News for 'UNGA'

I am following Benazir's path, says Zardari

I am following Benazir's path, says Zardari

Rediff.com26 Sep 2009

Pakistan on Friday told the United Nations General Assembly that Islamabad looks forward to the resumption of the composite dialogue process with New Delhi and wants friendly relations with India.

Pak PM creating content for cartoonists: Rajnath

Pak PM creating content for cartoonists: Rajnath

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

'Pakistan needs to understand that the Indian Navy has become much stronger with the commissioning of the Khanderi

UN declares June 21 as 'International Day of Yoga'

UN declares June 21 as 'International Day of Yoga'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Less than three months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the idea, the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday adopted an India-led resolution declaring June 21 as 'International Day of Yoga', recognising that 'Yoga provides a holistic approach to health and well-being'.

Terrorism Pak's 'only crowning glory' for 70 yrs: India at UN

Terrorism Pak's 'only crowning glory' for 70 yrs: India at UN

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

"This august forum witnessed a new low on its 75th anniversary. The leader of Pakistan today called for those who incite hate and violence to be outlawed. But as he went on, we were left wondering, was he referring to himself?" First Secretary in the Permanent Mission of India to the UN Mijito Vinito said, making India's Right of Reply.

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.

India-USA: A friendship that began way back then

India-USA: A friendship that began way back then

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his historic visit of the United States of America, here's a look at some landmark visits by Indian prime ministers to the United States of America.

UNSC reform talks being 'held hostage' by some nations: India

UNSC reform talks being 'held hostage' by some nations: India

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador K Nagaraj Naidu, on Monday wrote a letter to President of the 74th Session of the General Assembly, Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, expressing New Delhi's strong disappointment over the decision regarding roll-over of the intergovernmental negotiations (IGN) on UNSC reforms into the next session of the General Assembly that begins this month.

Iran turned down Obama meet offer citing complications: US

Iran turned down Obama meet offer citing complications: US

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

The much-anticipated meeting between United States President Barack Obama and his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani on the sidelines of the United General Assembly failed to take place as it turned out to be too complicated for Iranians, a senior Obama administration official has 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.

Indian and its G4 partners call for urgent UNSC reforms

Indian and its G4 partners call for urgent UNSC reforms

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

The G-4 foreign ministers' grouping, that includes India, on Thursday called for urgent reform of the United Nations, including the Security Council, an issue that India has emphasised for the past several years.

Antigua assures full cooperation in Choksi's extradition

Antigua assures full cooperation in Choksi's extradition

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Foreign Minister of Antigua and Barbuda E P Chet Greene on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly and raised the extradition issue of Choksi, who is currently in the Caribbean island.

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.

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.

'Howdy Modi': PM to address community summit in US

'Howdy Modi': PM to address community summit in US

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

In addition to Modi's address, the programme is also expected to include a cultural programme that showcases the Indian-American community and will be broadcast live online and on television channels, reaching over 1 billion people across the US and India, the organisers said.

Pranab meets NATO Secretary General

Pranab meets NATO Secretary General

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

First look of Pranab Mukherjee with the NATO secretary general.

Trump will meet Imran Khan on July 22: White House

Trump will meet Imran Khan on July 22: White House

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

The visit will focus on strengthening cooperation between the US and Pakistan to bring peace, stability, and economic prosperity to a region that has seen far too much conflict, it said.

Rugby World Cup: New Zealand take third place with win over Wales

Rugby World Cup: New Zealand take third place with win over Wales

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

New Zealand claimed the one World Cup prize that no team sets out to win - third place.

Pak PM's claim about Kashmir far from truth: J-K admin

Pak PM's claim about Kashmir far from truth: J-K admin

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

'Jammu and Kashmir is free for any movement and accessible to all including citizens, outsiders, journalists and all others for free movement'

India must lift inhuman curfew in Kashmir: Pak PM

India must lift inhuman curfew in Kashmir: Pak PM

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

In his address to the UNGA, Khan spoke at length about India's decision to revoke Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and criticised the government's move to put in place a communication lockdown.

India repulses Pakistan attack at UN assembly

India repulses Pakistan attack at UN assembly

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

India has said that serious bilateral dialogue can happen only "without the shadow of terrorism" as Pakistan raked up the Kashmir issue at the United Nations.

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.

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.

Will stand for rights of Kashmiris: Imran Khan in PoK

Will stand for rights of Kashmiris: Imran Khan in PoK

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Will stand for rights of Kashmiris: Imran Khan in PoK

Bush stresses Mideast reform

Bush stresses Mideast reform

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

Countries should negotiate on UNSC reform text: India

Countries should negotiate on UNSC reform text: India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

India's top diplomat at the United Nations on Tuesday said that countries should negotiate on the text on the table and give their national positions on the issue.

Will extend hand of friendship to India again after 2019 polls: Imran Khan

Will extend hand of friendship to India again after 2019 polls: Imran Khan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The Pakistani PM believed New Delhi rebuffed his offer of talks because his country is an issue in the elections in the neighbouring country.

PM grants $12m to Pacific island states, $150m line of credit

PM grants $12m to Pacific island states, $150m line of credit

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

A release issued by the MEA said the meeting was attended by the heads of delegations of Fiji, Republic of Kiribati, Republic of Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Nauru, Republic of Palau, Independent State of Papua New Guinea, The Independent State of Samoa, Solomon Islands, Kingdom of Tonga, Tuvalu and Republic of Vanuatu.

Modi, Trump to meet twice in US next week: Envoy

Modi, Trump to meet twice in US next week: Envoy

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

'The US President is joining the Prime Minister in addressing a huge Indian diaspora event in Houston and they will also meet on the margins of the UNGA in New York'

India issues demarche to China on Masood Azhar issue

India issues demarche to China on Masood Azhar issue

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

India hit out at China for its remarks that there was no consensus over the United States' proposal to ban Pathankot attack mastermind and Jaish-e-Mohammed is chief Masood Azhar at the United Nations

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.

How yoga helps physical and mental health

How yoga helps physical and mental health

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

'Yoga is magic!' 'Other than keeping me physically fit, it helps me be calm and emotionally balanced. It gives me a lot of energy that keeps me productive throughout the day.'

Sushma meets foreign envoys in New York

Sushma meets foreign envoys in New York

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held bilateral meetings with foreign ministers of seven countries, including the United Kingdom, on the sidelines of the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday.

China 'observing' situation in Kashmir: Xi tells Imran

China 'observing' situation in Kashmir: Xi tells Imran

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Xi said China is ready to work with Pakistan to forge a closer China-Pakistan community of shared future in the new era.

PIX: Kiwis suffer another World Cup heartbreak against England

PIX: Kiwis suffer another World Cup heartbreak against England

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

England players played with breathtaking power and precision to win 19-7, a result that not only puts them within touching distance of a second World Cup crown, but arguably re-calibrates world rugby's pecking order.

India committed to highest safety standards at its N-plants

India committed to highest safety standards at its N-plants

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

India has said it is committed to implementing the highest safety standards at its nuclear power plants as it seeks to harness the benefits of atomic energy to meet its growing energy requirements.

Dr Singh to meet Obama in Sept

Dr Singh to meet Obama in Sept

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to undertake a six-day visit to the United States from September 20, during which he will have a bilateral meeting with President Barack Obama in Washington besides attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Pak PM Sharif likely to raise Kashmir issue at UN meet

Pak PM Sharif likely to raise Kashmir issue at UN meet

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is expected to raise Kashmir issue during his address at the UN General Assembly, a senior diplomat in Islamabad said on Thursday.

India's bid for UNSC permanent seat gets a shot in the arm

India's bid for UNSC permanent seat gets a shot in the arm

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

The UN General Assembly on Monday adopted a negotiating text by consensus for the long-pending Security Council reforms, setting the stage for talks on the issue at its 70th session beginning on Tuesday, boosting India's bid for a permanent seat in the revamped world body.

'Madman' Kim will be tested like never before: Trump

'Madman' Kim will be tested like never before: Trump

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Trump's tweet comes after Kim Jong-un blasted the US President Donald Trump as "mentally deranged" and vowed to make him pay dearly for threatening to destroy his country.