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Indian Army using indigenous armoured vehicles, ATVs in UN missions: Deput
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Lt General, following the conclusion of the Conclave with the Army Chiefs of UN Troops Contributing Countries (TCCs), also mentioned the Army's modernisation push is designed to give Indian peacekeepers better protection and more reliable support in demanding mission environments.
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'Women are indispensable agents of peace': Ambassador Harish highlights le
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India's envoy to the United Nations (UN) shared India's stellar performance at the United Nations (UN) on how Indian women peacekeepers continue to lead by example. From Kiran Bedi to Major Suman Gawani, he highlighted the diverse roles played that has also helped inspire women in conflic
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Indian peacekeepers honoured for dedicated service by UNISFA
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Indian peacekeepers in Abyei were honoured for their dedicated service by the Acting Head of Mission of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), a contested, oil-rich border region between Sudan and South Sudan.
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Indian peacekeepers honoured with UN Medals for protecting civilians in So
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a proud moment, Indian peacekeepers, including 12 women serving in South Sudan, were recently awarded the UN Medals for protecting civilians and humanitarian convoys.
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Two Indian peacekeepers to be honoured posthumously with Dag Hammarskjold
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Notably, the medals will be presented posthumously during a solemn ceremony at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on May 29, which marks the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers -- an occasion dedicated to honouring the more than 4,300 peacekeepers who have lost their li
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Former Ambassador Sujan Chinoy highlights strategic ties and peacekeeping
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Former Indian Ambassador Sujan Chinoy highlighted DR Congo's strategic importance in Africa, strong ties with India, and the role of Indian peacekeepers. He emphasised the need for closer cooperation to address global terrorism and praised India's united diplomatic approach.
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Indian Peacekeepers in Lebanon mark International Women's Day with Yoga se
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Indian Battalion serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) marked International Women's Day by organizing a special Yoga session for women in El Fardis.
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UN Peacekeepers Day: Envoy Kamboj lauds India's exceptional contributions
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj lauded the country's exceptional contributions to global peace and security on the occasion of International Day of UN Peacekeepers on Wednesday, adding that Indian peacekeepers have time and again shown unwavering courag
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3 Indian peacekeepers to be honoured with UN's Dag Hammarskjold medal
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The fallen heroes for the year 2022 include Border Security Force personnel head Constables Shishupal Singh and Samwali Ram Vishnoi, who served with the Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Shaber Taher Ali, who was employed in a civilian capacity wi
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All Indian women platoon land in Abyei for UN peacekeeping mission
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix said he is pleased to see the largest contingent of women peacekeepers from India arriving in Abyei where they will be serving for peace with UNISFA.
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'Take a bow': Over 1,000 Indian peacekeepers awarded UN medals for outstan
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
While it is true that India's peacekeeping contingent in Upper Nile is almost all male, Major Chattha was not the only woman to receive a medal for the outstanding work of her compatriots: five out of the 1,171 troops awarded the shiny pieces of metal were females.
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Indian peacekeepers are appreciated world over: Jaishankar in Cyprus
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
"So nice to see the street in Larnaca named after General K S Thimayya," wrote Jaishankar in a tweet on his official Twitter handle.
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