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‘India deserves permanent seat on UN security council, UK should step aside’, says former Singaporean diplomat

“India is undeniably the third-most powerful country in the world today, after the United States and China. Meanwhile, Great Britain…

September 1, 2024 08:45 IST

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A witchcraft to end biases

For a start, should NCRB reporting be refined, with a separate category of crime for both witchcraft and witch-hunting?

August 8, 2024 06:00 IST

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Improve labour productivity in services

Empowering the workforce in services and organised manufacturing by making them more productive is an imperative to power our GDP…

July 23, 2024 04:30 IST

India’s population to peak in early 2060s at 1.7 billion before sliding: UN

The United States, which is currently ranked third most population country, will cede that place to Pakistan by 2054.

July 13, 2024 05:10 IST

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‘Over 200 relief workers killed in Gaza’: UN humanitarian chief reveals, says leaders more interested in politics

He urged the world to bridge the humanitarian funding gap and apply the “diplomatic muscle to stem conflict and human…

June 6, 2024 16:33 IST

Indian peacekeeper Major Radhika Sen honoured by the UN

Guterres praised Radhika as “a true role model” for her exceptional contributions.

May 28, 2024 18:24 IST

Anti-Terrorism Day-Rhetoric Needs to be Replaced by Action

May 21 is observed as National Anti-Terrorism Day in India. This date was chosen because on May 21, 1991, the…

May 21, 2024 16:08 IST

Indian Officer’s Tragic death in Gaza Sparks Global mourning

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) condoled the tragic demise of Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale (retd), an Indian national serving…

May 15, 2024 16:26 IST

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First international casualty in Israel-Hamas war: Indian personnel working with UN killed en route hospital in Gaza

The personnel was on his route to the European Hospital in Rafah when his vehicle was attacked.

May 14, 2024 09:55 IST

India received over $111 billion in remittances in 2022, first country to ever reach that figure: United Nations

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), in its World Migration Report 2024 launched Tuesday, said that in 2022, India, Mexico,…

Updated: May 8, 2024 14:46 IST

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At least 38 migrants are dead and others are missing off Djibouti after a shipwreck

Djibouti is the main transit country for migrants trying to reach Gulf nations from Horn of Africa nations.

April 9, 2024 18:56 IST

UN Human Rights body sounds alarm over escalating conflict in Myanmar, backs investigation in Iran

The Human Rights Council backed by consensus a measure that calls on governments to avoid exporting or selling jet fuel…

April 5, 2024 09:49 IST

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Jaishankar assures India’s possibility as permanent membership in UNSC

Jaishankar highlighted India’s remarkable democratic performance over the past decade, underscoring the nation’s ability to thrive despite challenges.

Updated: April 2, 2024 18:09 IST

'Hope everyone's rights are protected': After US, Germany, now UN comments on Kejriwal's arrest

‘Hope rights are protected’: After US, Germany, now UN comments on Kejriwal’s arrest

The UN said that it hoped for the protection of people’s “political and civil rights” during elections in India and…

March 29, 2024 11:34 IST

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UN demands cease-fire in Gaza during Muslim holy month of Ramzan, its 1st demand to halt fighting

The resolution passed 14-0 after the U.S. decided not to use its veto power on the resolution.

March 25, 2024 22:07 IST

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Netanyahu cancels trip to Washington to protest United Nations call for cease-fire in Gaza

Netanyahu accused the U.S. of “retreating” from what he said had been a “principled position.”

March 25, 2024 21:35 IST

Over 32,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed during the fighting, as per Gaza Health Ministry

UN to vote on resolution demanding a Ramadan cease-fire in Gaza

Reportedly, the United States gave the warning that Monday’s voting of the resolution could have an impact on negotiations around…

March 25, 2024 12:41 IST

Russia and China veto US resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Gaza

Before the vote, Russian U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said Moscow supports an immediate cease-fire, but he criticized diluted language that…

March 22, 2024 21:17 IST

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