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UN chief Antonio Guterres receives COVID-19 vaccine

UN chief Antonio Guterres receives COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Guterres gestured to make a victory sign as he was administered the shot.

Permanent UNSC seat India's top priority: Foreign secy

Permanent UNSC seat India's top priority: Foreign secy

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Shringla said India will continue to work towards the reformed United Nations during its stint as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.

Pakistan is 'arsonist' disguising itself as 'fire-fighter': India at UNGA

Pakistan is 'arsonist' disguising itself as 'fire-fighter': India at UNGA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

"We keep hearing that Pakistan is a 'victim of terrorism'. This is the country which is an arsonist disguising itself as a fire-fighter. Pakistan nurtures terrorists in their backyard in the hope that they will only harm their neighbours," India's first secretary Sneha Dubey said in the UN General Assembly on Friday.

Swaraj in New York for UNGA, to also meet Tillerson

Swaraj in New York for UNGA, to also meet Tillerson

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

During her week-long stay, Swaraj, leading a high-powered Indian delegation, is expected to hold about 20 bilateral and trilateral meetings with leaders attending the session.

UNGA address: PM likely to focus on climate change, anti-terror measures

UNGA address: PM likely to focus on climate change, anti-terror measures

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Prime Minister Modi held a number of bilateral meetings with top world leaders like United States President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel ahead of his UN address.

Turkey's remarks on J-K at UNGA 'completely unacceptable': India

Turkey's remarks on J-K at UNGA 'completely unacceptable': India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

India said Ankara should learn to respect the sovereignty of other nations and reflect on its own policies more deeply.

Russia backs 'worthy candidate' India for permanent membership in UNSC

Russia backs 'worthy candidate' India for permanent membership in UNSC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow sees the prospect of making the Security Council more democratic, exclusively, through broadening the representation of countries from Africa, Asia and Latin America.

UN chief wanted Modi to be at climate change summit

UN chief wanted Modi to be at climate change summit

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said that he "really wanted" Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate in a crucial climate change summit in New York next week to mobilise political will for a universal and meaningful climate agreement.

China blocks blacklisting of Lashkar terrorist at UN

China blocks blacklisting of Lashkar terrorist at UN

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

It is learnt that China placed a hold on the proposal by India and the US to designate Mahmood as a global terrorist under the 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council.

Ambedkar's birth anniversary to be observed for first time at UN

Ambedkar's birth anniversary to be observed for first time at UN

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

On the occasion, a panel discussion will be organised on 'Combating inequalities for the achievement of SDGs'.

India abstains on Russia-led resolution at UNSC, China votes in favour

India abstains on Russia-led resolution at UNSC, China votes in favour

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

India, along with 12 other United Nations Security Council members, abstained on a resolution by Russia on the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

Pakistan loses UN human rights council election

Pakistan loses UN human rights council election

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Pakistan on Wednesday failed to win a re-election to the United Nations' human rights body. The 193-member General Assembly voted here to elect 18 new members of the UN Human Rights Council.

Why Latin America Loves India And Vice Versa

Why Latin America Loves India And Vice Versa

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

The warmth and respect for India were evident wherever I went and noticed how most Latin Americans have Indian gurus either directly or online and yoga was very much in vogue, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Modi to lead International Yoga Day celebrations from Srinagar

Modi to lead International Yoga Day celebrations from Srinagar

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

The United Nations General Assembly, heeding to a call by Prime Minister Modi, had made a declaration in December 2014 to observe June 21 every year as IDY.

Biggest perpetrator of terrorism: India slams Pak at UN

Biggest perpetrator of terrorism: India slams Pak at UN

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

"We call on Pakistan to stop cleansing their own minorities including Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and others," Bhat said.

US seeks Russia's suspension from Human Rights Council

US seeks Russia's suspension from Human Rights Council

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Observing that 140 United Nations member states have already voted to condemn Russia over its unprovoked war and the humanitarian crisis it has unleashed upon the people of Ukraine, Thomas-Greenfield said Russia should not have a position of authority in that body, nor should the international community allow Russia to use their role on the Council as a tool of propaganda to suggest they have a legitimate concern about human rights.

Justice Bhandari re-elected to world court

Justice Bhandari re-elected to world court

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Britain's withdrawal from the election to the world court means there will not be a British judge on the UN's most powerful court for the first time in its history.

Ukraine war doesn't serve anybody's interests: Jaishankar

Ukraine war doesn't serve anybody's interests: Jaishankar

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

aishankar also declined to predict India's vote in advance on the upcoming draft resolution against Russia in the UN.

Devyani entitled to immunity under UN status, says lawyer

Devyani entitled to immunity under UN status, says lawyer

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade's status as a "Special Advisor" to the UN entitled her to diplomatic immunity from prosecution at the time of her arrest last year on visa fraud charges, according to a letter from the United Nations.

Modi, Egyptian Prez discuss 'concerns' over Israel-Hamas conflict

Modi, Egyptian Prez discuss 'concerns' over Israel-Hamas conflict

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

'We share concerns regarding terrorism, violence and loss of civilian lives. We agree on the need for early restoration of peace and stability and facilitating humanitarian assistance'

For what reason, India, Ukraine not UNSC permanent member: Zelenskyy

For what reason, India, Ukraine not UNSC permanent member: Zelenskyy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

India has been at the forefront of efforts at the UN to push for urgent long-pending reform of the Security Council, emphasising that it rightly deserves a place at the UN high table as a permanent member.

Modi-Biden hold hour-long talks ahead of Quad summit

Modi-Biden hold hour-long talks ahead of Quad summit

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

The war and Modi's recent visit to Ukraine is expected to figure prominently in the bilateral meeting, according to US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.

India's CAG wins election to UN Board of Auditors

India's CAG wins election to UN Board of Auditors

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

India on Friday won a crucial election to the UN Board of Auditors with its nominee Shashi Kant Sharma, the Comptroller and Auditor General, garnering the largest number of votes.

4 of P5 nations support India for permanent UNSC seat: Govt

4 of P5 nations support India for permanent UNSC seat: Govt

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Four out of five permanent members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) have supported India's candidature for a permanent seat in the top world body, the government told the Lok Sabha on Friday.

India wanted explicit condemnation of Hamas: Sources on UNGA resolution

India wanted explicit condemnation of Hamas: Sources on UNGA resolution

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The resolution did not include any explicit condemnation of the October 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas, they said, adding India abstained in the vote in absence of all elements of its approach not being covered in the final text of the resolution.

World seeing 'explosion' in power seizures by force: UN chief to world leaders

World seeing 'explosion' in power seizures by force: UN chief to world leaders

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The world is seeing an "explosion" in seizures of power by force and military coups are back, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres told world leaders on Tuesday, lamenting that geopolitical divisions are undermining international cooperation as he called for strengthening global governance and re-igniting multilateralism.

UNHCHR action on CAA is illegal, violates UN norms

UNHCHR action on CAA is illegal, violates UN norms

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Interestingly, India had objected to the establishment of a UNHCHR when it was proposed by the US at the Vienna Conference on Human Rights in July 1993 and the whole proposal was remitted to the General Assembly in New York because India and others said that the whole issue should be examined in detail, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, who had led the Indian delegation for negotiating the terms of the HCHR.

Pak PM removes Lodhi, appoints new UN envoy

Pak PM removes Lodhi, appoints new UN envoy

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The Pakistan Foreign Office gave no reason for Lodhi's removal in a statement late on Monday.

Modi was right, this is not time for war: French Prez at UN

Modi was right, this is not time for war: French Prez at UN

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Modi, who met Putin last week on the sidelines of the 22nd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Uzbekistan's Samarkand, had told the Russian leader that "today's era is not of war".

WATCH LIVE! Sushma Swaraj addresses UNGA

WATCH LIVE! Sushma Swaraj addresses UNGA

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is addressing the 71st session of the UN General Assembly where she is expected to give a stinging response to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's tirade on Kashmir.

UNSC reform: India for 'actual negotiation'

UNSC reform: India for 'actual negotiation'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

Pressing for "actual negotiations" on the issue of UN Security Council expansion, India has asked the General Assembly for discussions to be held in an interactive format, as representatives of the world body met in New York to launch parleys on reforms.

UNGA: EAM Jaishankar talks Af, Indo-pacific with counterparts

UNGA: EAM Jaishankar talks Af, Indo-pacific with counterparts

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday discussed issues relating to Afghanistan and the Indo-Pacific during his bilateral meetings with global counterparts on the sidelines of the annual high-level UN General Assembly session.

PM arrives in Frankfurt en route to India

PM arrives in Frankfurt en route to India

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived on Monday night on his way back home from New York after concluding a five-day visit during which he attended the high-level segment of the UN General Assembly.

Possibility of UNSC expansion on table but veto power a problem: Guterres

Possibility of UNSC expansion on table but veto power a problem: Guterres

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

He added that there was a proposal from France and UK some time ago for some restrictions in the use of the right of veto.

Taliban govt is anything but inclusive: Afghan Amb to UN

Taliban govt is anything but inclusive: Afghan Amb to UN

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'Afghan people will not accept a governing structure that excludes women and minorities'

UN's favourite terrorist is dead

UN's favourite terrorist is dead

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

'Use or threat of nuclear weapons...': G20 Delhi declaration on Ukraine war

'Use or threat of nuclear weapons...': G20 Delhi declaration on Ukraine war

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Emphasising the importance of sustaining food and energy security, the G20 leaders called for the "cessation of military destruction or other attacks on relevant infrastructure".

Biden to host Modi for bilateral talks on Sep 24 at White House

Biden to host Modi for bilateral talks on Sep 24 at White House

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Later in the day, Biden will host the first-ever in-person Quad Leaders' Summit at the White House with Modi, Suga and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

We will soar high when Pak stoops low at UNGA: India

We will soar high when Pak stoops low at UNGA: India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

'What they want to do is their call. We've seen them mainstream terrorism in the past. And what you're now telling me is they may want to mainstream hate speech. It's their call, if they want to do that. Poison pens don't work for too long'