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India urges China on human rights, gender equality at UN Review

The recommendations were given by Indian diplomat Guarav Kumar Thakur during the 45th Session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations.

2024-01-23T12:39:13.193526+00:00 IST

UK will continue to degrade Houthis ability...: David Cameron

David Cameron noted that Houthis have carried out more than 12 attacks on shipping in the Red Sea since the UK last took action 10 days ago and called these attacks "illegal and unacceptable."

2024-01-23T11:49:14.364302+00:00 IST

China being grilled on human rights during UPR at United Nations

During China's 3rd UPR in November 2018, China received 346 recommendations from 150 countries, and accepted 284 of them, with many questionably noted as 'accepted and already implemented.'

2024-01-23T10:47:30.376752+00:00 IST

World Uyghur Congress protest against human rights violations

Various organisations led by the World Uyghur Congress held a poster campaign in Geneva on Monday against the human rights violations being committed by China.

2024-01-23T01:08:14.684830+00:00 IST

UK: Indian diaspora celebrate Pran Pratishtha ceremony

As the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla was held in Ayodhya on Monday, the Indian diaspora in the United Kingdom also celebrated the momentous occasion in grand fashion.

2024-01-22T21:02:20.545499+00:00 IST

Arindam Bagchi presents credentials to UN Geneva Director-General

India's Permanent Representative to United Nations in Geneva Arindam Bagchi on Monday presented credentials to UN Geneva Director-General Tatiana Valovaya.

2024-01-22T17:47:44.414686+00:00 IST

Afghan diaspora protests at Pak embassy in Vienna

The protest was held against the illegal arrest of the head and co-founder of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement, Manzoor Ahmed Pashteen and the forced deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan.

2024-01-22T16:27:56.503057+00:00 IST

25 killed in blast at Donetsk market after Ukrainian shelling

At least 25 people were killed and 20 others were injured, after a deadly blast at a market on the outskirts of the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk, Al Jazeera reported, citing Moscow officials.

2024-01-21T22:42:27.381191+00:00 IST

UK: Prayers, celebrations organised at Brahmrishi Mission Ashram

Prayers and celebrations were organised at the Brahmrishi Mission Ashram in London, United Kingdom ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

2024-01-21T20:45:55.554556+00:00 IST

Ukraine's grisly rodent resurgence, echoes of WWI

The infestation, fuelled by a static war situation and harsh winter conditions, is not only spreading disease among soldiers but also causing severe disruptions in military operations.

2024-01-21T13:12:27.185764+00:00 IST

Fire breaks out at Russia’s Novatek gas terminal

Novatek's official website provided insights into the Ust-Luga Complex, emphasising its role as a gas condensate fractionation and transhipment facility situated at the all-season port of Ust-Luga on the Baltic Sea.

2024-01-21T10:07:48.051098+00:00 IST

UK: Slough Hindu temple brims with enthusiasm ahead of Pran Prati

Slough Hindu Temple, located thousands of miles away from Ayodhya in the heart of England, is brimming with spiritual enthusiasm as it is set to celebrate the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

2024-01-20T23:47:25.342114+00:00 IST

UK streets echoes with chants of 'Shri Ram' in celebrations

Amid the growing public anticipation in India around the opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Indian diaspora in the United Kingdom organised a car rally in London.

2024-01-20T18:29:06.260178+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace spotlights UAE's vision

Shaikh Al Mahfouz bin Bayyah, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, stressed the role of religions in facing global challenges.

2024-01-20T14:16:36.910778+00:00 IST

Belarus adopts new military doctrine

Belarus unveiled a new military doctrine on Friday, which, if approved, would mark the beginning of the nation's nuclear weapons deployment, according to CNN.

2024-01-20T08:40:27.674037+00:00 IST

Indian accused of plot to kill Pannun can be extradited to US

Gupta was detained in Prague in June last year on the basis of a bilateral US-Czech extradition treaty.

2024-01-20T05:23:19.591270+00:00 IST

Israeli President raises plight of hostages in Davos

Hamas terrorists took Bibas, his 4-year-old brother Ariel, and their parents, Shiri and Yarden, from their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz along with some 240 others during the Oct. 7 assault on the northwestern Negev.

2024-01-19T17:07:49.213787+00:00 IST

UK Parliament resonates: 'Shri Ram' celebrations for Ram Mandir

The atmosphere within the walls of the House of Commons was enriched as Shri Ram, hailed as the 'Yugpurush,' became the focal point of reverence.

2024-01-19T12:07:36.520791+00:00 IST

Indian envoy Harish Parvathaneni meets German MP Florian Hahn

The Indian envoy to Germany, Harish Parvathaneni met with the Defence political spokesperson of the Union parliamentary group in the German Bundestag (Parliament), Florian Hahn on Friday and discussed ways of strengthening the India-Germany strategic partnership.

2024-01-19T10:44:40.671759+00:00 IST

India leads FAO COFI subcommittee empowering Global South

India's role in this crucial subcommittee as the representative of the Global South would give much-needed balance and perspective to the global narratives concerning fisheries governance and management.

2024-01-19T10:38:37.718872+00:00 IST

India sets up global alliance to push women empowerment

In a major breakthrough, India has successfully set up a "Global Alliance for Global Good- Gender Equity and Equality" to push women's empowerment and gender equality during the 54th Annual Meeting of World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday.

2024-01-19T03:25:29.364916+00:00 IST