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US, China revive trade deal amid ongoing tensions; tariffs and export barr
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Thursday stressed that the China-US trade meeting was held under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, and the two sides reached a consensus in principle on the framework of measures to implement the important consensus reached by
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ILO recognises India's progress in social protection coverage under Modi G
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the ILO's dashboard, over 94 crore people, or 64.3% of India's population, are now covered under at least one social protection benefit. In 2015, this figure was just 19%.
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Malaysia to host first Global Skills Forum outside Geneva, under ASEAN Yea
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], June 10: Malaysia has been honoured with the international recognition of hosting the Global Skills Forum (GSF) 2025, marking the first time the prestigious event will be held outside of Geneva.
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India has taken a proactive and forward-thinking approach to extreme heat
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. P.K. Mishra, has emphasised the urgent need to address extreme heat as a global crisis, echoing the call from the UN Secretary-General.
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WHO DG holds talks with PM's Secy on partnership at Global Traditional Med
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Ghebreyesus thanked Mishra for India's leadership on the Pandemic Accord adoption, and support of increased assessed contributions to WHO's work to advance health for all.
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India participates in G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group Roundtable
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
During the meeting, Mishra discussed G20's unique role in advancing global disaster risk reduction by combining economic capacity with development imperatives.
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India showcases world's largest DRR financing system at UN disaster platfo
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, PK Mishra, highlighted India's robust Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) financing system--cumulatively exceeding USD 28 billion--and called for concrete, time-bound outcomes and the creation of a global facility for catalytic funding, technical assis
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Paank slams Pakistan over extrajudicial killings in Balochistan; bodies of
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Paank condemned the extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances in Balochistan, urging Pakistan to stop these human rights abuses and deliver justice to victims' families. International groups have also called for investigations into these ongoing violations causing great suffering.
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Principal Secy to PM PK Mishra represents India at 8th Global Platform for
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, PK Mishra, represented India at the opening ceremony of the 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) in Geneva on Tuesday, underscoring India's steadfast commitment to global disaster resilience efforts through active participation
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Paank condemns enforced disappearance of seven baloch civilians by Pakista
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Paank, the human rights wing of the Baloch National Movement, condemned the abduction of at least seven people by Pakistani forces in Balochistan on June 1. The group urged global bodies to act, calling the disappearances part of ongoing state-led oppression and rights abuses in the region.
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WUC urges global action to halt Uyghur deportations, exposes China's abuse
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has issued an urgent international appeal to halt the deportation of 48 Uyghur refugees from Thailand to China, warning of grave consequences if the move proceeds, according to a WUC release.
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French Open: Djokovic marches to round four, achieves 99th win at major
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
With this victory, Djokovic also moved to a career total of 99 wins at the French Open, where he is a three-time champion. He also notably has 99 victories at the Australian Open, where he holds a record of 10 singles titles, as per the ATP Tour website. He has 97 wins at Wimbledon while he
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