News for 'Permanent Representative of India'

Modi, FLOTUS to talk science with desi students

Modi, FLOTUS to talk science with desi students

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

A visit to the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia is likely to be the first public engagement of the prime minister, which would be hosted by the First Lady, the White House said on Tuesday.

'America Is In For A Period Of Extended Domestic Turmoil'

'America Is In For A Period Of Extended Domestic Turmoil'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'Trump's disregard for norms and institutions could prove very costly for America's social fabric.'

India abstains from UNSC vote on Ukraine, Russia exercises veto

India abstains from UNSC vote on Ukraine, Russia exercises veto

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Eleven countries voted in favour of the resolution while three countries - India, China and the UAE abstained.

At UN, Canada envoy raises issue of 'foreign interference'

At UN, Canada envoy raises issue of 'foreign interference'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Canada's envoy to the United Nations, Robert Rae, during his address to world leaders at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday raised the issue of 'foreign interference' adding that the rules of state-to-state relations, cannot be bent for 'political expediency'.

65,960 Indians took American citizenship in 2022: Report

65,960 Indians took American citizenship in 2022: Report

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

An estimated 46 million foreign-born persons resided in the United States in 2022, approximately 14 per cent of the total US population of 333 million, according to American Community Survey data from the US Census Bureau.

Pak diplomats support trade with India

Pak diplomats support trade with India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2003

Top Pakistani diplomats have supported trade with India through rail and road networks besides backing the petroleum and gas pipeline links and said the country could achieve most of its economic objectives through it.

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

When it comes to the Congress and Wayanad, the only way the scepticism in the minds of some in Kerala may be addressed is by the Gandhi family proving that they are more than a passing caravan in town, reports Shyam G Menon.

It is a world very much of double standards: EAM Jaishankar

It is a world very much of double standards: EAM Jaishankar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

There is a growing sentiment in the world and the global South in a way embodies it. But there's also political resistance, he said.

Meet Tehmina Janjua, Pakistan's first woman foreign secretary

Meet Tehmina Janjua, Pakistan's first woman foreign secretary

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Janjua will replace incumbent foreign secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, who will be taking charge as Pakistan's new ambassador to the US, Foreign Office said on Monday night.

Taliban seek participation at UNGA, nominate envoy

Taliban seek participation at UNGA, nominate envoy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The nomination sets up a confrontation between the Taliban and Afghanistan's fallen government envoy, Gram Isakuzai, who has held his post so far.

Defamation suit filed against Dhoni by former business partners

Defamation suit filed against Dhoni by former business partners

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Former business partners Mihir Diwakar and his wife Soumya Das approached the high court seeking a permanent injunction and damages against Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

India questions UN resolution on Int'l Day to Combat Islamophobia

India questions UN resolution on Int'l Day to Combat Islamophobia

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The 193-member UN General Assembly adopted a resolution, introduced by Pakistan's ambassador Munir Akram under agenda item culture of peace, to proclaim March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.

Unbroken in spirit, Kohli fan Nitesh tastes Paralympic glory

Unbroken in spirit, Kohli fan Nitesh tastes Paralympic glory

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Inspired by the humility of fellow para shuttler Pramod Bhagat and the relentless dedication of star cricketer Virat Kohli, Nitesh began to rebuild his life.

Strike: Lessons For Samsung From Hyundai

Strike: Lessons For Samsung From Hyundai

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

IPO bound HMIL, which is also from South Korea, had faced severe labour unrest for nearly a decade till the realisation -- a worker's union cannot be avoided -- dawned on it.

UN elects 5 nations as non-permanent security council members

UN elects 5 nations as non-permanent security council members

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday elected Chad, Chile, Lithuania, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia to serve as non-permanent members on the Security Council for two-year terms beginning in January 2014.

Workers Hope For Second Innings At Ford Chennai Plant

Workers Hope For Second Innings At Ford Chennai Plant

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The chances of former workers getting jobs depends on the model under which Ford would restart its Chennai plant operations -- under Ford India or as a joint venture or under any other model.

India calls for end to violence, says honest dialogue can bridge differences

India calls for end to violence, says honest dialogue can bridge differences

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

India has said that it was deeply concerned over the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and reiterated its call for immediate cessation of violence and end to hostilities.

Former UN envoy Hardeep Puri joins the BJP

Former UN envoy Hardeep Puri joins the BJP

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Career diplomat Hardeep Singh Puri, who recently retired as India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on Thursday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.

SEE: Indian delegate walks out as Pak PM rakes up Kashmir at UNGA

SEE: Indian delegate walks out as Pak PM rakes up Kashmir at UNGA

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

In his pre-recorded video statement to the General Debate at the 75th session of the UN General Assembly on Friday, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan made references to India's internal affairs, including Jammu and Kashmir. The First Secretary in India's Permanent Mission to the UN, Mijito Vinito, walked out of the general assembly hall when Khan started his usual diatribe about India.

'Indian rupee best-performing Asian currency this year'

'Indian rupee best-performing Asian currency this year'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

'India represents one of the top opportunities with robust growth, solid fundamentals, and openness to foreign investment.'

At UN, India votes against Russia's call for secret vote on Ukraine

At UN, India votes against Russia's call for secret vote on Ukraine

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Only 13 nations voted in favour of Russia's call for a secret ballot on draft resolution on Ukraine.

'Direct Transfer Of Money Is Bribing Voters'

'Direct Transfer Of Money Is Bribing Voters'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

'For politicians, winning the next election has become more important than economic stability of the country and broader national interest.'

INDIA leaders vow to defeat BJP in 2024 polls

INDIA leaders vow to defeat BJP in 2024 polls

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Kharge said the leaders of INDIA parties have come together as democracy is under threat under the Bharatiya Janata Party government.

SEE: Modi does yoga at UN headquarters

SEE: Modi does yoga at UN headquarters

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

The yoga celebration led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the UN headquarters on Wednesday has created a Guinness World Record for the participation of people of most nationalities.

India beats China to win crucial election to UN commission on women

India beats China to win crucial election to UN commission on women

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a functional commission of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The 54-member ECOSOC, holding the first plenary meeting of its 2021 session in the General Assembly Hall on Monday, held elections for two seats in the Asia-Pacific States category with Afghanistan, India and China in the fray.

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.

Kabul attacks: India tells UNSC to stand united against terror

Kabul attacks: India tells UNSC to stand united against terror

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Strongly condemning the terrorist strikes in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, India has told the United Nations Security Council that these attacks reinforce the need for the world to stand unitedly against terrorism and all those who provide sanctuaries to terrorists.

Not 'passive' on Russia-Ukraine war: India at UNSC

Not 'passive' on Russia-Ukraine war: India at UNSC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The President of the Security Council for December said India has taken the side of peace and favours de-escalation through diplomacy and dialogue.

Need immediate end to violence in Afghanistan: India-chaired UNSC

Need immediate end to violence in Afghanistan: India-chaired UNSC

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

The UN Security Council members on Monday reaffirmed the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities and violence in Afghanistan and that for any acceptance and legitimacy, there needs to be a political settlement that fully respects the human rights of women, children and minorities, India's Permanent Representative to the UN and President of the Security Council Ambassador T S Tirumurti said.

Sushma makes strong pitch for India's permanent seat at UNSC

Sushma makes strong pitch for India's permanent seat at UNSC

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Swaraj emphasised that the UN must accept it needs fundamental reform.

'Modi wants to do away with permanent government jobs'

'Modi wants to do away with permanent government jobs'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The new government order to review the service record of employees who have completed 30 years in the job to identify inefficient or corrupt staff and retire them prematurely has invited the ire of labour unions, who believe that this is a step towards privatisation.

'I Don't Know What It Takes To Get A BJP Ticket'

'I Don't Know What It Takes To Get A BJP Ticket'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

In 2022 Nanaji Dembi pulled down the Hurriyat office board in Srinagar, an act of defiance that grabbed headlines. Despite such nationalistic bravado, the BJP has denied him a ticket for the assembly election.

Ukrainians 'forcibly' holding over 3,700 Indians, reiterates Russia

Ukrainians 'forcibly' holding over 3,700 Indians, reiterates Russia

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Russia's Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia told an emergency UN Security Council meeting following the attack on the Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant in Ukraine, that radicals and extremists in Ukraine 'were and are' under the 'close guardianship and protection' of Western nations.

China blocks India's move in UN seeking action against Pak on Lakhvi

China blocks India's move in UN seeking action against Pak on Lakhvi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

China has blocked India's move in the UN demanding action against Pakistan over the release of Mumbai attack mastermind and LeT commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi in violation of a resolution of the world body as it contended that India provided insufficient information.

Litany of falsehood unleashed on me: Ansari on BJP's Pak scribe claim

Litany of falsehood unleashed on me: Ansari on BJP's Pak scribe claim

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Former Vice President Hamid Ansari on Wednesday refuted the allegation that he had invited to India a Pakistani journalist who has claimed to have spied for Inter-Services Intelligence, and said a 'litany of falsehood' has been unleashed against him in sections of media and by a Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson.

Govt signs peace pact with Manipur's oldest militant group

Govt signs peace pact with Manipur's oldest militant group

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The United National Liberation Front (UNLF), an extremist group operating in Manipur, on Wednesday signed a peace agreement with the government and agreed to renounce violence, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced New Delhi.

Biden all set for India visit after testing Covid negative twice

Biden all set for India visit after testing Covid negative twice

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

United States President Joe Biden is all set to visit India and is 'very excited' about the important initiatives he will be championing at the G20 Summit in New Delhi, according to senior White House officials.

G20 Summit: The biggest challenge India faces is...

G20 Summit: The biggest challenge India faces is...

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The biggest question looming over the summit is whether there will be a joint leaders' declaration in view of the sharp differences between the West and the Russia-China combine on the text to describe the Ukraine conflict in the document.

India abstains on resolution against Russian referenda in Ukraine

India abstains on resolution against Russian referenda in Ukraine

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

India has abstained on a draft resolution tabled in the United Nations Security Council which condemned Russia's 'illegal referenda' and annexation of four Ukrainian territories and called for an immediate cessation of violence while underlining the need to find pathways for a return to the negotiating table.