News for 'United Nations General Assembly'

'Strongly oppose' India's abstention on Gaza vote at UN: Sonia

'Strongly oppose' India's abstention on Gaza vote at UN: Sonia

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Sonia aid the Congress has been consistent over the years in its strong belief that both the Palestinians and Israelis have the right to live in a just peace.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Obama seeks new era of engagement with world

Obama seeks new era of engagement with world

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

US President Barack Obama, on Friday, sought a new era of engagement with the world where power is no longer a "zero-sum game" as he asked them to share responsibility for tackling key challenges of security and prosperity.

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.

Prem Panicker: Pinocchio Pervez

Prem Panicker: Pinocchio Pervez

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

How long will Haryana rout haunt Congress?

How long will Haryana rout haunt Congress?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Even as parleys continue in both states, the grand old party is expected to contest less than 110 seats in the November 20 polls for the 288-member Maharashtra assembly.

There's terrorism in Pak, but not state-sponsored: Chinese media on Swaraj's UNGA address

There's terrorism in Pak, but not state-sponsored: Chinese media on Swaraj's UNGA address

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

If smart enough, India should befriend China and respect Pakistan, preventing disputes from spilling over, the article said.

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

'We are not opposed to foreign investment'

'We are not opposed to foreign investment'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

'What we are saying is we must have investment, but in a manner and in areas where you need the capital or technology upgrade.'

Any nation that supports Russia will be stained by association: Biden

Any nation that supports Russia will be stained by association: Biden

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Over the past few days, the Biden administration has been reaching out to its friends and allies to support it against Russian aggression in Ukraine.

Manmohan, Bush to discuss terrorism

Manmohan, Bush to discuss terrorism

Rediff.com20 Sep 2004

Will Cong ally with NC or PDP for J-K polls?

Will Cong ally with NC or PDP for J-K polls?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Karra, who became the J&K Congress chief last Friday replacing Vikar Rasool Wani, said a call is already there for all secular parties who are opposed to the "hegemonic attitude" of the BJP to unite.

An Assembly Bypoll Like None Other

An Assembly Bypoll Like None Other

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Neither the ruling DMK nor the fractured AIADMK Opposition anticipated that an assembly by-election would put them both to test, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

UNGA: Kofi Annan rings Peace Bell

UNGA: Kofi Annan rings Peace Bell

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

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.

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

2nd time in 20 yrs, manufacturing jobs outpace sector growth

2nd time in 20 yrs, manufacturing jobs outpace sector growth

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

In a relatively rare occurrence, the growth in manufacturing jobs exceeded the pace of sector growth in 2022-23 (FY23). The number of persons engaged in the segment grew by 7.43 per cent in FY23, according to figures from the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) released on September 30. The gross value added for the manufacturing sector grew by 4.24 per cent in current prices and declined by 2.2 per cent in real terms for FY23, according to earlier annual figures released by the government.

'BJP Micromanaged 48 Seats We Won'

'BJP Micromanaged 48 Seats We Won'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

'Every Haryana assembly seat has its own unique problems to earn victory for a political party and you as a politician need to know what are those issues and tackle it.'

Musharraf wants to move forward on Kashmir issue

Musharraf wants to move forward on Kashmir issue

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

He said he would like to move forward the peace process with India especially on the "key dispute" of Kashmir at the meeting of the two leaders

PM to meet Chinese president in New York

PM to meet Chinese president in New York

Rediff.com6 Sep 2005

The leaders will discuss the entire gamut of bilateral ties and review progress on talks to resolve the boundary question and other issues.

Ready to help stranded from neighbouring, developing nations: India

Ready to help stranded from neighbouring, developing nations: India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Tirumurti voiced deep concern for the safety and security of thousands of Indian citizens, including students, stranded in Ukraine.

Indo-Pak dialogue to be reviewed

Indo-Pak dialogue to be reviewed

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Urge Pak to act against terror outfits: India at UNGA

Urge Pak to act against terror outfits: India at UNGA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

India has told the United Nations General Assembly that it is high time the international community called on Pakistan to take 'effective and irreversible' actions against terror outfits operating on its soil, asserting that Islamabad should not take the 'high road of morality' which is only laden with mines of falsehood.

Sharif-Manmohan meet in US on as per plan: Cong

Sharif-Manmohan meet in US on as per plan: Cong

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The Congress on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh would go ahead with the meeting with his Pakistan counterpart in New York in September on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meet.

India overwhelmingly elected to non-permanent seat in UNSC

India overwhelmingly elected to non-permanent seat in UNSC

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

New Delhi's candidature was unanimously endorsed by the 55-member Asia-Pacific grouping, including China and Pakistan, in June last year.

Budget may go vocal for higher local procurement

Budget may go vocal for higher local procurement

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

To boost domestic manufacturing under the Make in India initiative and reduce dependency on imports, the government is expected to announce in the Budget an increase in the minimum local content requirement for public procurement, with certain sectors being granted exceptions. Currently, firms producing goods, services, or works with at least 50 per cent local content are classified as Class-I local suppliers and are preferred the most in government procurement.

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.

'It was a good expression of India's vision'

'It was a good expression of India's vision'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focus on development and inclusive growth was widely appreciated by the audience at the UN.

I have an open mind: Musharraf

I have an open mind: Musharraf

Rediff.com24 Sep 2004