United Nations

Meet Melissa Fleming, the newly appointed UN communications head

Since 2009, Melissa Fleming the post of Head of Global Communications at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Aug 2, 2019

BREAKING | India wins Kulbhushan Jadhav battle at ICJ, death sentence suspended

The International Court of Justice ruled in favour of India by 15 votes to 1.

Jul 17, 2019

Global warming to affect India's productivity, could lose the equivalent of 34 million jobs in 2030

The country most affected by heat stress in India, which lost 4.3 per cent of working hours in 1995 and is projected to lose 5.8 per cent of working hours in 2030.

Jul 4, 2019

Over 70 million people displaced worldwide by war, violence at end of 2018: UN

While the global refugee population has exceeded the previous year's estimate by 2.3 million, the current refugee population exceeds the population of Thailand.

Jun 19, 2019

India's population to surpass China by 2027: United Nations report

This study highlights that India, along with eight other countries, will make up over half of the estimated population growth between now and 2050.

Jun 18, 2019

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Digital India gets praise from UN panel for focusing on economic inclusion

UN secretary general-appointed panel co-chaired by Melinda Gates and Jack Ma mirrors PM Modi's push for an inclusive digital economy.

Jun 14, 2019

India ranks 95 of 129 countries in global gender equality index; way behind Japan, China

The first-ever SDG Gender Index, measuring global gender equality, ranked India at 95 among 129 countries.

Jun 5, 2019

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Brunei's Sultan returns Oxford degree after global backlash over gay sex death penalty

Oxford University stated that Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah took the decision after they gave him time till June 7 for his views on the matter.

May 24, 2019

Where is JeM chief Masood Azhar hiding? Government dossier reveals

The Pakistan government has shifted Masood Azhar from his residence in Bahawalpur to a safe house in the capital Islamabad.

May 2, 2019

China will not oppose Masood Azhar's ban as global terrorist at UN: Report

Amid the mounting international pressure from the US, the UK and France, China will reportedly not block the move of the UN Sanctions Committee to list Masood Azhar as a global terrorist.

Apr 30, 2019

Text: Letter from US attorney general to Congress on Mueller report

The following is the text of the letter United States Attorney General William Barr sent to Congress on Sunday summarizing a report by Special Counsel Robert Mueller on his investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 presidential election:

Mar 25, 2019

China says it will block India's bid to list Masood Azhar as global terrorist

China has repeatedly blocked India's bid to ban Azhar at the UN, citing lack of evidence against the man who was the mastermind behind the Mumbai terror attack.

Feb 15, 2019

Sharp fall in exports keeps farm produce prices suppressed

The Modi government's plans to woo back farmers in election year hit a roadblock as the global glut in agricultural commodities drives traders to delay off-take expecting lower prices.

Feb 12, 2019

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India, Pakistan should engage in meaningful dialogue, says UN chief

India has made it clear to Pakistan that cross-border terrorism and talks cannot go hand-in-hand.

Jan 19, 2019

UN concerned over India returning Rohingyas to Myanmar: Official

The Indian authorities said that the family had entered the country illegally in 2014, or in 2013, according to the UNHCR. They had been detained by India since then.

Jan 5, 2019

Food aid being stolen in Houthi-controlled areas: UN

"This conduct amounts to the stealing of food from the mouths of hungry people," said UN World Food Programme Executive Director David Beasley.

Jan 1, 2019

UN seeks reply from Twitter on censorship of Kashmir-related content

The UN Special Rapporteur, David Kaye stated Twitter has started deleting accounts under pressure from Indian govt.

Dec 22, 2018

US renews 'permanent diplomatic presence' in Somalia

It has been nearly 30 years since the U.S. embassy was closed as civil war raged in the Horn of Africa.

Dec 5, 2018

Sushma Swaraj: More than 2 lakh stranded NRIs brought back to India since 2014

According to Sushma Swaraj, bringing "balance into imbalanced relationship" was India's diplomacy, which is carried out by giving importance to the national interests.

Nov 28, 2018

Real Kashmir FC invited to London's City for Peace event for contribution amid social unrest

Real Kashmir's story is one of inspiration - it shows how football can sometimes transcend the world of sports to unite people beyond palpable divide.

Nov 22, 2018

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