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India turns down UN help, cites own robust supply chain: Spokesperson

India has turned down the UN's offer of assistance from its integrated supply chain saying that it has its own "robust" system to manage the logistics of getting material for the dealing with the COVID-19 surge, according to a UN spokesperson.

Apr 28, 2021

International Day of Happiness 2021: History, wishes, quotes and greetings on this day

To acknowledge the significance of happiness in the lives of people around the world, International Day of Happiness is observed by the United Nations (UN) every year.

Mar 20, 2021

Fashion Giant H&M Pauses Placing New Orders In Myanmar Over Coup

Police and military have killed more than 50 people to quell daily demonstrations and strikes against a February 1 military coup, according to the United Nations last week.

Mar 8, 2021

Myanmar police open fire, kill one; U.N. Security Council due to meet on crisis

Police in Myanmar on Friday opened fired on protesters against last month's military coup, killing one man, as international condemnation rained down on the junta, with the U.N. Security Council set to discuss the crisis.

Mar 5, 2021

India slams Pakistan on terrorism at UNHRC; dismisses Turkey's stance on J&K

In response to Pakistan and Turkey's comments on Kashmir and other issues, the Indian diplomat said that India's government is "fully cognizant" of its human rights obligations.

Feb 25, 2021

PAK cries again, accuses India of promoting anti-Pakistan agenda; truth far from it

Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar, Director General of the notorious Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)said that India has been creating anti-Pakistan propaganda in six areas including abetting terrorism, targeting the economy, using diplomacy, fomenting chaos, Kashmir, and social issues.

Jan 11, 2021

PM Modi's pharmadiplomacy: India's COVID vaccines to 'help all humanity'

Presenting India as a global power for universal good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched his 'pharmadiplomacy', promising the world on Saturday that the nation's vaccine manufacturing capability will "help all humanity" in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sep 27, 2020

Craziest moments at UN General Assembly you wouldn't believe if not caught on tape

The United Nations General Assembly can be full of surprises and here are some craziest moments caught on tape.

Sep 26, 2020

US plans to enforce UN sanctions on Iran with its own action

The United States said it plans to impose sanctions on those who violate a U.N. arms embargo on Iran, which Washington says will now stay in place instead of expiring in October as agreed under a 2015 nuclear deal.

Sep 17, 2020

Remove J&K issue from 'outdated agenda item' says India to UNSC

The move comes on the backdrop of India's nuclear-armed neighbour Pakistan's repeated attempts to rake up the Kashmir issue at the global body.

Sep 2, 2020

Karnataka ISIS attack threat: DGP Sood to file internal security report soon

The latest UN report, which has warned India of ISIS terrorists reportedly active in Karnataka and Kerala, has concerned authorities and citizens alike. Home minister Basvaraj Bommai has assured that internal security will be strengthened and DGP will submit a report.

Jul 27, 2020

Sanjay Kundu, IPS is the new Himachal Director General of Police with his roots in Kashmir

Sanjay Kundu, IPS, the new Director-General of Police (DGP) of Himachal Pradesh Police, has worked on multiple issues including national capacity building, conflict mitigation, human rights, protection of civilians and humanitarian support within the UN system.

May 31, 2020

UN launches updated response plan to help fragile nations fight COVID-19

The UN has launched an updated COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan that requires $6.69 billion to help fragile countries cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 8, 2020

Alleged rape victim narrates Pakistan Occupied Kashmir horrors; seeks justice [Viral Video]

Through the video, she wants the CJI of Pakistan, Army Chief and Prime Minister to hear her plight.

Apr 9, 2020

The members of the United Nations Security Council hold a meeting to vote for a resolutions on controlling the turmoil in Venezuela on February 28, 2019 at the United Nations in New York.

Deadlock over: UNSC to finally hold talks on coronavirus outbreak on April 9

The Chinese regime has been blocking a discussion due to major differences with the United States.

Apr 7, 2020

United Nations Security Council cancels formal discussion on Covid-19 amidst China's veto

The Chinese stand on the discussion is expected to continue even after it will be replaced by another permanent member as the Chair, UNSC next month.

Mar 26, 2020

STOP! Wars and conflicts can wait; UN Sec Gen pushes for global ceasefire amid COVID-19

The UN Secretary General has urged to end airstrikes, silence the guns, stop the artillery and fight one common enemy together; coronavirus

Mar 23, 2020

World Meteorological Day: Facts, theme and significance of this day

The World Meteorological Organisation brings together all the nations for the annual celebration of the World Meteorological Day to reiterate the necessity of balancing earth's climate and conserving the natural resources.

Mar 23, 2020

Corona crisis: 236 people from Iran land in Jaisalmer Corona crisis: 236 people from Iran land in Jaisalmer

Covid-19 may trigger global food inflation, warns United Nations

Consumers across the globe are panic buying across the supermarkets including India.

Mar 22, 2020

International Day of Forests: Significance, theme and facts you should know about this day

Under the United Nations, the United Nations Forum on Forests and the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) of the UN in collaboration with Governments, the Collaborative Partnership on Forests and other relevant organizations in the field celebrate the annually on March 21.

Mar 21, 2020

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