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New York: Jaishankar meets Syrian Foreign Minister, exchanges views on education, capacity building

New York [US], September 25 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad on the sidelines of the United National General Assembly (UNGA) on Saturday and discussed bilateral ties between the two nations alongside education, training and capacity building.

2022-09-25T03:55:07+00:00 IST

Guyana immensely benefitted from growth trajectory of India: FM Hugh Todd

New York [US], September 25 (ANI): Guyana Foreign Minister Hugh Hilton Todd on Saturday said that the country has "immensely" benefitted from India's growth as it focuses on human development.

2022-09-24T22:51:47+00:00 IST

India to work with G20 members to address issues of debt, food and energy security: Jaishankar in UN

New York [India], September 25 (ANI): Expressing concerns about the stability and security of the Indo-Pacific, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said India will work with the G-20 members to address serious issues of debt, economic growth, food and energy security and environment.

2022-09-24T22:21:50+00:00 IST

India on side of peace and will remain firmly there: Jaishankar on Russia-Ukraine war

New York [US], September 25 (ANI): As the Ukraine war dominated the world's top diplomatic stage this week, India on Saturday strongly called for the need to end the war through diplomacy and openly addressed its stand on the Kyiv-Moscow conflict.

2022-09-24T20:56:35+00:00 IST

India a valuable partner to meet key challenges: Maldives FM at special UNGA event

New York [US], September 25 (ANI): Congratulating India for its 75 years of independence, Maldives Foreign Minister Abdula Shahid lauded the country for being a "valuable" partner in helping meet challenges in key areas ranging from disaster relief to economic development.

2022-09-24T20:43:29+00:00 IST

Jaishankar takes swipe at Pakistan, China in UNGA address, refers to cross-border terrorism, listing of terrorists

New York [US], September 25 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday gave a stern message to China over its blocking blacklisting of terrorists at the UN, saying those who politicize the UNSC 1267 Sanctions regime, to defend proclaimed terrorists, do so at their own peril.

2022-09-24T19:37:41+00:00 IST

Pakistan raises concern over terrorism threat emanating from Afghanistan at UNGA

New York [US], September 25 (ANI): During his remarks at the 77th United Nations General Assembly on Friday, Pakistan's Prime Minister raised concern over the threat of terrorism emanating from Afghanistan.

2022-09-24T19:11:02+00:00 IST

Tropical cyclone Fiona wreaks havoc on Canada's Atlantic coast

Ottawa [Canada], September 24 (ANI): Cyclone Fiona struck Maritime Canada early Saturday morning with hurricane-force winds, heavy rain and large surf. Cape Breton was among the areas expected to take the brunt of the storm.

2022-09-24T18:19:59.371757+00:00 IST

Biden's remarks light up social media

Washington [US], September 24 (ANI): A digression by US President Joe Biden during his address to teachers at the National Education Association headquarters in Washinton DC on Saturday has bewildered netizens.

2022-09-24T17:26:59.264282+00:00 IST

NASA calls off launch of its moon-orbiting mission, Artemis I, due to storm 'Ian'

Florida [US], September 24 (ANI): NASA has called off the scheduled Tuesday launch of its historic planned uncrewed Moon-orbiting mission, Artemis I, due to a tropical storm 'Ian' that is forecast to strengthen as it approaches Florida.

2022-09-24T17:22:15.326002+00:00 IST

Jaishankar meets counterparts from Russia, Cyprus and Jordan

New York [US], September 24 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Russia, Cyprus, Jordan and Venezuela on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

2022-09-24T17:19:02.748652+00:00 IST

Sikh student detained for wearing Kirpan at US varsity

New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): A Sikh student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte was allegedly detained on the campus for wearing Kirpan, one of the integral parts of five Sikh Kakars, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa claimed, sharing a video of the incident.

2022-09-24T15:25:38.506055+00:00 IST

India's development inseparable from rest of the world:Jaishankar

New York [US], September 24 (ANI): Noting that India is now the fifth biggest economy in the world and envisions itself as a developed country by 2047, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said that the country's own development is inseparable from rest of the world.

2022-09-24T14:17:51.338707+00:00 IST

India showcases its growth story at 77th Session of UNGA

New York [US], September 24 (ANI): India on Friday (local time) showcased its growth story at a special event on "India@75: India - UN Partnership Event" at the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

2022-09-24T14:14:36.991141+00:00 IST

Elon Musk deploys Starlink in Iran

Washington [US], September 24 (ANI): Tesla CEO Elon Musk has deployed his satellite-based 'Starlink' service in Iran amid widespread protests in the country following which authorities had restricted internet access.

2022-09-24T11:55:59.771090+00:00 IST

Anti-Pak protest held in front of UN headquarters in New York

New York [US], September 24 (ANI): A protest rally was held against Pakistan on Friday in front of the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan, New York amid the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

2022-09-24T07:28:12.958177+00:00 IST

Deepening political engagement, increasing trade and investment discussed at 4th India-CARICOM ministerial meeting in New York

New York [US], September 24 (ANI): On the sidelines of the UNGA in New York on Friday, India and CARICOM (Caribbean Community) held discussions on various topics including deepening political engagement, and increasing trade and investment and cooperation in the context of post-pandemic economic recovery.

2022-09-24T06:45:05+00:00 IST

Protesters demand recognition of 1971 genocide in Bangladesh

New York [US], September 24 (ANI) Protesters representing ethnic and religious minorities on Friday protested outside the United Nations in New York, demanding recognition of the genocide committed by the Pakistani Army in 1971 in Bangladesh.

2022-09-24T05:32:24.852511+00:00 IST

Biden calls Russia's referendum 'sham', says US will never recognize annexation

Washington [US], September 24 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Friday called Russia's referendum a "sham" and said that America will never recognize Ukrainian territory as anything other than part of Ukraine.

2022-09-24T02:21:19+00:00 IST

Need for 'peace and stability' in Taiwan Strait: Blinken to Chinese counterpart

New York [US], September 24 (ANI): Amid the tension between US and China, Secretary of State Antony Blinken met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Friday and stressed for preserving peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

2022-09-24T01:19:44+00:00 IST

Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude jolts Chile

Santiago [Chile], September 24 (ANI): An earthquake, measuring 6.1 on the Richter Scale, struck Chile on Saturday (local time), according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

2022-09-24T00:30:36.070708+00:00 IST