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Pak violated Vienna Convention obligations: ICJ Prez to UNGA

Pak violated Vienna Convention obligations: ICJ Prez to UNGA

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Yusuf elaborated on several aspects of the Court's ruling in Jadhav's case while presenting his report to the General Assembly.

India@UNGA: PM to deliver 9 key speeches

India@UNGA: PM to deliver 9 key speeches

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Modi, who will be addressing the General Debate for the first time in five years, has a packed bilateral and multilateral agenda beginning September 23 till September 27.

Sharif meets Kerry; seeks US intervention in Kashmir

Sharif meets Kerry; seeks US intervention in Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Sharif met US Secretary of State John Kerry in New York during which he raised the Kashmir issue.

US denies involvement in no-trust motion against Imran govt

US denies involvement in no-trust motion against Imran govt

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The cable was reportedly sent on March 7, a day before the Opposition submitted the no-confidence motion and requisitioned a National Assembly session for voting on it.

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.

Hopes fading for woman UN Secretary-General

Hopes fading for woman UN Secretary-General

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Antonio Guterres, who had served as UN High Commissioner for Refugees for 10 years, has emerged as the front-runner in the first two rounds of informal voting.

Local leadership void poses threat to BJP's success in Telangana polls

Local leadership void poses threat to BJP's success in Telangana polls

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

In order to pacify the dissidents, the party's central leadership had to replace Bandi Sanjay Kumar with Union Minister G Kishan Reddy as state president of the BJP.

UN Security Council backs Guterres to be next UN chief

UN Security Council backs Guterres to be next UN chief

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

The 15-member Council held a formal vote here to elect Guterres, the former UN High Commissioner for refugees had emerged as the "clear favourite" to succeed Ban Ki-moon, 72, as the 9th Secretary General.

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

With the athletes bidding goodbye to Paris after another bone-tingling edition of the Olympics, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com, shares some interesting nuggets that made the Paris Olympics an event to remember!

Medic murder: Delhi health services hit as doctors' strike enters Day 7

Medic murder: Delhi health services hit as doctors' strike enters Day 7

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Both private and government hospitals have joined the protest, fighting for justice for the victim and demanding a security act for doctors.

Misusing self-determination principle: India slams Pak at UN

Misusing self-determination principle: India slams Pak at UN

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

In a thinly-veiled reference to Pakistan, India said the principle of self-determination continues to be "deliberately misinterpreted and misused" by a particular nation and it was not established by the UN to be used as a justification for undermining the territorial integrity of any member State.

Lok Sabha may see election for Speaker's post for 1st time since Independence

Lok Sabha may see election for Speaker's post for 1st time since Independence

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Since Independence, Lok Sabha Speakers have been chosen by consensus.

Modi's intervention welcome, Putin listens to him: UK

Modi's intervention welcome, Putin listens to him: UK

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

"Prime Minister Modi has a powerful, influential voice on the world stage. We know the Russian leadership respects India's voice and position on the world stage. I think Prime Minister Modi's intervention is very, very welcome. And we really hope that Vladimir Putin listens to those voices who are calling for peace and for de-escalation. So we very much welcome Prime Minister Modi's intervention," Cleverly told PTI in an interview.

CBI boss loses race for Interpol secretary general's post

CBI boss loses race for Interpol secretary general's post

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

India has lost the race for the post of Interpol secretary general with its executive committee appointing Germany's Juergen Stock as the successor to incumbent Ronald K Noble of the United States.

'Tamil now echoes in US': PM reaches out to TN post Hindi row

'Tamil now echoes in US': PM reaches out to TN post Hindi row

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

On his first visit to Tamil Nadu after retaining power in this year's Lok Sabha polls, the prime minister reiterated his campaign against single-use plastic.

UNSC must include world's largest democracy: Modi @G4 summit

UNSC must include world's largest democracy: Modi @G4 summit

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Hosting a summit of leaders of Germany, Japan and Brazil under the G-4 format, the PM said the UNSC "must include the world's largest democracies, major locomotives of the global economy, and voices from all the major continents" to carry "greater credibility and legitimacy".

Swaraj joins G4 ministers in appealing for UNSC reform

Swaraj joins G4 ministers in appealing for UNSC reform

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

India is expected to press for text-based negotiation during the current session of the United Nation General Assembly. Suman Guha Mozumder reports from New York

After leading BJP for 4 years, Nadda returns as health minister

After leading BJP for 4 years, Nadda returns as health minister

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

He served as the Union health minister in Modi's first term from November 9, 2014 to May 30, 2019.

At UNSC, India takes veiled dig at China on terror listing

At UNSC, India takes veiled dig at China on terror listing

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

"The fight against impunity is critical to the larger pursuit of securing peace and justice. The Security Council must send an unambiguous and unequivocal message on this count," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told the 15-nation UN Security Council briefing on Ukraine 'Fight against impunity'.

VOTE: Was it right to drop Surya Namaskar from Yoga Day drill?

VOTE: Was it right to drop Surya Namaskar from Yoga Day drill?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Do you agree with the minorities' viewpoint that that the government is enforcing 'Hindu practices' on them forcefully?

Centre gives more powers to JK L-G; Oppn slams move

Centre gives more powers to JK L-G; Oppn slams move

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The L-G will take decisions on police, officers of all-India services such as the IAS and the IPS, and giving sanction for prosecution in various cases.

Tejashwi skips Raj Bhavan event amid Nitish-BJP alliance buzz

Tejashwi skips Raj Bhavan event amid Nitish-BJP alliance buzz

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Leader of the opposition in the assembly, Vijay Kumar Sinha of the Bharatiya Janaat Party, sat next to Choudhary and he was seen exchanging pleasantries with Kumar.

'Use UN's 70th birthday to promote human rights everywhere'

'Use UN's 70th birthday to promote human rights everywhere'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

'Human rights issues continue to be exploited selectively, more often for narrow short-term political ends,' Modi tells Ban.

'No Kejriwal impact on national scene'

'No Kejriwal impact on national scene'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

'In Punjab, disappointment among the people about the AAP government has already set in.'

Young Indian lawyer elected to UN's top body of legal experts

Young Indian lawyer elected to UN's top body of legal experts

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Aniruddha Rajput, 33, is among the 34 individuals elected by the General Assembly as members of the International Law Commission, the UN organ tasked with the progressive development of international law and its codification.

Actor who played Hanuman is Cong pick against Shivraj

Actor who played Hanuman is Cong pick against Shivraj

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

State Congress president and former chief minister Kamal Nath has been fielded from his home-turf Chhindwara, from where he is currently the legislator.

Vajpayee, the 1st Indian leader to address UNGA in Hindi

Vajpayee, the 1st Indian leader to address UNGA in Hindi

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

It is said that Vajpayee, who was also fluent in English, was the force behind uplifting Hindi to the international platform by using the language at the UN each time he delivered a speech.

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.

India to press for UN convention on terror

India to press for UN convention on terror

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

Amid growing global concerns over terrorism, India will seek early establishment of a United Nations convention on combating the scourge at the upcoming UN General Assembly session

Are you saying Canada gave us documents?: Jaishankar in New York

Are you saying Canada gave us documents?: Jaishankar in New York

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

"One, we told the Canadians that this is not the Government of India's policy," Jaishankar said. "Two, we told the Canadians saying that look, if you have something specific, if you have something relevant, let us know. We are open to looking at it," Jaishankar said while responding to a question from former US ambassador to India and CFR Distinguished Fellow Kenneth Juster, in his first public comments on the issue.

Explaining UNSC abstention, India bats for talks to end Ukraine war

Explaining UNSC abstention, India bats for talks to end Ukraine war

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Tirumurti also said India is 'deeply concerned' about the welfare and security of the Indian community, including a large number of Indian students, in Ukraine.

Exclusive: Man behind India's success in UN speaks

Exclusive: Man behind India's success in UN speaks

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Hardeep Singh Puri, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and the architect of India's stunning diplomatic victory this week, speaks to Aziz Haniffa.

India re-nominates Bhandari for another term as ICJ judge

India re-nominates Bhandari for another term as ICJ judge

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

During his term at the ICJ, Bhandari has delivered individual opinions in 11 cases covering a broad spectrum of subjects such as maritime disputes, whaling in Antarctica, crime of genocide, delimitation of continental shelf, nuclear disarmament, financing of terrorism and violation of sovereign rights.

Modi's flight to US avoids Afghan airspace, Pak gives clearance

Modi's flight to US avoids Afghan airspace, Pak gives clearance

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Notably, Pakistan had previously denied the permission of President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Modi to use Pakistan's airspace thrice to travel to foreign countries in 2019 after India abrogated Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir.

Need no lessons from 'Terroristan': India slams Pak PM at UNGA

Need no lessons from 'Terroristan': India slams Pak PM at UNGA

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

In its short history, Pakistan has become a geography synonymous with terror.

Priyanka's Entry To Boost Congress In South

Priyanka's Entry To Boost Congress In South

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Priyanka's victory seems assured, but the broader implications for Kerala's political landscape and South Indian politics remain to be seen.

Ex-CM Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra appointed as Karnataka BJP chief

Ex-CM Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra appointed as Karnataka BJP chief

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The move was also seen as placating the Lingayat community, which is considered to be the core vote base of the party with some exceptions in the previous Assembly polls, and also to keep party strong man and octogenarian leader B S Yediyurappa in good humour.

FIFA WC: Qatar will look to shut down critics as kick-off arrives

FIFA WC: Qatar will look to shut down critics as kick-off arrives

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Qatar will be the first team since Italy in the second World Cup in 1934 to participate in the finals for the first time as a host without having previously qualified for the tournament.

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.