, Rouhani at UN

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

US President Barack Obama has no scheduled meetings with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on the sidelines of the annual UN General Assembly Session, the White House has said.

Indian laws strong enablers of women empowerment: Smriti at UN

Indian laws strong enablers of women empowerment: Smriti at UN

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Irani said the "Government of India took a series of measures for ensuring safety, security and well-being of women during the COVID-19 pandemic."

PM rejects any justification for terrorism

PM rejects any justification for terrorism

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

'We shall never succumb to or compromise with terror, in Jammu and Kashmir or elsewhere,' Dr Singh said.

'We are well prepared for any eventualities'

'We are well prepared for any eventualities'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

'Guarding the borders in extreme weather conditions is not easy and most people don't realize it is a very tough job.'

'End incitements to terror':

'End incitements to terror':

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

No compromise on Kashmir ever: Pakistan

No compromise on Kashmir ever: Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Sep 2004

The progress in relations with India in all fields should hinge on progress on the Kashmir issue, he said.

'I have decided, will let you know': Trump on Iran nuclear deal

'I have decided, will let you know': Trump on Iran nuclear deal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Trump described the agreement as the "worst" and "one-sided transactions" that America has ever entered into.

What Did Modi's Washington Visit Achieve?

What Did Modi's Washington Visit Achieve?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The only thing that may salvage Narendra Modi's trip to the US is his meetings with CEOs, such as those of Blackstone, First Solar, Qualcomm, Adobe, and General Atomics, asserts Rajeev Srinivasan.

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.

Indian envoy-designate to US meets Powell

Indian envoy-designate to US meets Powell

Rediff.com12 Aug 2004

Ranendra Sen discussed with Powell the progress made in the 'strategic partnership' between the two countries.

Antonio Guterres re-elected as UN chief for 2nd term

Antonio Guterres re-elected as UN chief for 2nd term

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

United Nations General Assembly on Friday appointed Antonio Guterres as the UN Secretary General for a second term beginning January 1, 2022, days after the powerful Security Council unanimously recommended his name to the 193-member body for re-election.

The man who called Bush the devil

The man who called Bush the devil

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez sees America as the world's main enemy.

US not at war with Islam: Bush

US not at war with Islam: Bush

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Stressing that from Beirut to Baghdad, people are making the choice for freedom and that the nations gathered in the United Nations must make a choice as well, Bush said the US will support reformers and moderates across the Middle East.

Respect for India has increased since '14: PM on return from US visit

Respect for India has increased since '14: PM on return from US visit

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

People turned up in large numbers outside Palam airport to welcome the PM. The BJP also organised a cultural programme at the airport.

Yoga Day in Pak confined to Indian High Commission premises

Yoga Day in Pak confined to Indian High Commission premises

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

As the world on Sunday celebrated the inaugural International Day of Yoga, in Pakistan it remained confined to the premises of Indian High Commission in Islamabad with the staff of the mission along with other foreign diplomats in the country performing 'asanas'.

Pak refuses to open airspace for PM Modi, India slams decision

Pak refuses to open airspace for PM Modi, India slams decision

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Qureshi said the Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad had been informed of Pakistan's decision to not allow prime minister's Modi's special Air India One aircraft to fly over the country.

COVID-19: India declines UN's integrated supply chain assistance

COVID-19: India declines UN's integrated supply chain assistance

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

India has declined assistance offered by the United Nations of its integrated supply chain for COVID19-related material, saying the country has a "robust system" to deal with the required logistics, a spokesperson for UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said.

India, Pakistan may change format for dialogue

India, Pakistan may change format for dialogue

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

Foreign secretaries of the two countries will meet soon in Islamabad.

G4 ministers in NY to persuade Africa

G4 ministers in NY to persuade Africa

Rediff.com17 Jul 2005

Foreign Ministers of G-4\ncountries, including External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh,\nare here for crucial talks with their African counterparts

Peace will continue, Sonia assures Kargil

Peace will continue, Sonia assures Kargil

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

'The UPA government will take every step to resolve the Kashmir issue through dialogue and reconciliation,' she said.

Pak registers FIR against IAF pilots for 'bombing trees' in Balakot: Report

Pak registers FIR against IAF pilots for 'bombing trees' in Balakot: Report

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The report said that Pakistan also plans to lodge a complaint against India at the United Nations, accusing New Delhi of "eco-terrorism".

Bush calls for Democracy Fund

Bush calls for Democracy Fund

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

Manmohan's UN address to focus on terror

Manmohan's UN address to focus on terror

Rediff.com17 Sep 2004

The prime minister is also scheduled to hold his first meeting with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf during his stay in New York.

Ahead of visit, Netanyahu says he's hopeful of expanding ties with India

Ahead of visit, Netanyahu says he's hopeful of expanding ties with India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

India in December voted in favour of the UN General Assembly resolution condemning the US for its decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Row over UN gay rules

Row over UN gay rules

Rediff.com3 Apr 2004

Bush has high praise for India

Bush has high praise for India

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

Pak won't change stance on Kashmir: Aziz

Pak won't change stance on Kashmir: Aziz

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

Ahead of the meeting between President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Pakistan has assured Pakistan occupied Kashmir leaders that it would not change its stance on the Kashmir issue.\n

G-4 suggests concessions for AU

G-4 suggests concessions for AU

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

Japan is considering a new draft resolution for expansion of the United Nations Security Council and is expected to consult other G-4 members, including India, on it.

Top quotes from Modi @G4 summit

Top quotes from Modi @G4 summit

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Here are the top quotes by Modi at the meet

Musharraf takes Manmohan by surprise

Musharraf takes Manmohan by surprise

Rediff.com25 Sep 2004

Among other things, he produced a copy of Singh's school report card.

US ignoring root causes of terror: Musharraf

US ignoring root causes of terror: Musharraf

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

'I always say the root cause is political disputes, poverty and illiteracy,' the Pakistan President tells ABC.

Rich, poor gap worries world leaders

Rich, poor gap worries world leaders

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

Musharraf to inaugurate Pak Caucus

Musharraf to inaugurate Pak Caucus

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

Congressman Dan Burton and a few other members of Congress who have taken up positions against India are likely to be on the causus, according to Pakistani on-line newspaper South Asia Tribune.

Time for India to enter Security Council: PM

Time for India to enter Security Council: PM

Rediff.com20 Sep 2004

'We will make our case for India's candidature as permanent member of the UN Security Council, which is gaining increasing international support,' Dr Manmohan Singh.

Musharraf to visit US for a week from Sept 19

Musharraf to visit US for a week from Sept 19

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

Musharrraf will be addressing the UN besides meeting George Bush and Manmohan Singh.

Hawks of today can become tomorrow's doves

Hawks of today can become tomorrow's doves

Rediff.com21 Oct 2003

'The trajectory of the US-India relationship is very different from that of the US-Pakistan relationship and those trajectories neither meet nor criss-cross each other,' says Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal.

Pakistan says India will suffer 'heavy losses' if it goes to war

Pakistan says India will suffer 'heavy losses' if it goes to war

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has warned India that it will suffer "heavy losses" which it would "remember for decades" if it tries to "impose" a war on his country.