News for 'united-nations-general-assembly'

Musharraf to skip UN session

Musharraf to skip UN session

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

In an updated list of speakers for the general debate issued by the world body on Friday showed that Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri will address the 192-member Assembly

US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard gifts Modi Bhagwad Gita

US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard gifts Modi Bhagwad Gita

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu Congresswoman in the United States, presented a copy of the Bhagwad Gita to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday when she met with the latter at his hotel.

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.

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.

Timing of PM's visit to Bush ranch uncertain

Timing of PM's visit to Bush ranch uncertain

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

The trip will be decorative. No offical treaty to mark the conclusion of the 123 Agreement will be signed by Bush and Dr Singh

PM to address high level UN meet

PM to address high level UN meet

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

The prime minister is also expected to hold high level meetings with several world leaders on issues of mutual importance.

Trump to meet Imran on Monday, Modi on Tuesday

Trump to meet Imran on Monday, Modi on Tuesday

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Both the meetings with the leaders of India and Pakistan would be held in New York on the sidelines of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, a senior administration official told reporters on Friday in a preview of Trump's engagements in the Big Apple next week.

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'

India welcomes new UN human rights body

India welcomes new UN human rights body

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

India played a key role in making the Human Rights Council possible.

India slams Pak over J&K self-determination charge

India slams Pak over J&K self-determination charge

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

In contrast, Pakistan continued to deny such opportunities to its people in the part of the state occupied by it, Indian delegate Shatrughan Sinha said.

UN to declare Gandhi birthday as Non-violence Day

UN to declare Gandhi birthday as Non-violence Day

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

A resolution reaffirming the universal relevance of non-violence, initiated by India and co-sponsored by more than 120 of the 191 members of the Assembly, is expected to be adopted unanimously tomorrow

Some countries exporting terror amid Covid: India at UN

Some countries exporting terror amid Covid: India at UN

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador T S Tirumurti, said on Tuesday that India condemns all forms of anti-semitism and all forms of discrimination on religious grounds anywhere in the world.

Put sponsors of terrorism on notice: India

Put sponsors of terrorism on notice: India

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

Without naming any country, India has asked the international community to put sponsors of terrorism on notice saying it would not tolerate their actions.

N-bill: Saran meets with Congressional leaders

N-bill: Saran meets with Congressional leaders

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

The United States Senators and Congressmen, Saran interacted with, assured him that the US Congress is committed to the India-US civilian nuclear agreement and the enabling legislation to facilitate the deal would be taken up by the Senate early next

Pranab meets NATO Secretary General

Pranab meets NATO Secretary General

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

First look of Pranab Mukherjee with the NATO secretary general.

UNGA: Mukherjee begins discussions with leaders

UNGA: Mukherjee begins discussions with leaders

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee began a round of discussions with world leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session in New York.

Iran launches scathing attack on US

Iran launches scathing attack on US

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

How India helps the neighbourhood

How India helps the neighbourhood

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

World leaders thank India for Covid vaccine shipments to combat pandemic

World leaders thank India for Covid vaccine shipments to combat pandemic

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

World leaders thanked India for its help and support in combating the coronavirus pandemic through "early and meaningful" shipments of COVID-19 vaccine doses, as they addressed the high-level UN General Assembly session this year.

Erdogan raises Kashmir in Pak Parliament, declares Turkish support

Erdogan raises Kashmir in Pak Parliament, declares Turkish support

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Voicing his country's support to Pakistan's stand on the Kashmir issue, he said it can be resolved not through conflict or oppression but on the basis of justice and fairness. "Our Kashmiri brothers and sisters have suffered from inconveniences for decades and these sufferings have become graver due to unilateral steps taken in recent times," Erdogan said.

As expected, Sharif mentions K word at UN

As expected, Sharif mentions K word at UN

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Weakened by two fierce political opponents and the army in Pakistan, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's United Nations speech was to address his domestic audience.

Closely watching Indian border, fully prepared to respond: Pak Army

Closely watching Indian border, fully prepared to respond: Pak Army

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

"We are closely monitoring the developments on the eastern border and we are fully prepared to respond," military spokesman Lt Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa said

After MNS warning, now Zee-owned channel may ban all Pakistani shows

After MNS warning, now Zee-owned channel may ban all Pakistani shows

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

"Unfortunate stance of Mia Sharif at UN. Zee is considering stopping Zindgi programs from Pakistan, as well artists from there should leave," Subhash Chandra tweeted.

India signs agreement against N-terror

India signs agreement against N-terror

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

The agreement requires States to make punishable as serious offence under their domestic law, terrorist acts involving the use of nuclear material.

Pak in talks with India for bilateral meeting at UNGA

Pak in talks with India for bilateral meeting at UNGA

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

The India-Pakistan ties nose-dived in recent years with no bilateral talks taking place. The ties between the two countries had strained after Pakistan-based terror groups launched attacks in India in 2016.

J-K: Imran calls Saudi prince, Bajwa meets Chinese gen

J-K: Imran calls Saudi prince, Bajwa meets Chinese gen

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Meanwhile, Pakistan's Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa discussed the situation in Jammu and Kashmir with China's Central Military Commission Vice-Chairman Xu Qiliang when he visited the Pakistan Army's General Headquarters in Rawalpindi with a high-level delegation on Monday

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

A mellow Musharraf at the UN

A mellow Musharraf at the UN

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

'Sushma transformed MEA, oriented it to people's call'

'Sushma transformed MEA, oriented it to people's call'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Joined by leaders from all major parties, Modi paid tributes to the Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart, who died last week, at a condolence meeting.

Indian women's contingent in Liberia praised

Indian women's contingent in Liberia praised

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Since the contingent's arrival, the number of Liberian women taking steps to join the national police force has increased.

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