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UN celebrates Diamond Jubilee of Hindi Diwas in New York
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations recently organised the Diamond Jubilee of Hindi Diwas in New York on Friday. This significant event marked the 75th anniversary of Hindi being adopted as an official language in India.
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World agrees on USD 300 billion climate aid for developing nations
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
COP29 concluded with a contentious agreement for wealthy nations to provide USD 300 billion annually by 2035 to help developing countries address the climate crisis. While hailed as progress, the deal was criticised by many vulnerable nations as inadequate.
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India sends second consignment of Haemo-Dialysis machines to Pacific Islan
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
India on Friday dispatched the second consignment of Haemo-Dialysis machines to Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Nauru.
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COP29 draft deal proposes rich countries give $250 billion in climate fina
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
A new COP29 draft finance deal on Friday proposes rich countries commit USD 250 billion a year to help vulnerable nations cope with the warming planet and to accelerate the global switch to renewable energy.
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Pro-Palestinian groups sue Dutch government over Israel's "genocide" in Ga
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Further, the organisation emphasised that the Netherlands has a legal duty to prevent violations of international law, including the 1948 UN Genocide Convention, in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank.
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2024 becomes deadliest on record for humanitarian personnel: UN Relief Chi
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The year 2024 has become the deadliest on record for humanitarian personnel, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said today, citing data from the Aid Worker Security Database.
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Jaideep Mazumdar highlights strong India-Guyana relations and key agreemen
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs, emphasised the deepening ties between India and Guyana, underscoring the exchange of ten agreements spanning energy, health, agriculture, and more. Mazumdar also highlighted the shared interests of India and CARICOM nations, i
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PM Modi highlights cultural, culinary, and cricket bonds between India and
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian community in Georgetown, Guyana, emphasising the deep connections between India and Guyana, particularly through their shared love for cricket. PM Modi described cricket as more than just a game, but a "way of life," and reflected on the s
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India stands for rule-based international order, says Rajnath Singh at 11t
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Sharing his insights on the discussions on the Code of Conduct, Singh stated that India would like to see a Code that does not prejudice the legitimate rights and interests of nations which are not party to these deliberations. The code should be fully consistent with international law, i
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Nikki Haley opposes appointment of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National I
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley opposed the appointment of Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) by the United States President-elect Donald Trump and called Gabbard being sympathetic to countries like Russia, Syria, Iran, and China.
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Building Global Resilience: A Call to Action by Dr. Walter L. Christman Re
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 21: Dr. Walter L. Christman, Chairman of the Global Challenges Forum (GCF) Foundation, unveiled his pivotal new work, Building Global Resilience: A Call to Action, on November 16, 2024. The book launch coincided with the United Nations' International Da
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US, UK, Australia, and UN slam Hong Kong's harsh sentencing of pro-democra
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The US, UK, and Australian governments, along with the United Nations, condemned the sentencing of 45 democracy activists and former lawmakers to up to 10 years in prison for "subversion." This came amid increasing demands for tougher sanctions on Hong Kong and the broadening of visa program
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